HomeOpinion

Opinion

The rural-urban divide can be reconciled

According to the rhetoric of Generation Z, America has always been politically bisected into two distinct regions and two distinct ideologies: rural conservatism...

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...

The Scooter Epidemic and how to fight back

There’s nothing better than taking in the natural ambience at Aldrich Park — walking the park’s inner circle on your way to class...

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...

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...

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...

Have Super Bowl halftime shows become too political? 

Latin music is ready to take on the Super Bowl, again.  On Sept. 28, the National Football League (NFL) announced that Latin recording artist...

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...

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...

The lost joy of concert culture

When tickets for Ariana Grande’s upcoming tour went on sale, fans had to brace for chaos. Entire sections almost immediately disappeared from official...

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...

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...

News

Entertainment

Sports

Privacy Disclaimer: After submitting content for publication the New University, in print or online, contributors relinquish the right to remove or alter contributions as they appear in publication.