Jihoon Kwon
‘Ten Times Better’ and ‘About Face’ challenges Asian misrepresentation in ballet
On April 22, 2026, the Department of Theater, Film and Digital Production at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) hosted the screening of two...
UC Riverside goes green with the Earth Day Festival
On April 22, 2026, the Earth Day Festival was hosted at Pierce Lawn to promote and celebrate sustainability. The festival was an opportunity for...
“The Drama” is an unsettling, absurdly funny portrayal of relationships
**Spoilers Ahead**
While many Hollywood rom-com films aim for an idealized, almost methodical portrayal of love and relationships with clear emotional beats for the audience,...
Write-off: The merit of film adaptation lies in reinterpretation, not fidelity
As illustrated in “Adaptation” by Spike Jonze, the idea of a faithful adaptation is a myth, a doctrine that every talented filmmaker wrestles with...
Discourse comes to life in “Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Round Table”
On April 1, 2026, the English Department at UC Riverside hosted a roundtable discussion on Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” with English professor andré carrington...
2slimey is the next big thing in hip-hop
Underground rap fans often discuss which artist is “next up” in breaking it into the mainstream. In recent years, artists such as Nine Vicious,...
Riverside turns down a $20.1 million state funding for homeless housing
On Jan. 13, 2026, the Riverside City Council voted to reject a $20.1 million state grant intended for homeless housing with four councilmembers voting...
‘Dead Man’s Wire’ is an intense portrayal of desperation and moral ambiguity
This review contains spoilers
“Dead Man’s Wire” is a unique film, even for a director with a voice as distinct and diversified as Gus Van...
Habitat Health opens PACE center in Compton
On Jan. 5, 2026, Habitat Health announced the opening of their new center in Compton. The center is designed to provide accessible health and...
California Senate Bill 19 takes effect
California Senate Bill 19 (SB 19), also known as the Safe Schools and Places of worship act, took effect Jan. 1, 2026, expanding protections...