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An alternative approach to political debates

I win, you lose. It is simple, really. The louder I scream, the more credibility and authority I build. Take the example of conservative...

Pass Prop 50, stop Trump in his tracks

Historically, UC Irvine has not been a hotbed of on-campus political activity. This made sense when our home in Orange County used to be...

Overconsumption: The illusion of personal style in an algorithm driven world

Several studies show that Gen Z demonstrates a high concern for sustainability, yet they happen to be the greatest consumers of fast fashion. Much...

It’s time to reject the American Dream

Graduate from high school, go to college and get a degree, then find a well-paying job and move out of your parents’ house at...

Jubilee is no longer a platform for productive dialogue

Jubilee Media, a Youtube channel founded in 2010 posts social and political videos with the intention of “provok understanding & creat human connection,” as...

Trump supporters are the new social justice warriors

The Epstein case has, over time, taken the public spotlight, especially among many supporters of President Donald Trump. Jeffrey Epstein –– an affluent financier,...

Seven UCI majors’ hypothetical performances in ‘The Hunger Games’

Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” movie adaptation has officially begun production, set to release in November 2026. This means all...

Better safety and convenience measures needed in LA Metro system

No one wants to get stuck in traffic, especially Angelinos, a term for people from Los Angeles (LA). Despite being outranked by the District...

The erasure of culturally mixed Latinos

Something I have been asked more times than I can count is, “Say something in Spanish” after someone finds out that I’m Mexican. As...

The Republican projection behind the word indoctrination

According to many right-wingers, schools are radically indoctrinating our children. Claiming that there is systemic indoctrination in K-12 public school curricula has become a mainstream...