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The GOP: It’s common sense, just believe me

It’s common sense: nearly every political comment that President Donald Trump makes— along with most remarks made by Republican representatives — is evidently...

Why is Gen Z struggling so much?

Time and again, Generation Z (Gen Z) has been criticized for being overly sensitive and lazier than previous generations, namely Gen X or...

No kings, no fear

Yellow T-shirts and various protest signs were everywhere at Irvine Newport Beach on Oct. 18. There was a No Kings protest – a...

Border protection agents are the public safety threat, not immigrants 

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crackdown is not what the majority of people want. A Gallup poll conducted in June...

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...

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