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Concert films have been everywhere recently, from Billie Eilish’s newly released Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) to Chase Atlantic’s Lost in Heaven. But audiences aren’t really treating these movies like normal theater experiences anymore. Looking into how concert films, social media, and fandom culture transformed live music into something fans can relive long after the actual concert ends.
Reported by: Aashita Shriva...
The Devil Wears Prada 2, a sequel to the infamous 2000's film premiered this past week and dives into the growing crisis surrounding modern media. The film takes a deeper look into the legacy of the original movies narrative while exploring how Andy and Miranda choose to address the decline of printed journalism through the infamous runway magazine. An industry that was once deemed untouchable now is fighting to stay current in th...
Hiking club at UCI has over 350 total members and is great if you have a love for the outdoors. It truly focuses on community and always welcoming newcomers into the club. They have hikes every weekend and have so many ways that students can attend! It allows you to form so many connections from outside the bubble you may stay in. It is easily accessible and accessible for its members through their website. If you are interested o...
The Vendor Fair has been coming to UCI every quarter bringing us jewelry, clothing, crafts, and UCI students’ favorite, the food vendors. However, starting from winter quarter, the food vendors have been missing from the fair causing a spectacle of what has caused their disappearance. Well, let’s talk about it and see what we can find out while also reviewing the vendor fair this Spring Quarter.
Reported by: Karina Quiroz
Edited by...
UROP is happening this week, with Tonantzin Lavenant Hayward presenting a poster for her research. Listen to an interview as she discusses the process, results, and effects of how miscarriage experiences change wtih different pre-existing health conditions, as well as how this research has shaped her future path in science.
Recorded by: Alexandria Robertson
Edited by: Samantha Chen
With Jeff Bezos becoming the lead sponsor of the 2026 Met Gala, suddenly the extravagant event means much more than just the fashion it represents. So, in the midst of all the social media fury, what does this say about elitism, and should we be worried? Because, truly, what does Jeff Bezos really know about fashion, anyways?
Recorded by Melani Cabudol
Edited by Christian Chung
Last week, Tvisha discussed the history of women in the fields of Computer Science and Informatics, a story of hypocrisy and gendered attitudes with real-world implications today. This week, Tvisha interviews an Informatics student at UC Irvine to elaborate on these ideas as lived experience. Tune in to hear about what it's like to pursue an academic and professional career in data science as a woman in 2026.
This week on the Pub co-host Neha is joined by Parm and Olivia. Tune in to listen to their takes on the new Micheal movie, and Olivia’s experience being an extra on set! They also dive into pop music we hear today and biopics they would love to see.
The Physical Graffiti 2026 Show presented by the UC Irvine Department of Dance is one of the last dance performances of the year. This show is filled with multiple performances of different dance styles from contemporary, ballet, to hiphop and more. Let’s get an insight with one of the show’s very own performers and experience performances of a lifetime.
Reported by: Karina Quiroz
Edited by: Andrew Gomez
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This is a reflection on the watch party called “Give first, Build Right”: a virtual fireside chat for start up communities with Eric Ries and Brad Feld. It has very mind sparking concepts about the right way to create your start up community. Certain topics such as investors and the big question of is it impossible to create an indestructible start up community?, is answered. It goes over ideas of entrepreneurship that are impor...
In 1967, a Cosmopolitan article described women as being "naturals" at computer science due to some fundamental "female" qualities: patience, attention to detail, etc. Decades later, in 2018, Google engineer James Damore wrote a manifesto claiming that women were inherently worse at programming due to genetics. Sounds a bit contradictory, right? Tune in to this week's segment on the history of women programmers to delve into the hy...
Recently Ye sold out two stadium shows in LA, followed by a travel ban in the UK due to past anti-semitic statements. Why such different reactions to the artist? Listen to stories about three different controversial celebrities and societies fluid morals to them. Reported by: Alexandria Robertson Edited by: Samantha Chen https://www.instagram.com/kucinews/
Six months ago, Melani sat down with her sister Mailee to talk about her time so far in cosmetology school, where she was working toward a future in the hair industry. This week, her graduation has come! After a year of experience, she’s joining the segment once again to reflect back on some of the things she’s learned, and offer a look into what’s next for her career.
Recorded by Melani Cabudol
Edited by Christian Chung
UCI's commuting community is thriving and everygrowing. Explore some resources for commuter students following ASUCI's commuters and coffee event. Dive a little bit into the college experience for those who don't live on campus and how they have built their own sense of community here at UCI.
Reported by Leeanna See
Edited by Arleen Tsai
Recorded by: Aashita Shrivastava
Edited by: Ally Behm
Description: What if the problem isn’t effort — but the fact that we hide it? On college campuses, there’s an unspoken expectation to make everything look easy. This segment explores how that pressure shapes the way we present ourselves, the choices we make, and why it might be making real connection harder.
The UCI Study Abroad program has many different resources, programs, and advisors to help kickstart students’ study abroad experiences, whether that be pursuing internships or finishing up class requirements. Let’s interview one of our very own Anteaters, Mira Kincaid about her experience during the application process and how she is preparing to take off to Singapore this summer.
Reported by: Karina Quiro...
This is advice on how to find a good organization you can be committed to. Daniel has listed some around UCI and went into depth about the organization he attends, what he likes, and some other details. He gives advice on what to look for in a church but in the end emphasizes the importance of your needs from the church. :) Reported by: Abrianna Catanzarite Edited by: Jeslin Alvarez KUCI Instagram www.instagram.com/kucinews/
This week on the pub, Neha and Amanda are joined by your favorite guests Parm and Caitlyn! Listen in to hear them talk about their favorite movies, beauty standards, and Hollywood hot-takes!
Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amanda Keza.
Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez.
Were you glued to Coachella's Youtube channel, or blissfully unaware of anything that went down over the two weekend festival? Either way, listen to Leeanna and Alex discuss the highlights of Coachella, as well as how it has changed over the years.
Reported by Leeanna, Alex
Edited by Arleen, Samantha
Since its genesis in 1970, Earth Day has changed in how it is regarded and celebrated by the public. Through a discussion of its history and its legacy now, Tvisha explores the topics of sutainability and consumerism in the 21st century.
Reported by: Tvisha Yerramalli Edited by: Sean Watanabe
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