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…
Manufacturing in America
13 January 2013 PRODUCTION: Apple talks about manufacturing products in the U.S. By Kate Weggeland, Staff Writer Apple Incorporated plans to produce Macintosh computers in the United States instead of…
Facebook privacy changes
20 December 2012 UNTAG: Facebook edits its privacy settings to secure users’ safety. By Hannah Lerstad, Staff Writer Facebook will institute a new security system to simplify the navigation of…
Charter petition looks shaky
20 December 2012 EDUCATION: The Riverside Unified School District staff recommends denial of the charter school petition by the Carolyn E. Wylie Center for Children, Youth and Families. By John…
Contact sports lead to brain disease
20 December 2012 EMERGENCY: Contact sports can cause permanent degenerative brain disease. By Stephen Park, Staff Writer There is growing evidence in the link between head trauma and long-term, degenerative…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday create boom in economy
10 December 2012 PROFITS: Shopping sprees set new records. By Hannah Lerstad, Staff Writer The shopping season has arrived, and with it comes a dramatic increase in sales throughout the…
Community cross over Mount Rubidoux cross
3 December 2012 COMMUNITY: Riverside City Council members are discussing different options for the cross atop Mount Rubidoux after a group threatened a lawsuit. By Aysouda Malekzadeh, News Editor Riverside…