Volume 70 Issue 12

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The Highlander

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

For the week of Tuesday, January 18, 2021

VOL. 70, ISSUE 12

STUDENTS ASK FOR HOUSING AND DINING REIMBURSEMENTS.

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NEWS

UCR will hold classes online throughout the end of January

HARU CHANG Contributing Writer

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UC remote learning extensions have raised many concerns, primarily those of students that are navigating an uncertain and precarious winter quarter. Students not only face financial vulnerabilities, but their proximity to COVID-19, due to inadequate COVID regulations, places them at risk. UCR, UC Los Angeles and UC Irvine announced they will be extending remote learning by three more weeks amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in the state. In-person classes are scheduled to resume on Jan. 31, in response to the news that the omicron variant is likely to spread more easily than the original COVID-19 strain. On Dec. 1, 2021 the CDC confirmed 133,344 positive cases and reported on Jan. 4, 2022 that there were 717,765 new confirmed positive cases in the United States.

‘Euphoria’ outshines itself in its latest season premiere BRENDA JOVEL Assistant Radar Editor

“Euphoria” is a beauty to watch that has excited fans for its newest season. Its blissful soundtrack, makeup and overall cinematography make every scene feel like a dream that viewers can catapult themselves into. Its jarring storylines captivate every person’s attention and turn them into dedicated fans of the show. “Euphoria” itself is very graphic and oftentimes may seem like it is glamorizing the innerrings of drugs, sex and violence. To some, the content is overbearing

and unnecessary, yet it aims to show the raw lives of young teenagers battling these obstacles. Premiering just last week, the latest episode has already become HBO Max’s most streamed episode since the platform’s initial release. The new season kicks off with Fezco “Fez,” portrayed by Angus Cloud, whose story leaves little to the imagination. Similar to other characters receiving their origin stories in the first season, Fez’s story is illuminated as we walk through his tumultuous upbringing. From being taken in by his grandmother to becoming her partner in crime

within the drug business, Fez’s character is given the long awaited spotlight he deserves. The episode also delves into the New Year’s Eve party where we see familiar characters back on screen as they drink away the sorrows of their past year. Various promos for the new season displayed the challenges each character will have to face, such as Cassie (Sydney Sweeney), who is still haunted by her past actions and ventures on the journey to find her true self, or Kat (Barbie ► SEE EUPHORIA PAGE 11

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SPORTS

RADAR

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED TEEN DRAMA RETURNS WITH MORE EMOTION AND ENTICING CHARACTER STORIES THAT ARE SURE TO ENTERTAIN ITS DEVOTED FANS.

UCR Environmental Health and Safety reports that in the student population there have been 235 positive cases: 0.36% of tests performed are positive. This data is cumulative from March 1, 2020 to the present. Students complain that the UCR COVID dashboard fails to give timely updates of current positive cases, making it difficult for them to see the amount of cases on campus and in their own residence halls. There has been no movement to extend the emergency relief funds, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, for winter 2022 amid COVID-19 setbacks. UCR Students are advocating on social media for financial relief for their housing rent and dining hall fees. Many students that do not live near Riverside have sought out last-minute housing due to the 95%

UC Riverside’s men’s basketball team claims back to back victories at the start of the Big West Conference Season THE HIGHLANDERS IGNITE A WINNING STREAK WHICH THEY HOPE TO EXTEND AS THEY GO INTO THE COMING WEEK. KEVIN CONTRERAS Sports Editor

The Big West 2021-22 season for men’s basketball is still in its genesis as the UCR men’s basketball play their second and third game of the season. Amidst wavering uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic and its omicron variant, the Highlanders press on in their journey to the Big West Conference Championship. On Thurs. Jan 13, the men faced off against the Cal Poly SLO on the central coast of California. The Highlanders went toe to toe with the Mustangs in the first half but began to break away by the eighth minute, going on a run that granted them the lead. The Mustangs fought back, but fortunately, UCR’s tenacity allowed them to close the first half with a lead of 10, 32-22. Going into the second half, the Mustangs charged with a newfound vigor, keeping the Highlanders at bay. Cal Poly SLO went on multiple runs at the beginning of the second half. UCR fought back and ► SEE MEN’S BASKETBALL PAGE 12

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