The phrases “misinformation” and “fake news” may sound far-fetched as they are expressions often used by political parties to discredit the beliefs and campaigns of their opposers. Misinformation, however, is real and is encountered daily by most people, especially when using the internet. Through the rapid evolution of the internet, people are now able to share and access information...
To no one’s surprise, violence in America is of great concern. In fact, Gallup released a report that 72% of Americans believe crime rates will rise within the year. With the recent shut in of the majority of the population, it is common to turn on each other. There is a lack of trust, our neighbor is a suspect,...
Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA basketball player LeBron James, faced a tough final high school basketball season at Sierra Canyon High due to a knee injury. Many expected Bronny to live up to his father’s greatness. But, ranked 34th nationally and inconsistent during games, Bronny's less-than-exceptional journey to the NBA raises the question of whether he merits...
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murder on Thursday for the shooting of his wife and son. He was found guilty on two counts of murder by the end of the six-week trial. The inclusion of evidence related to Murdaugh’s financial crimes that was pushed for by the prosecution has led to many people questioning the validity of the verdict....
Students are being impeded by a censored education as teachers feel pressured to tailor their lesson plans based on factors that have no basis in reality. Specifically, educators are reporting the removal of lessons related to race and gender, such as sections of Christopher Columbus’ writings that elaborate on brutal and inhumane treatment towards indigenous peoples and comparative data...
As the world braces for the second year of the War in Ukraine, the geopolitics of the international order hangs in the balance as major powers take sides, putting them on the path to collision. In 2023, think tanks and government leaders have questioned whether Cold War dynamics have reentered the fray and are dictating major power moves between...
Archaeologist Richard Hansen has spent four decades with a group of 40 plus archaeologists and specialists in El Mirador, a pre-columbian Mayan settlement in Guatemala, in order to preserve the cultural importance of the Mayan empire and keep it from disappearing. In order to understand the wealth of this empire, one must understand the reach they had over the...
UC Riverside is facing criticism from students and faculty over a research center that uses the UC name but is not operated by the university. The UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development is instead run by Beacon Economics, a private consulting company that pays the campus royalty fees to use UC Riverside’s name on...
The uniqueness of fast-food brands that once caught our eye, like the Golden Arches or Pizza Hut’s red roof, have been replaced by the same minimalist architecture that mimics upscale restaurants. These boring additions were no mistake, but rather, a sad example of how McDonaldization is negatively impacting society.
George Ritzer, a distinguished sociology professor for the University of Maryland,...