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Performative politics are better than silence

Flags adorning our porches, bumper stickers eliciting the honks of others — whether in support or outrage —- political participation does not escape the...

Has Apple taken things too far?

Apple’s latest iOS 26 update should be a huge red flag to iPhone users everywhere. These devices we carry with us everywhere store a...

Supporting research stability

In June of this year, President Donald Trump and his administration’s funding cuts struck the west coast and our University of California system again....

Mandated vaccines for children should not be controversial

Florida’s recent move to roll back vaccine mandates for children is a dangerous step away from safe public health practices and children’s health. The U.S....

The most political pair of jeans in America

American Eagle, a clothing and accessories retailer, launched a controversial jean campaign starring actress Sydney Sweeney on July 25. Sweeney gained mainstream recognition for...

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...