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‘Toy Story 5’ trailer teases a ‘toy meets tech’ future

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Toy Story 5.”  Pixar’s beloved world of toys is returning once again — and this time, it is facing a very modern problem.  After nearly seven years since the release of “Toy Story 4,” the franchise is officially winding...

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UCI Digital Learning Lab launching AI in higher education course

The UCI Digital Learning Lab (DLL) and UCI School of Education will launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education course for instructors starting in summer 2026. The online course will be delivered synchronously over Zoom, tailored for higher education faculty, lecturers and supporting staff. The course aims to enhance AI literacy in the college classroom by providing a “foundational understanding of generative AI.” According to the course description, instructors who have finished the course should be able to explain and responsibly teach important AI concepts and ethical issues, critically evaluate the use of AI tools in their classes, use AI tools to support their own teaching, and “create an AI-infused...

UCI Digital Learning Lab launching AI in higher education course

The UCI Digital Learning Lab (DLL) and UCI School of Education will launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education course for instructors starting in summer 2026. The online course...

Increases in scooter and bicycle accidents create campus safety concerns 

The number of collisions involving scooters, bikes and skateboards on UCI’s campus rose to 89 incidents in 2025 — an increase from 51 incidents since 2024 — according to...

Off-road engineering: Anteater Baja Racing at UCI

Every year, collegiate engineering teams from across the country design, build and race off-road vehicles as part of the SAE International’s Baja competition. UC Irvine’s team, Anteater Baja Racing,...

Opinion

Petition pushing on campus will cause poor political habits

“Are you a registered voter in California?” Ring Road has been filled with this shouted question for weeks on end, as students are repeatedly asked to sign propositions, initiatives and petitions. In trying to avoid...

Invest in your college friendships — they outlast your situationship

Ever heard of the alleged “full college experience?” It is the one that vaguely begins to dictate a college student’s social life with an invisible checklist.  In their efforts to check off every box, students...

The Anteater’s guide to water bottle politics

People like to stereotype others based on cultural assumptions, gender, hair color, major — the list goes on. But, more than any of those factors, the water bottle sitting on someone’s desk says a...

UCI should invest in nap pods

You’re sitting in Langson Library. It’s 2:55 p.m. Your eyes begin to slowly shut, and your head begins to droop downwards. Your next class is at 3:30 p.m., but your off-campus place is too...

The limits of the NBA’s progressivism

At a post-practice press conference, reporters asked San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama about his reaction to the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement killings in Minnesota. Wembanyama stated, “PR has tried, but I'm not...

New University elects 2026-2027 Editor in Chief

New University voted for Opinion Editor Isabella Ehring ‘27 to be Editor in Chief for the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, Feb. 23.  Applications for the editor in chief position were open to all UCI...

Entertainment

‘Toy Story 5’ trailer teases a ‘toy meets tech’...

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Toy Story 5.”  Pixar’s beloved world of toys is returning once again — and this time, it is facing a very modern problem.  After...

Theater Thursday: ‘Psycho Killer’ fails to reinvent the serial...

Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for “Psycho Killer.” “Psycho Killer”  released with a promising premise in theaters on Feb. 20. The movie centers on a police officer who witnesses...

‘Crime 101’ is more than just a conventional crime...

The name and premise of “Crime 101” positioned the film to be that of a typical crime action movie, and was lost among the countless heist films released simultaneously...

Brent Faiyaz’s new album ‘Icon’ pulls him back into...

Editor's Note: This article was edited on March 2, 2026 to include a new graphic. With his last album, “Larger Than Life” dropped in 2023, the suspense of a new...

Sports

UC Irvine Men’s Basketball falls to UC Santa Barbara

The UC Irvine Men’s Basketball team (16-8, 9-3) fell to the UC Santa Barbara (16-8, 9-4) Gauchos 84-79 on...

Derin Saran buzzer beater clinches hard-fought game for UC Irvine

Derin Saran buzzer beater clinches hard-fought game for UC Irvine The UC Irvine Men’s Basketball (19-10, 12-5) faced off against...

UCI Baseball takes 3-0 win against GCU after scoreless battle

The UC Irvine Baseball team (6-2) won against the Grand Canyon University (GCU) Lopes (2-6), 3-0, after seven scoreless...

UCI Baseball takes down SDSU in exciting home opener, 5-2

The UC Irvine Baseball team (4-0) defeated the San Diego State University (SDSU) Aztecs (3-1), 5-2, in an intense...

UC Irvine beat Cal Poly in 45 point blowout

The UC Irvine Women’s Basketball (20-4, 11-2) faced off against the Cal Poly Mustangs (3-21, 1-13) on Feb. 12...

Men’s Basketball breaks four-game winning streak against Cal Poly SLO

UC Irvine’s Men’s Basketball team (16-9, 9-4) dropped their ninth game of the season in a close match with...

UC Irvine Women’s Soccer begins preparations for 2026 season

The UC Irvine Women’s Soccer team began preparations for their 2026 season, which will not only include new student...

UCI Women’s Tennis scores first victory of 2026

UC Irvine’s Women’s Tennis team (1-3) claimed their first victory of the season against Santa Clara University (1-3) in...