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The beauty of small talk — and why it’s important

Small talk has a bad reputation. People roll their eyes at it and see it as a dreaded necessity that they need to get...

Faculty spotlight: Asian American studies Professor James Kyung-Jin Lee

From exposing his students to underrated authors to sending out weekly mental health check-ins, Dr. James Kyung-Jin Lee is a UC Irvine professor that...

Building history: How UCI’s Esports Arena began

The UC Irvine Esports Arena has cultivated a strong gamer culture on campus since its opening in 2016. Located on the Student Center Terrace,...

UCI Students showcase art in fall 2025 ‘Tenth Thursday’ exhibition

The Claire Trevor School of the Arts held its quarterly undergraduate student exhibition on Dec. 4, showcasing a wide range of creativity and projects...

Inside the office: Professor Charis E. Kubrin transforming criminology

UC Irvine Professor of criminology, law and society Charis E. Kubrin is known for her groundbreaking research on immigration and criminal justice reform. Kubrin...

UCI Russian Club muses on ‘Irony of Fate’

UCI’s Russian Language and Culture Club met Dec. 2 at 6:40 p.m. to watch the Soviet classic “Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Bath!”,...

Building History: UCI’s Anteater Learning Pavilion encourages active learning

Located on the northwestern end of the UC Irvine campus, the Anteater Learning Pavilion (ALP), holds classrooms and collaborative learning spaces for students and...

UCI alum delivering color and artistry behind the stage

UCI alumna Danielle Nieves serves as a costume designer for the upcoming “Go, Dog. Go! — Ve Perro ¡Ve!” performance by the Children’s Theatre...

UCI needs a football team

Ever wondered about how quiet and empty the campus feels on the weekends? Why don’t we have tailgates or huge games? UC Irvine is missing...

Star Wars voice actress Ashley Eckstein captivates Anteaters

As part of its “Illuminations: The Chancellor's Arts & Culture Initiative” series, the UCI School of Education, hosted an event in the Crystal Cove...

UCI’s Russian Club: An exciting opportunity for students

Ranging from academic honors societies to sports clubs, every student has the opportunity at UCI to find a club that best suits their interests,...

Building History: Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building

For many, the edge of campus may seem unremarkable. Few students venture towards the Multipurpose Science and Technology Building or the surrounding area unless...

Inside the Science Library’s newest exhibit on biodiversity

An ongoing exhibit at UC Irvine’s Science Library, “Biodiversity Illuminated: From Images to AI,” is on display from July 2025 to February 2026, showcasing...

Inside the office: Professor Emeritus Michael Leon

UC Irvine Professor Emeritus and neurobiologist Michael Leon has been teaching on campus since 1980 and was recently ranked in the top 2% of...

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