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Temporary restraining orders filed against ICE, granted by federal judge

Detentions made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) based only on apparent race, language spoken, location or occupation have been temporarily halted in Los...

UCI students respond to recent anti-ICE protests

Accelerated immigration enforcement continues across the U.S. as protests against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are erupting nationwide. New University spoke...

Why everyone is suddenly obsessed with Labubu

In 2025, a wave of excitement surrounding Labubu — a collectible toy — swept across social media screens in all corners of the world....

How the USC MIND challenge lost the plot

A once-viral trend has returned to Instagram and TikTok with users dumping buckets of ice water over their heads to support mental health. The...

The predatory nature behind property ownership

The right to adequate housing was affirmed in Article 25 of the United Nations’ 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. California’s Tenant Protection Act...

Out of funds, out of time: Journalism’s race to survive

The White House has drafted a proposal, set to be introduced on April 28, that would strip $1.1 billion in federal funding for the...

Moderating approaches to artificial intelligence in education

Editor's Note: On Oct. 10, 2025, an interview was removed from the following article due to safety concerns. Call it the modern arms race or...

The TikTok ban was a right-wing distraction

The proposed federal ban on the social media app TikTok has been a topic of heated debate between users of the app and proponents...

Album review: ‘Chromakopia’ – Tyler, the Creator

Tyler Gregory Okonma, known professionally as Tyler, the Creator, released one of the biggest albums of the year, “Chromakopia,” on Oct. 28. In his...

Kendrick Lamar’s blueprint to winning the November election

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have undoubtedly heard of Kendrick Lamar and Aubrey Graham’s (Drake) rap disses against each other. However,...

‘The Bear’ season three has heart but lacks direction

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “The Bear.” It also references suicide: reader discretion is advised. The third season of “The Bear” premiered on...

Historic WWII Era Hangar in Tustin Burned Down

Update: This article was corrected for grammar and clarity. The World War II-era wooden hangar in Tustin that caught on fire was declared as...

Southern-California Native Nancy Ng Missing in Guatemala

Alhambra-Unified School District teacher and 29-year-old Monterey Park native Nancy Ng has been missing in Guatemala since Oct. 19. After search attempts were made...

Fair Housing Foundation Spreads Awareness Through Irvine Workshop

The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF), a Los Angeles and Orange County-based non-profit, held a free two-hour workshop on housing discrimination and rights at Irvine...

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