Cecile Diroll
Minnesota ICE raids show that President Trump is the “worst of the worst”
In early Jan. 2026, the Trump administration launched what U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) described as the “largest immigration operation ever” in Minneapolis,...
Rest in peace, US penny
We gather here today in loving memory of our dear friend and humble coin, the U.S. penny.
Whether hidden in couch cushions, tucked inside childhood...
UCR Republicans and Democrats weigh in on Proposition 50
California College Republicans at UCR
Supporters of Proposition 50 argue that the proposition is necessary to counter partisan redistricting efforts in other states, such as...
R’Perspective: The government shutdown is more than just politics
For the first time in nearly seven years, the federal government has entered its third week of a government shutdown, with no clear end...
The quarter system is here to stay
As students return to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) for the fall quarter, the 10-week quarter system as we know it could look...
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” is a glitzy, glamorous pop fantasy
On Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, “The Life of A Showgirl,” a record chronicling her experience headlining the highest-grossing...
Simple Simple Simon’s
Simple Simon’s is a small, quaint diner offering everything you would expect from a classic American establishment, but elevated. Unfortunately that elevation (and the...
UCR students and community reflect on the impact of Earth Day
Since the initial demonstrations in 1970, Earth Day has served as a platform for raising awareness of environmental action and the long-term negative impacts...
Cory Booker sets Senate record for longest speech to protest Trump’s agenda. Democrats should...
From Monday, March 31, at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, April 1, at 8:05 p.m., New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker delivered a marathon speech...
R’Perspective: How to keep good mental health for the next four years
From his intent to control the Panama Canal and Greenland to his claims about making "America rich again" with tariffs, President Donald J. Trump...