The New Swan Shakespeare Center is centered in Orange County and maintains extensive links to campus. UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts and School of Humanities work together to put out community seminars, reading groups, retreats and a host of other activities for...
Accelerated immigration enforcement continues across the U.S. as protests against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are erupting nationwide. New University spoke with UC Irvine students about their opinions of the recent anti-ICE protests.
Davis Garcia, a spring 2025 graduate of both political science and social policy and public service, participated in multiple Orange County protests, particularly those held in Santa Ana. To him, the protests are a way to get community members politically engaged.
“People now know what it means to speak up at a city council meeting. They know what it means to hold a representative accountable,” Garcia told New University. “They understand that their vote actually...
Accelerated immigration enforcement continues across the U.S. as protests against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are erupting nationwide. New University spoke with UC Irvine students about...
The University of California Student Association (UCSA), comprising student government representatives across the UC system, released a statement opposing the university’s systemwide restriction on student governments’ ability to participate...
Second-year student Athena Leckie was discouraged when she first arrived at UC Irvine. It was difficult to find people she identified with, and she felt socially isolated.
“I didn't do...
In 2025, a wave of excitement surrounding Labubu — a collectible toy — swept across social media screens in all corners of the world. As Pop Mart’s most profitable intellectual property (IP) to date,...
Donald Trump approved the immigration of 59 white South Africans to the U.S. under refugee status on May 12. These individuals are known as Afrikaners, a South African ethnic group who are descendants of...
In today’s world, one of the hardest things to do is simply exist. Instead of enjoying our hobbies or joining clubs for fun, there is always one question lingering in the back of our...
Since 2019, the popular phrase “go touch grass” has been used to encourage those who are chronically online to disconnect from their devices, step outside and reconnect with nature. Although it’s used as something...
On May 5, President Donald Trump proposed a self-deportation policy called “Project Homecoming” that would offer undocumented immigrants a $1,000 stipend and a free flight if they voluntarily leave the United States. Using CBP...
John D. Rockefeller became the world’s first billionaire with his streams of wealth coming from the Standard Oil Company and its subsidiaries in 1916. His total assets were equivalent to 1.5% of America’s economic...
For most of us, the COVID-19 pandemic is the closest thing we’ve felt to the apocalypse, when life as we knew it came to a grinding halt. Many pushed...
FEBE Coffee, a Korean family-owned café, has recently opened in Irvine. Although it has replaced Baum Tea & Coffee, FEBE remains under the same ownership. The café had its...
Horror enthusiasts are in for a treat this summer, as the genre is taking over theaters with a widespread lineup of chilling films despite the season’s heat. Ranging from...
The Karate Kid franchise has long been an important part of movie history, offering a refreshing and timeless take on an underdog story through martial arts and mentorship. “Karate...
