Alexandria Esteban
Finding friends in the margins
I’ve always enjoyed writing. I find it easier to put my thoughts onto a page rather than speaking them aloud. But writing can be...
Tobe Nwigwe shines a spotlight on rap music
Tobe Nwigwe is a Nigerian American rapper who expresses his appreciation for his culture through his lyrics. Since 2016, he has released several albums,...
Getting the scoop on Ben & Jerry’s co-founder, Jerry Greenfield
For years, Ben & Jerry’s has been one of the biggest ice cream brands on the market. It was founded by Ben Cohen and...
No one’s Mona Lisa
When I was 14, I visited the Louvre. The building was bigger than I imagined. Later, I learned that it would’ve taken
200 days to...
‘Steven Universe’ cartoonist Melanie Gillman helps draw a path toward broader representation
Melanie Gillman, an American cartoonist, shared their secrets to success within the comic book industry in an event presented by Stonewall Hall and the...
Stay green, stay home
The climate is changing. With large factories and oil wells polluting the Earth, keeping the planet clean seems like an impossible feat. But even...
This Meat Lover’s sandwich is the ultimate cheat day meal for a student on...
In between classes, studying and work, I can’t always find the time to make hot homemade meals. Cooking on a stove or with an...
Flaunting the runway at the 17th Dragalicious Drag Ball
The Queer Alliance, LGBT Resource Center and Associated Student Programs Board worked in collaboration to present UCR’s 17th Dragalicious Drag Ball. This annual event...
A closer inspection of the ocean waves through a photographic lens
The California Museum of Photography and Culver Center of the Arts boasts a collection of pieces created by many talented artists. On the first...
Toxic love can soon take a fatal turn
I met Jared two years ago at a coffee shop near Imperial Beach. He was the guitarist for some indie band at the time...