Write-off: Long gone are the days of effort in the dating world
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...
Write-Off: Quiznos is the biz-nos
Choosing the ideal location for the first date is a nerve-wracking experience. The right place can make or break the entire outing. While most people’s go-to locations involve places such as coffee shops, bowling...
Elmo’s viral check-in illustrates the urgent need to address the mental health crisis
On Jan. 29, the internet hosted a massive venting session with Elmo. The Sesame Street character wanted to check in with everyone and see how they were doing. Initially, Elmo received an unexpected response...
California lawmakers push to protect kids from social media addiction
Worldwide, 4.59 billion people use social media, and 71% of them report that it facilitates their creativity. However, lawmakers highlight social media's tendency to distract from productivity in Senate Bill 976. SB 976 was...
UC’s commitment to lifting bans on legally hiring undocumented students is an empty promise
After years of pressure to remove restrictions on the hiring of undocumented students, led by The Opportunity for All campaign, a group of students and UCLA law professors, the University of California suspended implementation...
Op-Ed: An Open Letter to the UCR Community about Israel and Palestine
Ivan Strenski is a Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies. He may be reached at [email protected].
To the UCR Community:
An Open Letter about Israel & Palestine
I write as a recently retired UCR professor with 20...
Crackdowns towards Airbnb may finally lead to affordable housing
The bubble has burst. Palm Springs home values are experiencing a sudden collapse as cities tighten short-term rental permits. Cities like Palm Springs passed special regulations in 2022, mandating that no more than 20%...
The Justice 8 should be granted bail
This country has often emphasized its values, specifically regarding freedom of speech. The Constitution's First Amendment dictates that the U.S. government cannot make laws prohibiting freedom of speech, press and assembly. The First Amendment...
Accepting more California students into the UC system fosters a community where students can...
The University of California system made history with its record enrollments for California residents. In recent years, California residents have not been accepted as often as out-of-state residents when applying to the UCs. In...
California’s criminalization of homelessness is a hateful policy the Supreme Court can’t be counted...
The unhoused are up next on the Supreme Court’s chopping block as they agreed to hear a decision made by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled that it is cruel and unusual...