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Theater Thursday: Elle: The ‘Legally Blonde’ story continues 

From the world of “Legally Blonde” comes Lexi Minetree as high schooler Elle Woods in the prequel “Elle.” All eight episodes are available to watch on Prime Video as of July 1.  In the original movie, “Legally Blonde,” sorority and fashion girl Elle Woods (Reese...

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West Nile virus cases surge across Orange County

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples from 13 Orange County cities as of July 8. Fullerton has the largest share of positive samples, and officials sprayed parts of the city last week to reduce mosquito populations, according to KTLA.  According to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, 38 mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile virus this season, which is more than double the 18 positive samples reported just one week earlier. Fullerton alone has recorded nearly 40% of all West Nile-positive mosquito samples detected this year. Because of this increase, the district conducted truck-mounted mosquito control treatments across a 4.5-square-mile area of Fullerton. The surge...

West Nile virus cases surge across Orange County

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples from 13 Orange County cities as of July 8. Fullerton has the largest share of positive samples, and officials sprayed...

UCI Law hosts 16th annual Supreme Court Term in Review

UC Irvine Law collaborated with TorkLaw, a national personal injury law firm with an office in Irvine, to host the 16th Annual Supreme Court Term in Review at the...

Katella Commons at OCVIBE to welcome guests starting early 2027

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...

Opinion

Performed depth: The cost of trying to be interesting 

In 2026, when everyone wants to be interesting, far fewer people are actually interested in something. That difference reveals a deeper problem in contemporary culture. In an age of constant self-presentation, personality has become something...

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...

Entertainment

Theater Thursday: Elle: The ‘Legally Blonde’ story continues 

From the world of “Legally Blonde” comes Lexi Minetree as high schooler Elle Woods in the prequel “Elle.” All eight episodes are available to watch on Prime Video as...

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...

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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