Featured

AB 1821 would limit student journalists

Proposed amendments to California Assembly Bill 1821 will be re-referred to the California Senate Judiciary Committee on June 30. In its current form, AB 1821 would amend the California Public Records Act (CPRA), which provides the public the right to promptly acquire and inspect...

- ADVERTISEMENT -

News

Upcoming curriculum changes in the 2026-2027 academic year

As students prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year at UC Irvine, those working towards computer science (CS), business information management (BIM) and psychological science (PSCI) degrees should be aware of upcoming changes in curricula. The reasons for these changes were not publicized by UC Irvine, but such changes across different departments will affect both students and staff. Some requirements will either be replaced by different classes or removed, including the class INF 101 under informatics (In4matx); this class will no longer be offered, and students will instead take CS 141 under computer science. The class will also no longer be an essential prerequisite. Some classes will be the same,...

Upcoming curriculum changes in the 2026-2027 academic year

As students prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year at UC Irvine, those working towards computer science (CS), business information management (BIM) and psychological science (PSCI) degrees should be...

‘Reminiscent of 1984’: UCI professors allege restrictions on academic freedom

Professors in the School of Humanities at UCI have alleged that restrictions on academic freedom intensified after October 2023, particularly regarding discussions around Palestine.  Sharareh Frouzesh, a continuing lecturer in...

Examining UC Irvine’s defense research network

When UCI Adjunct Professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering Robert Liebeck designed a revolutionary aircraft at UC Irvine in the late 1980s, it was seen as an engineering breakthrough....

Opinion

AB 1821 would limit student journalists

Proposed amendments to California Assembly Bill 1821 will be re-referred to the California Senate Judiciary Committee on June 30. In its current form, AB 1821 would amend the California Public Records Act (CPRA), which...

Conspiracy’s role in alienation

One of the White House’s newest website pages appears to confirm a long-standing conspiracy theory: aliens live among us. With typewriter-esque text reading “declassified,” the government details abductions, invasions and threats hidden from the...

The performative corporatization of California bagels

Coming from an out-of-state background, I was beaming with excitement to experience hyped-up California cuisine. Now as a connoisseur of Californian culinary arts, I will be the first to admit that the food in...

Introducing the 2026-2027 Editorial Staff

The 2026-27 Editorial Staff and Editorial Board for the next academic year were finalized on May 30 after applications, interviews and careful consideration by the executive team.  The incoming Editor in Chief is Isabella Ehring...

Hantavirus and the value of public trust

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that the American public does not need to fear the recent hantavirus outbreak, but the public remains unconvinced. As President Donald Trump’s executive branch takes...

Tax incentives are working for California’s film industry

California’s film and television industry has struggled mightily over the past five years. COVID-19 forced the world to stay home and away from theatres. The streaming bubble popped, leaving many industry workers without jobs....

Entertainment

Five singles from spring quarter 

Spring quarter was rife with showers of new music drops, leaving listeners’ playlists in full bloom. As we transition into the summer months, these releases will ripen and sow...

Bringing to life the ‘Backrooms’

The concept of the Backrooms began with the online discussion of liminal spaces, where people shared images of eerie hallways, empty storefronts, abandoned malls and 3D-rendered pool rooms. This...

McCartney’s nostalgic new album: ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’

Paul McCartney, a former member of The Beatles, is still creating hits while reminiscing about the past. McCartney released his first album in six years, “The Boys of Dungeon...

‘The Moonfall Series’ returns with a high fantasy sequel 

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “The Ballad of Falling Dragons.” In a world where dragons roam the skies and gods sing to gifted fae, New York Times bestselling...

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...

Flip through our Spring 2025 Issue!