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As concerts get more and more expensive to attend, smaller venues with independent artists become one of the only viable options. Luckily for us, Orange County has a deep connection with punk rock, and a plethora of small venues in which to watch. Listen to how this relationship started, what famous bands came out of OC, and where the OC punk genre is now.
Reported by Leeanna and Alex
Edited by Arleen and Samantha
Have you ever felt perplexed by a feeling, unable to put your finger on it? That feeling may, in fact, have a name outside of the English language. In this segment, Tvisha explores several non-English emotional descriptors that do not have direct translations. Tune into her discussion of the words we put to feelings and the unique cultural beauty residing within each one.
Reported by Tvisha Yerramalli Edited by Sean Watanabe KUCI...
If you’ve been anywhere near Aldrich recently, you already know graduation season has completely taken over campus because every single place suddenly becomes a grad picture spot this time of year.
Recorded by: Aashita Shrivastava Edited By: Ally Behm www.instagram.com/kucinews/
If you are a student who lives in acc apartments or any other community a little ways off of campus, you probably question should I bus or should I walk? Let’s see how much of a difference it actually makes if you bus from PV to Humanities compared to walking instead.
Reported by: Karina Quiroz
Edited by: Andrew Gomez
At the two free concert events hosted by UCI every year that are completely free for students they also give out free items. Even though the line up might not be your favorite you can still go and retrieve some free stuff. One of the most enticing things they offer is the free energy drinks, but they are different every time. At APAD this year they had Celsius and at Summerland's they switched to Alani. I was curious as to what stu...
As tourism to Japan continues to grow, it makes you wonder, what's the next hit destination? Listen to A discussion with two students living in Florence, and wether they think it'll take over as the dream vacation stop.
Recorded by: Alexandria Robertson
Edited by: Samantha Chen
With the release of Lynn Painter's newest book, First and Forever, lets dive into the newest genre of book taking the world by storm. Romantic comedy novels with authors like Lynn Painter and Emily Henry leading the charge in creating a new generation of romance tales.
Reported by Leeanna See
Edited by Arleen Tsai
Most people may have heard the United States described as a cultural "melting pot". And yet, the nation and those residing within it continue to grapple with what it means to be a citizen, as well as its social, political, and economic implications. This week, Tvisha discusses the contentious topic of citizenship in 2026.
Reported by Tvisha Yerramalli Edited by Sean Watanabe KUCI News Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/
What’s gotten audiences so obsessed with the latest horror movie, Obsession? After Melani got the chance to go catch it in theaters, she had a lot to say. From the film’s deep underlying themes to its clever use of cinematic tricks, it’s no wonder people can’t stop talking all about it.
Recorded by Melani Cabudol
Edited by Christian Chung
This week on the Pub join Neha and Amanda as they discuss Parm's research. Tune in to listen to their discussion on beauty standards, Y2K culture's revival, and the impact of these on women of color.
Recorded by Neha Ayyer Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez
Hop on the project pan trend for 2026. Explore the effects of mass marketing and how influencers have led to overconsumption of products, and how mindfulness is the new aesthetic. Reported by Leeanna See Edited by Arleen Tsai
Should parents be able to genetically modify their children? This is one of many controversial topics that float around in society. Though this procedure isn’t quite available yet due to it being deemed unsafe, it is becoming more relevant. There are good reasons on both sides for this argument. While it could cure children of genetically mutated diseases, it could also create new ones. It could create unforeseen hierarchies based ...
Many things make up Irvine, the park, the zots, the sticker runs, but one thing stands out in particular and that is SCOOTERS. Let’s talk about the amount of scooters on campus and what some of our fellow students think about them.
Reported by: Karina Quiroz
Edited by: Andrew Gomez
Somewhere along the way, hockey stopped being just a sport and somehow became one of the internet’s favorite romance genres. And after the release of Off Campus this week, alongside adaptations like Heated Rivalry, the internet’s obsession with emotionally unavailable hockey captains somehow feels bigger than ever.
Recorded by: Aashita Shrivastava
Edited By: Ally Behm
The Sheep Detectives recently came out to critical acclaim. Listen to Alex explain her experiences with the film and whether it's worth seeing or not.
Recorded by: Alexandria Robertson
Edited by: Samantha Chen
How much are we actually learning in our classes? Join Tvisha as she explores the benefits and drawbacks of conventional pedagogical methods, and what they reveal about how we measure, understand, and think about "learning."
Reported by Tvisha Yerramalli
Edited by Sean Watanabe
KUCI News Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kucinews/
Worried about the recent hantavirus outbreak you’ve seen on the news lately? Join Melani as she looks into the cause behind the public’s sudden surge of anxiety, and why professionals seem to reassure them that it will, in fact, not be another COVID lockdown.
Recorded by Melani Cabudol
Edited by Christian Chung
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...
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