Monday, October 6, 2025
The hunt for the perfect Christmas gift usually leads to websites with lists of emotionless and impersonal gifts that don’t scream your partner’s name. Generic gifts that don’t have any personal meaning are the ultimate Christmas gift traps and let’s face it, no one really needs another blank journal or scented candle they’ll never use. Here are the best...
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Five of Wands Don’t feed into conflict this break, Sagittarius. You don’t have to avoid disagreements but don’t add fuel to the fire. Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): King of Pentacles You’re leading the way in choosing holiday activities, so be prepared now. The downside is the work, but the great benefit is being able...
New year new me, baby — or at least that is what we said last year. Stop failing at your New Year’s resolutions and be better this year. With the new year only 28 days away, it’s time to start planning your new life. Looking for some guidance campers? Then, look no further than this perfectly tailored list of...

Finals ramen

Time/Cook Time: 20 minutes Serving Size: 1 bowl Ingredients: 2 large eggs 2 packs of Indochine Ramen (aka the red one) Note: Make sure to get the hot and spicy version so that you can have the chili flake seasoning, not the sambal. 2 tablespoons neutral oil (not butter) Instructions: Fill a small pot halfway with water, cover with a lid and boil. In...

Weekly warnings

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Three of Swords Heartbreak is coming your way so be prepared for sorrow. You will not be able to out-run this emotional pain. Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): Page of Wands Your free-spirit may be your downfall. If you can’t redirect your energy to one path, all of your different ideas will never leave the...
If you’re looking for a way to wow everyone at the Thanksgiving table, look no further than this classic baked mac and cheese that will bring tears of pride to your mama’s eyes the minute she takes a bite.  Prep Time/Cook Time: 1 hour Serving Size: 4 to 6 people Ingredients: 1 box of elbow pasta (or any pasta of your choice)  ...

Pesto Tofu Pasta

As a college student, it's hard to get vegetables, protein and carbs into a balanced meal every day on top of daily life, but this recipe makes it easy. Prep Time/Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Serving Size: 1 bowl Ingredients: ¼ of a box of spaghetti 3 tablespoons pesto A handful of fresh spinach (frozen works, too) 1 tablespoon oil Medium firm tofu ...
A fun day or night out may seem like an empty promise when considering Riverside's seemingly suburban nature. While opting for fun time outside of Riverside seems like a good idea, driving to Los Angeles or Orange County is too expensive and time-consuming. Downtown Riverside offers an entertaining or delicious space for anyone looking to impress their date, have...

A wicked week

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): Page of Pentacles Just like Elphaba, your skills are astonishing. You’ve manifested an opportunity for yourself and can now choose whether or not to take it. Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Six of Pentacles As Glinda gave Elphaba her iconic black hat look, share your generosity similarly. Hopefully your intentions can be better, but spread...
For most people, the future is unclear. When we arrive at college, however, that begins to change. Going to an American college, like the University of California, Riverside (UCR) opens our horizons. So many classes are offered, which can help expand the options for our career paths. However terrifying it may be to be unaware of what the future...