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‘Enola Holmes 3’ is politically charged but narratively shallow 

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Enola Holmes 3.” The Enola Holmes franchise has had a long run. The first movie came out in 2020 and the third installment in the series was released on July 1. “Enola Holmes 3” immediately follows the events...

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Huntington Beach looks for creative solutions to budget deficit

Katella Commons, a fifty thousand square foot, two-story food hall, is set to open its doors in early 2027, according to the L.A. Times. The new culinary space is part of the OCVIBE development project, transforming the heart of Anaheim into a lively entertainment district.  The dining complex will include 21 chefs serving a variety of cuisines from Mexico to Thailand, bringing together highly-regarded chefs from the local Orange County and Los Angeles area. What makes Katella Commons different from many other food courts in Orange County is its mission to showcase chef-driven concepts unique to the Orange County area.  “Katella Commons is built on the belief that great food is...

Huntington Beach looks for creative solutions to budget deficit

Katella Commons, a fifty thousand square foot, two-story food hall, is set to open its doors in early 2027, according to the L.A. Times. The new culinary space is...

Garden Grove cleanup begins after chemical tank emergency

More than a month after an overheating chemical storage tank forced the evacuation of approximately 50,000 residents across north Orange County, cleanup crews began removing hazardous chemicals from the...

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship through a narrow majority

On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump’s executive order seeking to end automatic birthright citizenship was unlawful.  Trump v. Barbara challenged Executive Order 14160, “Protecting the...

Opinion

Movies aren’t billion dollar lottery tickets

Hollywood has a multi-billion dollar problem: budget control. Over the past few years, there has been an influx of disappointing entertainment that is upsetting audiences. Particularly in the superhero industry, companies like Marvel and DC...

Book bans are a fight over the future

Discussions of childhood are a battleground in American politics. Every fight over a child is a fight over the future. In legislative debates, representatives have the power to define what truly harms a child....

The proposed OMB Rule could harm UCI

On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed a rule that would rewrite the existing Uniform Guidance under CFR Part 200. Since 2013, the Uniform Guidance has been a consolidated set...

The perilous implications of statewide elections

We all saw the hustle and bustle occurring around Gateway Study Center and Langson Library around the beginning of June. I was hoping the crowds were signaling a commencement ceremony for the launch of...

The American Dream in 2026

Historian James Truslow Adams coined the term “American Dream” during the Great Depression to describe the possibility of a better life available to anyone regardless of the circumstances of their birth. Adams made it...

Feed-ing into propaganda: The effects of memetic warfare

The face of propaganda shifts as times change, and governments have always manipulated the media to achieve their own goals. During World War II, it was radio. During the Vietnam War, it was government...

Entertainment

Movies aren’t billion dollar lottery tickets

Hollywood has a multi-billion dollar problem: budget control. Over the past few years, there has been an influx of disappointing entertainment that is upsetting audiences. Particularly in the superhero industry,...

‘Enola Holmes 3’ is politically charged but narratively shallow 

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Enola Holmes 3.” The Enola Holmes franchise has had a long run. The first movie came out in 2020 and the third installment...

The mixed reception of ‘Supergirl’

Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for Craig Gillespie’s “Supergirl.” Following the successful debut of James Gunn’s first installment to his new DC Universe, “Superman,” the second installment, “Supergirl,” released...

Charli XCX’s empowered music comeback with new single ‘Wink...

Editor’s note: This article was edited on July 13, 2026 to update a stock graphic to a staff-produced one. Charlotte Aitchison, known better by her stage name Charli XCX, is arguably...

Sports

Anteaters conclude successful Women’s Track and Field season

The UC Irvine Women’s Track and Field team concluded their most successful season at the Division I Outdoor championship...

Orange County SC’s Jamir Johnson tipped for USA U-18s Camp

Orange County Soccer Club (Orange County SC) forward Jamir Johnson was called up by the United States Under-18 Men’s...

UCI Women’s Track & Field goes back to back

In the second week of the Big West Championship, UC Irvine’s Anteaters looked to defend their title and leave...

UCI Baseball beats CSU Bakersfield 10-7 on senior night

UC Irvine Baseball (25-27, 14-16) won against California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) (23-32, 11-19) Roadrunners 10-7 at Anteater Ballpark...

UCI Baseball faces defeat trying to claim a Championship spot

UC Irvine’s Baseball team (24-27, 13-16) faced off against the California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) Roadrunners (23-31, 11-18), falling...

Baseball takes big win against UC Riverside, 15-3

UC Irvine Baseball (23-25, 12-14) beat UC Riverside (14-34, 9-17) at Riverside Sports Complex 15-3 on May 9. After...

No. 6 UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball advances to national championship game

The No. 6 UC Irvine (21-8, 5-5) Anteaters defeated the No. 7 Ball State University (26-5, 13-3) Cardinals, 3-1...

UCI Men’s Volleyball advances to NCAA Championship semifinals

No. 6 UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball (20-8, 5-5) advanced to the final four of the National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball...

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