# free agent (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover free agent. Page: Feed: --- ## [Theater Thursday: Season three offers the Walter boys more than just romance](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/20/theater-thursday-season-three-offers-the-walter-boys-more-than-just-romance/) _2026-08-21 · Entertainment Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ Netflix released season three of “My Life with the Walter Boys” on Aug. 6. The American teen drama earned the number one spot as the most-watched TV show globally for a week. Season three introduces themes beyond solely romance, focusing on Jackie’s growing independence, the expectations placed on her and who gets to control her \[…\] ## [How the UCI Transfer Center supports pregnant and parenting students](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/20/how-the-uci-transfer-center-supports-pregnant-and-parenting-students/) _2026-08-21 · New University Features · New University | UC Irvine_ The UCI Transfer Center hosted their annual Pregnant and Parenting Students orientation for incoming transfer students at the Students Services II building and remotely on Zoom on Aug. 14 from 9-2 p.m. Students, children and staff gathered on the first floor. One table had light refreshments for participants, while another had UCI Transfer Student Center \[…\] ## [Primetime television has a guilty conscience](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/20/primetime-television-has-a-guilty-conscience/) _2026-08-20 · Entertainment Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ Editor’s Note: This article contains discussions of suicide and murder. The official trailer for A24’s new film “Primetime,” which focuses on true events about the hit reality TV show “To Catch a Predator,” was released on Aug. 6. The film is set to release to U.S. theaters on Sept. 25. “To Catch a Predator” was \[…\] ## [Redshirt senior Finnegan Wall signs with the Minnesota Twins](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/19/redshirt-senior-finnegan-wall-signs-with-the-minnesota-twins/) _2026-08-20 · Stanley Zhiping Shi · New University | UC Irvine_ With the 2026 MLB Draft completed on July 12, and two Anteaters ultimately being selected, it seemed like there would be no new developments for UCI. However, this was disproven when redshirt senior right-handed pitcher Finnegan Wall signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Twins on July 30. Undrafted back in July, Wall was \[…\] ## [What does a university look like when students leave?](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/18/what-does-a-university-look-like-when-students-leave/) _2026-08-19 · New University Features · New University | UC Irvine_ Most students leave campus after spring quarter ends, giving UCI a noticeably quieter atmosphere during the summer. For those who remain, sudden inactivity is immediately apparent. During the academic year, the bridge connecting University Town Center (UTC) to campus is often crowded with scooter riders, skateboarders and bicyclists maneuvering through crowds of students. But, during \[…\] ## [Democrats need to listen to their own voters](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/17/democrats-need-to-listen-to-their-own-voters/) _2026-08-17 · Opinion Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ “Vote Blue no Matter Who” has become one of the Democratic Party’s defining slogans, but recent primary elections suggest that Democratic voters want more than just candidates to support: they want changes in the type of policy they bring to Congress. If the Democrats want to build winning coalitions, they need to respect the growing \[…\] ## [Sunday Comic: Late summer nights](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/16/sunday-comic-late-summer-nights/) _2026-08-16 · New U Graphic Design · New University | UC Irvine_ Michelle Hernandez is a Graphic Design Intern for the summer 2026 quarter. She can be reached at hernam14@uci.edu. ## [Ariana Grande’s ‘petal’ album and it’s introspective softness](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/15/ariana-grandes-petal-album-and-its-introspective-softness/) _2026-08-16 · Entertainment Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ Ariana Grande has been a household name for decades, evolving from a Nickelodeon star into one of pop music’s biggest icons. The singer is no stranger to emotional tunes and expanding beyond traditional pop. Grande has made a name for herself by conveying emotion through her deep lyrics and expansive vocal range. Following the pointedly \[…\] ## [A Moment Worthy Of Celebration For Depressing Nets](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/a-moment-worthy-of-celebration-for) _2026-08-15 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ On the basketball court, the Nets have too often come up short in the talent department. ## [Theater Thursday: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ balances character development with Easter eggs](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/13/theater-thursday-spider-man-brand-new-day-balances-character-development-with-easter-eggs/) _2026-08-14 · Juliana Maldonado · New University | UC Irvine_ Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Within the film’s opening weekend, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” earned over $100 million in box office sales, and for good reason. Released on July 31, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” marks the fourth standalone Spider-Man film with actor Tom Holland as the iconic vigilante. The \[…\] ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Vv7Nh1OiSzCe) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Redwoods are endangered — time to bring them to UCI](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/13/redwoods-are-endangered-time-to-bring-them-to-uci/) _2026-08-14 · Sam Jenson · New University | UC Irvine_ Coast redwoods, also known as Earth’s tallest tree, need to be planted in Aldrich Park. Yes, I am talking about the trees that can grow up to 350 feet tall. These giants would be an excellent addition to UCI’s ecosystem. But wouldn’t they be too tall? Absolutely not. I wouldn’t even worry about branches falling \[…\] ## [Zendaya’s premiere outfits are a masterclass on thematic fashion](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/12/zendayas-premiere-outfits-are-a-masterclass-on-thematic-fashion/) _2026-08-13 · Entertainment Writer · New University | UC Irvine_ 2026 has been a busy year for actress Zendaya as she has had a long theatrical run with “Euphoria” season 3, “The Drama,” “The Odyssey,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and soon “Dune: Part Three.” With so many premieres and events, Zendaya and her stylist Law Roach have taken the opportunity to truly showcase art and \[…\] ## [UCI DREAM Center introduces a new VR simulation](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/12/uci-dream-center-introduces-a-new-vr-simulation/) _2026-08-12 · New University Features · New University | UC Irvine_ Hosted by Executive Director of Enrollment Management Tony Hwang, the UCI DREAM Center hosted a virtual reality (VR) simulation pilot test alongside an overview of the DREAM Project Fellowship on Aug. 6 from 11-12 p.m. UCI students and staff met in the Ring Room at the UCI Cross Cultural Center. Three tables had two VR \[…\] ## [Heidegger and the time we lose trying to save](https://newuniversity.org/2026/08/12/heidegger-and-the-time-we-lose-trying-to-save/) _2026-08-12 · Jacqueline Lee · New University | UC Irvine_ When every hour of the day is forced to have a defined value, it can be a waste long before it ends. Martin Heidegger’s account of temporality says that people let an imagined future self judge the present in advance, revealing that this fear of idleness is self-defeating. It drains ordinary time of the meaning \[…\] ## [Do The Yankees Have Enough Dog For The Dog Days?](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/do-the-yankees-have-enough-dog-for) _2026-07-27 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ For a team so reliant on the explosiveness from Aaron Judge, the Yankees should feel rather fortunate that they’ve treaded water since the stress fracture in the outfielder’s right rib shut him down on May 31, going 23-23 while remaining within striking distance (three games) of first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East. ## [What Would Qualify As A Successful Season For Jets Fans?](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/what-would-qualify-as-a-successful) _2026-07-25 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ The Jets’ rookies report to training camp on Saturday, with the veterans to follow on July 28. ## [How East’s Emerging Great Race Affects Nets](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/how-easts-emerging-great-race-affects) _2026-07-25 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ The East is no longer Least. ## [What Next, Nets?](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/what-next-nets) _2026-07-21 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ Now that the Summer Leagues have concluded, the usually entertaining NBA offseason may resume its course. ## [Egads, Nets Fans. Let’s Pause On The Egor Hype](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/egads-nets-fans-lets-pause-on-the) _2026-07-19 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ Early in Nets Summer League action, Egor Demin received a pass above the three-point line. ## [Devils Address Finishing Deficiency With Bet On Big Man(tha)](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/devils-address-finishing-deficiency) _2026-07-15 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ Given the paucity of high-end skill in the free agent market this offseason, the Devils’ signing of left wing Anthony Mantha to a 2-year, $9.5 million contract on Wednesday shouldn’t be judged too harshly. ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Nlev8Wa50jp4) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [What Brown Can Do For The Nets](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/what-brown-can-do-for-the-nets) _2026-07-15 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ Track star speed is not a necessity to achieve NBA success. ## [Overreacting To First Impressions At Nets Summer League](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/overreacting-to-first-impressions) _2026-07-07 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ The Nets rolled out two of their rookies and some of their returning sophomores for the first of their two-prong Summer League slate in Sacramento this weekend. ## [Soccer Is Corrupt? You Don’t Say](https://stevelichtenstein.substack.com/p/soccer-is-corrupt-you-dont-say) _2026-07-06 · Steve Lichtenstein · Steve’s Newsletter_ FIFA is a disgrace. ## [Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Back Deontai Williams](https://www.bclions.com/2025/02/11/lions-sign-free-agent-defensive-back-deontai-williams/) _2025-02-11 · Matt Baker · Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Back Deontai Williams - BC Lions_ The BC Lions dipped into the defensive back market Tuesday morning with the signing of American free agent Deontai Williams to a two-year contract. Williams (6’0, 205 lbs)- the Jacksonville, Florida native suited up in 27 games over the last two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders while recording 90 defensive tackles, six special teams stops, three \[…\]