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...
On Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, “The Life of A Showgirl,” a record chronicling her experience headlining the highest-grossing tour in history, The Eras Tour, and steering the public eye at the height of her career.
Bright visuals, lavish jewels and synth-pop sounds define this album, a dramatic shift from her last album, “The Tortured...
It is an utter travesty to say that animated films, a medium that specializes in colorful and intricate depictions of landscapes, characters and more, are unable to capture something as complex as emotions.
Unlike live-action movies, emotions have the ability to be emphasized and enhanced by artists so that the audience can understand and resonate with them. By telling stories...
My first day at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) in the fall of 2022 was a nightmare. The very first class I had was a seminar-style class with 12 people, and I was completely bewildered by the (lack of) energy the class brought and the sheer unhinged behavior of the professor. It was completely unlike anything I had...
Moving into a new apartment is exciting, but it can also be stressful and expensive. When I moved into my place in North District, I had to make a lot of decisions about where to put my limited time and money. Naturally, I focused on the essentials — the kitchen and the bathroom.
These are the parts of an apartment...
Freedom of speech has long been a fundamental aspect of the United States’ identity, particularly on college campuses where students have historically led protests and driven social movements across the country.
From the anti-Vietnam War demonstrations of the 1960s to the recent Gaza Solidarity Encampments, student activism and the right to free speech have compelled leaders to take accountability and...
On July 15, 2025, S. Jack Hu, former senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia (UGA), became the tenth chancellor of the University of California, Riverside (UCR).
As UGA’s chief academic officer, Chancellor Hu built an impressive record in advancing research, faculty outreach and teaching programs. In 2019, he launched the Provost Task Force...
I accepted my University of California, Riverside (UCR) offer with hesitation because the only thing I knew about the campus was that it was in the valleys and it had a reputation as a “rave” school. I took a chance, and little did I know that it would end up being one of the best decisions I’ve made.
At the...
As Gov. Gavin Newsom terms out next year, California's highest seat finds itself vacant in front of a contested field of 14 candidates, including some national names like Former Representative Katie Porter and Riverside’s own Sheriff Chad Bianco. One name, however, is notably absent from the race: Former Vice President Kamala Harris.
But where is she? During the Democratic Party...
In the United States (U.S.), the First Amendment guarantees your freedom of speech. This means that the government cannot arrest or prosecute you for expressing your views. However, this protection does not fully apply to private individuals or organizations. Employers, sponsors and members of the public are free to respond to your speech, which may result in job loss,...