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‘Mother Mary’ may not be for everyone

Editor's Note: This article was edited on May 11, 2026 to correct image credits. Anne Hathaway’s first film release of the month “Mother Mary” arrives...

A behind the scenes of Burnt Out Games’ Kawai’ian Isolation

After two years of development, the UCI student-made indie game Kawai’ian Isolation released on April 25. The game was released for free on Steam...

Sleeping With Sirens’s thematic return to their first studio album

Post-hardcore band Sleeping With Sirens released their new single “Forever/Always” on April 24. The group dropped “Forever/Always” just after the release of their single...

A blessing in disguise: Grand Theft Auto VI’s data breach

From multiple delays, an initial planned release in 2025, a changed release date of May 26, 2026, a new set release date of Nov....

Pokémon card inflation: Are scalpers to blame?

Editor’s note: This article was edited on March 9, 2026 to update a stock graphic to a staff-produced one. A small group formed around the Pokémon...

Theater Thursday: ‘Euphoria’ returns with controversy and record viewership

After four years off the air, HBO’s “Euphoria” premiered its third and final season on April 12. The new season begins with a five-year...

Overhated female characters are a symptom of misogyny in audiences

Season four of the animated superhero show “Invincible” aired from March 18 to April 22, reigniting the fandom and discourse around it. One of...

Sending a message: Hail the Sun at the Wiltern Theater

Eager chatter filled the sold-out venue of the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles as 2,300 fans waited for the post-hardcore band Hail the Sun...

Theater Thursday: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ launches with signature nostalgic flair

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ Nearly three years after the release of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” prequel,...

Theater Thursday: 20 years later, Miley Cyrus is still Hannah Montana

Twenty years ago, no one could have guessed that a teenage girl from Tennessee with a blonde wig would change pop culture forever. Last...

UCI’s ‘Noises Off’ play showcases the comedy of chaos

UCI’s Department of Drama performed “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn from March 6-14. Directed by Eli Simon, Claire Trevor Theater was filled with the...

Bassvictim’s EP ‘?’

The indie music scene is rife with electronic musical duos — but Bassvictim does things differently. They bring a signature, unfiltered, authentic and vaguely...

‘Bridgerton’ season four’s enchanting spin on a ‘Cinderella’ story

Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for “Bridgerton” season four. A classic fairy tale like “Cinderella” has had many renditions over the years, from the...

Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ will sweep you off your feet

Bruno Mars is a household name — his discography is generational. He’s a pillar of pop music, known for blending upbeat flows and casual...

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