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Madonna makes history at MTV’s 2026 Video Music Awards

MTV held their 42nd annual Video Music Awards (VMAs), which aired live at Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Sept. 27. With hundreds of A-list celebrities in attendance, the two-hour award ceremony amassed an estimated 8.99 million viewers across MTV and CBS news...

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How UCI researchers are navigating federal push for quantum research 

UCI researchers working in quantum science and cybersecurity are now navigating a federal push that could reshape how their work is funded, conducted and secured. President Trump signed two executive orders on June 22 directing federal agencies to expand quantum research and development and accelerate the federal government’s transition to post-quantum cryptography. The executive orders, “Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation” and “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks,” mark a first of their kind in a two-pronged push. One funds the advance of quantum computing itself; the other defends against the threat that same computing power poses to current encryption. In Washington, the effort drew rare bipartisan backing. The...

How UCI researchers are navigating federal push for quantum research 

UCI researchers working in quantum science and cybersecurity are now navigating a federal push that could reshape how their work is funded, conducted and secured. President Trump signed two executive...

Breaking: UCI confirms student death at Mesa Court

Editor’s Note: This article was edited two hours after its publication to include an official statement from UC Irvine. A UC Irvine student died on Sunday, Oct. 4, according to...

UCI’s San Joaquin Marsh Reserve threatened by persistent climate change

Before the early 1900s, much of Orange County was covered with more than 5,000 acres of dense, richly populated wetlands. Today, the San Joaquin Marsh is one of the...

Opinion

Title IX should protect students, not silence them

The U.S. Department of Education rescinded the Biden Administration’s 2024 Title IX rules from the Code of Federal Regulations on Sept. 28, replacing them with rules adopted during Donald Trump’s first presidential term in...

Student newspapers have a responsibility to speak up

The recent editorial work of the Cornell Daily Sun and the swift impact of it should be a reminder to campus newspapers everywhere of what student journalism can do. On Sept. 21, the paper...

The New University enters its 58th year of publication 

On Sept. 23, 1968 the Associated Students of UC Irvine (ASUCI) published Volume 1, Issue 1 of our beloved campus newspaper. Just shy of the three year anniversary of the school itself, the print...

Xo Kylie? Meta’s AI glasses and problematic marketing

Kylie Jenner might be one of the only celebrities who can be the face of a marketing campaign and not show her own face in the ad. In collaboration with apparel and eyewear company...

AI shouldn’t become a new political weapon

Political campaigning has never been a pretty process, but as unregulated generative AI continues to improve, it’s easier than ever for politicians to put on appearances. It doesn’t matter whether AI should be part of...

Women on Trump’s cabinet keep dropping like flies — why?

Anyone keeping up with the Trump administration must be familiar with one name: Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt has become one of its most recognizable faces as Trump’s White House Press Secretary; however, she recently announced...

Entertainment

Madonna makes history at MTV’s 2026 Video Music Awards

MTV held their 42nd annual Video Music Awards (VMAs), which aired live at Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Sept. 27. With hundreds of A-list celebrities in attendance,...

Nessa Barret reminisces on reckless romance

Singer Nessa Barrett released her third studio album, “Tough Love,” featuring haunting instrumentals about past wistful and troubled romances on Sept. 25. The album features her lead single “Too...

Songs for your summer 2026 alt-rock and electropop playlist

This summer, several music artists cooked up exciting new releases for their fans to enjoy while photosynthesizing in the sun, swimming or planning their Halloween costumes months in advance....

Nostalgia is not enough to save ‘Practical Magic 2’

This article contains spoilers for “Practical Magic 2.”  Every year, fall brings an indulgence in the nostalgic comfort movies that set the mood for the season. The cult classic “Practical...

Sports

Women’s Soccer beats out Cal State Bakersfield, 2-0

UC Irvine Women’s Soccer secured its first home conference win of the season against Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday,...

UC Irvine Women’s Tennis signs two new players

UC Irvine Women’s Tennis welcomed two new players to their team this 2026-27 school year: Rachel Gee and Montana...

UCI Athletics reintroduces VAR for 2026 soccer season

After UC Irvine Athletics paused the use of video assistant referee (VAR) during the 2025 soccer season, UCI reintroduced...

UC Irvine Men’s Tennis wraps up strong 2025-26 season

The UC Irvine Men’s Tennis (14-8, 5-1) closed out their 2025-26 season at the Big West Championships on April...

UCI Indoor Track adds two in attempt to repeat

The UC Irvine Women’s Indoor Track & Field team has added two freshmen to their roster in an attempt...

Women’s Soccer falls 2-0 to Washington State

UCI Women’s soccer lost their second away game of the season 2-0 to Washington State University on Aug 27.  The...

UC Irvine Women’s Track and Field adds six transfers

The UC Irvine Women’s Track and Field has signed six athletes from other schools, including a second team All-American...

UC Irvine Women’s Tennis 2025-26 season

UC Irvine Women’s Tennis (12-10, 3-6) 2025-26 season kept viewers hooked on each match, and showcased how well they...

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