Lilianna Angel
Take It or Leave It: Celebrating Earth Day is not enough
Every April, Earth Day floods our feeds with nature shots, recycled quotes and eco-guilt-driven posts. Does this actually help climate action? The short answer...
Kingpin-in-Chief: Why Marvel’s Wilson Fisk would be a better president than Trump
In a world where comic book villains often serve as metaphors for real-world corruption, it’s a damning sign of the times that Wilson Fisk—a...
R’Perspective: Why DEI is important to me
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) isn’t just a workplace initiative or academic talking point to me. It’s part of my family’s story, etched into...
Take It or leave It: Why UCR would annihilate UCLA in a food fight
A food fight isn’t just about what’s on your plate — it’s about strategy, resourcefulness and the will to win. While the University of...
California’s fight for climate leadership is a battle over state rights
In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his Executive Order (EO) N-79-20, banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles in 2035. According to the plan,...
Declining FAFSA applications from California high school seniors raises serious concerns
Recently, there has been a troubling decline in Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications among California high school seniors. This drop is...
Judge Moss siding with Elon Musk in UCSA v. DOGE will lead to serious...
On Feb. 18, 2025, federal Judge Randolph D. Moss granted the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — an entity led by Elon Musk and...
The legacy of racial hatred in the January 6 Insurrection
On Jan. 6, 2021, the United States (U.S.) Capitol was stormed by a violent mob, many of whom were affiliated with far-right extremist groups...
The ultimate list of comfort shows and movies for college freshmen
The adjustment from high school to college can be overwhelming with new schedules, new people, and the pressure of balancing school, social life, and...
“A Man on the Inside”: A charming and witty spy show
Debuting on Nov. 21, Netflix’s “A Man on the Inside,” written and directed by Michael Schur, is a brilliant show that introduces a heartfelt...