While browsing TheGuardian.com, I saw an image of a man in flag-patterned overalls, cowboy boots and a t-shirt that read, "Trump's Tweets Matter." The picture reminded me of a political meme, but to this man, his patriotic cowboy aesthetic was absolutely serious.
This has become even more of a trend in the United States (U.S.), where patriotism has become a...
California Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, representing Inglewood and nearby areas in Los Angeles County, introduced Assembly Bill 288 (AB 288) to protect workers when federal labor laws fail. The bill addresses serious delays in the federal system, especially with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) — an independent federal agency created to “safeguard employees’ rights to organize” — which is...
On May 9, 2025, Charlie Kirk, conservative right-wing media personality and founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), hosted his “The American Comeback Tour” at the University of California, Riverside (UCR).
Amassing a crowd of students, community members, supporters and protestors, Kirk set up outside the Bell Tower to “debate conventional narratives promoted by leftist academia” and “provide students of all...
Elmo was just laid off. Or at least that is what the internet thought when a fake LinkedIn profile of the beloved Red Muppet — complete with a layoff notice and desperate job hunt — went viral. The satire was hilarious. But the reason it hit so hard? Because it’s not entirely a joke.
In early May 2025, the Trump...
It is not often you see two students readily undermine everything they and their organizations have accomplished in four years in less than two weeks. Instead of relishing in the honor of helping resurrect our two student-run residential organizations, these two student leaders’ legacies are now tarnished by fraud, harassment and abuse of power.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Residence Halls...
The dismantling of the United States (U.S.) Department of Education, ordered by the Trump administration, allows for the removal of federal funding in public schools, leaving policies up to state and local governments. This cut removes social-emotional programs that are fundamental to learning in K-12 curricula.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a methodology used to help students better understand their...
When President Donald Trump issued a 10 percent baseline tariff on all imports, he didn’t just restart a trade war, he reignited the age-old tension between corporate responsibility and authoritarian power.
A tariff is a tax placed on imported goods. While it’s often intended to protect domestic industries or pressure foreign governments, the practical effect is that it usually raises...
Matthew Hagan is a fourth-year political science major who is passionate about the Getaway Cafe. He will be graduating this academic year. You can reach him at [email protected].
Dear UCR community,
One of the best things about my experience here in Riverside was the time I spent at the Getaway Cafe, a restaurant and bar across campus beloved by a large...
Drama, passion and joy are set to fuel another summer as the World Cup takes over iconic North American stadiums in Los Angeles (LA) for the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 2026 tournament.
The most recent edition of this soccer or fútbol tournament drew an impressive attendance of 3.4 million individuals, a number nearly equivalent to the entire population...
Every second Sunday of May, we honor maternal figures with common gifts of brunches, cards and flowers. While these are thoughtful and sweet gestures, they are ultimately not enough. In an age where reproductive rights are dwindling, public services are being slashed under the Trump administration, family deportations are escalating and mothers are chronically overworked and underpaid, appreciation for...