My name is Reyna Harvey. Last month, I completed a fall 2015 internship at the White House. Working in the White House was an incredible experience and a dream come true. My time spent working in the White House has been one of the greatest moments in my professional career and my experience in Washington, D.C., was filled with...
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 battle we deal with. Should you dabble in creative arts because you want to become the next J.K. Rowling? Or should you stick to the...
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Tucked away in a plaza packed with several cultural restaurants, Sushi OK attracts its customers with its gaudy, fluorescent lights that illuminate the darkening sky red and blue.
Pulling open the heavy, wooden doors, my friends and I were greeted by a peculiar array of disco wigs over an empty fish tank. Pausing to take a selfie with the...
With the new quarter hitting us as hard as the rain, it can be difficult to get into the swing of things — especially if you have one of the dreaded 8 a.m. classes. After the long break, you may find it difficult to wake up on time, but hopefully these tips will be able to help.
The average amount...
Let me state the obvious: It’s a new year and it’s time to do things differently. The onslaught of ads for gyms, diet plans and inspirational quotes has officially began to infiltrate our lives, but fear not. We’ve ignored them before and we can ignore them again. However, if you’re like me and want to stand in the blaring...
Now that you’ve successfully scored that New Year’s kiss with a lover, friend, stranger or like me, an imaginary being — again, for the 19th year — it’s time to guide your efforts toward creating or renewing your New Year’s resolutions. The idea of a fresh list of resolutions can be both exciting and intimidating as we toss the...
In my family and possibly yours, Christmas dinner means loads and loads of tamales, followed by days and days of leftover tamales. While it has become somewhat of a tradition in my family, powering through pounds of masa can become a chore after a while. This year, I decided to break the monotony and whip up a batch of...
One of the biggest obstacles that come with relationships are often your parents or their parents. Parents can be the catalyst for many problems that might plague a relationship. They're essentially the gatekeepers of your heart. They inspect and persecute anyone who doesn't rise up to their standards. A slow and gradual progression is always the best way to...
A breezy and mild 75 degrees cast the perfect setting on a Wednesday afternoon as Highlanders scattered all across the Bell Tower lawn, interested in the UCR Goes Global campaign. Hosted by the International Student Resource Center, many other organizations were gathered to help celebrate and promote the annual International Education Week.
Festively decorated with bright blue and gold...
Making a good meal for cheap
For many of us, cooking a large meal can be a daunting experience. I’ve also heard many people claim that they’re “bad at cooking,” and if you’re one of these people, or are merely inexperienced, cooking a Thanksgiving dinner can seem impossible.
Fortunately, I have good new. Cooking is merely following instructions. For those of...