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Oh, You Think YOU Have It Tough? Try Being a STEM Major.

STEM students are better than all of you. I am better than all of you. Please recognize that so that I feel good about my negative eight hours of sleep and constant state of exhaustion-induced psychosis. 

America’s Fast Furniture Epidemic Must Be Solved

Ultimately, the consequences of fast furniture in the United States are dire when considering its long-term effects on both the environment and marginalized communities. The implementation of sustainable policies for corporations contributing the most to this crisis, along with consumers adopting sustainable personal practices and advocating for governmental change are the best approaches towards fixing this issue.

Discovering Myself With UCI’s West African Dance Group

Dance has always been a means to unify the African community, and its significance goes far beyond entertainment. The WADG graciously allowed me to participate in their weekly practice as they prepared for a performance at the Nigerian Association Conference that will be held from April 14-16.

Fox News’ Integrity Is on the Line, and So Is $1.6 Billion

Dominion Voting Systems’s $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News has seen new filings that have positively turned the tide for the prosecution.

The Philippines’ Historical Revisionism Reflects A Growing Global Erasure of Facts

Following the 2022 Philippine elections and the rise of the Marcos family to power, a bigger issue has been spotlighted within the Filipino community: historical revisionism or the reinterpretation of historical events.

Unsustainable Mining Is Driving the Electric Vehicle Boom

As the demand for electric vehicles increases in first-world countries, the race to obtain the necessary materials to manufacture them has damaged the environment and disrupted entire communities. Rather than focusing solely on the benefits of the final product, it is crucial to ensure the entire production cycle of electric vehicles is economically friendly.

UCI’s Most Decorated Basketball Seasons – A Big West Tournament Preview

For the first time in history, the UC Irvine Men’s and Women’s basketball teams both earned the regular season titles in their respective...

The Mass Media Promotes Mass Shootings

It’s a vicious cycle that we’re all too familiar with, and the mass media contributes to it by sensationalizing mass shootings.

Ronald Reagan’s Legacy: The Rise of Student Loan Debt in America

President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan and cancellation of billions in debt have sparked controversy with Republicans. The skyrocketing cost of higher education has resulted in a staggering $1.75 trillion in student loan debt. It's time to uncover the roots of the student debt crisis and understand how it ballooned to its current state.

ChatGPT: The Future of AI and a Risk to Society

Its abilities are astounding, but at present, it has the potential to be a major threat to society’s well-being. 

From the Comanche to the Anteater: How Mascots are Influential Shapers of Identity

The year is 1965 and 900 of UCI’s 1,589 students are attending a water polo game against Cal Poly Pomona, UCI’s first ever on-campus athletic event. Roll-out party favors are handed out to the crowd and cheerleaders yell, “Give ‘em a tongue!” UCI wins the game by a landslide, and soon after, the Anteater is voted in as the school’s official mascot.

Why Doesn’t Anybody Know Anything About the War on Terror?

The state of the Middle East today is almost unrecognizable compared to that of only 20 years prior. It’s a region that’s been destabilized by American influence and bombarded with a foreign military presence that’s done much more harm than good. It’s also a region that has somehow been forgotten in history — or at least in the American history syllabus — leaving students unable to grasp the reality of America’s place in the War on Terror.

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