Cecile Diroll
Lower rates of violent crime in California demand changes to rehabilitation facilities
According to the Public Policy Institute of California’s report, young people today are committing “far fewer” crimes as compared to the previous generations. The...
McCarthy’s removal is a sure sign of weak Republican leadership
Last Tuesday, Rep. Kevin McCarthy became the first House Speaker to be ousted by a “motion to vacate." In a 216-210 vote, McCarthy’s historic...
A lax dress code in the senate only hurts public image
Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced early last week that the Senate’s traditional dress code will no longer be enforced. Though an unwritten policy,...
R’Perspective: How I found my home at UCR
Entering my first year at UCR, I had everything planned out. Though I had only visited the campus once before move-in and did not...
Age is a double standard when it comes to women in U.S. politics
Calls for the resignation of California Senator Dianne Feinstein, age 89, have swept the U.S. Senate due to her multiple months' absence due to...
Caste discrimination: righting an old wrong
Last month, the California Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 403, legislation that would explicitly add discrimination based on caste to the...
A new attempt at repairing California’s mental health system
In response to California’s growing mentally ill homeless population, the state legislature is considering new legislation, Senate Bill 43, to change existing mental health...
UC, It’s time to adopt Transfer Admission Guarantees system-wide
In California’s latest budget proposal, Governor Gavin Newsom called for UCLA to join the University of California Transfer Admission Guarantee, TAG, program or risk...
“Nepo-babies:” Riding their parents’ coattails
Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA basketball player LeBron James, faced a tough final high school basketball season at Sierra Canyon High due...
Grammy Controversy: Not Black or White
Earlier this month, artists gathered to celebrate and recognize music across all genres at the 65th Grammy Awards. With performances from Bad Bunny and...