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QUINN MINTEN Senior Staff Writer

With Obama-era net neutrality protections set to expire on April 23, many are concerned with what will become of the Internet as we have come to know it. In an effort to address such concerns, Congressman Mark Takano (D-41) hosted a forum alongside Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on Tuesday, March 27 regarding net neutrality. Commissioner Clyburn is one of the five leaders in the FCC involved in the vote to repeal net neutrality, and was one of two who voted against said repeal. Takano and Clyburn spoke before a crowd of around 20 people at Riverside City College’s (RCC) Digital Library. Following the forum, the Highlander sat down with Commissioner Clyburn and Congressman Takano (with assistance from Samantha Bartholomew of RCC’s Viewpoints newspaper).

The interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

JONATHAN FERNANDEZ Senior Staff Writer

UCR announced the decision to hire David Patrick as the Highlanders’ new men’s basketball head coach on Wednesday, March 14. Patrick inked a five-year contract for $261,000 per year which could be upped if certain benchmarks are met, according to the Press Enterprise. Patrick will be taking over after former Head Coach Dennis Cutts was fired on Jan. 1 after five years at the helm. The first-time head coach has been an assistant coach for multiple Division I basketball programs including, most recently, Texas Christian University (TCU). Patrick is credited with recruiting former number one draft pick and his godson Ben Simmons to Louisiana State University (LSU) and has also coached current NBA players Matthew Dellavedova and Patty Mills.

Patrick, 42, played one season of college basketball at Syracuse University before transferring to Louisiana-Lafayette to finish his three years of eligibility from 1997-2000.

The Highlanders’ new head coach then played four years professionally overseas in Australia, England and Spain before hanging up his sneakers to become an assistant coach. Patrick’s first coaching job was at Nicholls State where he was an assistant for the 2005-06 season, and then coached at St. Mary’s College for four years from 2006-2010. In 2012 Patrick joined LSU’s coaching staff, where he gained a reputation for his recruiting skills.

After two seasons at LSU, Patrick went on to be an assistant to TCU Head Coach Jamie Dixon.

Patrick’s coaching accomplishments

Quinn Minten: First I’d like to ask if you’d, for our readers, summarize the current status of net neutrality in America.

Mignon Clyburn: On April 23, the first phase of the repeal will go into effect. When the majority put the ruling in the federal register, that allowed for a number of things to happen. The lawsuits that happened, the challenges with the Congressional Review Act (CRA), and it had this clock ticking on the rules, of the reversals going into effect. So on April 23, the major phase of the reversal will go into effect.

QM: So what do you believe is the best method we have for preserving net neutrality in the coming months? Using the Congressional Review Act or passing a bill in Congress or letting this fall to the states?

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Rep. Takano and FCC Commissioner Clyburn on the fight to protect net neutrality ► FROM FCC, PAGE 1

Mark Takano: I think the easiest path is the Congressional Review Act because we don’t have to overcome a Senate filibuster. And we were close, we’re at 50 votes in the Senate; we just need one more vote. If we were to try to pass a statute to … overrule this, we’d have to get the 60 votes in the Senate.

Much more difficult. We still face the problem of whether or not the House of Representatives will allow a vote on it (a statute). And then we face the prospect of the president vetoing the measure, but we already have a substantial basis of people who do understand the issue and are very passionate about it.

The number of the communications I get in my office every week is off the charts. The president will have to think twice about whether he’s actually going to veto something that Congress overrules with the CRA. So I think the CRA is a good opportunity and I think … we need to also try to have our states litigate this in court as well.

MC: The vast majority of Americans are in favor of net neutrality.

They were in line with the rules that we passed in 2015. If those elected officials truly represent and will vote in line with the will of the people, they will be in sync. We should not even be here having this discussion if it were based on the will of the people, if it were based on the legitimate comments — the bulk of them were in favor of net neutrality. It’s the will of the American people, it’s embracing of the principles that this more perfect union represents. And if there were, if the will of the people, I believe that the arc of history will be in line with the will of the people. Maybe not by April 23, of this year or next year, but I think the future is bright when it comes to net neutrality because it’s the will of the people.

Samantha Bartholomew: You say that the majority of the population wants net neutrality. Why isn’t that being translated at the federal level?

MC: Again, it’s the influence of those who are closer to the policymakers and the lawmakers. You’ve got the majority of the FCC and maybe the majority of other policymakers and decision makers who think a deregulatory, industry-centric approach is best.

I don’t subscribe to that principle. I think that we can achieve a balance, have consumer protections that are solid and can be held up in court and having (a) regulatory construct that will enable innovation and investment and opportunities and the like. I think we can walk and chew gum at the same time when it comes to this and I believe that what we did in 2015 allowed

that. It allowed for certainty, it allowed for consumer protections, it allowed for us to be able to invest in rural and urban communities, it allowed for innovation to thrive.

MT: Let me just add, elections have consequences. President Obama appointed the commission that was interested in protecting consumers, protecting innovation, protecting little guys against big guys. Millions of millions of dollars (were) spent in maneuvering to appoint anti-consumer commissioners to the FCC. So the answer to your question: Millions of millions of dollars of lobbying money, both to work the Senate to confirm this person and to get the administration to appoint a guy who clearly is toeing the industry line and millions of dollars are being spent in Congress to try and stop the vote from happening in the House of Representatives. You can bet that huge amounts of dollars are flowing through lobbyists as we speak to prevent this vote. All this is happening in a city that Donald Trump said he was going to drain the swamp (in). This is the swamp, what we’re describing is the swamp, and it’s festering in Trumpland.

QM: In the coming months, what, if anything, do you plan to do personally to continue to fight for net neutrality?

MC: I continue to be a voice, I continue to show why adhering to net neutrality principles is important for rural communities, for those who might be homebound or have different types of physical or mental challenges, how that openness to platforms, how an FCC that is willing to make some difficult decisions about some principles when it comes to bridging the opportunities, divides through technology, through regulation, through the entities that we regulate, that we are willing to balance the needs of industry and first and foremost the needs of consumers.

So I will continue to voice that going forward in my current role and in my future role of being a non-government employee because I truly believe that being connected, having an open platform benefits us all.

It also benefits a big industry that’s voting against it because it means more opportunities, it could mean more people signing up for a service if they can afford it. And that’s why public policy needs to be aligned with the needs and the will of the people.

If you’ve got millions of people who can’t afford broadband services or other services, then the government needs to be there to be a partner to ensure that we have the capacity and the ability to provide and enable these services with private industry. That’s what our

universal service construct does. It’s a public-private partnership because the government is not going to build this infrastructure. The government is not going to provide broadband services on its own. It’s going to partner with private industry that has the means to get that out quicker and I think it’s important for us, and the principles of an openness, of equity, digital equity.

All of those are beneficial, they’re national priorities and I will continue to give voice to those who might not be able to afford to come up to Capitol Hill, who might not be able to get off from work to make their voices known at this hall, who might not even know what to ask for. But we know that with a tweak here, and good regulatory policy, we will enable them to take care of their families, to educate themselves, to promote and establish our own businesses, to get better health care delivery, to speak another language that’s not offered at school. All these things are possible with an open Internet and I will continue to give voice to that, particularly the health side – that’s my passion.

SB: Do you think that the answer to this lies in some title classification that isn’t Title I or Title II, like coming to a middle ground?

MC: Well, I would be OK with a middle ground if it allowed for the protections and if it could be held up in court. But, see, the ground that we’re returning to is a ground that got overturned twice. And that’s my issue.

Title II … those in industry and now a majority has been characterized in a way that I think is unfair. Number one, what is not being said is that Title II, that we established in 2015 to codify these rules, got rid of 700 provisions and 25 rules that are not applicable in today’s society. Because, if you remember, part of the argument is we’re using the old rules when we just had rotary phones.

That’s just not true because we got rid of rules and regulations, hundreds of them, that are not applicable because we know this is not your mom and pop’s … this is not the infrastructure of today. This is different. But you still deserve protections, it’s still critical, it’s still your means of connecting to the world. And if you lose control once you sign up for service, you are deserving of protections when you give people that information you need when you sign up for service. They know everything about you when you go online. They know what sites you’re visiting. That information, and we’ve been seeing it, should not be in control of somebody else, who’s trying to use that for profit. You should be able to let an entity know … your personal

information, you should have control over that. So when we talk about these companies, it’s not just about — and this is important — it’s not just about you having access to online services and apps of your choice, that’s important; it’s not just about not having paid prioritization in place or being throttled, having your traffic slowed down, preferential treatment, not just that. It’s about that critical information that Internet service provider has and whether or not you control that too. So all of this is a part of the protections that you had in 2015, that come April 23, I don’t care what it said, you’re not gonna have those same levels of protections, and the public should be worried.

QM: What would you recommend that students, potentially the students in this audience, do to continue to show their support for net neutrality and what they can do to change so that we don’t lose these protections?

MC: Your state and local lawmakers and policymakers, talk to your federal officials, talk to them all the time.

Those state and local (politicians), if you can’t get to your congressperson, they have their ears and eyes (open).

I think people need to tell their own stories about what this incredible, enabling platform has meant for them, and if their lives or interaction with that changes, what that could potentially mean. … And what could it mean if somebody else were dictating your experiences online? You cannot take for granted that what you have today, without the same level of protections, will be what you have tomorrow. I think people get used to what they have … and we have seen time after time that there are no guarantees without vigilance and protections.

SB: Do you know of any organizations, whether they be local, state, federal, that community members can contact to learn more about net neutrality or how they can aid in this effort?

MC: I would say look up the parties that are filing in the open internet lawsuit. There are a number of grassroots organizations that are filing. I have to be careful, you know, I’m not going to mention any particular entity, but I think the safest place is to look at who’s filing against the FCC and that would give individuals a pretty good picture as to who, and chances are, with a number of them, they have local chapters, particularly in this state. You can probably understand why I can’t show preference, but there are a number of them.

It’s all in your head: Are water preferences purely psychological?

ATENAS ODRIOZOLA Contributing Writer

Research from UC Riverside’s psychology department entitled “Preference for tap, bottled, and recycled water: Relations to PTC taste sensitivity and personality” was published in the journal “Appetite” on Feb. 1. Conducted by psychology graduate student and lead author Daniel Harmon, UC Riverside Psychology Professor Mary Gauvain, Dr. Z Reisz from Santa Barbara City College and recent business and economics alumnus Isaac Arthur, the study examined how people reacted to water from tap, bottled and recycled wastewater.

Outside research has examined and established whether different sources of water were safe to consume, but few have analyzed whether people actu-

ally like to drink water from various sources. The researchers scientifically analyzed whether people would be willing to drink water procured from alternative sources if they were stripped of their perceptions of it.

The team conducted a blind test on 143 participants, who drank three types of water filled in identical cups. The water tested was bottled water, groundwater-based tap water and indirect potable reuse (IDR) water, more commonly known as recycled water by the public. Afterward, each participant was tasked with describing the water and ranked the water in factors ranging from texture to taste.

The participants also considered the phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) taste (the genetic makeup one has to determine whether something tastes bitter), neuroticism (a personality trait that

describes one’s emotional and anxious state) and one’s interest in trying new options.

Initially, the researchers believed the participants’ gauge of PTC taste would be able to predict what they would prefer. The results, however, showed that the participants’ levels of neuroticism and openness predicted their preference regarding PTC taste.

The participants who scored high on neuroticism preferred the bottled and tap water over the recycled water while participants who had a high level of openness preferred all the waters about the same. It was also found there was gender correlation to one’s water preference.

Men were likely to be open to all types of water while women had a stronger, negative reaction to recycled water and had a more favorable view of bottled water.

“We found it wasn’t people’s physiological sensitivity … to taste flavors, but it was their personality driven reaction … that was driving these differences,” stated Harmon.

Harmon stated that future research will continue to examine people’s reaction to different types of water, but due to it be-

ing an ongoing project was unable to disclose what in particular was being studied.

The average consumer, stated Harmon, should keep in mind that the “new technology of water not only creates safe water, but very good water.”

Reisz, Gauvain and Arthur were unavailable for comment.

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Student Lobby Conference promotes discussion on student hunger, inadequate funding

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JOSE FLORES Contributing Writer

From Friday, March 23 to Sunday, March 25, students from UCR and eight other UC campuses gathered at the State Capitol for the annual Student Lobby Conference (SLC) hosted by the University of California Student Association (UCSA).

The purpose of the conference is to bring together students to “develop lobbying skills, learn more about issues affecting students and higher education, and directly engage elected officials on these issues,” according to the official website.

This year, some of the highlighted issues were student hunger, mental health services and the $140 million increase in funding for the UC from Governor Jerry Brown.

In a 2016 UC-led study, 62 percent of all students at UCR reported being food insecure. Compared to all the UCs, UCR had 20 percent more food insecure students than the system-wide average, which was 42 percent. In order to address this issue, UC students lobbied for the passing of Senate Bill (SB) 1275, which would address the college student hunger epidemic by providing a meal plan for low-income students.

Lack of available mental health services has also been a consistent issue across the UC system. According to an article in UC Davis’ The Aggie written in January of this year, mental health services at UCR are the “worst staffed” with six therapists for 22,000 students along with a total of “seven unfilled

positions” according to Andrea Saavedra, a counselor at UCR’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). However, this issue isn’t only exclusive to UCR; UCLA is also a campus who faces issues of understaffing due to the large amount of students at the university. Rodolfo Victoria, a senior staff psychologist at UC Irvine, also described not having “enough staff to provide the services that we want,” according to The Aggie.

In order to address the lack of mental health services, UC students at SLC also lobbied for SB 1004 which would require counties to spend a portion of their Prevention and Early Intervention programs (PEI) funding on mental health services which could include college mental health outreach. Along with SB 1004, the issue of mental health services would be ameliorated by the $140 million increase in UC funding. Out of the $140 million, $70 million would be used to hire more faculty, academic counseling, improve classroom facilities and provide better mental health services.

In an interview with The Highlander, a UC Merced student who chose to remain anonymous argued that lobbying is important to “let policy makers know that (those) bills relate to students at UC campuses” and that “it is crucial that we’re (students) in process of setting these laws that will set foundation for student government at UC Merced.” When asked how the $140 million increase in funding could be used to make an impact on their campus, the student raised the possibility of addressing enrollment growth, improving mental health facilities and aid-

ing in the university’s expansion plans set to finish by 2020.

During SLC, UC students also lobbied for Assembly Bill (AB) 3153 which would allow for students to expand Cal Grant eligibility to summer sessions.

Lennin Kuri, a first-year political science student at UCR, spoke to The Highlander about how such discussions apply to UCR. “More than 50 percent of students at UCR receive Pell Grants and other forms of aid,” said Kuri, who currently serves as Government Relations Assistant Director under the Vice President of External Affairs for ASUCR. In regard to the importance of the SLC for UCR, Kuri stated, “One way to raise student spirit is by making sure students are fed.” It is through these “resources that students will gain trust in the university.” Kuri also added that issues on campus aren’t resolved through “a simple sweater,” referring to the recent R’Gear controversy, but rather through involvement on campus such as attending “senate budget hearings and making sure resources are allocated properly to meet the needs of students.”

After having met with government representatives and their staffers, students were able to inform policymakers about issues that concern university students today. Some elected officials agreed with what they were told whereas others listened respectfully or did not show up at all as was the case of Chad Mayes (R-42) whose district includes portions of the cities of Riverside and San Bernardino. The overall impact of the lobby conference should be seen in months to come as these bills either pass or die.

UCR doctoral fellow speaks on struggles of incarcerated black women VASKEN NAJARIAN Contributing Writer

Recent statistics show that more than one half of women incarcerated in both state and federal prison now identify themselves as mothers. According to the NAACP, black women are more than twice as likely to be incarcerated as white women are, which makes this a particularly pressing issue for African Americans.

Sociologist and UC Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow Susila Gurusami conducted an 18-month ethnographic research project at a South Los Angeles re-entry home in the early 2010’s where she observed and conducted extensive interviews with 12 black mothers who had been previously incarcerated.

Through her research, Gurusami found that these parents have developed a series of clever methods of dealing with these struggles. She then published an article on Feb. 13 in the journal “Social Problems” in which she detailed these strategies, which she calls “decarceral motherwork.”

Gurusami explained her takeaways from these research results in an email interview with The Highlander. “It’s likely that some of these outcomes are common among women of color, and I would hesitate to state that I can generalize my findings to all groups or all women of color,” she said. Gurusami found that the historical position of an-

ti-blackness and the ways that has manifested against black women has certainly shaped the entire structure of the prison system and policing in the United States. “That shapes the contextual meaning of how Black women experience those effects differently than other women of color,” stated Gurusami.

Gurusami expressed that the combination of race, gender and poverty all factor into the experiences of these women. She explained that she uses the intersectionality theory, an analytic framework that identifies how multiple dimensions of social relationships impact those who are most marginalized in society, to argue that trying to isolate the particular effects of socioeconomics independent of race and gender will misrepresent their convergent impacts.

“These women are pretty much all living in racially segregated low-income communities, both prior to and after incarceration, so the question of how they ‘fare’ is invariably impacted by high levels of police surveillance and violence,” wrote Gurusami. She referred to the Million Dollar Hoods project as a strong point of reference for this.

The Million Hoods Project is an initiative that focuses on determining how much money the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) have spent on incarceration between the years of 2010 and 2015. It does so by using maps that show the neighborhoods where persons arrested by LASD

and LAPD live and displays the amount the LAPD and LASD spent on their incarcerations. The map highlights the 31 neighborhoods where LASD spent at least $6 million between 2010 and 2015. The LAPD spent at least $6 million in 28 communities during these same years.

Gurusami received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles in June 2017 and will be

an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto starting in July 2018. Her work has been published in award-winning papers such as “Gender & Society” and “Social Problems.” She is currently working on a book manuscript on how black women “navigate state surveillance, regulation and punishment in their everyday lives after returning home from prison and jail,” according to her website.

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Facebook must better protect user data from exploitation by third parties

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The recent and complex scandal involving Cambridge Analytica’s use of 50 million Facebook users’ ill-gotten data has, understandably, left many with concerns about the privacy of the information they provide to social media platforms and the ability of third-party platforms to collect that data without the users’ knowledge.

The aftermath of the revelation about Cambridge Analytica retaining the data (which they, according to Facebook, had promised to delete in 2015) has included apologies from Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, lawsuits filed against Facebook and general suspicion about the extent to which the data was employed in the Brexit campaign and the 2016 American presidential election, to name just a few things.

This controversy is, ultimately, just one microcosm of the larger debate about internet privacy, data collection and the use of users’ data to curate the content that a user sees, such as targeted ads or even campaign material designed to sway voters one way or the other. One question that lies at the heart of this debate is how much privacy someone can reasonably expect when using social media platforms such as Facebook — if they can have that expectation at all. After all, making a social media account with our personal information inherently involves a loss of some privacy in order to connect with family, friends and coworkers who also use the platform.

With this in mind, we can’t necessarily expect total privacy given that we’re still putting information on a

platform that is intended to facilitate communication and connections. The privacy that a user can expect is ultimately in relation to how careful the user is about tweaking their privacy settings, how much information they post on the site and whether they allow their profile to be open to the public or restrict their audience to friends or friends of friends.

On the other hand, the widespread backlash against Facebook and Cambridge Analytica indicates that many people still (rightly) believe that companies which handle users’ data have a responsibility to protect the data with which users provide them. Although this is justified, this expectation needs to be tempered with the knowledge that the act of uploading personal information to any social media site is predicated on a certain degree of trust in the site and the various other entities that use it for marketing and other research. This is a trust that needs to be earned by the platform, not freely given, based on how competently the site can protect that information from being harvested without users’ informed consent. Zuckerberg himself has, with good reason, referred to this situation as a “breach of trust” and Facebook is attempting to rectify things by shoring up users’ privacy and limiting the tools that advertisers on the platform can use to reach out to users.

Though it’s good that Facebook is attempting a mea culpa for this breach of trust, another question that needs to be answered now is whether that trust can be rebuilt, or whether users should have ever trusted the site

in the first place, given the ways that third parties can and have exploited the platform. The immediate response

FACEBOOK AND EVERY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM NEEDS TO TAKE NOTE OF HOW VALUABLE AND VULNERABLE USER DATA CAN BE, AND MAKE SECURING THAT DATA ...

ONE OF THEIR UTMOST PRIORITIES. for some might be that they can’t be trusted, and to cease using Facebook altogether, but that means giving up a trove of resources for connecting with others that many need in their daily lives. Dropping off the platform is simply not a viable option for many, such as those who may need these social media accounts to stay in touch with friends and family separated by long distances, for politicians who use social media to interact with their constituents or for businesses that try to keep a pulse on what their consumers want through those platforms, and of course to advertise.

Still, the benefits of social media shouldn’t blind their users to the dangers that their use also presents. What

Cambridge Analytica did needs to serve as a warning that any information posted on a social media platform is only safe and private insofar as the platform can protect it, and that users ought to be far more careful about what personal information they provide to the site.

The burden of data protection doesn’t fall solely on the users, of course; Facebook and every other social media platform needs to take note of how valuable and vulnerable user data can be, and make securing that data (and being transparent about what data they collect and how they’re protecting it) one of their utmost priorities. Just because someone might be okay with Facebook knowing their hometown and job does not mean that they’re also okay with a bunch of third-party platforms knowing it as well, and in no circumstances should a third-party app be able to glean that information from a friend’s profile without that person’s permission. There needs to be far more focus on preserving privacy and sensitive information online than what we have seen so far.

Cambridge Analytica’s breach of trust is just one of countless examples that current protections on data are insufficient and need to be improved, both by the users and the platforms with which users entrust their information.

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“What’s your favorite thing about Spring Quarter?”

Myles Andrews-Duve Media and Cultural Studies Fourth-year

Jonathan Fernandez Media and Cultural Studies Second-year

“The weather.”

“ S u m m e r vacation.”

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Catherine Yong Business Second-year

“Week 10 because it means the school year is over.”

“Making an end of the year video recapping the highlights from the school year.”

Evan Ismail Political Science Second-year “Taking vacations.”

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OP-ED America and its undying love for China Writer: Shyam Rajan, B.A. Sociology Email: sraja006@ucr.edu Recent media attention has spotlighted President Donald Trump’s relationship with the North Korean and Russian post-communist nations. However, relations with the similarly oriented People’s Republic of China have been important since at least the presidency of fellow Republican Richard Nixon, who was the first American president to visit the country in 1972. And don’t forestall attention from how often it is that an American consumer good carries a label indicating that it was “Made in China;” in fact, as of 2015, almost 22 percent of US imports were of Chinese origin. Still, Chinese brands are rarely identified by the average American. More often than not, the eye of the American observes brands of Japanese or South Korean origin, like Sony or LG, not limited to but often associated with the technological innovation that has come bundled with the dawn of the information age. Regardless, American fascination with China is peculiar, but never explicit. The media has highlighted the political, economical and militaristic nature of the relationship between the two, placing the People’s Republic of China on a list of allied competitors toward whom foreign policy will direct future relationships.

Rather, the Republican platform sustains an ideology that is eerily similar to that of the Chinese, and the nature

of this odd imitation reflects nothing more than flattery.

The new $60 billion tariff proposed by President Trump on Chinese imports is the latest manifestation of this mimicry. Of its many purposes is the resurrection of American manufacturing, which has largely been replaced by foreign firms with a competitive advantage.

President Trump has promised to bring manufacturing back to the US, even when faced with similar goods more cheaply produced overseas. Instead of focusing on service sector employment, the sector that would theoretically grow considering the effects of globalization, the emphasis on manufacturing is a blow to free trade agreements, of which President Trump has already expressed his disdain.

President Trump’s obsession with manufacturing resonates with the American blue-collar worker but underneath there is something more unusual.

Emphasis on American manufacturing is counter to capitalist sentiments that would undoubtedly foster the growth of the service sector. To ensure the growing presence of domestic manufacturing, Trump has attempted to subsidize the sector much like the Chinese have.

The emphasis on domestic manufacturing is counterintuitive to traditional economics. If the United States were to follow a laissez-faire policy, they would not attempt

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to resurrect manufacturing, a dying industry with an advantage elsewhere.

Although manufacturing was the core industry of our nation in the years following the Industrial Revolution, the invisible hand has directed our economy in a different direction, from manufacturing into service as wealth and GDP continue to increase. Over the past few decades, China has cemented manufacturing as its core industry, but today, the industry has begun to show some signs of weakening. The process that had affected the United States is now beginning to affect China. This is being combated by federal policy, and the implementation of policies that foster domestic manufacturing seem to have their roots in an anachronistic time when the factory was the nucleus of the economy.

Another item on the Republican agenda is reminiscent of the Chinese — the wall. For those who do not know, the construction of a wall along the Southern border between the United States and Mexico has been on the Republican agenda since at least the presidency of George W. Bush over a decade ago.

China has had a wall since before the birth of Christ.

Many know it as the Great Wall of China, an ancient series of fortifications which served to control immigration and trade, a function reminiscent of the call for an American counterpart. The function

of the American-Mexican wall is more symbolic than practical. Although it appears to be a manifestation of the illegal immigration crisis, alternative solutions to this growing problem are many.

The recurrent thread is a border wall, a wall that can

EMPHASIS ON AMERICAN MANUFACTURING IS COUNTER TO CAPITALIST SENTIMENTS THAT WOULD UNDOUBTEDLY FOSTER THE GROWTH OF THE SERVICE SECTOR. compare with that of China, a traditionally isolationist country. Isolationism isn’t new to the United States either, for it was their main stance toward foreign policy until the middle of World War II. President Trump has attempted to invoke isolationist rhetoric founded on military retreat, subsidized manufacturing, populist trade programs and silence on environmentalism — all features of the People’s

Republic of China.

Finally, a perplexing issue has arisen stateside — a national opioid crisis. Remember that in the nineteenth century, China was subject to two Opium Wars initiated by the British regarding trade disputes, which led to the establishment of spheres of influence operated by a number of different nations.

China was divided amongst these foreign nations as if they were unwanted immigrants who had invited themselves into the isolationist kingdom.

The focus on an opioid crisis may hint to a war in the future, and one of economic importance. This may not be out of the ordinary considering the centrality of war to the Republican platform.

As the Trump administration has increasingly focused on immigration issues, concurrent with an opioid crisis, they seek to demolish the drugs and the demographics that led to the Chinese open door policy, the trade agreement resulting from a decade of war. It is both the risk of being dominated by foreign economies and that of drug addiction as a symbol of crime that draw parallels to Chinese history. Although the stereotypical image of the opium-smoking Chinese person has faded, the parallels between Chinese and modern American policy are apparent, and if nothing else, an homage to their persistence since long before the day the United States was born.

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More than a spring fling: Finding friendship before summer By: Edward Dave, staff Writer As we head into the summer, some students may feel they haven’t made enough friends to socialize with. It’s a concern that’s common across campus. For graduating students you are moving on, and likely hoping to instead develop lasting relationships in a new institution or field. And for any underclassmen, you may be thinking there are still many quarters for you to cement valuable friendships. Fortunately, spring quarter provides ample time for anyone to find more people to add to their social circle.

No matter how self-sufficient you feel you need to be in college, there will always be a point in your time here when you’re going to need find someone to rely on. Whether that manifests in the form of a study partner or a genuine individual who transcends classroom small-talk and becomes a valued friend, making that connection will prove useful. As dispensable as most people may seem in the pursuit of a degree, there are some friends who’ll stick around for the long run. It is these relationships that are important to foster in college. Even though making friends here isn’t necessarily easier than in grade school or the workplace, there are many more opportunities to do so than any other institution. Potential companions are everywhere, you just need to know where to search.

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Look for the lost ones Everyone has been in class, sat near the back and scanned the classroom to lay eyes upon a few classmates who looked bewildered at the current material. Those are the people who are likely looking for a comrade-in-arms to tackle the class with. Make sure you try to sit with these people and make acquaintances because a lot of small interactions in class can develop into considerable friendships. No one should have to go through a troublesome course alone, so if you find a friend to sulk with after an average test grade or someone to roll your eyes to when the professor starts rambling nonsense, keep them close.

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Go clubbin’ Joining an on-campus club or organization is one of the easiest methods of

honing in on potential friends. The best part about school organizations and clubs lies in the fact that they involve people who share similar interests under the same branch of activities. Since humans are creatures of habit, it becomes easier to get along with someone if the chance of being exposed to them on a regular basis is ensured. Clubs can often act as a community for people who yearn for that feeling of family outside of their own flesh and blood. Joining one is the quickest way of ensuring you’re a part of something bigger than yourself, while also befriending others who share and respect your interests.

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Go to school events Huge events like festivals (e.g. Spring Splash) are great places to meet people.

A large percentage of the people attending have pregamed and are much more comfortable with opening up and engaging in idle chit-chat. Use this window of opportunity when the ambience is at its peak to make some friends and jot down some phone numbers. Even if you lobby to a function on your own, you can get acclimated to any environment as long as you keep your wits about you. Analyze your surroundings and act accordingly so that you don’t stick out like a sore thumb. Luckily, even if you do, social gatherings always have a few stray attendees who are in the same boat. Linking with these outliers can often unearth some cool individuals that aren’t usually present in the “main scene.”

KEEPING THAT IN MIND, IT’S IMPORTANT TO REALIZE THAT SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES TO ESTABLISH A BOND WITH SOMEONE IS ALWAYS IN FRONT OF US. HAVING AN OPEN MIND AND THE INTRINSIC DESIRE TO WANT TO EXPAND OUR HORIZONS IS ALWAYS A GOOD START. Making friends in college isn’t always easy, but the possible benefits that can be reaped from standing on the front lines outweighs any initial feelings of discomfort. No matter how old people get, there’s always going to be someone along the road who yearns for friendship. Being in a college setting is a great situation for anyone looking to develop a social group simply because of the quantity of peers we interact with everyday. Keeping that in mind, it’s important to realize that seizing opportunities to establish a bond with someone is always in front of us. Having an open mind and the intrinsic desire to want to expand our horizons is always a good start.

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MOVIE REVIEW “ISLE OF DOGS” IS WES ANDERSON AT HIS MOST WES ANDERSON — FOR BETTER OR WORSE JULIAN MEDRANDA Senior Staff Writer

There was once a time where artists could render their dreams material and be praised for the merit of their work instead of being blasted by overly sensitive moral police bent on having their vision of the world be the undisputed canon. The mere invocation of something that could potentially be seen as insensitive under the most intense scrutiny is grounds enough to dispute and disavow.

In the current political climate, one wrong step might be all it takes to trigger a wave of dissent aimed squarely on an opposing perspective rather than a legitimate faulty reasoning, erasing one’s past achievements and weighing down their next.

Be it foolishness or bravery, I feel compelled to defend Wes Anderson in his most contentious of behaviors: The killing of animals.

I don’t think killing animals is funny per se, but I’d be lying

if I said Anderson’s lesserknown quirk of killing animals both on- and off-screen with shocking unsentimentality was without its merits.

Cultural appropriation, on the other hand, is another thing the indie darling is known for on a smaller level, and it’s something I can’t defend the same way I would defend Willem Dafoe throwing Jeff Goldblum’s cat out of a window. For better or for worse, Anderson’s latest film, “Isle of Dogs,” rights the wrongs he’s imposed on animals by centering an entire film upon them while only slightly goofing on that whole “respecting another culture” thing.

In the not-too-distant dystopic future, the city of Megasaki, Japan enters a state of emergency: As dogs throughout the archipelago have gone feral, struck with a particular variety of dog flu that makes them turn against their masters, Mayor Kobayashi (Kunichi Nomura) issues an executive order banishing all canines to Trash

Island. There, dogs both stray and domesticated roam the deserted wasteland littered with piles of maggot-infested leftovers and scrap metal cubes, fighting one another to survive. Man’s best friend becomes public enemy number one, much to the satisfaction of the cat-loving Kobayashi and the chagrin of dog lovers everywhere.

Among the pro-canine party is the 12-year-old ward of the mayor, Atari Kobayashi (Koyu Rankin), who hijacks a plane and flies to Trash Island in search of his beloved guard dog, Spots (Liev Schreiber), the first of the dogs to be banished. With the help of four former domesticated dogs Rex (Edward Norton), King (Bob Balaban), Boss (Bill Murray), Duke (Jeff Goldblum) and a bullheaded stray named Chief (Bryan Cranston), Atari sets off in search of Spots across the desert island.

As far as auteurs go, Anderson’s trajectory at this point in time is relatively stable. His fondness for symmetry knows no bounds

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and the composition in “Isle of Dogs”, filled to the brim with a level of detail we’ve come to expect from him, is no exception. Nine films in, his visual style is something you have either learned to love and accept by this point, or one of many trademarks you’ve grown sick of. As with “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” Anderson has fun with the stasis of his camera, either through playful usage of depth of field or (more frequently) fight scenes that erupt in literal balls of cotton comically depicting a brawl between canine, robot and human alike.

This being Anderson’s second animated feature, his first since 2009’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” it’s telling that he still feels so much in his element, though credit should be given where credit is due — and the animation department are the real champions behind the camera.

Few would offer that most, if any, of the films in his roster are gut-bustingly funny but, rather, charming character-driven comedies that dish out their laughs in measured bursts. Again, “Isle of Dogs” is no exception. Our supposedly vicious pack of alpha dogs banter — as dogs do — throughout the film, their dialogue overlapping amusingly. Between Duke’s musings on the latest dog gossip, Rex’s self-imposed leadership and a fortunetelling pug who draws her knowledge from television, there’s much to adore in the 100 minutes of this film’s run time. But don’t come in expecting characters fleshed out beyond the surface-level, as “Isle of Dogs” is more inundated with A-list voice actors than it is cushioned by a roster of complex, compelling characters.

The elephant in the room,

of course, is the issue of cultural appropriation: Does Wes Anderson, a white man, properly respect the cultural setting he features in his film?

Should he be allowed to adorn his story with Japanese culture, characters and settings?

Sort of, and, I think that’s a given so long as it’s treated with care.

Language would provide a deep divide between the English-speaking dogs we empathize with and the native Japanese-speaking humans if not for the terribly fumbled white savior narrative hamfisted in the plot. Greta Gerwig’s character, seemingly injected for a forced late-film romance, is an inconsequential inclusion that fogs the optics of this film’s relatively inoffensive appropriative treatment. At best, the country is an aesthetically apt backdrop whose customs are mostly respected; at worst, Japanese dialogue is an afterthought and we’re lead to side against them on the basis of their (totally valid) anti-dog sentiment. It’s a little weird, but a far cry from being intolerable or even — as some would awkwardly argue — racist.

Verdict: In his ninth feature film, Wes Anderson does right upon the animals that he’s wronged since day one, centering them as the vanguards of morality and most likeable of characters.

Along the way, he stumbles a bit with the humans in a way that leaves something to be desired. Still, it’s an impressive addition to his oeuvre that will be less remembered for its awkward, culturally appropriative shortcomings than its numerous aesthetic charms.

BOOK REVIEW J.K. STEIN DETAILS ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR IN HER MEMOIR, “THE DIRECTOR” JULIAN MEDRANDA Senior Staff Writer

The frequency of sexual assault allegations in this postWeinstein, #MeToo era slowly desensitizes us to the vile underbelly of rape culture that permeates the entertainment industry. It’s not a problem exclusive to Hollywood, though … or the music business or athletic circles or college campuses or tech work spaces: If it was exclusive to any combination of these spaces, this conversation would likely not have elevated to the level of prominence it has achieved since the allegations against Harvey Weinstein exploded in late 2017. To pin the core of the issue without hyperbole, it’s more accurate to describe these cycles of abuse as systemic issue plaguing all avenues of social relations both domestic and international.

“The Director: A Memoir” is not an

analysis of global patriarchal structures that sustain the Weinsteins of the world, but offers a personal glimpse into the nebulous construct of abuse that anchors them.

J.K. Stein’s decision to publish her journal entries — written throughout the course of a five-year long abusive relationship with a prolific Hollywood director — was in direct response to recent conversations surrounding sexual assault. At 22, Stein was approached by a man who she refers to only as The Director.

Allured by the promise of starring in his upcoming film, she endures a relationship with him that crosses professional boundaries and descends into psychological and emotional abuse. The Director never physically assaulted her, but her words leave little room for doubt that what she experienced was a form of exploitation and abuse from one of the most depraved men in the film industry.

In the first few chapters of the book, it can be enticing to follow the crumb trail of clues Stein leaves as to the identity of The Director — perhaps I don’t speak only for myself in saying his identity is something I want to be privy to. After all, we want to sympathize with victims of abuse lest we perpetuate victim-blaming and allowing abusers to live their lives sans consequences.

And she makes it abundantly clear who this man is without directly telling us, but that’s far from the point of her book.

The Director may or may not have allegations in the tripledigits and may or may not currently be a well-known morally corrupt filmmaker, but he certainly is emblematic of bigger, systemic issues that we are often blind to.

Much of the impact of Stein’s memoir for readers lies in her analysis of consent as more complicated than a simple binary of “yes” and “no,” and the interactions

between structures of power and personal issues. It’s especially powerful when comparing her words during the years of abuse and her reflections after the fact. For as disgusted as Stein admits to being in every encounter with The Director (their “meetings” often involved her performing sexual acts to “inspire” the aging filmmaker, in hopes of speeding up the writing process), there are always several other elements at play that upheld her relationship with him. A paycheck and, more importantly, a career in film acting initially pushed things beyond the first encounter, but the blurred lines that we collectively discuss when talking about abuse come into the foray very soon.

“Everything The Director had been saying about me was his wish rather than his reality,” she says.

Psychoanalytic babble, the two’s shared Jewish backgrounds and

his cruel exploitation of Stein’s eating disorder and subsequent personal battles all contributed to the power he had over her. And, it’s not something completely unlike relationships outside of Hollywood. She sketches the through lines in ways that have the power to resonate with readers regardless of their situation. Abuse comes in many forms, and she guides readers to its many forms in a revelatory, unpresumptuous way.

“The Director: A Memoir” pulls with its premise of exposure of another Hollywood abuser, but Stein’s personal exploration of consent and self-discovery in a world where bodies are too often taken advantage of by those in power. It’s a necessary read for any and all interested in a victim’s reasons either to abstain from alleging abuse and assault, and a balm for those privy to the pains of such dynamics.

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The 2018 World Cup in Russia is still months away, and some teams are still being put together. However, that’s not stopping the Highlander from breaking down every group to give you a comprehensive overview leading up to the first kickoff.

Australia FIFA Ranking: 39

Denmark FIFA Ranking: 12

Coach: Bert van Marwijk, Dutch (2017-present). Previously coached the Saudi national team (2015-2017).

Coach: Age Hareide (Norway), Denmark coach since 2016.

Previously coached Malmo FF (Sweden).

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Tom Rogic The 25-year-old playmaker plays in the Scottish Premiership for Celtic FC and has 18 goals in 78 appearances for the club as well as 7 goals in 35 caps for his country. Starting his career with Australia National University FC in his homeland, Rogic has gone on to become a solid choice in any of the Socceroos’ starting lineups. His achievements include strong showings at the 2017 Confederations Cup as well as consistent contributions during Australia’s World Cup Qualification campaign.

Christian Eriksen The 26-year-old attacking midfielder has established himself as Denmark’s most valuable player in recent years due to a slew of fantastic performances both with his national side and at the club level, with Tottenham Hotspur FC (England).

Standing at six feet tall, Eriksen is a talented passer and invaluable as a creative force in Denmark’s midfield. Eriksen will be looking to add to his tally of 21 goals in 75 appearances in the red and white shirt, and propel Denmark past tough opposition.

Tim Cahill Australia’s all-time top scorer (50 goals in 105 appearances) needs no introduction. The 38-year-old is one of the tournament’s venerable veterans and plays for Millwall FC in England’s Championship. Long sought after since his youth (and eligible to play for England, Ireland, and Samoa as well), Cahill’s eight-year stint with Everton in the English Premier League saw him score 56 goals in 226 appearances. Russia 2018 will be the striker’s fourth World Cup tournament and he will look to cap a long and memorable career.

Kasper Dolberg The 20-year-old forward plays for Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands) and attracted the world’s attention with a series of stunning performances during the 2016-2017 season. Dolberg helped his club to the Europa League finals, only narrowly falling to Manchester United. Dolberg will hope to build on this experience and his exploits with the Danish youth teams to break through to the starting lineup. One to keep an eye on.

World Cup Appearances: 4 First Appearance: 1974 Last Appearance: 2014 Best result: Round of 16, 2006.

Potential lineup: Ryan - Behic, Sainsbury, Milligan, Wright - Kruse, Mooy, Jedinak, Leckie- Rogic - Cahill Formation: 4-4-1-1 Prediction: 3rd in group, Group Stage Elimination Matches: Vs. France, 6/16 Vs. Denmark, 6/21 Vs. Peru, 6/26

World Cup Appearances: 4 First Appearance: 1986 Last Appearance: 2010 Best result: Quarterfinals, 1998

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Patrick’s coaching accomplishments include helping LSU showcase the nation’s fifth- and third-ranked recruiting classes in 2013 and 2015 respectively, as well as being an assistant on a TCU team that won the 2017 NIT Postseason Championship — the first in school history.

In a statement released at the same time as the announcement of his hiring, Patrick seemed excited to get started.

“I am extremely humbled, honored, and privileged to be named the head coach at UC Riverside,” Patrick told UCR Today.

“I cannot wait to get to Riverside to start developing our student-athletes on and off the court and for our program to be competing for Big West championships in short order.”

Athletic Director Tamica Smith-Jones and Chancellor Kim Wilcox expressed excitement about Patrick coming to Riverside. Smith-Jones praised her new hire, telling UCR Today, “With Coach Patrick, we are very fortunate to get a rising star whose values, connections and commitment to our program will make an immediate impact, positively change the narrative of UCR basketball for many years to come and make Highlander nation proud.” Chancellor Wilcox also expressed his satisfaction, saying, “To hire someone of David Patrick’s coaching pedigree frankly exceeds all of our expectations.”

The hire has drawn positive comments from not only UCR administrators, but also other coaches, and ESPN analysts.

ESPN’s Jeff Goodman applauded the hire, saying, “David Patrick is, in my opinion, a home run hire for UC Riverside. He’s a guy who has tremendous

relationships in the industry, connects with players — and will be able to utilize his overseas connections to bring in kids that Riverside wouldn’t normally be able to get.”

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students: “He has such a bright mind for the game and his recruiting prowess speaks for itself. What a great day to be a Highlander.”

UCR Athletics will be hosting Patrick’s introductory press conference on Wednesday, April 11 from 4-6 p.m. in the Johnson Family Practice Center.

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The UCR baseball team registered 20 hits and 14 RBI’s in a win against the Aggies of UC Davis on Thursday, March 29.

Sophomore Connor Cannon had a career-high five RBIs and it is the first time a Highlander has reached that mark since 2010 when Tony Nix posted three five-RBI outings.

Quezada to represent UCR soccer in Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Junior midfielder Quinley Quezada will be representing both UC Riverside Women’s Soccer and the Philippine National Women’s Team in the Asian Football Confederations (AFC) Cup. Head Coach Nat Gonzalez told gohighlanders.com, “This will be a first in our program to have anyone compete in a world class event, the World Cup qualifiers for the AFC. This is one of many signs that our program is developing players at a very high level.”

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The UCR softball team shutout Cal Poly in both games of a doubleheader that led to two wins on Friday, March 30. The Highlanders won the first and second games of the series 3-0, and 1-0 respectively to win their first conference series of the season.

Women’s Track Distance runners represent UCR at Stanford Invitational Senior Weslie Pearce took second place in her Women’s 3000m Steeplechase heat with a time of 10:29.50. Senior Faith Makau finished with UC Riverside’s fastest 1500m run time of the season with a 4:30.00 time.

Warriors won’t repeat as NBA champions

JONATHAN FERNANDEZ Senior Staff Writer

The general consensus before the 2017-18 NBA season among both NBA analysts and casual fans was that the Golden State Warriors were going to win the championship again in the upcoming season, and it probably wasn’t going to be close. The Warriors were coming off of a near-perfect postseason run in which they went 16-1 en-route to hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy. Injuries in recent weeks have caused caused many to question their original opinion and I’m here to double down on that doubt and say that the Warriors are not going to repeat as champions. All four of their AllStars have missed time near the end of the season due to injury and that might not be as concerning if their most important player, Stephen Curry, wasn’t having such an injury-riddled season.

Curry had already missed 19 games due to ankle injuries this season before Warriors center Javale McGee fell into Curry’s knee, spraining his MCL, on March 23 against the Atlanta Hawks. The ankle injuries Curry has suffered this season were already troubling due to his history of ankle problems throughout his career and this recent MCL sprain is going to make it even more difficult for him to perform at his peak. Curry even acknowledged this himself, telling Melissa Rohlin, “It’s definitely not 100 percent. There’s nothing that’s going to happen between now and the end of June that’s going to change that.”

It’s time for Golden State fans to worry. When Curry suffered a grade one MCL sprain in the first round of the 2015-16 postseason, he came back from that injury in two weeks, which was probably too soon, and clearly didn’t look like himself. The Warriors went on to infamously blow a 3-1 lead against the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals that year. In that series Curry averaged only 22 points on 40 percent from the field compared to the 30 points on 50 percent shooting he averaged in the regular season.

Golden State is clearly not the same team without Curry even if they do have another former MVP in Kevin Durant. Curry’s shooting changes the geometry on the floor for the Warriors and even if he’s not recognized as the team’s best player, he’s without a doubt the team’s most important player and the numbers back that up. For every 100 possessions Curry is on the floor the Warriors outscore opponents by 14 points, but when only Kevin Durant and either Draymond Green or Klay Thompson are on the floor, that number drops to 2.6 points.

The two-time MVP has already made it clear that he wants to come back as soon as possible, but as we’ve seen in the past, an unhealthy Curry cannot lead the Warriors to a championship.

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UCR’s radio station KUCR 88.3 FM announced early Wednesday, March 28 that they will be expanding into programming for animals. Their newest program, entitled “Bark Bark Bark,” will feature a local dog from the community, a Hungarian Komondor-Pomeranian mix named Will Cox, discussing issues related to dogs in the Inland Empire. The launch is expected to happen in April and will be used as a test to see if further expansion to other species will be viable. Cox’s show is expected to air at 3 p.m. every Wednesday beginning May 2.

Since dogs hear at a higher frequency than humans, these programs will be broadcast at higher frequencies. Those who wish to let their dogs listen to the programming will have to get their radios modified or buy new, purpose-built radios.

A recent windfall of college media funding, about $10 million, from the University of California (UC) Office of the President has made this expansion possible. “Funding for college media is very important and this will help UC newspapers and radio stations be more inclusive of all beings, not just humans,” said UC President Janet Napolitano in an email statement to the Highlander.

KUCR General Manager Louis Vandenberg expressed his excitement at college media finally

being taken seriously by the higher echelons of the UC administration and the new programming. “I think it’s very progressive of the UC to be giving college media its proper respect,” said Vandenberg. “I am looking forward to launching this program as it will give KUCR an edge over other stations in the market and a new front for UC ingenuity.” Vandenberg also indicated a desire to bring more “subtle yet cultured” programming to animal listeners in the form of classical and contemporary musical hits.

The new service seeks to capitalize on a huge market, with the potential to reach millions of dogs in the Inland Empire. Though exact numbers are hard to find, the dog population is estimated to be as high as a million based on the government-funded research group Media Research Office for Canine and Non-Human Species (MROCNHS) based in San Francisco. Established by California Governor Jerry Brown in 2014 to promote canine representation in the media, the organization has grown substantially.

“This is what we have been working so hard for so long for,” said Nathaniel Lopez, the collegiate media director for MROCNHS. “Dogs and other non-human species are completely cut off from meaningful and cultured content on public airwaves and we are pleased to see this type of inclusivity happening in our nation’s bastion

of diversity, the UC,” said Lopez to the Highlander while having his car radio modified to receive the high frequency signals.

Vandenberg expressed his hope that this will pave the way for more programming for other species.

“We would like to expand to cats if this is successful, then to smaller ground rodents and eventually to sea creatures.” Napolitano also promised a greater commitment from the UC if this is successful. “Our quest for diversity must be met with the same financial commitment,” wrote Napolitano, “so, I promise the UC will commit more funding for more inclusive content if this is successful.”

KUCR plans to have a launch party for their new programming on Wednesday, April 25 in the Alumni and Visitors Center which will begin at 6 p.m.

ELON MUSK SEEKS TO MAKE A NEW INSECTBASED MILKSHAKE FOR MARS

ATENAS ODRIOZOLA Contributing Writer

On April 1, Elon Musk took to Twitter to announce his upcoming investment to UC Riverside’s entomology department. The investment of approximately $3.14 million would be used to create a new insect-based milkshake for the colonization of Mars.

Elon Musk is the cofounder and CEO of Tesla, Inc., co-founder of PayPal and founder and CEO of SpaceX. SpaceX is a private American space transportation and aerospace manufacturer founded in 2002. It is the first private company to send and receive cargo from the International Space Station (ISS) and recover a spacecraft which was in low-Earth orbit. However, the main goal of SpaceX is to be able send humans to space and colonize Mars.

“The colonization of Mars is not too far into the future,” Musk has stated repeatedly, which has prompted him to launch an initiative to research the prerequisites for the long-term stay of humans on Mars.

The official statement Musk published one day after his tweet explains how the insect milkshake would provide the necessary proteins and calories for those on Mars while minimizing the weight of cargo.

To send a pound of cargo to space costs approximately $10,000. By changing the food intake to an insect d i e t , those on Mars would be able to receive approximately the same amount of protein and calories they would otherwise receive from beef or chicken, at a significantly lower cost.

The UCR entomology department has officially stated that they plan on accepting Musk’s investment and help create this new milkshake. UC Riverside has one of the top entomology programs in the nation, with an award-winning faculty specializing in a diverse range of research from analyzing insect morphology to the conservation of certain insect species.

UCR Entomology Department Chair and Professor Richard Redak stated, “We are honored to have Elon Musk invest in our department. I have no doubts that this entomology department will make the best milkshake this world has even seen.”

The insect that would be used for the milkshake has not been decided, however the UCR Entomology department explained they were heavily weighing having the milkshake produced from mealworms.

Mealworms are the larva, the second stage of metamorphosis, of mealworm beetles. They contain approximately 24 grams of protein per 100 grams of mealworms. However, another candidate for the insect milkshake would be crickets. While they do not provide the same amount of protein as the mealworms, they would provide 357 milligrams of potassium per 100 grams of cricket.

While the insect milkshake has been confirmed to be used for the colonization of Mars, rumors have sprouted that the milkshake would also be used for Musk’s consumption. The rumors derive from Musk’s past membership of the internationally renowned Milkshake Drinking Club at the University of Pennsylvania.

Musk has stated that trying unusual milkshakes was “just my college years. I have no intention of making the insect milkshake part of my breakfast.”

The announcement of the investment has received mixed reactions.

While some have regarded this new move as a realistic and innovative approach to colonization on Mars, others have stated that those on Mars would not want to consume this new milkshake, citing the public’s outrage over the cochineal bugs that were once in the strawberry frappuccino from a popular coffee shop.

Jacinda Tutku from Moondustries, a worldwide company which deals with the colonization of the moon, disregarded the complaints, saying, “if those who go to Mars are willing to leave their whole life on Earth I don’t think they would mind having to eat insects now.”

The expected date of this upcoming milkshake project would begin May of this year.

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ASUCR ESTABLISHES PPPPP Andreas Rauch Senior Staff Writer

Critics of ASUCR’s decision to spend nearly $35,000 on R’Gear sweaters were left perplexed this week as ASUCR announced its decision to instead use these funds to buy puppies. In a plan catchily named “R’Dogs,” the ASUCR Senate plans to buy around 70 puppies to help students deal with stress and associated mental health issues, and has set up a committee to oversee the establishment of a new kennel and associated Costo Hall office.

“This is a monumental moment in the history of ASUCR,” said ASUCR President Aram Ayra, who announced the plan via a press release also signed by Vice President of Finance Jose Cortez-Hernandez.

“This is huge,” said Cortez-Hernandez, who played a prominent role in promoting and defending the R’Gear allocations, and brought a judicial case against Ayra after the latter vetoed the R’Gear bill.

Ayra called the initiative a compromise between the financially conservative and more liberally spending members of ASUCR, and highlighted the move as a way to promote student welfare while also satisfying the spending needs of the ASUCR senate and its financial arm. He emphasized a hope that by focusing money earmarked for spending on promotional materials on student mental health instead, the senate would “put an end to the longstanding debate on whether to spend students’ money frivolously or not.”

The puppies will most likely be acquired from local shelters and will be housed in a kennel located behind the HUB kitchen facilities. Puppies will be available for stressed students during weekdays between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., the HUB’s normal hours.

The location of a potential puppy center was, after much deliberation by the newly formed Potential Puppy Proposal Planning Panel (PPPPP) decided to be a new office within Costo Hall, entitled the Canine Resource Center (CRC). In addition to the petting area, the CRC will house dedicated programs, information and resources for students and dogs alike. Funding for this center will come out of student fees and include salaries for a program coordinator, director and diversity liaison officer.

Some ASUCR senators expressed concerns about HUB leftovers being wasted instead of fed to the dogs. Ayra included in the press release that he is currently looking into a potential arrangement with R’Feed to combat potential food insecurity among the hounds. CHASS Senator Mariam AlKhalili, who planned the original, human-exclusive R’Feed committee, is rumored to be at the forefront of attempts to eliminate food waste by keeping the puppies well fed.

Regardless, the program’s supporters are ecstatic. “Not once have I felt more accomplished in my time as an elected student representative,” said PPPPP Chair Semi Cole before turning around to highfive Cortez-Hernandez.

No date has been set regarding the implementation of this plan nor has the breed of puppy.

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STEVEN “WE DON’T ALL WEAR TINFOIL HATS” MCTINFOIL The end of the world has arrived early, and surprisingly not in the form of nuclear weaponry. Instead, as reported by the LA Times, ground squirrels have completely lost their fear of humans in areas around the San Diego County coast, due to being fed scraps of food by generous people, or by digging it out of trash cans and picking up leftovers left lying around in the sun. This surplus of food has led to a large increase in the local ground squirrel population. As the headline of the Times’ article on the subject puts it (in part), “Squirrels have overrun some coastal cities.”

invasion, environmental disasters, giant death laser satellites operated by one-dimensional supervillains or natural resource depletion. It’s no wonder that squirrels have taken us all by surprise — who would have seen it coming (aside from those who paid attention to signposts and park rangers who listed all the various ways that feeding wild animals is not only bad for the animals but bad for the environment, of course)?

Now, it is too late. Their adorable charm cannot be stopped.

First, they fed on the delicacies of stale, leftover french fries and half-eaten bread crusts, and now they clearly hunger for world domination. If there are any universiINDEED, IT IS ONLY A ties out there that have a squirrel as their mascot, MATTER OF TIME BEthen the U.N. must appoint those mascots as FORE THE SQUIRRELS, humanity’s official amSTRENGTHENED BY DIS- bassadors to the squirrels.

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SPRING SPLASH IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. YOU KNOW WHAT MEANS — GREAT MUSIC, GREAT FOOD, GREAT VIBES AND GREAT FUN. WORD AROUND THE STREET SAYS ASPB IS NARROWING THEIR OPTIONS FOR WHAT KIND OF ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT IS GOING TO BE ON DISPLAY THIS SPRING, AND THE HIGHLANDER’S GOT THE SCOOP ON THEIR OPTIONS. OUT OF ALL THE TEA SPILT, THERE WERE SOME THINGS THAT WERE SIMPLY TOO EXCITING NOT TO TALK ABOUT. HERE’S OUR LIST OF THINGS WE ARE MOST EXCITED TO SEE AT SPRING SPLASH THIS YEAR.

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In coordination with animal activists on campus, ASPB is taking it upon themselves to let loose everyone’s favorite marsupial. Activist win! These sure are exciting times where we can put our differences together and share a space with some well-meaning, starving, mostly disease-free furry friends.

Do you remember that viral video of a group of exceptionally well-dressed men and women coming together to freely express themselves in the form of dance in an underpass? Of course you do — it’s one that is not exactly easy to lose recollection of, partly because of the collective’s distinct cybergoth outfits that screamed personality and their accompanying dance session. Well, it seems like UCR may very well be the next stage for these cybergoths to show off their impressive set of skills as ASPB is currently in talks with their leader, Krow, to get them to perform at Spring Splash. Get your fishnets ready!

Wow! This is uh, this, this is great — really this is great news that I’m happy to share with all of you. We unfortunately couldn’t get the real Jeff Goldblum of course, but, well, since we couldn’t do that we figured, you know, get the next big thing which, of course, is a whole ensemble of men and women impersonating him. You know, it’s definitely a curious variety of entertainment but tickle me pink, long live freedom of expression. Art, uh, finds a way and congrats to ASPB for making such a bold decision!

Spring Splash may not land right at the heart of midterm frenzy nor will it bookend the quarter to coincide with finals, but there is never a bad time to listen to some Lo-fi anime hip-hop beats. Insiders believe that compilations will be held at the second stage at the HUB, while also positing that tutors will be present for any and all who may potentially have things to study for. Which animes will be displayed on-screen is yet to be determined.

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Young Thug might be too unpredictable of an artist to book for Spring Splash, and it may be hard to enforce certain campus policies that restrict him from being in his element. Thankfully, his team has discussed with both Jeffery himself and ASPB about the possibility of having him perform via proxy — by having him appear as an astral project on stage. This would be an unprecedented event, a huge milestone in Spring Splash’s history as we have never had an artist perform via astral projection. While technically we won’t be able to see or hear him on stage, it would be sure to generate a spiritual force which we would all feel in our very own special way.

The UC Riverside SoundCloud Rap Choir is a collection of UCR students with budding careers as SoundCloud rappers. As loose as the definition of “career” may be for these up-and-comers, that doesn’t stop them from putting in their all in the choir. “I’m about that cheddar bruh,” says Lil Doo Doo, a third-year philosophy major, “and right now, I’m just trying to get my name on the map so I can collect a fat check to propel my career.”

While it is tradition for campus-held concerts to be composed of artists of which students are familiar with, it wouldn’t be too much of a surprise for this next Spring Splash to host our own student musicians. “People think we’re all the same, but we’re really not, you know?” says Yung Dookie, a fourth-year psychology major, “I think each of us has something unique to contribute to the choir. For example, I don’t just rap. I sing too.”

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Here at the Highlander, we get it: College is hard. With assignments, exams, lab reports and essays to manage, all while trying to maintain the semblance of a social life, it can be difficult to find time in between to get a decent meal, not to mention that most college students probably don’t have extensive cooking knowledge.

That’s why today I am reviving the year-old recipe column for this week to bring you a dish that’s simple for anyone to make. I call it: The Anything Casserole.

So what exactly is the Anything Casserole? I hear you asking, and to answer that I say it’s just as the name implies. This is a dish with no specific ingredients, instead it’s simply whatever leftovers and spare components you can find in your fridge and cabinets all served together in one edible concoction. (Note: The Highlander is not liable for any diseases, food poisoning or psychological damage that may stem from following this recipe).

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As stated earlier, there are no specific ingredients required for this dish, however since the point of this article is to offer healthy alternatives that means you should at least include one ingredient from every food group. A good example would be yogurt (dairy), chicken breast (protein), cantaloupe (fruit), broccoli (vegetable) and an entire loaf of wheat bread (grain).

DIRECTIONS

1. Once you have gathered your ingredients, prepare a 15x10 casserole dish with non-stick spray.

2. Pour all your ingredients into the dish, be sure to spread them evenly across to prevent any slice from containing too much of any one thing.

3. Once the ingredients are in the dish be sure to use a potato masher to create a mush, if the mix clumps be sure to spread it evenly afterwards.

4. Throw into the oven at 425 degrees, it’s okay if your fire alarm goes off at any point, it just means the dish is almost ready.

5. Once smoke is pouring out of the oven, carefully pull out the dish and let it cool for 5-10 minutes, be aware that if you let it cool for too long it will probably become hard and inedible.

MARCELO GARCIA Senior Staff Writer

Since the founding of UCR in 1954 one thing has stood the test of time as the foundation for the university’s consistent academic excellence and achievement. Most would tell you it’s the citrus fields and research labs, which many call the lifeblood of the campus.

Others would say it’s the diversity and acceptance. I’m here today to tell you that all of those are wrong. The one consistent element that has lead to this university’s unmatched status is our beloved mascot, Scotty the Bear.

For too long our watchful protector has been cast aside and ignored, much like his statue located by the Bell Tower. However, there is one student group that exists, a sacred order that has devoted themselves to ensuring that our talisman receives the praise he deserves: The Cult of Scotty the Bear. The group, whose members will not be named in order to preserve their anonymity, has served Scotty since his inception and hold weekly, secret meetings at several sacred spots related to their idol. Group members were kind enough to allow the Highlander to cover one of these gatherings. However, to preserve the group’s privacy we won’t disclose the time or place where this meeting occurred.

But despite this extreme privacy, the club always welcomes new members. The club meetings are very intimate, with all the members knowing each other personally, taking classes together and of course always paying tribute to the school mascot. “People immediately think that just because we’re a cult, that our intentions are malicious,” one member explained, “But in reality we only have UCR’s best interests in mind.”

Despite the secretiveness of the club, the cult is always welcoming new members, however before joining one must go through a lengthy approval process. “We’ve done a lot over the years to ensure that we keep a low profile, so we really want to keep it that way,” the leader of the group, a fourth-year BCOE major graduating this spring, expressed. He went on to note that while the group is private, they are extremely welcoming and have nothing sinister to hide.

When asked why they joined the club in the first place, one member gave their testimony: “Scotty was there for me when no one else was. This past school year has been really rough for me and I’m only a second year. My girlfriend left me for my German Shepard, and then my German Shepard died. So I was single and dogless,” they recalled. Following their canine friend’s death they would also receive academic probation for being absent first eight weeks of classes and discussions, which they believed was too severe a punishment.

Following a spiritual encounter with Scotty they were eventually lead to the group by the mascot. “Ever since finding these people and forming these close relationships, I’m really grateful that he did,” the member expressed, on the verge of tears.

Club members state those interested in joining should simply show their devotion to Scotty. They claim that you won’t find them, but they’ll find you.

CAMPUS COPE THREE SIMPLE WAYS TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE EDWARD DAVE Senior Staff Writer

The key to getting wonderful grades isn’t as mysterious as people think. People study for hours on end trying to absorb an exorbitant amount of knowledge into their brains and it usually never goes well. Those poor souls have been doing it all wrong for years. But rest assured, today is the day I reveal the method to the madness behind straight A’s and a life of academic excellence.

Cramming for the win.

Cramming is awesome because it allows you to condense material into bite-sized chunks of knowledge that make it easier for your brain to process. Our brains aren’t meant to be gluttonous things that can take large chunks of material at once. With that being said, it’s important that one never studies days before an exam.

Everyone that does that never ends up thriving anyway.

By the time a test comes their brains are so fried they become destitute on the day of the exam. Not to mention, people that stay up and study for endless hours end up getting eye bags too. So save yourself the physical and mental deterioration by hoarding up on sleep and studying the day of the exam.

When in doubt, cheat it out.

Yes, the university abhors cheating and designates stringent consequences for those who do so. But, that is merely a guise to test the finesse capabilities of a student. Getting caught cheating on a test just means you aren’t ready to play for the big leagues. It’s a skill you

should have already acquired in high school. College is where those skills must be applied in the most meticulous way possible. When you have absolutely no hope left, tap into the inner demon inside and let that head fall to a slight left degree to see your neighbor’s answers.

Any guilt you’ll feel will wash away when you receive a solid grade. People only frown upon cheating because they have no clue how to get away with it. Not everyone is in a position to understand that certain shortcuts are necessary to advance to the next stage of life. So act natural, never gaze into the eyes of any proctor or TA and maintain a confused grimace for the entirety of the test. You’ll find that cheating becomes a whole lot easier.

Drop out.

College isn’t for everyone and it’s not a panacea to a better tomorrow. It’s a solid way to ground yourself to the corporate realm, but foregoing college isn’t the end of the world. If you find that studying and test taking simply isn’t for you than perhaps it’s best to drop out and pursue other ventures. The world is always in need of a good plug to facilitate drugs or strippers to occupy clubs. The world is full of a plethora of opportunities and every possible avenue should be explored. Don’t let anyone coerce you into staying in an institution that isn’t bringing you an ounce of happiness or pride.

Getting great grades isn’t a puzzle or a riddle. There’s always a shortcut that enables people to achieve something with minimalistic effort. Being noble is fine and dandy but it’s not always going to get you to the top.

These methods might not be socially acceptable to some, but their success rates are definitely high. All you need to do is dare to be different and revel in risk taking.

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NBA superstar LeBron James is set to become a free agent after the 2017-18 season and has narrowed down his potential suitors to four teams. James has spent the past four seasons playing for his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, but will most likely be looking for a change of scenery this summer as he enters the twilight years of his career.

It had originally been reported that the list of suitors James was considering included the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers, but there have been new developments that signify that UC Riverside is actually the front-runner to attract the 14-time NBA All Star. James never used his four years of college eligibility, but is looking to make up for lost time at UCR. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that James has a strong desire to take his talents to “R’Side” because of his belief that he can still surpass Michael Jordan’s legacy and become the GOAT. Woj added that James believes carrying UCR to not one, not two, not three, but four consecutive NCAA Championships will do the trick since Jordan only won one NCAA Championship with the University of North Carolina in 1982.

Newly appointed Head Coach David Patrick shared with The Highlander that the contract that will be offered to James is for four years and worth $35 million dining dollars per year, the largest contract in UCR’s history. “I wouldn’t even know what to do with that many dining dollars,” Patrick said.

According to Scotty the Highlander, UCR is clearly the most attractive free agent destination out of all possible teams James listed. “Sure the Lakers are based in the entertainment capital of the world, but

Riverside is only an hour and a half drive away. And sure James Harden is probably going to win MVP this year, but does he have a statue anywhere in the Houston area? Because I have one sitting in front of the UCR letters on campus and King James could be next in line to get a statue. And Philly? The Process? They’re at least four years away from being as good as our team,” Scotty declared.

Adding James to an already stacked Highlander team would make them title favorites for the foreseeable future which is exactly what Athletic Director Tamica Smith-Jones wants to see, “Adding LeBron would easily make us title contenders for years to come, but what kind of impact would he have on the community as a whole? That’s the real question.”

UCR MEN’S BASEBALL COACH TROY PERCIVAL: “I’M BACK.” JONATHAN FERNANDEZ Senior Staff Writer

UC Riverside’s baseball Head Coach Troy Percival held an emergency press conference on Sunday, April 1 to make an announcement that he said would change lives. When Percival stepped up to the mic he kept it short and sweet saying, “I’m back,” before proceeding to drop the mic and walk off stage. The manner of the announcement and the announcement itself left reporters stunned and confused until they saw the name of the starting pitcher for the game later that day: Troy Percival.

Percival won the MLB World Series back in 2002 as an integral part of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and ended his major league career ranked 10th in saves. Percival looked just like his younger self in the matchup against Cal State Fullerton, pitching a complete game shutout. When asked what sparked his comeback postgame Percival beamed. “I found my lucky socks that I’ve worn for every game I’ve ever pitched and I knew it was a sign,” Percival said with a smile.

Percival said he plans to start himself for every game and anticipates having a perfect record en route to an NCAA Championship. “I don’t see how we can lose,” said a confident Percival. “I’m clearly the greatest pitcher this school has ever seen and I’m going to be out there every game thanks to these bad boys,” Percival shared while pointing down at his lucky socks.

The lucky socks have helped Percival regain past form and confidence which makes UCR’s baseball team one of the best in the country. Infielder Adam Kennedy said, “It’s like we used a time machine and went back to 2002. The guy looks incredible. It’s almost unfair having a pitcher this good.”

Percival is the first head coach to make himself his own starting pitcher, which could spark a trend throughout college baseball and

even in the majors. ESPN analyst Tim Kurkjian took to Twitter late Sunday night tweeting, “Percival is a game changer. He’s opening doors for managers everywhere to put themselves into games. Unbelievable!” It’ll be fun to see if Percival and his lucky socks can continue to take this country by storm, both in the dugout and on the mound.