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Adulthood on the Spectrum (03.02.26)

This week, news interns Grace and Kayla double up to discuss the topic of autism in adults and systems of support for individuals on the spectrum.
 
Reported by Grace de Leon and Kayla Luke Colon
Edited by Ella Wu and Sean Watanabe
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Puppies & Pathfinders (02.28.26)

Puppies and Pathfinders is a quarterly event hosted by the SOAR center that invites Anteaters to destress with therapy dogs and learn about campus resources. Tune in to hear about the experiences of news interns Leeanna and Tvisha, as well as a guest interview with SOAR student coordinator Byanca Carrizales. 
Reported by Leeanna and Tvisha
Edited by Christian and Arleen
 

AI vs Art Video Game (02.28.26)

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to design a video game? Theo knows, and is willing to share his experiences surrounding Ai vs Artists, a game he’s been working on for the last couple of months with other UCI Game Design Majors. 
Reported by: Alexandria Robertson
Edited by: Samantha Chen, Ally Behm

The Ticketmaster War (02.23.2026)

A battle for live entertainment. How well can excited fans all over the world survive in the midst of Ticketmaster’s money-grabbing tactics? Or are we shooting ourselves in the foot by constantly paying the so-called “excessive” prices time and time again?
Music credit goes to producer ELI (Instagram: @elijahcruise)Reported by Melani Cabudol and Tvisha YerramalliEdited by Ashley ThomasKUCI Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

The Olympics and Loving What You do (2.23.26)

This week on the PUB, join Amanda and Neha as they talk about the Winter Olympics. The figure skating and Alysa Liu were prominent this year, but what does this teach us about the balance between passion and mental health?
Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amanda Keza.Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez

How We Do Fashion (2.16.26)

Fashion has always been a way to explore identity and express personalities. How have Neha and Amanda found their personal styles and what does fashion mean to them? Tune in this week on the PUB to listen to your favorite hosts talk everything fashion. 
Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amanda Keza.Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez

The French Dip Feud(02.15.2026)

Two famous downtown LA restaurants and their heatedrivalry over an iconic sandwich that spans over a century.Diving into the debated origins of the French dip and tracingboth Philippe's and Cole’s origin stories for the Los Angelesnative sandwich. From the early 1900s, when railroad workers andpolice officers to today's lunch and late-night dinner crowds,the French Dip has remained deeply rooted in downtown history.In the city that is always chasing for a new big break, thisclassic has never needed a rebrand to hold onto it’s fame.
Reported by Leeanna See
Edit by Arleen Tsai

The Uneventful Death of Media Literacy (02.13.26)

Opinions run rampant on social media, yet they all seem to have homogenized, usually creating two sides with little in-between. Trying to have deeper discussions about these medias gets harder and harder, as everything feels like a regurgitation of the same thing. The chair for UCI's English Department, Dr. Alexander, has lots of thoughts on how media literacy has changed, and the importance it still has in our lives.
Recorded by Alexandria Robertson
Edited by Samantha Chen
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This Ain't Texas: SoCal's Line Dancing Scene (02.16.26)

This week, news intern Grace delves into the rollickin' world of Southern California's line dancing scene.
Reported by Grace de Leon
Edited by Sean Watanabe
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The Indomitable American Spirit: Patriotism and Politics in the Olympics (02.09.26)

This year, the Winter Olympic Games are hosted in Milano-Cortina, Italy — a familiar fan-favorite for audiences around the world. And who better to display this excitement for the sports? The American people. But what exactly is behind America’s patriotism for their Olympic athletes? And how much of a role do politics play in either contributing to, or being quelled by, this excitement?
 
Music credit goes to John Williams for “Olympic Fanfare”
 
Reported by Melani Cabudol with guest and fellow KUCI news intern Tvisha YerramalliEdited by Ashley ThomasKUCI Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/