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Inside the UC Worker Strikes: What Do They Want? (12.01.25)

From 2024 to 2025, a picket procession has traversed the ring road, clad in emerald-green shirts and echoing the familiar chant: “What do we want?” So, what do they want? What’s driving these protests, and what role is the UC system playing in these unfolding events? In this segment, we explore the UC workers’ strike and the issues at its core.
Please note: The interviewee’s voice has been altered to protect their anonymity.
 
Reported by Ritika Senthil KumarEdited by Ashley ThomasKUCI Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

Rebuilding the Pond: The Anaheim Ducks' Comeback (11.24.25)

From bottom three of the pacific division to the very top. After years of waiting, your Anaheim Ducks are ready to fly, and they have started this NHL season off right. Tune in to hear all about their rebuild, what this team has done right to put themselves ahead, and some things that may still need to be addressed to answer the big question: is this a Stanley Cup championship season? And are many, many more coming their way? Reported by: Melani Cabudol Audio editing: Daniella Ruiz Edited by: Ruby Huang

Should You Take Arasasingham for General Chemistry? (11.24.25)

The age-old question on nearly every first year premed's mind: To Ara or not to Ara? Dr. Arasasingham's general chemistry series is notorious for being a difficult and Herculean endeavor. Many individuals warn of the perils of his straight laced grading structure and difficult exams. However, others ardently come to his defense in regarding the class as the single greatest instruction one could receive for general chemistry. Tune into this segment to hear more on both perspectives and personal anecdotes about what it was like going through this class.
 
Credit: UCI Media for the interview clip of Dr. Arasasingham (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Uth4wfD04_)
 
Reported by Ritika Senthil KumarEdited by Ashley ThomasKUCI Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

Where Students and Community Meet: A Conversation with LSPA and the OC Rapid Response Network (11.24.25)

In this episode, Elaine and Eric from the Latinx Student Psychological Association (LSPA) discuss how the organization fosters community, support, and an academic familia for Latinx students. We’re also joined by Jahaira Pacheco of the Orange County Rapid Response Network, who reflects on her LSPA-sponsored talk, “How Immigration Enforcement Affects Access to Medical and Social Services,” and shares how this work is shaping her PhD proposal on self-preservation practices in immigrant communities.Reported by Ritika Senthil KumarEdited by Ashley ThomasKUCI Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

COWBOY WOMEN (11.24.25)

Reported by Grace de Leon
Edited by Kundai Mubako
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Thanksgiving (11.24.25)

The Pub -- Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amenda Keza.
Edited by Ella Wu

A Night at the Movies (11.24.25)

As the quarter winds down, Alexandria turns to entertainment and the arts, reflecting on films released this year and the pop culture discourse surrounding them.
 
Reported by Alexandria Robertson
Edited by Sean Watanabe
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Die My Love. Directed by David Michôd, Black Bear Pictures, 2025.
Christy. Directed by Lynne Ramsay, MUBI, 2025.

Discussion of Dining Hall Ethics, Allegations made by UCI students, and Interviews with the Anonymous (11.24.25)

KUCI News intern Sam Creighton and Max Granda talk with anonymous user Double-Snow regarding allegations made about UCI Dining and their treatment of student workers. 
 
Recorded by Sam Creighton and Max Granda
Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez

Many Ways to Say Thanks: Thanksgiving Stories of Culture and Gratitude (11.24.25)

From mixing traditional American dishes with family recipes to creating new traditions away from home, this segment is about how the holiday becomes a blend of culture, memory, and gratitude.
Reported by: Kayla ColonEdited by: Jadon Pandianhttps://www.instagram.com/kucifm/?hl=en

Universe 25: The Utopia That Killed Its Inhabitants (11.24.25)

A utopia of endless food and comfort -- until everything fell apart. The eerie story of Universe 25 might hit closer to home than we think.
Reported by Tvisha YerramalliEdited by Piyush Vaishnava