Gang-like behavior proves the police problem will become a much worse entity
Severe incompetency, Hollywood-esque power fantasies, and murderous outgroup mentality are characteristics that police in the United States have repeatedly employed in a number of situations. However, a recent development worsened the situation when officers...
‘Dry January’ is a great way to cut back or cut out drinking in...
Social and celebratory events can often include drinking. According to a 2019 national survey, 85.6% of people 18 and older reported that they have had alcohol at some point in their lifetime. But over...
UC Riverside needs to halt its business with Beacon Economics
UC Riverside is facing criticism from students and faculty over a research center that uses the UC name but is not operated by the university. The UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic...
The inclusion of commemorative flags does not solve systemic issues of injustice
In an attempt to be more inclusive and accepting, Riverside City Hall will now allow commemorative flags to be flown outside their building. The 5-2 vote that okayed the decision includes flags such as...
Parents’ rights in education are rightfully under fire
Education has become an important site for contentious issues, from parents’ rights to LGBTQIA+ rights to book bans. As Republican presidential candidates squared off for the primaries, education became a frontal issue despite not...
For the good of everyone, stop experimenting on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is days away, and as people head home for the holidays, they’ll find themselves in the kitchen cooking a family meal. Thanksgiving meals are a pretty set menu with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes...
Among California’s new laws for 2024 are alerts for missing Black children
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to combat not only abduction and kidnappings but also the racial disparities that flourish in them. Senate Bill 673, also known as “Ebony Alerts,” creates a separate alert system for...
The price of convenience: the burden of extra delivery fees
Grubhub, a food delivery app, has recently been accused of including false promotions and excessive fees on its orders. Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against Grubhub on Feb. 21 for its bait-and-switch pricing,...
The co-opting of Indigenous cultures by white America needs to be addressed by academic...
Berkeley associate professor of environmental science, policy and management Elizabeth M. Hoover, recently made a statement apologizing for claiming Native ancestry. In a personal essay published on her website, she apologized for incorrectly identifying...
The midterm elections will surely change America – and young people must take part
Nov. 6, 2018 is the date of the first midterm elections since 2014, where California voters will have a say in local, statewide and national issues ranging from our city councilmembers to the prices...