For the first time in nearly seven years, the federal government has entered its third week of a government shutdown, with no clear end in sight.
Each year, Congress must establish an agreement on a government spending plan before passing any laws or appropriation bills. Typically, Congress has two options: they can pass a continuing resolution (CR) — a temporary...
With the start of a new school year, there’s a lot of excitement. New classes and new goals bring a fresh sense of motivation. But for many students, a quiet feeling of stress also begins to build.
Burnout is becoming a common part of the college experience. And burnout doesn’t always mean feeling tired. Sometimes it shows up as low...
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...
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...
When I first stepped on campus at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), I was a nervous first-generation college student, trying not to show the disappointment of not getting into my dream school.
However, after spending time at UC Los Angeles and participating in the intercampus visitor program, which allows UC students to spend a quarter or semester at another...
Elmo was just laid off. Or at least that is what the internet thought when a fake LinkedIn profile of the beloved Red Muppet — complete with a layoff notice and desperate job hunt — went viral. The satire was hilarious. But the reason it hit so hard? Because it’s not entirely a joke.
In early May 2025, the Trump...
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...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) isn’t just a workplace initiative or academic talking point to me. It’s part of my family’s story, etched into the calloused hands of my grandfather and carried through generations of struggle, sacrifice and resilience. Long before DEI became a formal acronym, its spirit lived in the marches where my grandfather walked, in the chants...
From his intent to control the Panama Canal and Greenland to his claims about making "America rich again" with tariffs, President Donald J. Trump delivered the longest annual address in modern history. Lasting over 90 minutes, the speech covered many topics, including his policy agenda, executive orders and image. The response was polarized — viewers either hurled their controllers...
The glorious one-week stretch before April should feel like freedom. It’s a moment to pause and take a breath away from the stress and demands of college life. But before April 1 even arrives, I find that time has already slipped through my fingers. Every year, I convince myself that things will be different. I’ll be the person who...