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Hate crime at Arroyo Vista sparks police investigation

On Feb. 28, UCI students were notified of a hate crime that occurred at Arroyo Vista (AV) Housing close to 8:30 p.m. The incident followed a cookout the UCI Black Student Union (BSU) held on the Arroyo Vista Lawn to close out Black History...

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OC Supervisors celebrate ‘Weights and Measures’ week, renew UCI contract

Orange County Chair Doug Chaffee presented a resolution recognizing the first week of March as “Weights and Measures Week” in OC at the supervisors’ board meeting on Feb. 24.  The resolution is meant to bring awareness to the “importance of accuracy in everyday transactions” and how the Weights and Measures Enforcement program, “supports economic fairness, and strengthens confidence in the integrity of the marketplace.”  The week also recognizes the signing of the first weight and measures law by President John Adams on March 2, 1799. The purpose of the law was to “ensure accuracy and equity in the Marketplace” through a weight and measurement enforcement system.  The Office of Weights and Measures inspects...

OC Supervisors celebrate ‘Weights and Measures’ week, renew UCI contract

Orange County Chair Doug Chaffee presented a resolution recognizing the first week of March as “Weights and Measures Week” in OC at the supervisors’ board meeting on Feb. 24.  The...

UCI Digital Learning Lab launching AI in higher education course

The UCI Digital Learning Lab (DLL) and UCI School of Education will launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education course for instructors starting in summer 2026. The online course...

Increases in scooter and bicycle accidents create campus safety concerns 

The number of collisions involving scooters, bikes and skateboards on UCI’s campus rose to 89 incidents in 2025 — an increase from 51 incidents since 2024 — according to...

Opinion

To Californians: The weather app will change your life

Coming to UC Irvine as an out-of-state student from New Jersey was a truly transformative experience. From the culture shock of diverse food cuisines to palm trees and 70-degree weather in January, I felt...

Friend is foe: AI’s unregulated interactions with children

Editor’s Note: This article contains topics concerning rape, suicide, sexual content and sexual harrassment towards minors. If an adult sends rape threats to a child, the response is clear: immediate prosecution. But when the perpetrator...

Let’s complicate the Second Amendment

Protestor Alex Pretti was killed by masked federal agents while recording the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Jan. 24. Although ICE had killed other people in the past, Pretti’s death was...

New University Editorial Board on ICE activity in Irvine

Given heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Irvine, the New University Editorial Board finds it imperative to express solidarity with any person at UCI impacted. Although there have been no reports of ICE...

Petition pushing on campus will cause poor political habits

“Are you a registered voter in California?” Ring Road has been filled with this shouted question for weeks on end, as students are repeatedly asked to sign propositions, initiatives and petitions. In trying to avoid...

Invest in your college friendships — they outlast your situationship

Ever heard of the alleged “full college experience?” It is the one that vaguely begins to dictate a college student’s social life with an invisible checklist.  In their efforts to check off every box, students...

Entertainment

Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ will sweep you off your...

Bruno Mars is a household name — his discography is generational. He’s a pillar of pop music, known for blending upbeat flows and casual belts with catchy beats, which...

The Olympic ice rink as a fashion runway

For figure skaters, the music and poised motion of their movements intertwine seamlessly to showcase the sport’s delicate balance of strength and elegance; yet the artistry of figure skating...

‘Toy Story 5’ trailer teases a ‘toy meets tech’...

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Toy Story 5.”  Pixar’s beloved world of toys is returning once again — and this time, it is facing a very modern problem.  After...

Theater Thursday: ‘Psycho Killer’ fails to reinvent the serial...

Editor’s note: This article was edited on March 9, 2026 to include a new graphic and contains spoilers for “Psycho Killer.” “Psycho Killer”  released with a promising premise in theaters...

Sports

UC Irvine Men’s Basketball falls to UC Santa Barbara

The UC Irvine Men’s Basketball team (16-8, 9-3) fell to the UC Santa Barbara (16-8, 9-4) Gauchos 84-79 on...

Derin Saran buzzer beater clinches hard-fought game for UC Irvine

Derin Saran buzzer beater clinches hard-fought game for UC Irvine The UC Irvine Men’s Basketball (19-10, 12-5) faced off against...

UCI Baseball takes 3-0 win against GCU after scoreless battle

The UC Irvine Baseball team (6-2) won against the Grand Canyon University (GCU) Lopes (2-6), 3-0, after seven scoreless...

UCI Baseball takes down SDSU in exciting home opener, 5-2

The UC Irvine Baseball team (4-0) defeated the San Diego State University (SDSU) Aztecs (3-1), 5-2, in an intense...

UC Irvine beat Cal Poly in 45 point blowout

The UC Irvine Women’s Basketball (20-4, 11-2) faced off against the Cal Poly Mustangs (3-21, 1-13) on Feb. 12...

Men’s Basketball breaks four-game winning streak against Cal Poly SLO

UC Irvine’s Men’s Basketball team (16-9, 9-4) dropped their ninth game of the season in a close match with...

UC Irvine Women’s Soccer begins preparations for 2026 season

The UC Irvine Women’s Soccer team began preparations for their 2026 season, which will not only include new student...

UCI Women’s Tennis scores first victory of 2026

UC Irvine’s Women’s Tennis team (1-3) claimed their first victory of the season against Santa Clara University (1-3) in...