Our lives behind the screen
Movies portray the world from an infinite amount of perspectives, locations, settings, time periods and lives. There is a fine line between reality and the fictional world created by Hollywood; nevertheless, movies can play...
From jobless to journalist: How I found myself post-graduation
On June 10, 2015, I was victorious. A university graduate. Successful. Erudite. Learned.
On June 11, I was 21 years old, jobless and living with my parents. I had no selfies on my phone to...
Campus Cope: Get that grade
Let's be honest, most of us have already calculated what grade we have to get on the next test to pass the class. Keep chins up and blood pressures low: This week’s Campus Cope...
Preventing and healing from the flu, naturally
As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, all of us face the possibility of catching a nasty sickness, but have no fear: There are plenty of preventative measures one can take...
Campus Cope: Choosing a career: dreams vs. reality
Choosing a career is never as cut-and-dry as it seems. No matter how much something catches your eye, it doesn't mean it's the most practical job choice. Practicality against genuine enjoyment is the main...
Reflections in the River – 2015-2016 School Year Reflections From Students
What is your favorite memory from the 2015-2016 school year related to UCR?
“That feeling of knowing when you have all your units...like when you get … your graduation application approved.” -Brianna Esparza, Sociology, Fourth-year
“Spring...
Campus Cope: Munching your way to an A
There’s a reason why the student stores suddenly get busier during finals week, the trashcans in the libraries get even more stuffed and students bring rice cookers and ramen pots to the libraries —...
The essential guide to writing New Year’s goals
In light of the shitstorm that was 2016, the prospects for 2017 are definitely more hopeful. It won’t be easy to recover from one of the weirdest elections in U.S. history, the death of...
Seven “DON’Ts” for a stress-free freshman year
As the four grueling, yet vital years of high school have come to a close, many freshly faced 18 or near-18 year olds are now stocking up on weekly planners and year-long calendars as...
Defeating the College Triangle: Sleep
Nearly every college student has heard the “choose two and neglect the third” saying at some point in their four-year experience. The urban legend suggests that most students excel in two of the three...