For a long time, I assumed boundaries were straightforward. You set them, people respect them and everyone knows what’s going on — end of story. But lately I’ve learned that boundaries are constantly evolving, sometimes in ways that feel confusing, inconsistent and honestly, kind of painful.
Someone I used to be fairly acquainted with recently stepped into a position where...
One fine day, you’re minding your business, drinking your overpriced latte. Then, the next thing you know, you’re getting emotionally, academically, medically and spiritually dragged into a full-blown World Wrestling Entertainment match you did not sign up for. Annoying. Rude. Borderline wrong.
And here’s the thing nobody tells you: when life comes swinging at you from every direction possible, you’re...
We’ve built a culture that treats busyness as a badge of honor. At the University of California, Riverside (UCR) — like most universities — the rhythm of our days is measured in deadlines, discussion posts and the number of unread Canvas notifications waiting for us.
Students are constantly sprinting from lecture halls to labs, calendars are packed and their minds...
Thanksgiving cannot be discussed without acknowledging the colonial and imperialist implications of the holiday. The idea of a holiday being surrounded around gratitude while simultaneously reminding indigenous people of the trauma their ancestors endured is part of the problematic history of America. But centuries removed from the original events that took place, in a vacuum, Thanksgiving is arguably the...
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...
There are many TV genres in the world of entertainment, such as drama, reality and romance. As a TV enthusiast, I have watched many shows from different genres. But out of all the reality and romance shows, there is one specific genre that stands out as my absolute favorite and the best genre ever — sitcoms!
Sitcoms are a type...
We’ve all had those days where nothing can save us from that dreaded midday slump. Not coffee, nicotine and especially not your monotone chemistry professor trying to convince you that amino acids are exciting.
This is where the art of napping comes in. If executed correctly, a nap can rid you of your exhaustion and leave you feeling energetic and...
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...
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...
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,...