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Where's The Food At? A Vendor Fair Mystery (05.11.26)

The Vendor Fair has been coming to UCI every quarter bringing us jewelry, clothing, crafts, and UCI students’ favorite, the food vendors. However, starting from winter quarter, the food vendors have been missing from the fair causing a spectacle of what has caused their disappearance. Well, let’s talk about it and see what we can find out while also reviewing the vendor fair this Spring Quarter.
Reported by: Karina Quiroz
Edited by: Andrew Gomez
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A Better Understanding of how Pre-Existing Health Conditions shape Miscarriage Experiences (05/11/26)

UROP is happening this week, with Tonantzin Lavenant Hayward presenting a poster for her research. Listen to an interview as she discusses the process, results, and effects of how miscarriage experiences change wtih different pre-existing health conditions, as well as how this research has shaped her future path in science.
Recorded by: Alexandria Robertson
Edited by: Samantha Chen
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The Controversy of the Bezos-Backed Met Gala (05.11.26)

With Jeff Bezos becoming the lead sponsor of the 2026 Met Gala, suddenly the extravagant event means much more than just the fashion it represents. So, in the midst of all the social media fury, what does this say about elitism, and should we be worried? Because, truly, what does Jeff Bezos really know about fashion, anyways?
Recorded by Melani Cabudol
Edited by Christian Chung

Coding the Future: Women in CS Revisited (05.11.26)

Last week, Tvisha discussed the history of women in the fields of Computer Science and Informatics, a story of hypocrisy and gendered attitudes with real-world implications today. This week, Tvisha interviews an Informatics student at UC Irvine to elaborate on these ideas as lived experience. Tune in to hear about what it's like to pursue an academic and professional career in data science as a woman in 2026.
Reported by Tvisha YerramalliEdited by Sean WatanabeKUCI News Instagram: www.instagram.com/kucinews/

Micheal Jackson and Pop Music Today (5.4.26)

This week on the Pub co-host Neha is joined by Parm and Olivia. Tune in to listen to their takes on the new Micheal movie, and Olivia’s experience being an extra on set! They also dive into pop music we hear today and biopics they would love to see.

Physical Graffiti - A Night to Remember (05.04.26)

The Physical Graffiti 2026 Show presented by the UC Irvine Department of Dance is one of the last dance performances of the year. This show is filled with multiple performances of different dance styles from contemporary, ballet, to hiphop and more. Let’s get an insight with one of the show’s very own performers and experience performances of a lifetime.
Reported by: Karina Quiroz
Edited by: Andrew Gomez
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The Entrepreneurship Spark 05/02/26

 This is a reflection on the watch party called “Give first, Build Right”: a virtual fireside chat for start up communities with Eric Ries and Brad Feld. It has very mind sparking concepts about the right way to create your start up community. Certain topics such as investors and the big question of is it impossible to create an  indestructible start up community?, is answered. It goes over ideas of entrepreneurship that are important when in this field and building your start up company
Reported by Abrianna Catanzarite
Edited by Jeslin Alvarez
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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