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Support student print journalism — vote Yes on New University’s Referendum

Editor’s note: This editorial will be printed in the April 7, 2025 issue. Editorials should not be interpreted to reflect the opinion, thoughts...

Living the meme: The rhetoric of cyber-extremism  

The world wide web is a hotbed for political discourse. As ties between the internet and political process are strengthened, their influence on...

Monetizing childhood & the costs of child stardom

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse. Nearly every child has dreamed of being famous, idolizing the celebrities they see on TV,...

Transgender Americans are not the problem 

President Donald Trump has made a series of heavy-hitting decisions since returning to office. Four recent directives in particular posit to fulfill significant...

Support The California Aggie and student print journalism 

A few weeks ago, New University received an email from The California Aggie after its academic senate revealed plans to cut printing costs...

The Harris campaign and the Black community’s plea

Representation has been a hot topic within American culture for the last five years, especially with the death of George Floyd and the...

Affirmative action and supporting all students from vulnerable groups

Over the last five years, higher education admissions policy has undergone a stark shift from years past. Since the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court...

The rise of conservative femininity online

From being a girlboss to being just a girl, there has been a shift in how feminism is presented in the mainstream. This...

The addiction to artificial authenticity in social media

Stardom and virality are desired by the masses. Relatable experiences — such as eating out or traveling — have become commodities to be...

Moderating approaches to artificial intelligence in education

Editor's Note: On Oct. 10, 2025, an interview was removed from the following article due to safety concerns. Call it the modern arms race...

Fiction and power: How stories shape politics

Authors have long used their pens as a tool to incite change. From writing about tales of friendship to personal sorrows, there is...

UCI must foster community with more social cohesion opportunities

Despite an 85-67 home loss to UC San Diego on Feb. 8, UC Irvine’s Men’s Basketball team did something rarely seen at the...

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