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The Drama, directed by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Zendaya & Robert Pattinson came out this last week. Listen to a discussion about the film, and whether it was worth all the hype, as Imogene and Alex go deep into their opinions on the movie. Reported by Alexandria Robertson Edited by Samantha Chen https://www.instagram.com/kucinews/

Kicking off another quarter at UCI, News Intern Tvisha discusses the implications of AI in our college education. Reported by: Tvisha Yerramalli Edited by: Sean Watanabe KUCI News Instagram:  www.instagram.com/kucinews/

NASA’s latest moon-bound mission has been all the rage as of late. From the extensive media coverage to the endless support seen online, people just can’t get enough. Turns out, the crew aboard the Orion is actually doing much more than just simply gathering information for scientific research — they are inspiring the hearts of countless citizens across the country. Recorded by Melani Cabudol Edit...

Following a thrilling gold medal victory, what could possibly happen with a surprise visitor and a phone call from the president? A whole lot. Continuing on from a previous discussion about politics at the Olympics, the USA men’s hockey team’s recent controversy had a lot to offer to not only re-address this question, but also bring up concerns surrounding women’s sports’ long-existing struggle fo...

Join Neha and special guest Caitlin as they talk about how this Winter Quarter went for them. From favorite boba spots to spring break plans, listen in to hear them talk about end of the quarter emotions.    Recorded by Neha Ayyer Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez

Movies, TV shows, and now even social media constantly show relationship endings where everything is explained and resolved. But real life rarely works that way. In this segment, we look at how pop culture shapes our expectations about relationships, and ask whether the idea of closure might actually be a little overrated. Recorded by: Aashita Shrivastava Edited by: Ally Behm

This past month, February 17th was a day of celebration all across Asia in light of their respective new years. Join us as we look into the importance behind Lunar New Year, and hear from the Chinese Association at UCI (CAUCI) to learn all about Chinese New Year and what they did on campus to bring students together! Reported by Melani Cabudol and Aashita Shrivastava Edited by Ashley Thomas KUCI I...

Has Gen Z ruined the spirit of thrifting to the point that the next generation is the only hope to fix this? Interview with Riya Trivedi Recorded by Tvisha Yerramalli Edited by Christian Chung https://www.instagram.com/kucinews/

Underground music scenes that once thrived in small online communities are beginning to reach wider audiences. DJ Li of The Purple Tool Box at KUCI and NYU student musician Gus Rahlston share their perspectives on the sound, community, and growing influence of underground music. Reported by Kayla Colon Edited by Ella Wu

News intern Grace spotlights the emerging 21st-century music subculture of hyperpop.   Reported by: Grace de Leon Edited by: Sean Watanabe KUCI News Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

Have you ever wondered why we have food delivery bots driving around campus? Or if you even like them? Listen to a brief history and analysis of these Zotbots as well as interviews from other student opinions on them to see for yourself if their presence is helping us, or just getting in the way. Reported by: Alexandria Robertson Edited by: Samantha Chen https://www.instagram.com/kucinews/

Recapping the excitement of UC Irvine Homecoming, the festival atmosphere, student performances, and alumni reflections that brought the campus community together. The block party featured live music, student organizations, food trucks, and activities leading up to the evening’s highly anticipated basketball matchup, UCI vs UC Santa Barbara, leading to the close victory of 64 v 60 anteaters.  Repo...

Everyone’s favorite alternate band, Desperate Measures, is in the studio! Tune in as Amanda and Neha speak with the dynamic trio from Whittier, California. From random icebreakers to serious music questions, Desperate Measures talks about everything that makes them special, talented, and fun!   Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amanda Keza. Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez

This week, news interns Grace and Kayla double up to discuss the topic of autism in adults and systems of support for individuals on the spectrum.   Reported by Grace de Leon and Kayla Luke Colon Edited by Ella Wu and Sean Watanabe KUCI News Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

Puppies and Pathfinders is a quarterly event hosted by the SOAR center that invites Anteaters to destress with therapy dogs and learn about campus resources. Tune in to hear about the experiences of news interns Leeanna and Tvisha, as well as a guest interview with SOAR student coordinator Byanca Carrizales.  Reported by Leeanna and Tvisha Edited by Christian and Arleen  

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to design a video game? Theo knows, and is willing to share his experiences surrounding Ai vs Artists, a game he’s been working on for the last couple of months with other UCI Game Design Majors.  Reported by: Alexandria Robertson Edited by: Samantha Chen, Ally Behm

A battle for live entertainment. How well can excited fans all over the world survive in the midst of Ticketmaster’s money-grabbing tactics? Or are we shooting ourselves in the foot by constantly paying the so-called “excessive” prices time and time again? Music credit goes to producer ELI (Instagram: @elijahcruise) Reported by Melani Cabudol and Tvisha Yerramalli Edited by Ashley Thomas KUCI Inst...

This week on the PUB, join Amanda and Neha as they talk about the Winter Olympics. The figure skating and Alysa Liu were prominent this year, but what does this teach us about the balance between passion and mental health? Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amanda Keza. Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez

Fashion has always been a way to explore identity and express personalities. How have Neha and Amanda found their personal styles and what does fashion mean to them? Tune in this week on the PUB to listen to your favorite hosts talk everything fashion.  Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amanda Keza. Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez

Two famous downtown LA restaurants and their heated rivalry over an iconic sandwich that spans over a century. Diving into the debated origins of the French dip and tracing both Philippe's and Cole’s origin stories for the Los Angeles native sandwich. From the early 1900s, when railroad workers and police officers to today's lunch and late-night dinner crowds, the French Dip has remained deeply ro...

Opinions run rampant on social media, yet they all seem to have homogenized, usually creating two sides with little in-between. Trying to have deeper discussions about these medias gets harder and harder, as everything feels like a regurgitation of the same thing. The chair for UCI's English Department, Dr. Alexander, has lots of thoughts on how media literacy has changed, and the importance it st...

This week, news intern Grace delves into the rollickin' world of Southern California's line dancing scene. Reported by Grace de Leon Edited by Sean Watanabe KUCI News Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

This year, the Winter Olympic Games are hosted in Milano-Cortina, Italy — a familiar fan-favorite for audiences around the world. And who better to display this excitement for the sports? The American people. But what exactly is behind America’s patriotism for their Olympic athletes? And how much of a role do politics play in either contributing to, or being quelled by, this excitement?   Music cr...

This week on the Pub, join Neha and Amanda as they talk all things Valentine's Day! From the decline in rom-com production to love languages to controversial takes, hear their thoughts on Valentine’s this year.    Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amanda Keza. Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez

Eva, a third-year student and president of Delta Gamma, shares how taking a chance on joining a sorority led her to step into leadership, build confidence, and inspire other women to find their voice. Reported by Kayla Colon Edited by Ella Wu