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Though technological innovations in the past decade prove that online shopping is the future of consumerism, Amazon began opening physical grocery shops—namely Amazon Go—back in Jan.2018. Plans of expanding the locations have landed the company’s newest addition in Irvine.

Vice Provost for Academic Personnel Diane O’Dowd granted Lecturer Andrew Tonkovich paid medical leave for the duration of Fall Quarter 2019 on Oct. 7 after receiving backlash for denying Tonkovich’s request to receive paid leave twice.

The New Netflix series, “The Politician,” was released on Sept. 27. The show follows ultra ambitious Payton Hobart, played by Broadway star Ben Platt, in his attempt to win his prestigious Santa Barbara High School’s student body presidential election.

Former UCI Electrical Engineering student Masaki Ogikubo opened a Japanese style boxing dojo called Hamabe Dojo in the Irvine Business Complex on April 1st.

On Sept.13, “Hustlers” premiered nationwide after thrilling reviews and much anticipation. Featuring Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, Lili Reinhart and Keke Palmer, the real-life story of strippers going after big-time business guys proved to be an intense drama.

Last Tuesday, ASUCI hosted this year’s Aldrich Park After Dark concert, which featured performances from Cheat Codes, YBN Cordae, Marc E. Bassy and Shaboozey.

The Irvine community came together to join the Sept. 20 Global Climate Strike at the intersection of Alton Parkway and Culver Drive.