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Episodes
From 2024 to 2025, a picket procession has traversed the ring road, clad in emerald-green shirts and echoing the familiar chant: “What do we want?” So, what do they want? What’s driving these protests, and what role is the UC system playing in these unfolding events? In this segment, we explore the UC workers’ strike and the issues at its core.
Please note: The interviewee’s voice has been altered to protect their anonymity.
From bottom three of the pacific division to the very top. After years of waiting, your Anaheim Ducks are ready to fly, and they have started this NHL season off right. Tune in to hear all about their rebuild, what this team has done right to put themselves ahead, and some things that may still need to be addressed to answer the big question: is this a Stanley Cup championship season? And are many, many more coming their way? Repor...
The age-old question on nearly every first year premed's mind: To Ara or not to Ara? Dr. Arasasingham's general chemistry series is notorious for being a difficult and Herculean endeavor. Many individuals warn of the perils of his straight laced grading structure and difficult exams. However, others ardently come to his defense in regarding the class as the single greatest instruction one could receive for general chemistry. Tune i...
In this episode, Elaine and Eric from the Latinx Student Psychological Association (LSPA) discuss how the organization fosters community, support, and an academic familia for Latinx students. We’re also joined by Jahaira Pacheco of the Orange County Rapid Response Network, who reflects on her LSPA-sponsored talk, “How Immigration Enforcement Affects Access to Medical and Social Services,” and shares how this work is shaping her PhD...
The Pub -- Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amenda Keza.
Edited by Ella Wu
As the quarter winds down, Alexandria turns to entertainment and the arts, reflecting on films released this year and the pop culture discourse surrounding them.
Reported by Alexandria Robertson
Edited by Sean Watanabe
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Die My Love. Directed by David Michôd, Black Bear Pictures, 2025.
Christy. Directed by Lynne Ramsay, MUBI, 2025.
KUCI News intern Sam Creighton and Max Granda talk with anonymous user Double-Snow regarding allegations made about UCI Dining and their treatment of student workers.
Recorded by Sam Creighton and Max Granda
Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez
From mixing traditional American dishes with family recipes to creating new traditions away from home, this segment is about how the holiday becomes a blend of culture, memory, and gratitude.
Reported by: Kayla Colon Edited by: Jadon Pandian https://www.instagram.com/kucifm/?hl=en
A utopia of endless food and comfort -- until everything fell apart. The eerie story of Universe 25 might hit closer to home than we think.
Reported by Tvisha Yerramalli Edited by Piyush Vaishnava
News intern Tvisha Yerramalli covers the recent Huntington Beach public library book ban and chats with American Library Association president Sam Helmick on the effects of library censorship.
Reported by Tvisha Yerramalli Edited by Piyush Vaishnava
This week, Alexandria discusses celebrity culture, Hollywood, and the music industry as she explores takes on separating art from the artist.
Reported by: Alexandria Robertson Edited by: Sean Watanabe
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The awkward time between Halloween and Thanksgiving has come around, but for some, this obviously means...Christmas? Whether you choose to embrace the music and movies, or frown at these early festivities, people had things to say about this contested debate. Dive into the reasons behind both sides—from the holiday nostalgia to the holiday stress, where do you stand? Time to see if it can really begin to look like Christmas by earl...
KUCI News Intern Max Granda sits down with Division One athlete Dylan Bissell to discuss balancing life between school, competition, and NIL partnerships.
Reported by Max Granda
Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez
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Hosted by Neha Ayyer
Features special guest Parmis Bahmanyari
Edited by Ella Wu
This week, Alexandria interviews The Fear-Eaters Vice President Christian. From Ridley Scott's Alien to Bram Stoker's Dracula, join the two for a lively discussion of the film genre. Reported by Alexandria Robertson and Ritika Senthil Kumar Edited by Ashley Thomas and Sean Watanabe KUCI Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/
Co-hosted by Neha Ayyer and Amanda Keza
Features special guests Jackson Konkle, Guadalupe Sanchez, and Katelyn Kim
Edited by Ella Wu
News interns Tvisha Yerramalli & Melani Cabudol interview the people behind Alzheimers Buddies at UC Irvine and learn about advocating for the disease and supporting Alzheimers patients.
Edited by Piyush Vaishnava & Daniella Ruiz
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