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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.

Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan is an Excellent Step Forward but Needs Improvement

The fight in ending the damaging effects of the student debt crisis was almost in sight after President Joe Biden and his administration went forward with their student debt relief plan. However, on Nov. 14, a federal appeals court blocked the plan after a coalition of six Republican-led states asked the court to stop any debt cancellation amid its litigation. 

Rupert Murdoch and the Growing Corporate Influence on Journalistic Freedom

Last month Trump announced his re-run for president, but his fiasco after a failed election in 2020 has left many apprehensive about the call.  The most noteworthy being Rupert Murdoch, founder of News Corporation Ltd. and owner of Fox Corp.

How Carceral Punishment and Policing Failed America’s Working Class

Ultimately, it’s up to the United States government to correct these wrongs, but considering their track record with incarceration policy, they cannot be trusted to make the changes necessary for a better, safer America.

Politicians Must Be Held Accountable for the Club Q Shooting and Many More LGBTQ+ Deaths

These politicians may not be the ones holding the gun, but they hide their hatred behind religion and motivate the ones who do.

The Future of the Metaverse Is Not Zuckerberg’s Meta

Zuckerberg’s Meta is simply not the metaverse people want, and it is not the metaverse that technology in the foreseeable future can enable.

Digital Filmmaking Minor Dissolved After Years of Student Resistance

The UCI arts department has dissolved the Digital Filmmaking Program at UCI per a vote taken during fall quarter. For the past several...

Trump Stopped the Red Wave by Damaging Republicans’ Reputation

Despite voter anxiety regarding Democrats’ ability to lower inflation, the Red Wave never happened. 

Daylight Saving Time Harms Students

For most people, especially students preoccupied with heavy workloads, the debate regarding daylight saving time (DST) is hardly engaging. It was simply customary that we set our clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Nov. 6, and will move it forward again on March 13 of next year.

The Assault on Megan Thee Stallion and Other Black Women Is Not a Joke

On July 12, 2020, famous rapper Megan Thee Stallion was allegedly shot by rapper Tory Lanez after a pool party hosted by Kylie Jenner.

Call of Duty, Marvel and the Military-Entertainment Complex

The military-entertainment complex describes the relationship that the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has with many entertainment companies.

Republicans’ War on Information Costs Lives

Petitioners have been making their rounds on Ring Road at UC Irvine recently, attempting to lure students into signing their newest petitions.

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