Even as the Catholic Church invites more women into leadership, it won’t increase religiosity
In mid-March, a new Vatican constitution was published that will allow women to head some Vatican offices. This was an unexpected move, not only because of the consistently conservative stances on political issues Catholicism...
Citizen journalists have no right to identify themselves as journalists
Journalism is the hallmark of a genuine democracy and is absolutely essential to maintaining a well informed electorate. These ideals are threatened by the emergence of so-called “citizen journalism.” Citizen journalism is an avenue...
The recent ruling that DACA is illegal upholds a rhetoric of hate against immigrants...
In an unsurprising turn of events, on Oct. 5, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit voted to uphold a 2021 ruling that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is...
The expectation that men should pay on the first date makes the act meaningless
The traditional expectation of first dates for heterosexual couples is something that appears to be shifting in a way that makes getting the check at the end of dinner more awkward and uncomfortable. While...
Riverside county’s sheriff department needs to be held accountable for inmate deaths
Seemingly since its conception, there has been varying discourse related to law enforcement in this country. Distrust filters down to every rung on the ladder, including Riverside County’s own law department office. The Riverside...
Commonwealth under King Charles III rule may simply be a thing of the past
On May 6, 2023, Charles III succeeded his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as Britain’s new monarch. As the celebrations in the United Kingdom have now concluded, a new era of the British monarchy is...
New UCLA housing project with tiny rooms is better than the alternative
The California housing crisis has been an increasing issue for college students over recent years, COVID-19 being only one of the many problems. The California housing crisis continues with students struggling to find safe...
Artificial Intelligence is not the problem with college admissions
As the popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT skyrockets, its role has been under scrutiny in conversations about academic integrity. Personal statements are a standard part of the college admissions process, once...
MediCal expansion moves California closer to an equitable healthcare system
For the first time in California’s history, undocumented immigrants ages 26 to 49 will qualify for healthcare. Approved by Gov. Newsom, the new plan further expands California's healthcare system by allowing this group of...
Spitzer’s “NoLAinOC judges list” is plainly nonsensical
As everyone is turning in their primary ballots, people are preparing for that slew of judges on their ballot whose names they have never heard of. In Orange County (OC), District Attorney (DA) Todd...