And then they came for the Baha’is…
Martin Niemoller, esteemed Lutheran pastor and valiant critic of Nazi German oppression, was made popular through his post-World War II statement, “First they came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak out because I...
United Community of Riverside: He shall from time to time…
I have a confession to make: I love the State of the Union Address. I still own ancient VCR technology and have recorded every address for the past 10 years, and plan on continuing...
R’Perspective: Reinventing Yourself
My, how time flies. A part of me doesn’t believe it; but here I am, writing a reflection of my time spent in college. Has it really been four years since I first set...
World Health Organizations says meat is bad for you, what else is new?
Meat consumption in our society is ubiquitous, if not totally glorified. Nearly everything nowadays is bacon-wrapped, contains bacon bits and fried in bacon grease. Meat is not just for eating anymore — it is...
Stronger sanctions are the solution to a rogue North Korea
How to handle the rogue state of North Korea is a question that often leads to no solution. Some people are too fearful of the country’s nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to restrain them...
An opt-out system for fees would undermine the richness of college student organizations
Recently, Republican politicians such as Minnesota State Representative Drew Christiansen, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and others have toyed with the idea of allowing college students to opt out of a portion of their fees...
The Salton Sea: an opportunity for raising environmental awareness
As California’s drought enters its fourth year, further environmental issues should be more publicized. Whether it's the 12 million trees that have quickly died or the families relying on water bottles for daily necessities,...
It’s not all Greek to me
Usually when cultural appropriation is discussed, Native American headdresses or wearing bindis as “accessories” by people outside of those cultural groups come to mind; however, there is a much more pervasive form of cultural...
Commentary on the status of American freedom in today’s world
When we think of the United States of America’s place among all the different nations, our initial picture would be that we are the keepers of peace and the embodiment of freedom. There is...
Jerry Brown Takes His Budget Proposal Back
In April 2013, Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a budget increase for the California State University and the University of California systems. According to the Los Angeles Times, the plan included requirements such as a...