Monday, April 28, 2025
Ditching all of life's problems in exchange for a couple of hours of rest is always nice, but a nap has never done anyone any good. Picture this: it's 6 p.m. on a Thursday night, you are exhausted but have so much work to do, so you decide 30 minutes of rest won’t hurt anyone. Making sure not to...
Naps are a game changer during midterm week. There is no better way to get through those long sleepless nights than by taking quick rests throughout the day. According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the optimal length of time for a nap is between 15 to 30 minutes for a short one and around...
Choosing the perfect venue for a first date can be a daunting task. It sets the tone for the whole relationship and can make or break the whole dating experience. While fast-food restaurants like Quiznos offer convenience and affordability, they may not always be the best choice for a memorable first date. If the goal of the first date...
Choosing the ideal location for the first date is a nerve-wracking experience. The right place can make or break the entire outing. While most people’s go-to locations involve places such as coffee shops, bowling alleys or movie theatres, there are better places out there. There needs to be a little sparkle, something out of the ordinary, to make a...
To forgive is a conscious choice people make every day and continue to make. It is one that requires intense self-reflection and scrutiny. It means putting aside, at least in part, one’s own feelings to fix what may be an untenable situation. Unfortunately, the pressure put upon people to forgive transgressions could just ultimately lead to further turmoil and...
In a longitudinal study conducted across five countries, psychology professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, Everett Worthington concluded that forgiveness can aid in improving overall health and wellness. Worthington had half the participants in the study complete a forgiveness workbook, observing them over a two-week period. Compared to the control group, those who completed the workbook showed a significant reduction...
Spring quarter has been nothing if not disappointing. Students must be numb from hearing about cancellation after cancellation, including in-person instruction for spring and summer quarters, Spring Splash and business closures. As of April 21, even in-person commencement ceremonies have been canceled. While it is possible spring 2020 commencement may still happen at a later date, many campuses across...
The class of 2020 has been put in a precarious situation due to COVID-19 affecting everyone projected to walk the aisle and receive a diploma this spring. UCR has reacted and adapted to the situation accordingly. Though arguments can be made as to whether or not these changes were for better or worse, the university administration has tried their...
Michael Jordan is the definitive greatest basketball player of all time By: Jonathan Fernandez, SSW The greatest basketball player of all time argument has been hotly debated for as long as the NBA has existed and is often a barometer of which era one grew up watching. Fans during the...
Drawn by Justus Ross UC Riverside should default to a Satisfactory/No Credit grading basis system for the 2020 spring quarter By: Samuel Harrison, SSW  Left with no choice following Governor Gavin Newsom’s lockdown order, all nine University of California (UC) schools have closed their campuses over...