Friday, November 21, 2025
California College Republicans at UCR Supporters of Proposition 50 argue that the proposition is necessary to counter partisan redistricting efforts in other states, such as Texas, and protect California’s representation in Congress. However, opponents say it undermines California’s voter-approved independent redistricting system. What impact do you think Proposition 50 would have on Republican representation in Congress — both in Riverside...
The 1980s were a decade filled with amazing movies, vibrant trends and great culture. I am a true ‘80s enthusiast and if I could go back in time, I would choose this era to live in. However, while the fashion and movies are top-tier, the most impactful part of this decade was undoubtedly the music. From solo artists to...
If you’re a Democrat in California, your vote may soon have less weight than a Republican vote in Texas this upcoming congressional election. That’s because of gerrymandering or congressional redistricting along party lines to maximize one party’s representation in the House of Representatives.  On Aug. 19, 2025, the Texas House approved a new district map, redrawing congressional districts along party...
In Aug. 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “Election Rigging Response Act,” setting up a special election in November where Californians will decide whether to allow lawmakers to redraw the state’s House of Representatives’ congressional map. Known as Proposition 50, the measure would allow the California legislature to take over redistricting from the state’s independent commission beginning in 2026...
For too long, Taiwan has relied on the goodwill of Washington to aid its defense interests against the impending threat of Beijing and its claims to retake the self-governed island, by force if necessary.  President Lai Ching-Te, a fierce advocate for pro-Taiwanese independence and who has sought Washington’s support since his inauguration in 2024, announced that Taiwan will begin work...
If there was ever a purpose to Halloween, to me it meant getting candy. This is the one day a year my consumption was not limited by those in control — my parents. It was just a matter of how long I was willing to walk around the neighborhood. My cousins and I were fearless, going from house to...
There are many TV genres in the world of entertainment, such as drama, reality and romance. As a TV enthusiast, I have watched many shows from different genres. But out of all the reality and romance shows, there is one specific genre that stands out as my absolute favorite and the best genre ever — sitcoms!  Sitcoms are a type...
Question: How do you plan on celebrating Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month?    Camila Gomez, Political Science/Law & Society, Second year (she/her) “I plan on celebrating by eating both of my cultures' food, as I'm half Mexican and Nicaraguan. Also, I’m going to listen to more Latin artists!”       Jaedon Andrew Leypon, Materials Science and Engineering, Second year (he/him) “I plan on spending some time with my...
For the first time in nearly seven years, the federal government has entered its third week of a government shutdown, with no clear end in sight. Each year, Congress must establish an agreement on a government spending plan before passing any laws or appropriation bills. Typically, Congress has two options: they can pass a continuing resolution (CR) — a temporary...
We’ve all had those days where nothing can save us from that dreaded midday slump. Not coffee, nicotine and especially not your monotone chemistry professor trying to convince you that amino acids are exciting.  This is where the art of napping comes in. If executed correctly, a nap can rid you of your exhaustion and leave you feeling energetic and...