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Women’s soccer falls 2-1 to Long Beach State University

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UCI women’s soccer fell 2-1 to Long Beach State University on Oct. 17 in a defensive battle that came down to two penalty kicks in the second half. The ‘Eaters met with LBSU for the first time this season after playing to a 1-1 draw in their last season. This iteration of the black and […]

Troye Sivan yearns and parties on ‘She’s the Best’

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Troye Sivan’s fourth album “She’s the Best,” released Oct. 9, oscillating between the dance floor’s hypnotizing hedonism and the desperate want for something real. It’s a dedication to both the party girl and a figment of a true love not yet realized. Sivan tells a full story of joy, friendship, love and loneliness. “She’s the […]

How the UCI Labor Center explores immigration and labor

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The UC Irvine Labor Center and the Orange Country Labor Federation hosted “From Guanajuato to Orange County” at the Newkirk Alumni Center on Oct. 16. The event gathered labor leaders, academics, policymakers and experts for a discussion exploring migration, immigration and labor across Orange County (OC) and Mexico. UCI Labor Center Research Director and mod

OCDA announces $125 million settlement agreement with GKN Aerospace

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The Orange County District Attorney’s Office recently announced in an Oct. 12 press statement that it has reached a $125 million settlement agreement with GKN Aerospace to compensate residents who evacuated because of the chemical tank emergency earlier this year. The settlement includes a claims program of up to $100 million for residents and business […]

Theater Thursday: ‘The Social Reckoning’ suffers from poor timing

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Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning,” released on Oct. 9, portrays the present like the past. It follows the real story of “The Facebook Files,” a series of articles published in 2021 revealing how Facebook has impacted many users’ lives, whether that be increasing teens’ depression and anxiety or exasperating peoples’ political views until they’re extremis

UCI students build Filipino-Latino solidarity at Unity Through Service

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Members from multiple student organizations attended a service-learning project, Unity Through Service, on Oct. 17 in Orange. The event was hosted by Grace Community Farm in collaboration with CRECE Urban Farms, UCI’s Office of Campus Organizations and Volunteer Programs (COVP) and the Latinx Resource Center. Student organizations Kababayan, Movimiento Estud

Winter Fest OC returns to Costa Mesa for 12th year

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Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter festival, will return to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on Nov. 27 for its 12th year of operation, showcasing over 40 attractions. “The holiday season is all about creating special moments with the people you love, and we’re excited to bring that magic to […]

Irvine City Council discusses budget deficits and other pressing issues

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The Irvine City Council met to discuss several issues facing the city at the City Hall in Civic Center Plaza on Oct. 13. Council members focused on proposals to manage Irvine’s budget deficit, the sale and distribution of kratom and updates to Irvine’s zoning ordinance. Irvine’s budget is projected to reach a $37 million deficit […]

UCI alum Giovanni Chavez runs for Santa Ana City Council

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Giovanni Chavez, a 2017 UC Irvine alumnus, is running for Santa Ana City Council’s Ward 6 seat. He is campaigning for affordable housing and city services, including increased renter protections and investment in youth programs. Chavez, a lawyer and former president of California Young Democrats, also has experience as a public service representative. He fac

Coach Lasso returns for the Lady Greyhounds

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After a three-year hiatus, Apple TV’s hit sports comedy-drama “Ted Lasso” returned for a fourth season on Aug. 5. The ten-episode run was crowned and concluded with the final episode airing on Oct. 7. Though the series has never shied away from addressing the barriers faced by women in professional and athletic settings, season 4 […]

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