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Social Media Has Encouraged Misinformation and Performative Activism

While the prolific use of social media has been beneficial in spreading awareness about social causes, it has also negatively redefined the meaning of activism.

The Irvine 11: An Example of UCI’s Islamophobia Towards Campus Activism

The Irvine 11 and the interruptions of Yang’s discussion were both forms of disruption, yet, the reaction to the Irvine 11 was significantly harsher. This indicates UCI’s discriminatory reaction to student activism and free speech, which is based in Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism.

Popular Culture Doesn’t Adapt Black Culture, It Exploits It

From how we speak, to the music we listen to and the clothes we wear, many of the defining elements of American culture come from Black communities and creators. A commercialization of Black culture is happening with little to no benefit to Black creators. While Black communities face prejudice, others benefit from the exploitation of their culture. 

UCI Illuminations Hosts Sixth Annual Poetry Symposium

UCI Illuminations hosted its sixth annual poetry symposium over Zoom on Feb. 23. The event, titled “Healing and Hope Through Diverse Journeys,” was co-sponsored...

What Kanye’s Antisemitism Proves About Corporate America

Brands have started to pull the plug on supplying famous rapper Kanye West’s products after he made anti-Semitic remarks on Oct. 8.

Affirmative Action Is Necessary for Racial Equality

On Oct. 31, the conservative majority in the SCOTUS expressed that they are ready to end race-based admissions into American universities.

The Underbelly of Scientific Racism in Eugenics

Three decades ago, the first gene therapy trial was used to treat children with severe combined immunodeficiency; today, scientists worldwide are conducting over 3,000...

Russia’s War Highlights Western Double Standards

For a little over a month now, Ukraine has been subject to massive destruction at the hands of the Russian Federation. Homes are being...

The NFL Has Always Been Racist

In early February, the Washington football team announced their new name, the Washington Commanders. In the summer of 2020, they announced that they were...

White Supremacist Stickers Found in UCI Student Housing Communities

Editor’s Note: Names in this story have been changed or redacted for student privacy. Stickers promoting a known white supremacist group were sighted in Middle...

Critical Race Theory In Schools Isn’t Indoctrination, It’s the Truth

School board meetings have recently become the setting for some of the United State’s biggest debates on controversial topics. Parents and community members have...

Dr. Haynes Does Not Owe Anyone an Apology for His Comments on the Rittenhouse Verdict

We were among the several doctoral students from the Criminology, Law and Society Department who were in Chicago attending the American Society of Criminology...

Does Facial Recognition Technology Discriminate Against Minorities?

The progression of mankind’s technological capacity has given us new opportunities and conveniences in daily life. However, it has also brought new ethical and...

Kyle Rittenhouse Should Have Been Remanded in Prison

17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed Anthony Huber and Joseph Rosenbaum and injured Gaige Grosskreutz during protests against the shooting of Jacob Blake in...

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