High school students have endured extreme stress due to college rankings, U.S. news reports or otherwise, the demands of academic life and the college application process. But now that a light is being shone on how these rankings are determined and colleges have been accused of submitting false reports, it’s a rather offensive affront. The different factors used in...
Choosing the perfect venue for a first date can be a daunting task. It sets the tone for the whole relationship and can make or break the whole dating experience. While fast-food restaurants like Quiznos offer convenience and affordability, they may not always be the best choice for a memorable first date. If the goal of the first date...
With a presidential approval rating of 40% and a vice presidential approval rating of 39%, Joe Biden’s presidency is being labeled a failure. It’s been a year since his inauguration, and Biden has had only one significant success with his infrastructure bill. Unfortunately, the president can’t seem to shake the impression that his administration has no energy or focus....
Environmental organizations all over the country are missing the mark when it comes to addressing the interconnectedness between racial and economic inequality and the climate crisis. This can be attributed to the underrepresentation of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) within these organizations. While there have been efforts in increasing diversity within environmental organizations, these initiatives have still...
It’s that time of year again—spring quarter is coming to a close and commencement is only a few weeks away. Soon students will sit alongside their peers under the Riverside sun in one of their last days as UCR undergraduates. But commencement is much more than just a ceremony to receive your diploma. It’s one of the last impressions...
Prior to entering adulthood, attending college is likened to a symbol of prestige for adolescents to work toward. Emphasis is placed highly on a student's overall GPA and on extracurricular work such as volunteering for a local non-profit. Perhaps because of this emphasis on tangible success markers, students end up being at a loss with what to do after...
Two years ago, Californians overwhelmingly voted Proposition 35, the Californians Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) Act, into law, but the Ninth Circuit of Appeals on Nov. 18 overturned one provision of that law — the requirement for sex offenders to report all online identities within 24 hours of creating them. Judge Jay Bybee summed up the court’s conclusion, writing, “the...
It was July 20, 2012: the opening night of the world-renowned film “The Dark Knight Rises.” An event that should have been a fun-filled Friday night turned into a blood-soaked nightmare that will forever live in infamy. 12 innocent lives were taken, and 58 individuals suffered injuries at the hands of James Holmes on that grisly, horrifying night in...
