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The Obvious Misogyny in Reggaeton Music

If you turn on any Spanish-speaking radio station right now, you won’t be able to escape the catchy hooks, irresistible beats, and tropical rhythm of reggaeton music.

Disney’s Termination of James Gunn Empowers the Alt-Right

On July 20th, reports came out that Disney fired director James Gunn, best known for his work on the Guardians of the Galaxy films, due to tasteless jokes made on Twitter from 2008 to 2012.

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?

Could Voter Apathy Quell the Blue Wave this November?

We’re less than a month away from the November midterm elections and the only reason I know that is because I constantly hear about it every few hours.

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.

Amazon’s Push for an Increased Federal Minimum Wage has Consequences for Low-Wage Workers

This past Tuesday, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced he would be increasing the minimum wage of all the company’s employees to $15 an hour.

Taxi Driver Suicides: The Cost of Convenience

With the advent of ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft, taxi drivers have become a thing of the past. But what about those who haven’t?

California: Where the Streets are Home

Homelessness in California has been a continuous issue with no feasible solution for decades. In the upcoming midterm election, a proposition on the ballot aims to help reduce the growing homeless population.

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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