Take it or Leave it: Being argumentative does not make you a good lawyer
Being argumentative can be a strong asset for a lawyer, but only when it is paired with emotional intelligence, strategy and respect. People often...
Take it or Leave it: Some boundaries protect, others push people away
For a long time, I assumed boundaries were straightforward. You set them, people respect them and everyone knows what’s going on — end of...
Take it or Leave it: When life knocks you down, get up and come...
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...
Take it or Leave it: Embrace the whimsy
We’ve built a culture that treats busyness as a badge of honor. At the University of California, Riverside (UCR) — like most universities —...
Take it or Leave it: Thanksgiving kinda rocks
Thanksgiving cannot be discussed without acknowledging the colonial and imperialist implications of the holiday. The idea of a holiday being surrounded around gratitude while...
Take It or Leave It: The ’80s were the best decade for music!
The 1980s were a decade filled with amazing movies, vibrant trends and great culture. I am a true ‘80s enthusiast and if I could...
Take it or Leave it: Sitcoms are the best TV genre!
There are many TV genres in the world of entertainment, such as drama, reality and romance. As a TV enthusiast, I have watched many...
Take It or Leave It: The real campus resource students need is naps
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...
Take It or Leave It: The ’80s were the best decade for music!
The 1980s were a decade filled with amazing movies, vibrant trends and great culture. I am a true ‘80s enthusiast and if I could...
Take It or Leave It: Decorating your apartment is a waste of time
Moving into a new apartment is exciting, but it can also be stressful and expensive. When I moved into my place in North District,...