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...
On February 11, 2025, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) introduced the “Workforce Optimization Initiative,” which laid off about 3,400 workers from the United States (U.S.) Forest Services and about 800 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) workers.
This was all under the guise of saving the government’s debt from “unproductive and unnecessary programs.” The mass layoff impacted conservation...
Antriana Bigiazian (she/her) is a third-year sociology and political science major with a concentration in international affairs at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). She currently serves on the Associated Students of UCR’s (ASUCR) External Affairs as the UC Divestment Coordinator. In her capacity at ASUCR, she has participated in the drafting of two pieces of legislation regarding the...
With the upcoming Associated Students of the University of California, Riverside (ASUCR) election season, it is pertinent to stay updated with potential representatives of next year’s student body. The purpose of newspaper endorsements is to help inform the public on candidates for various positions and help them come to better-informed decisions when the time to vote comes. Here are...
Charles Russell is a first-year business economics major at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), running for the position of Vice President of Internal Affairs for the 2025-2026 academic year. He currently serves as an ASUCR fellow in the First Time College Student Department. Charles is passionate about reforming ASUCR into an organization that truly meets the needs of...
Jah Johnson (he/him) is a first-year creative writing major at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). He is an intern for the R’Garden and is passionate about not just writing but also sustainability, farming and helping those struggling with food insecurity. You can reach him at [email protected].
At the University of California, Riverside (UCR), more than six out of 10...