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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...

Place your vote in this year’s Special Elections

California’s special election is taking place this year and in-person voting polls are scheduled to open on Nov. 4, starting at 7 a.m.  Despite...

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...

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...

Listen to the ideas you’re scared of

Can ideas be dangerous? No doubt, words can be harmful, and actions can be destructive — but what about mere thoughts and beliefs?  The...

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...

New University Editorial Board on fair and free speech

Political demonstrations inevitably occur on college campuses, with significant actions already happening on our campus this year. It is imperative that students, faculty...

Thank you, New U

I wrote this mainly so my last piece ever wouldn’t be a one-off soccer article that I’m only semi-proud of. Just kidding, sort of. I...

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...

A new year with the New University

To any student who stepped onto Ring Road for the first time this September, New University wishes you a warm welcome. Our paper...

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...

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...

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