With the recent news that President Trump contracted the coronavirus, speculation of whether or not a second debate would take place flooded the media. It soon became clear that both parties were a far cry from compromise, considering the Trump administration’s stubborn mindset to keep campaigning and debating in person with minimal social distancing. This ordeal has made one thing...
Since March, interactions with others have changed. People have found themselves being cloistered indoors without much physical contact to the outside world. As a substitute for regular entertainment, individuals have used the internet 70% more. Alongside this, mobile games have increased in popularity as dependency on smartphones for entertainment has grown during quarantine. With this new dependency on technology,...
Issues ranging from systemic discrimination, healthcare, pandemic management, the nomination for the SCOTUS, among many more create a tense environment surrounding this election, making it ever more important for each eligible American to cast their vote. However, while media focus has been placed on the presidential election and the sparring between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe...
In a time where the job market seems to change daily, it would make sense for companies to hold onto their workers if they are able — especially a business worth approximately $130 billion like the Disney corporation. With an unfathomable amount of wealth, it seems logical that a company that espouses happiness would be more than willing to...
With an 85% graduation rate nationwide, more than 1 in every 10 students are failing out of the American public high school system. As a result, the American public high school education needs to be improved. Without a high school diploma, it will be nearly impossible for young Americans to achieve social mobility. Statistically, people without high school diplomas...
The University of California (UC) stated that there would be no layoffs amid the growing job insecurity within the U.S. As one of the largest employers in California, this was promising news to the millions employed at various campuses across the state. Yet, the UC’s narrative has seemed to change as they have been turning away hundreds of employees...
As developed countries take the initiative to produce a system for online education, the government must work to ensure that all students have access to a stable internet source and have a proper device provided at the students’ discretion. Until that is ensured, schools should be put on pause.
Amid the pandemic, the U.S.has been one of the slowest progressive...
A heavy paralysis has taken over this country. Injustices are not being tended to and instead Americans are divided and sparring over whose side will win. The youth of this nation have witnessed this and have been forced to take in everything silently. They are the ones that have had to endure the pressure. With America in disarray, it...
Weeks ago, the skies around the West Coast took on a surreal glow as smoke from wildfires blazed throughout the region. Photos of smoky and ominous skies in cities such as San Francisco and Portland spread across social media, showcasing just how devastating and apocalyptic the wildfires raging the nation are. Air quality continues to worsen and the nightmare...
As of Tuesday, Sept. 22, Riverside County was permitted to move from the most restrictive purple-tier status of reopening to the more lenient red tier. In just a few weeks, movie theatres will resume operation with restrictions, restaurants will resume indoor dining with restrictions and schools may move back to in-person instruction. With all of these reopenings planned in...