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Rewriting the Genetic "Code" (05.04.26)

In 1967, a Cosmopolitan article described women as being "naturals" at computer science due to some fundamental "female" qualities: patience, attention to detail, etc. Decades later, in 2018, Google engineer James Damore wrote a manifesto claiming that women were inherently worse at programming due to genetics. Sounds a bit contradictory, right? Tune in to this week's segment on the history of women programmers to delve into the hypocrisy behind biological excuses to reject undeniable talent.
Reported by Tvisha YerramalliEdited by Sean WatanabeKUCI News Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

When do we Decide People are Uncancelled (05/04/26)

Recently Ye sold out two stadium shows in LA, followed by a travel ban in the UK due to past anti-semitic statements.  Why such different reactions to the artist? Listen to stories about three different controversial celebrities and societies fluid morals to them.Reported by: Alexandria RobertsonEdited by: Samantha Chenhttps://www.instagram.com/kucinews/ 

Letting Our Hair Down, Continued: A Reflection and Next Steps (05.04.26)

Six months ago, Melani sat down with her sister Mailee to talk about her time so far in cosmetology school, where she was working toward a future in the hair industry. This week, her graduation has come! After a year of experience, she’s joining the segment once again to reflect back on some of the things she’s learned, and offer a look into what’s next for her career.
Recorded by Melani Cabudol
Edited by Christian Chung

Half the journey is getting there: Commuting at UCI (05.01.26)

UCI's commuting community is thriving and everygrowing. Explore some resources  for commuter students following ASUCI's commuters and coffee event. Dive a little bit into the college experience for those who don't live on campus and how they have built their own sense of community here at UCI.
Reported by Leeanna See
Edited by Arleen Tsai 

The Effort Behind Looking Effortless (4.27.26)

Recorded by: Aashita Shrivastava    
Edited by: Ally Behm      
Description: What if the problem isn’t effort — but the factthat we hide it? On college campuses, there’s an unspokenexpectation to make everything look easy. This segment exploreshow that pressure shapes the way we present ourselves, thechoices we make, and why it might be making real connectionharder.

Study Abroad Through UC Irvine (4.27.26)

The UCI Study Abroad program has many different resources, programs, and advisors to help kickstart students’ study abroad experiences, whether that be pursuing internships or finishing up class requirements. Let’s interview one of our very own Anteaters, Mira Kincaid about her experience during the application process and how she is preparing to take off to Singapore this summer.
Reported by: Karina Quiroz
Edited by: Andrew Gomez
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What Church is Right for You? (4.27.26)

This is advice on how to find a good organization you can be committedto. Daniel has listed some around UCI and went into depth about the organization he attends,what he likes, and some other details. He gives advice on what to look for in a church but in theend emphasizes the importance of your needs from the church. :)Reported by: Abrianna CatanzariteEdited by: Jeslin AlvarezKUCI Instagram www.instagram.com/kucinews/

Hollywood Culture (4.27.26)

This week on the pub, Neha and Amanda are joined by your favorite guests Parm and Caitlyn! Listen in to hear them talk about their favorite movies, beauty standards, and Hollywood hot-takes! 
 
Recorded by Neha Ayyer and Amanda Keza.
Edited by Guadalupe Sanchez.

2026 Coachella and It's Many Different Aliases (4.27.26)

Were you glued to Coachella's Youtube channel, or blissfully unaware of anything that went down over the two weekend festival? Either way, listen to Leeanna and Alex discuss the highlights of Coachella, as well as how it has changed over the years.
Reported by Leeanna, Alex
Edited by Arleen, Samantha

From Grassroots to Greenwashing: Earth Day in 2026 (04.27.26)

Since its genesis in 1970, Earth Day has changed in how it is regarded and celebrated by the public. Through a discussion of its history and its legacy now, Tvisha explores the topics of sutainability and consumerism in the 21st century.
 
Reported by: Tvisha YerramalliEdited by: Sean Watanabe
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