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Does Walking or Taking The Bus Really Make A Difference (5.25.26)

 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

What would you choose: A colorful fruity Alani energy drink or a cold crisp not overly sweet celsius?

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 students would want if they were able to choose what was given to them. Listen in to hear some UCI student’s opinions, along the pros and cons of these two drinks.
Reported by Abrianna CatanzariteEdited by Jeslin Alvarez

Is Italy the Next Japan? (05/25/26)

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
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Rom Com Renaissance(05.23.26)

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

More Than A Passport: The Meaning of Citizenship (05.25.26)

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 YerramalliEdited by Sean WatanabeKUCI News Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

A Review of Curry Barker’s Obsession

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

All About Student Research on The Pub(5.18.26)

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 AyyerEdited by Guadalupe Sanchez

#effectsofprojectpan(05.17.26)

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

Germline editing: Lifesaver or a Defilement of human morality? 05.16.2026

Should parents be able to genetically modify their children? This is one of many controversialtopics 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 on biology that would benefit society. But as a parent one’s perspective on this topic is very different compared to a college student who has had no children. Therefore, this segment explores some of the arguments on both sides for this topic. Listen in to hear the typical reasons against and for this procedure along with where I stand in this argument. Can you guess?
Reported by Abrianna CatanzariteEdited by Jeslin Alvarez

Scooters, Love'm or Hate'm (05.18.26)

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
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