The UC should expect the best and plan for the worst with the two-week...
The UC system’s announcement that the first two weeks of winter quarter will be online was met with mixed reactions. With some campuses like UCR heavily advocating for an almost completely in-person quarter, the...
Kamala Harris needs to decide what she wants to be remembered for
Since taking public office in January, Vice President Kamala Harris has struggled to find her place within the Biden administration. Her approval ratings have hit record-breaking lows, a trend that started over the summer....
Hatred against Asian Americans surged during the pandemic, but history shows this has been...
A new national report done by the group Stop AAPI Hate shows that about 20% Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have experienced a hate-motivated incident in the last year. Based on the report, 20%...
Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal highlights the many flaws in the justice system
The acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse was a relief for some and a gross abuse of the justice system for others. The nation has become divided over this case, with some as high on the...
Healthcare workers are demanding more and we need to listen
Last month, healthcare workers went on strike to protest staff shortages. Due to the pandemic, hospitals across California have experienced massive spikes in terms of patient intakes. Healthcare workers have been at the front...
For a brighter educational future, the US must reform its century-old schooling structure
It’s almost become comedic at this point when the American public points out how behind the U.S. educational system is in comparison with other countries. Around the world, students get an active say in...
The development of antiviral COVID pills is a turning point in the pandemic
On Nov. 16, the Biden administration announced its plan to purchase 10 million doses of Pfizer’s new antiviral COVID pill, Paxlovid. The Food and Drug Administration, also known as the FDA, will still have...
Religion and American politics create a dangerous partnership
President Biden’s recent visit with the Pope and protests over Biden’s participation in the sacrament of the Eucharist have brought religion, specifically its intersection with political action, to the forefront of public debate. President...
It’s time to take a closer look at the Cal Grant and its systemic...
The longer this year goes on, the more apparent it becomes that even the most generous sources of Californian financial aid are outdated. The Cal Grant program, which offers some of the greatest student...
The key to helping students graduate lies in offering support, not making classes easier
COVID-19 dealt a blow to the California State University system that was felt by faculty and students alike. When students began to drop out or take a year off because of the pandemic for...