One fine day, you’re minding your business, drinking your overpriced latte. Then, the next thing you know, you’re getting emotionally, academically, medically and spiritually dragged into a full-blown World Wrestling Entertainment match you did not sign up for. Annoying. Rude. Borderline wrong.
And here’s the thing nobody tells you: when life comes swinging at you from every direction possible, you’re...
My screen time totaled over 12 hours a day before I went to college. I was the definition of a person being “chronically online.” It all started when I created my first social media account at 14-years old. At the beginning, I was not as addicted, but it eventually got to the point where I would feel embarrassed about...
We’ve built a culture that treats busyness as a badge of honor. At the University of California, Riverside (UCR) — like most universities — the rhythm of our days is measured in deadlines, discussion posts and the number of unread Canvas notifications waiting for us.
Students are constantly sprinting from lecture halls to labs, calendars are packed and their minds...
Thanksgiving cannot be discussed without acknowledging the colonial and imperialist implications of the holiday. The idea of a holiday being surrounded around gratitude while simultaneously reminding indigenous people of the trauma their ancestors endured is part of the problematic history of America. But centuries removed from the original events that took place, in a vacuum, Thanksgiving is arguably the...
Head Start is a government-funded program that focuses on “child development and early learning” for low-income children. It not only prepares children for kindergarten by helping them develop their early learning skills in language, math, literacy and social-emotional skills, but it also provides students with healthcare, including vaccinations, dental care and balanced nutrition. The program encourages parent involvement, as...
Question: What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Mark Linares, Pre-Business, Second Year
“I am most thankful for my roommates London Forbes, Jaedon Leypon and Jeremy Tran. They're dope.”
Gaby Pina, Neuroscience, Third Year
“I’m most thankful for my family and getting to spend time with them, especially with being so busy with school. I'm glad to have time to...
California College Republicans at UCR
Supporters of Proposition 50 argue that the proposition is necessary to counter partisan redistricting efforts in other states, such as Texas, and protect California’s representation in Congress. However, opponents say it undermines California’s voter-approved independent redistricting system. What impact do you think Proposition 50 would have on Republican representation in Congress — both in Riverside...
The 1980s were a decade filled with amazing movies, vibrant trends and great culture. I am a true ‘80s enthusiast and if I could go back in time, I would choose this era to live in. However, while the fashion and movies are top-tier, the most impactful part of this decade was undoubtedly the music. From solo artists to...
If you’re a Democrat in California, your vote may soon have less weight than a Republican vote in Texas this upcoming congressional election. That’s because of gerrymandering or congressional redistricting along party lines to maximize one party’s representation in the House of Representatives.
On Aug. 19, 2025, the Texas House approved a new district map, redrawing congressional districts along party...
In Aug. 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “Election Rigging Response Act,” setting up a special election in November where Californians will decide whether to allow lawmakers to redraw the state’s House of Representatives’ congressional map.
Known as Proposition 50, the measure would allow the California legislature to take over redistricting from the state’s independent commission beginning in 2026...