Tag: r’perspective
R’perspective: What I learned about white privilege
Today, like every day for the last 18 years, I woke up white.
I sat through class today without being looked at as being the...
R’Perspective: In defense of being a “basic bitch”
Whenever people ask me what show I’m currently watching, I always feel hesitant to reply that it’s “Gilmore Girls.” The last time I told...
R’Perspective:” A first-year’s journey of finding a life worth living
Being stuck in a rut is not an ideal situation to be in. Especially when it has to deal with your major. You know...
R’Perspective: Water can be a class divide
I grew up in a medium-sized farming community in the depths of Northern California, three hours beyond the Bay Area. In my hometown, many...
R’Perspective: Through my eyes: being black at UCR
In my two years at UCR, I have seen many changes. I have changed from being a freshman at a new setting to a...
Letting them hit rock bottom
Crackhead, junkie, burn out, bag bitch, dope fiend, druggie, all terms designated for what psychologists and medical doctors deem a drug addict. Appearing in...
To eat or not to meat
Our ears are constantly swarmed with information on living a healthy lifestyle and how to eat well. Influenced by the shapely celebrities we idolize...
“If time could heal: I still miss you guys”
There’s a popular cliche that goes “time heals all wounds.” That’s either a complete lie, or never enough time comes to pass.
Nathaniel, Andrew, little...
R’Perspective: “A myth shattered: I’m a writer, and I’m not special”
I’m a classic starving artist. When I first joined the Highlander in November 2013, I was living in a shitty loft suite in Bannockburn....
R’Perspective: “My Opinion on Opinions Writing”
I am a very opinionated person. I blame it on genetics; both my grandmothers have quite strong opinions, so I guess it runs on...