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Interview with Brian Pellar and “Form No. 2”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=i3W8I7pCfns This spot feature highlights the life and work of artist Brian R. Pellar, exploring his creative journey and the making of "Form No. 2," one of UC Irvine’s most recognizable public artworks. Standing at the UCI flagpoles, "Form No. 2" reflects both Pellar’s artistic...

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Inside Susan Trumbore’s Carbon Cycle Research

Susan Trumbore, a professor of earth system science at the University of California, Irvine, who simultaneously teaches Ph.D students in Germany, studies the carbon cycle and how forests and soils respond and contribute to climate change. Her research takes her to field sites around the world, where collecting data can sometimes be dangerous. On a day of fieldwork in the Amazon rainforest, Trumbore and her colleagues were on their way to collect soil samples when a large snake suddenly emerged from beneath a fallen tree and aggressively charged at them. “Usually, you look at a snake, it looks at you, and it goes away,” Trumbore told New University. “This one was...

Inside Susan Trumbore’s Carbon Cycle Research

Susan Trumbore, a professor of earth system science at the University of California, Irvine, who simultaneously teaches Ph.D students in Germany, studies the carbon cycle and how forests and...

‘Ojalá Supieras’ screening uncovers hidden history of Islam in Mexico

The Chancellor’s Arts & Culture Initiative hosted a screening of “Ojalá Supieras” (“I Wish You Knew") at the Anteater Learning Pavilion (ALP), drawing a crowd of 110 students, faculty...

UCI Iranian students demand freedom for Iran

The Iranian Student Union (ISU) at UC Irvine, in collaboration with the Society of Iranian Graduate Students (SIGS), organized a rally in solidarity with protesters in Iran on campus...

Opinion

Why Fanta is healthier in Europe

Have you ever caught yourself, or your friends, after just returning from a Europe trip saying you felt like you lost weight? Maybe feeling lighter or healthier, in spite of the excessive pasta and gelato...

The dangers of the Type A lifestyle

It’s safe to say that we’ve been sold a lie: that exhaustion merits a badge of honor that awards us the epitome of happiness in modern work culture. Today, this Type A mindset prizes...

The danger of ignoring social science expertise

Picture this. Your car brakes start to make a grinding noise, a hazard light glows on your dashboard and you know absolutely nothing about cars. What do you do? Most people would call a...

Video killed the radio star — and our patience too

Editor’s note: This article was republished on February 9, 2026 following an updated website transfer that caused it to be removed. The article was originally published on January 22, 2026. The launch of Music Television...

Let’s talk about periods

The often taboo topic of menstruation reflects the dismissal and invalidation of women’s health. The health concerns of people who menstruate are often taken as irrational or even exaggerated, as menstruation is still whispered...

2025 fall print issue corrections

Editor’s note: This article was republished on Feb. 9, 2026  following an updated website transfer that caused it to be removed. The article was originally published on Feb. 2, 2026. Editorials should not be interpreted...

Entertainment

Civil war and friendship in ‘Fallout’ season two

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Fallout” season two. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner’s “Fallout” season two reflects America’s seemingly divided nation and the subsequent fear of civil war....

Theater Thursday: Send help, but not for her

Director Sam Raimi’s most recent horror film, “Send Help,” takes the familiar deserted-island survival trope and flips it on its head. Starring Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle and Dylan...

One Direction’s Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson release new...

Former One Direction members Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson shared an exciting day on Jan. 23 as they announced new music set to release in the United Kingdom at...

Joji’s hypnotic prelude to his new album

Joji isn’t an unfamiliar name in music — his songs have long made themselves known in the music industry for their slow pace, deeply soulful lyrics and gut-wrenching meanings....

Sports

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...

UC Irvine Men’s Tennis were defeated by No. 11 Toreros

The UC Irvine Men’s tennis team (0-3) were defeated in the match 6-1, by the No. 11 University of...

Ten matches, ten wins for UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball

The No. 5 UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball team (10-0) faced off against the Vanguard University Lions (3-5, 0-2), taking...

UCI Men’s Basketball just missed the win against UC Davis

Editor’s Note: This article was republished on Feb. 9 following an updated website transfer that caused it to be...

UCI drops second match of the season against UNR

Editor’s note: This article was republished on Feb. 8 following an updated website transfer that caused it to be...

UC Irvine Men’s Tennis falls to Grand Canyon University

The UC Irvine Men’s tennis team (0-2) played their first designated home game of the season at the Racquet...

No. 11 UC Irvine falls to No. 5 Hawai’i in OT

The No. 11 UC Irvine Women’s Water Polo team (2-4) fell to No. 5 University of Hawai’i (4-1) 15-16...