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Sartre and the myth of the right major

In his 1946 lecture “Existentialism is a Humanism,” Jean-Paul Sartre put forth a claim about identity: existence precedes essence. Human beings, he argues,...

2026-2027 New University editor applications are open

As the school year closes out, New University has opened editor applications for every section for the 2026-2027 academic cycle. Applicants do not...

Punctuation, the newest Gen Z art form

For many people, punctuation was just another part of grammar drilled into them through years of worksheets and reading books. Students were taught...

The glorification of detachment

In the age of instant gratification and curated self-presentation, detachment has become something of a virtue. There is endless advice on social media...

In our culture of nonchalant, be ‘chalant’

Within every UCI class, there’s always one person who downplays the hours of studying they put in before the midterm or final by...

New University on the 2026 ASUCI election results

On April 29, the 2026 ASUCI elections results were announced at the Student Center Terrace. Referendum initiative coordinators and supporters of the referendums...

Data centers are taking and consuming 

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken hold of the United States, and its growth is not stopping. According to Stanford University’s Human Centered Artificial...

Where does U.S. pride come from?

With the recent end of the 2026 Winter Olympics, sports often seem like one of the only times young U.S. citizens will outwardly...

Positive media needs a comeback

The film adaptation of “Project Hail Mary,” the story of a relationship between a delightful alien, Rocky (James Ortiz), and the bemused science...

A love letter to capitalism

Dear Capitalism, I’m writing this letter to express the utmost gratitude I have for you. Words cannot capture how much you shape my life...

In 24 hours, Basic Needs Center’s budget will be gutted

The voting percentage in the ASUCI election, which includes a referendum for Basic Needs funding, remains around 10% — far below the 20%...

New University’s 2026-27 ASUCI elections endorsements

The Associated Students of University of California, Irvine (ASUCI) 2026-2027 student government elections will begin Monday, April 13 at 9:00 am and end...

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