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President Akon: the Implications of Political Celebrities

There have been over a dozen former celebrities elected as politicians in the United States government.

Blizzard Deserves the Backlash for ‘Diablo: Immortal’ Announcement

Recently, Blizzard Entertainment announced the mobile game “Diablo: Immortal” at BlizzCon 2018 and was met with widespread backlash for several reasons— most of which stem from the game’s platform: mobile.

Jim Acosta Did Nothing Wrong, and We Should Be Worried

What was at first yet another example of President Donald Trump losing his temper under the pressure of media questioning quickly became a reason for national concern as the White House took action against CNN journalist Jim Acosta after a press conference following the Nov. 6 Midterm Election.

We Can’t Blame Politicians if They Don’t Directly Call for Violence

Packages addressed to prominent members of the Democratic party, said to have contained pipes bombs, were intercepted by federal authorities on Oct. 24.

Do Inflammatory Comments from Politicians Actually Matter?

“Fat pigs,” “dogs,” “slobs,” “disgusting animals,” and now the very latest — “horseface.”

How DNA Can Make a Politician

Most people recognize the word “DNA” from its biological meaning: genetic makeup that dictates physical features like eye color or freckles.

Banksy’s Art Shredding More Spectacle than Statement

Every piece of art has a different meaning for each person. Some people may have similar general views on the art piece, but their specific opinions will always have differences.

Himpathy, Ayala, and Sexual Assault Allegations

Last November, four women in the UCI community came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Francisco J. Ayala, an evolutionary biologist and one of UCI’s most prominent benefactors.

Chalk Graffiti On Campus Accomplishes Nothing

At UCI, a common form of political expression is writing a message in chalk somewhere on campus where many students will see it. But what does this accomplish?

Governor Brown’s New Corporate Board Bill Undermines Women’s Capabilities

This past Sunday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into order the last remaining bills of his tenure as he prepares to exit the office this November after serving four terms.

Telltale Games: The Demise and State of Episodic Games

It was a major blow to the gaming community when independent video game company, Telltale Games, announced their imminent closure.

Abortion Pill Veto Restricts Access to Safe Medical Services for Students

On September 30th, Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a measure that would require all public university student centers to provide abortion medication no later than January 1, 2022.

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