Religion and politics in modern American government
If our history has taught us anything it is that government and religion cannot become one in a free country. Our founding fathers did not, by chance, craft a constitution that protects the rights...
Covering the “alt-right” is a necessary evil
As our country’s political and social climate becomes more strenuous by the day, media outlets are faced with a unique problem: Their coverage can bestow power on hateful extremist groups.
This summer we saw a...
R’Perspective: Why UC Riverside was the best choice for me
Choosing a college to attend can be a lot of pressure for anyone. It feels like a major moment in life, and though it’s not an end-of-the-world kind of decision, there are quite a...
Write Off: Free Speech on Campus
Threats to free speech are real and closer than you might think
By Amy Perry, Contributing Writer
In response to alleged infringements to free speech on college campuses, the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) are planning...
Why the State of Riverside County is not inclusive
The annual State of Riverside County took place on Thursday, November 19 at the iconic Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, California. As dignitaries gathered to share vital information about the issues surrounding the fourth-largest...
The UC’s unstable working environment for lecturers harms campus communities at every level
UC colleges are some of the most difficult to get into, and for lecturers, they are becoming all the more difficult to stay in. In a move that seems to be based in good...
“The library — keeping the heart of the city alive”
I’ve always been a major fan of libraries. I have three library cards in my name, if you count the UCR ID as one, and the oldest is at least 10 years old. It...
Editorial: Pay our student athletes
Samantha Sackos worked at her university’s athletics department for four years. In her position and others like it, people frequently work over 40 hours a week — it’s a full-time job. She is also...
Lowering the blood alcohol content level can reduce drunk driving deaths
It’s an ugly truth: Each year, about 10,000 lives are lost in the United States because of drunk driving. It’s a nationwide cause for concern: On average, one person dies every hour because of...
Twitter’s new muting feature might stifle legitimate discussion along with the hate
As part of its endless, Sisyphean struggle to curb online harassment, Twitter recently rolled out two new improvements to give users more control over the content they see. First, users can now choose to...