Retailers close storefronts
21 January 2013 BUSINESS: As a result of increased taxes and a slowing GDP growth, retail stores are being forced to close. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Since the start…
Ten best values in public colleges
21 January 2013 EDUCATION: What are the 10 best values in public colleges? By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Although there has been an improvement in the economy, many public colleges…
Republican Party becomes divided
21 January 2013 POLITICS: The Republican Party has become more divided than ever. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Abraham Lincoln, considered by many Republicans to be the greatest GOP leader,…
Failing California
21 January 2013 CALIFORNIA: California is ranked 41 nationally in education. By Stephen Park, Staff Writer According to StudentsFirst, a Sacramento-based group run by Michelle Rhee, California has received an…
Biden proposes strategy for gun control
16 January 2013 GOVERNMENT: The White House looks to approach gun control on a broader level. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer The White House is revisiting the topic of gun…
Emphasizing the men in wo-men
21 January 2013 JOBS: A study shows that men are more likely to be hired than women. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor Researchers at Yale University have found that those…
Say hello to the future of education
21 January 2013 EDUCATION: Massive open online courses are sweeping the nation, offering people elite college-level instruction. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor In the near future, people may see only…
Extra pounds may be beneficial
13 January 2013 HEALTH: Being overweight could have some health benefits. By Hannah Lerstad, Staff Writer A new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that…
Texting vandalizes the art of conversation
11 January 2013 RELATIONS: Texting may be ruining conversation and encouraging negative social behaviors among this era’s younger generation. By John Burke, Staff Writer Texting has experienced an upswing in…
Festival of lights sells more than Christmas cheer
ECONOMY: Riverside’s Festival of Lights affected the economy of the city. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer The Festival of Lights generally takes place over a six-week period, beginning on the…