COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO “GETAWAY” ONE LAST TIME.
MATA ELANGOVAN
Serving the community for nearly 30 years, the Getaway Cafe across from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is closing its doors for the last time on April 29, 2025. Leading up to its closure, various members of the community, alumni and current students came together to take part in the business’s last moments and reconnect with old friends.
With the local dive-bar under threat of being priced out of the area, people came together on change.org to advocate for the business and urge UCR leadershipnity. As of April 27, 2025, the petition has over 1,500 signatures. The petition outlines:
“Now, after 28 years of serving and supporting our campus, Getaway Cafe is being pushed out. Not because of a lack of support from the community, but because it is seen as competition by UCR itself. Rather than celebrating and collaborating with a cherished local institution, the university is making moves that threaten Getaway’s survival.
We believe UC Riverside should support local businesses that contribute to the vibrancy and spirit of the campus community, not push them aside.”
Jason Hawkins, a self-proclaimed day oner of Getaway Cafe, and graduate from the class of 2006, in 1998. He notes his devastation on the transpiring events and the foreclosure of Getaway Cafe, and shares that “it’s unfortunate that it has come to this …
SEE GETAWAY
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With the upcoming Associated Students of the University of California, Riverside (ASUCR) election season, it is pertinent to stay updated with potential representatives of next year’s student body. The purpose of newspaper endorsements is to help inform the public on candidates for various positions and help them come to better-informed decisions when the time to vote comes. Here are the endorsements for the 2025-2026 ASUCR elections candidates that the Highlander Editorial Board believes
Aussie impact: Wickstrom and Whitbourn on their respective journeys from Melbourne to UCR basketball SPORTS
TWO AUSTRALIAN RECRUITS, ONE STANDOUT SEASON—UCR FRESHMEN WHITBOURN AND WICKSTROM BRING SKILL, PERSPECTIVE AND INTERNATIONAL FLAIR TO HIGHLANDER HOOPS.
ELENA VERSAGE
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) has had many Australian athletes in the history of both its men’s and women’s basketball programs. Hoopers like Olivia West, Wil Tattersall and even Lachlan Olbrich, who just won the National Basketball League (NBL) championship with the Illawarra Hawks in Australia, each left a strong impression during their times at UCR.
Two of the latest Australian players to sign with UCR are Jack Whitbourn and Hannah Wickstrom.
freshman seasons at Riverside where they both stood out and proved their place on their respective teams.
Whitbourn played in 34 games, averaging 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting 47.1 percent
despite his relative inexperience made him a key big man for head coach Mike Magpayo.
had multiple double-digit scoring performances. She was even named to the Big West All-Freshman Team.
While their achievements on the court were impressive, adjusting to life so far from home has brought its own set of challenges for the two Australians. Whitbourn, who described himself as a family-oriented person, talks to his family and girlfriend on FaceTime at least once a day.
Wickstrom shared a similar sentiment, saying, “I’m always on FaceTime with my mom. She knows every step of this journey. She’s been with me through that, even if it’s just through a phone. I’m grateful for that.”
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ECAB presents SOTA reports
ASUCR HOSTS THEIR FOURTH SENATE MEETING OF SPRING QUARTER.
The Associated Students of the University of California, Riverside’s (ASUCR) fourth Senate meeting of spring quarter presented State of the Association (SOTA) reports. Members of the executive cabinet (ECAB) made announcements and statements condemning racism on campus, changes to the ASUCR Internship Programs and adjustment to the referendum process.
cabinet to present their SOTA reports during New Business was the Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (VPDEI) Ahman Greene. During his report, VP of DEI Greene shared that earlier that day, April 23, 2025, “a group of non-students came to campus spreading anti-Black messages and propaganda.”
He emphasized that spreading hate messages such as those are unacceptable. As VP of DEI, Greene explained that he is “committed to ensuring that every member of our campus, regardless of race, religion or creed, feel safe, respected and supported.” He ended his message by condemning racism and asking the public to reach out to him if they need support or resources on the matter.
Next to share their SOTA report was ASUCR President Abby Choy, who went into more details regarding the last few months. President Choy gave updates on what the school has done to
protect and assist its international and undocumented student population, and updates to the ASUCR Internship Programs.
According to President Choy, the school is currently working on onepagers to put in classrooms outlining legal services that students can reach out to if needed. Additionally, she claims that while the school has not been putting out public statements, “they are talking to students, making sure that if their visa was revoked, they are communicating with them one-onone to make sure they do receive some legal advice.”
When detailing the renovations planned for the Senate and Executive Internship Program, multiple questions and comments were made by the Senate. Executive Fellows will continue to get event planning experience; this experience will be fascinated through the Bear’s Den as a permanent part of the program. Senate Interns instead of being assigned to a single senator, would instead be assigned to a college.
President Choy described her own experiences as a mentor to provide this solution. She shares, “Nathan was my intern last year who was a pre-business major, and I felt bad because I could not given the same resources as a [College of Humanities & Social Sciences] CHASS Senator, because a lot of my projects were focused on [the College of Agricultural & Natural Sciences] CNAS.”
Many questions and concerns were brought up by senators in the room from how many interns would be involved in the program within each college, would the senators be working as a unit and mentoring all the interns as a big group, to whether or not all applicants would be accepted into the program. President Choy addressed each question and concern one at a time, ending that responsibilities and expectations would be held accountable by putting them into action through bylaws, and that if anyone has any further questions, they are free to meet with her and discuss it later.
Assistant Elections Director Aushee Heagney presented SOTA reports on behalf of Elections Director Kevin Arizmendi to provide various updates on the elections process. For the 20252026 academic year, a total of 64 candidates made it to the ballot, with no applicants for the position of International Student Director and Non-Traditional Student Director, who will be found at a later date through special elections.
Four referendums are going on the ballot for this election season, the Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) is looking for a quarterly fee increase from $40 to $50, the Highlander Abroad Referendum fee is looking to renew their $2 quarter fee, the Performing Arts Support and Access Fee is looking to increase from $2.50 to $12 and the Garden, Food Security
and Sustainability Referendum which is looking for $10 to combat food insecurity. Changes were made to the referendum process making it more of an administrative discussion which may lead to the referendum on the ballot, rather than seeing it go through ASU-
Two pieces of legislation were presented during Committee Reports by the Legislative Review Committee
“Advocating for a 4-Year Business Administration Degree.”
The legislation “Advocates for the restructuring of UCR’s Business Administration program into a four-year direct-admission major, eliminating the current Pre-Business designation, with no changes to the lower-division curriculum.” The resolution was passed 9-0-2.
The other piece of legislation was a Senate Bill for “Scheduling Acces-
can connect with the various student representatives in ASUCR. The bill was passed 11-0-0.
Vice President of Finance (VPF), Cooper Kumar, presented Finance Committees hearing minutes for the dates of April 21, 2025 and April 14, 2025. Each line item was approved by the Senate and passed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
MATA ELANGOVAN
Federal court finds Google illegally monopolized digital advertising markets
GOOGLE UNLAWFULLY MONOPOLIZED DIGITAL ADVERTISING MARKETS VIOLATING ANTITRUST LAWS.
On April 17, United States (U.S.) District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by unlawfully maintaining monopoly power in the digital advertising market. The court found that Google’s dominance in key advertising technology sectors harmed competition, advertisers and consumers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the court alleged that Google leveraged its marketshare of advertising revenue. The DOJ claims that Google has built an illegal monopoly by closely controlling the publisher advertising servers and advertising exchanges. Publisher ad servers are platforms used by large technology companies and websites to manage and store digital ad inventory. They allow publishers and
content creators to monetize their platforms and organize the buying and selling of digital advertising spaces. Advertising exchanges are digital marketplaces where buyers and sellers match to exchange businesses.
According to the U.S. District Court in Virginia, Google has used exclusionary tactics including manipulating advertising auctions, blocking rival technologies and requiring publishers to use its tools in exchange for advertising services. The court claimed that these practices allowed Google to capture more advertising revenue, re-
advertisers, content creators and consumers.
During the court hearing the DOJ presented evidence that Google had “tying” arrangements that pressured customers to use the company’s products and penalized those using competi-
tors services. Internal documents suggest that Google retained 30 cents from every dollar spent on ads through its tools. Judge Brinkema stated that Google had “willfully acquired and maintained monopoly power,” violating the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibits monopolistic behavior.
The decision is one of several antitrust actions involving Google in recent years. In a separate court case on Aug. 5, 2024, a federal judge ruled that Google violated antitrust laws after spending billions to become the default search engine on devices worldwide. As of now a court hearing has been scheduled for May 2, 2025, where they will discuss possible consequences, including halting business operations and forcing Google to “sell off its Chrome browser and make its search data more accessible to rivals.”
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Fleeting relief for international students
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TEMPORARILY REINSTATES SEVIS STATUS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FACING DEPORTATION.
SENNA OMAR Editor-in-Chief
Following a slew of lawsuits, the federal government has moved to restore thousands of international students’ legal ability to study in the United States (U.S.).The Trump administration has characterized this shift in policy as a “temporary reprieve,” and are currently working on a new system to terminate the legal status of international students.
This move comes after countless lawwhose legal status were threatened when their information was removed from the database that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uses to monitor international students. Known as the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), this database tracks whether these students are complying with the requirements to maintain their legal status.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), once a student’s SEVIS records are “terminated” from the database, the student immediately loses their legal status and risks deportation or future visa denials unless they immediately leave the U.S. or regain legal status.
SEVIS status was terminated, many stu-tional harm, losing out on job opportuniof deportation. Despite the countless legalsisted that they can still terminate students from the SEVIS.
The sudden reversal in policy was implemented following the ruling of an Oakland, California court. Eight international students argued that the federal government had terminated their rights without due process. Attorneys requested that a nationwide injunction be issued covering the status was terminated since March 1.
An Insider Education tally reports that over 1,800 international students have had are current as of Sunday, Apr. 27, 2025. NBC News explained that this focus on international students is part of President Donald Trump’s larger crackdown on immigration.
The cause behind a majority of these deportations has yet to be explained, however the Trump administration has targeted these students under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. This war time law “allows the president to detain or deport the natives and citizens of an ‘enemy’ nation with little if any due process.”
Attorneys and advocates have cited international students’ participation in proPalestine protests, politically motivated violations as small as speeding tickets as the cause behind these visa revocations.
Students being targeted by these SEVIS terminations are primarily studying in the U.S. under the F-1 and J-1 visas. According to NBC news, “F-1 visa allows noncitizens to enter the United States as full-time students at accredited education institutions.” In order to qualify for an F-1 visa students must receive the approval of ICE,
in courses that lead to English proto support themselves throughout the duration of their education.
J-1 visas are available to “students, teachers, researchers and other specialists, [allowing] people to participate in approved programs for studying, conducting research, receiving training or demonstrating special skills.”
Within 30-days of the completion of their program, recipients of the J-1 visa are required to return to their home countries.
clear that the move to reinstate the visas was temporary. The New York Times re-ing on a new system to review and terminate “the records of international students and academics studying in the United States.”
Until this new system is complete, student records and legal status should be temporarily restored to the SEVIS database. Studentscial notices that their SEVIS status has been unexpectedly reinstated, causing temporary relief but not a full resolution.
Some students have said that these changes to their status have caused irreparable harm. One California student who chose to be anonymous for fear of retaliation explained to The Guardian that she suspected her SEVIS records were terminated because of a driving ticket she received six years ago. The next day, since her F-1 work authorization was no longer after learning that she could no longer legally work in the U.S.
John Nichols Sindis, an attorney in the Oakland case, explained that unresolved gaps in SEVIS restoration timelines could still put students at risk for deportation and future visa harm. For those who left the country believing their legal status was revoked, lasting harm has already been done. Despite the restoration of the SEVIS records, ICE ofterminate a student’s SEVIS records for various other reasons, such as failing to maintain lawful status or engaging in what is considered removable conduct.
According to the BBC, Students who fail to maintain their nonimmigrant status after the record is reactivated, or engage in unlawful activity are at risk of removal from the SEVIS under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act.
Attorneys for these students argue that the threat of deportation is a violation of these students rights and has caused undo impacts on their studies.
Director of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School Elora Mukherjee explained to the BBC that the termination of these students’ SEVIS records has left them vulnerable to immigration action and possible deportation and detention.
Jath Shao, a Cleveland-based immigra-
tion attorney representing several international students, told NBC news that it is the universities responsibility to step up and support their international students.
“You accepted these kids to come … The school should try to help the kids as much as they can,” explained Shao.
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Getaway Cafe: The one who got away
MATA ELANGOVAN
Serving the community for nearly 30 years, the Getaway Cafe across from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is closing its doors for the last time on April 29, 2025. Leading up to its closure, various members of the community, alumni and current students came together to take part in the business’s last moments and reconnect with old friends.
With the local dive-bar under threat of being priced out of the area, people came together on change. org to advocate for the business and to keep Getaway Cafe in the community. As of April 27, 2025, the petition has over 1,500 signatures. The petition outlines:
“Now, after 28 years of serving and supporting our campus, Getaway Cafe is being pushed out. Not because of a lack of support from the community, but because it is seen as competition by UCR itself. Rather than celebrating and collaborating with a cherished local institution, the university is making moves that threaten Getaway’s survival.
We believe UC Riverside should support local businesses that contribute to the vibrancy and spirit of the campus community, not push them aside.”
Jason Hawkins, a self-proclaimed day oner of Getaway Cafe, and graduate from the class of 2006, has known Shawn, the ownnotes his devastation on the transpiring events and the foreclosure of Getaway Cafe, and shares that “it’s unfortunate that it has come to this … Shawn is a very respectable guy, you can’t deny his integrity, his business acumen and his care for his employees. So what’s gonna happen to them? They got families to support.”
COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO “GETAWAY” ONE LAST TIME.
last year or 10 years down the line, the Getaway is a place where you can get away people.” Back when Sebastian was studying at UCR, Get-a-Wednesdays were a big thing in the area, with everyone coming to Getaway to hangout, meet after class and kick back and relax.
Marcus, a friend of Sebastian’s comments, “I just think it speaks volumes now that all these people are here just because it’s Getaway. Me and my friends drove in from Los Angeles. We made sure that it was open before I drove down here. The fact that we still made the mission now, because it’s Getaway’s last day.” Adding on to Marcus’ story, Vincent, class of 2023 shares, “To be with your friends again, to fall back on those memories. The time to be, the good, the bad, and the in between. It’s closing down and people aren’t going to get to experience this.”
Some alumni returned with families of their own in remembrance of their days at UCR. Natasha Chavez, class of 2009, was a member of Alpha Phi Omega during her undergraduate years. It was through the sorority that she met many of her close friends. She recalls how her friend group would come to Get-
drink beer and play pool. Occasionally, Alpha Phi Omega would also host events in Getaway to build community and strengthen bonds.
When Chavez heard that Getaway Cafe was closing, she told her husband and made plans to return with her family. She shares, “I have a lot of fond memories of UCR, probably some of the best days of my life. I always tell my children and they want to come here. It’s full of nostalgic memories of us. I have friends that I’ve sent messages to who are out of state now, and they’re really sad.”
in the area, Semi Cole, class of 2019 and former Associated Students of UCR president, remarks, “It’s so sad that people are literally being priced out of being here. [Getaway Cafe] has served generations. This campus is doing so much to expand, they literally own the housing right behind the Getaway.” Cole continues, “Why can’t we do more to save this landmark of this campus? This landmark of our culture? It’s heartbreaking.”
Sebastian, a student from the class of 2020, returning to the Getaway Cafe to relive some college memories with friends, shared “The Getaway has been a supportive community picture for so long,
the loss of such a central part of life at UCR. Bento shared, “Even till this day, Shawn still remembers us. Even 15 years later, he’s still a good friend, and I think he’s sad to go. Pillar of the community.” Holding his heart in his hands, Hawkins delves into Shawn’s character, “Sean, he creates an avenue for all people to come here, enjoy and be very accommodating. Sean is not a money-driven guy. He’s driven by his compassion for serving the community, not only the UCR community but everyone.”
In a last hurrah, the Getaway Cafe will be closing for the last time on April 29, 2025, and from 6:30 p.m. to closing, they invite the public to come share their most loved memories and any fun stories of the cafe.
To provide additional support to the Getaway, a GoFundMe raised $465. As of publication, the fundraiser is no longer accepting donations.
Morgan Wright and Eric Bento, class of 2013, and former fraternity brothers in Phi Gamma Delta returned to say one last goodbye to the place they considered a pillar in their college careers. They recall how Shawn, the owner of the cafe, was always open to supporting philanthropy events and fundraisers for their fraternity. Learning about the future of Getaway through Instagram, they returned to see the place one last time, Wright shares, “life moves on, but the memories remain when we walk in. The squeaky door when you walk in is the same, and every single sign is still here. All of our shirts are still up on the ceiling and our paddles are on the wall.”
Many in the community mourn
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Endorsements for the AS U
BY: THE EDITORIAL BOARD
Executive Cabinet (ECAB) Candidate Endorsements:
and spearheading ASUCR week, she has shown initiative
Costo Hall, Associated Students Program Board (ASPB), long term goals involve increasing student activism and using
Executive Vice President: Extended
Uma Akundi, one of the two Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) Senators for the 2024 to 2025 academic
involvement in promoting programs such as UCDC has made
Alice Parra Rios, current College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) Senator, hopes to educate, on her current propositions as Senator, she plans to continue working to reinstate meal swipes at The Barn and create that reopening meal swipes at The Barn would assist with
During her time as a BCOE senator, Akundi has witnessed
overcrowding at the other locations on campus that take meal swipes, Lothian Residential Restaurant, Glasgow
Along with this, she hopes to ease the transition into Halls Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall
U CR 2025-2026 elections
Legislative Branch Candidate Endorsements:
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) Senator:
Her main goals are to improve research, mentorship and
would like to have a consistent email sent from the CNAS
is working with the Green Campus Action Plan (GCAP) for
Senator Rao also hopes to make CNAS events more accomplish this, he would like to improve the research
students’ efforts to increase funding and resources for the in Academic Research, meant to help underrepresented
administration that details opportunities for students, whether to work on increasing mentorship opportunities, providing as transfer students and visa holders, and increasing
communication from CNAS administration: a situation that students, improving the awareness of CNAS counselors as include having more research fairs, making people aware of
For the Position of President: Leila Haidar
For the Position of Executive Vice President:
For the Position of Vice President of Internal Affairs: Charles Russell and Rishika Salvi
For the Position of Vice President of External Affairs:
For the Position of Vice President of Finance:
Uma Akundi
For the Position of Vice President of Sustainability:
For the Position of Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: and Neida Zamora
For the Position of Personnel Director: and Chloe Wang
For the Position of Transfer Student Director:
For the Position of First-Time College Student
Vice President of Marketing & Promotions
School of Business Senator
School of Education Senator
Director: Alice Parra Rios
For the Position of College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Senator: Jose Del Angel
For the Position of College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Senator: Daisuke
For the Position of Bourns College of Engineering Senator:
For the Position of School of Public Policy Senator: Katie Chau and Pia Prashanth
ASUCR should bring back political parties
CHARLES RUSSELL
Why ASUCR banned political parties and why they should be brought back
A case for the R’Garden Referendum
In order to secure funding for the R’Garden, UCR students will need to vote “yes” on the referendum from April 28 to May 2, 2025.
JAH JOHNSON
Reform or regression: What the Catholic Church stands to lose after Pope Francis
As the world mourns Pope Francis, the church must carry forward Francis’ compassion and not let fear and tradition drown out his voice.
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UCR s tartan
It’s no mystery that the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is prideful in its Scottish ties. Buildings paying homage to Scottish titles, a demonym dedicated to the Highlands of Scotland, and our very own bagpipe band! Howev-
is yet still such a recognizable pattern amongst UCR logos and memorabilia, is our tartan. A tartan is a pattern, often plaid, that symbolizes a Scottish clan or family. While plaid patterns are utilized in everyday designs, being recognized
standards for which patterns can be recognized as a tartan and which don’t. Collaborating with
registered and recognized in Scotland. With blue” and a “brassy” gold color, the UCR tartan university’s memorabilia!
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On April 23, 2025, I ventured out to Riverside’s newest hot spot, the Farmhouse Collective. Farmhouse Collective is a great spot to grab a bite and to spend leisure time, as there are various restaurants there, such as Blue Bowl, Ga-Tang, Batter Rebellion, Bricks And Birch, Go Go Bird, The Taco Stand and many more, along with some small-business shops!
When you enter the Farmhouse Collective, vibrant lights are displayed everywhere, and there are statues of horses modeled after the farm-like aesthetic. There is also a huge screen that displayed the Dodgers game taking place, cultivating a welcoming atmosphere as people were able to gather around the
Bowl #1Price: $10 Rating: 3/5
coconut. For the toppings, it included maple chia pudding, maple quinoa granola, strawberry, bananas, blueberries, blue butter (which is Blue Bowl’s housemade special nut butter), organic goji berries, cacao nips, apple honey and matcha powder.
This bowl was the most diverse bowl I ordered, and a lot was going on when experience in each bite, and the mixture of the matcha, mango and blue coconut
The strawberry and banana did not catch my attention as it was the same as any other acai bowl, but the blue butter was particularly delicious. As someone who is a peanut butter fanatic, this butter was slightly less sweet than peanut fruity bowl, I would recommend this bowl to you! But though it was delightful, there was just too much going on for my liking
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The third bowl is similar to the second bowl, and it included: acai base, plain yogurt, hemp granola, strawberries and banana. This bowl is perfect for someone who wants a basic acai bowl, however, my one criticism would be not to include the plain yogurt, and if you do add some sweetener or honey to it. The plain yogurt doesn’t have a sweet tooth, this is the bowl for you.
Build your bowl at Mut Hut Pottery
If you haven’t already heard, Riverside has got its own local ceramics corner. Mud Hut Pottery is advanced potters who want to experience the wonder
experiences to choose from to boost your creative juice.
When I entered the building, the soft smell of
stood proudly on my left. I was greeted with a smile and a “Welcome in!” Drying bowls and mugs from previous classes adorned the right wall and a “HandBuilding with Clay” workshop took place further down in the studio.
The adult beginner pottery wheel class costs $50 per spot during which an instructor walked us through every step of the process carefully. We began with learning how to set up and use the wheel as well
The instructor then walked the class through how to center the clay, letting people try it themselves before up the walls of the clay and create a cylinder, again, class how to shape the cylinders into anything ranging
seating area to watch the game.
With the amount of praise I have been hearing about Blue Bowl, I knew I had to try it for myself.
you can order. The twelve-ounce bowl starts at $10, the sixteen-ounce bowl starts at $12, and the twenty-four-ounce bowl starts at $14.
keep you full for a while with the 12-ounce bowl.
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cold brew; the toppings were hemp granola, strawberry, banana and dried tart cherries. In this bowl, the cold brew base was the showstopper. I would consider myself an acai bowl enthusiast, however, I have never tried base overpowered the acai, and I could not taste the acai prominently as a result, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I was not a fan of the dried tart cherries mixed with cold brew as I did not think that they meshed well together; the cold brew had a
that the cherries would’ve been a great addition to Bowl #1, however it lowered my rating for this bowl.
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pudding. The toppings included maple quinoa granola, strawberries, bananas, organic cacao nibs and peanut butter. This was hands down my favorite bowl. I enjoyed the maple chia pudding and did not expect to like it as much as I did. The subtle hints of maple in the thick pudding were the centerpiece of this bowl. Although the chia pudding may have been the main star, the combination of the quinoa granola and peanut butter with the bases was my favorite. The graininess of the granola went hand and hand with the rich texture of the peanut butter, making it feel like a palate-venture in my mouth. I highly recommend
would expect in a good acai bowl.
With the weather getting warmer, this is a place I can see getting busier over the summer. I enjoyed my experience at Blue Bowl and would one hundred percent visit it again for the ambience and vibes, along with the fantastic bowls
from a simple bowl, cup, vase or even matcha bowl. dry and move on to the next one.
The beginner’s pottery class allowed us to create second one let us try everything out ourselves, remembering the steps and letting us experiment on our own. This time the instructor only helped us after being asked to as this part of the experience is mostly independent.
classes. If you choose to take an Adult Pottery Wheel Class, you have the choice between a 90-minute session of $50, or a 120-minute class where painting your pieces are included for $75. However, the studio
costing $50 as well as Paint and Sip classes for which the price varies.
Date Night classes. A couple can learn to use a pottery wheel and create their own pieces together for $100 per couple. Another couple class is the sculpting ”Clay and Chardonnay” class for $90 per couple where couples participate in a hand building class. wheel classes for children for $35 each. Something important to note if you are unfamiliar with ceramics is that potters do not leave with their
up, four to six weeks after the class. Something they warn their clients about is that pottery pieces will
water and other possible problems so the pieces are not guaranteed to come out in one piece, even though employees do their best to preserve them as best they can.
This studio is much smaller than chain stores like Color Me Mine, where people can pick out ceramics and paint and decorate them. This is not a bad thing however, as it gives it a more home-y, friendly and comfortable feel. The classes are smaller which allows for people to actually create their ceramics themselves and not just pick something from a wall to paint. The piece you create, and paint in some classes, is entirely yours from the shape of the clay to the smooth feel of the edges of your bowl.
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Swipe smarter, not harder
H OW TO USE CREDIT CARDS THE RIGHT WAY WHILE BOOSTING YOUR CREDIT SCORE .
A colleague of mine once said, “I don’t use credit cards because I’m scared to use one and I don’t know how to manage them.” There is a common trouble. Although you can get into deep water, it will only happen if you are using them incorrectly. Credit cards shouldn’t be intimidating to use because they use credit cards to their maximum potential. I would decision, or do your research.
institution, bank or retail store to lend you money to make the purchase. To receive one, you must apply for their credit card and they will evaluate you based on your credit score.
A credit score determines how likely you are to pay the money back that you owe to a company on time. It is important to have a good credit score because it can help you qualify for lower interest rates if you want to buy a house or a car. Even when you are applying for a job, employers can check responsible. Most importantly, if you are looking for an apartment, the landlord does check your credit score to assess whether you can pay their rent. To track your credit score, you can use creditbuilding services like Credit Karma, Experian Boost or Credit Wise. Using these free services can help you track your progress and guide you to improve your credit. If you want the best low interest rates,
To boost your credit score, you need to pay your statement balance on time and in full. Paying
The Triple Threat (aka the best beginner cards to use on rotation)
- $0 annual fee
Chase Freedom Unlimited
opening. After APR is 18.99 percent to 28.49 percent.
- Unlimited 1.5 percent cash back on all purchases, 3 percent on dining and drugstores, and 5 percent on travel through Chase Travel
Discover Student Cash
- $0 annual fee percent.
- 5 percent cash back on categories that change every quarter. 1 percent cash back on all other purchases.
- $0 annual fee
American Express Blue
opening. After, APR is 20.24 percent to 29.24 percent.
- 3 percent cash back on groceries, online retail, and gas. 1 percent cash back on all other purchases.
- $84 Disney Bundle Credit (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN).
minimum payments or late payments can result in your credit score dropping. For every credit card you own, the maximum amount you should spend is 30 percent of your credit limit. If your credit limit is $500, you can spend $150 on that credit card. By
you’re using your credit card responsibly. Spending too much can make you look risky for the banks to lend you money and your credit score will drop. So it is crucial not to overspend on your credit card. Lastly, never close any credit card account, especially your dropping.
If you do not have a credit score to apply for credit cards, a secured card is a great way to build your credit. However, secured credit cards do require a refundable security deposit. Since you do not have a credit score, the bank cannot determine whether you are capable of paying back the bank. Once you apply and are consistent with paying back the balance on time and in full, the bank can return your security deposit and upgrade your card to an unsecured credit card. An unsecured credit card is a type of credit card that does not require a security deposit as collateral to open an account. Mostly, if not all, are unsecured credit cards, which require a fair credit score to apply. I recommend applying for an unsecured credit card before considering a secured one.
I highly recommend using a credit card as your against any fraudulent activities. For example, you are at a convenience store and you buy a snack with a debit card. When you walk out of the store, you receive a security alert from your back that someone has spent $500 dollars. Those hackers have your debit card information and have direct access to your checking account. Most of the time, it can be very
Renter-Friendly Card
Bilt Mastercard
- $0 annual fee
- APR is 20.49 percent to 28.49 percent.
- No foreign transaction fees
- 1X points on rent with no transaction fee, 5X+ points at Bilt Neighborhood Dining Partners, 3X points on other dining purchases, 5X points on Lyft rideshares, and 2X points on travel.
For the Foodies
American Express Gold
- $325 annual fee
- APR is 20.24 percent to 29.24 percent.
- No foreign transaction fees
- 4X points at restaurants, 4X points on on prepaid hotels, and 1X points on other eligible purchases.
- 2 percent cash back at gas stations and restaurants. Unlimited 1 percent cash back on all other purchases.
will remove that charge from your statement balance. These credit cards protect you if your card is stolen or lost while providing you with 24/7 customer service. They will also send you a new credit card
I enjoy using credit cards because I get “free” money every time I spend money. To earn the
program, you need to strategically know which card to use before you swipe your card. For example, if I’m dining out, I will use the Chase Freedom Unlimited credit card because I will be earning 3 percent cash back. If I used a random credit card, I would earn 1 percent cash back.
Credit cards can give you “free” money when you spend however it will only work if you pay your full balance on time and/or in full. If you don’t, you will be charged with 20 percent to 30 percent interest, which will cost you more than what you earn from rewards. In other words, that “free” money isn’t free.
Before you open a credit card account, it is important to read the credit and reward-earning terms. Some things you need to know are if the credit card has an annual fee to use the card. You also need to know the annual percentage rate (APR) for the credit card. This is the interest rate they will charge if you pay the minimum balance or make a late payment. Something to keep in mind is that annual fees, APRs and rewards can change over time. It is a good idea to keep track of your card’s terms and conditions even after you apply. Also, check if any of your friends or family have a referral code for a credit card they own. By using their referral link, you can potentially earn a cash bonus or other promotional rewards.
recommendations below.
For the Travelers
- $550 annual fee
Chase Sapphire Reserve
- APR is 20.24 percent to 28.74 percent.
- No foreign transaction fees
and car rentals booked through Chase Travel after spending $300 on travel each year, 3X points on dining/takeout, and 1X points on other eligible purchases.
- Complimentary Airport Lounge Access, $120 credit for TSA PreCheck every 4 years, etc.
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Surviving midterms without losing your mind
ISABELLA KRAUSE
S IMPLE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THESE TRICKY TESTS .
Midterms is the ultimate test of endurance,
school unfortunately keeps on chugging along after midterms. Whether you are a seasoned exam professional or tackling your third set of college tests, the stress can become overwhelming. But do not fear! With the right strategies, you can power through
Study Techniques That Work
Active Recall
One of the biggest mistakes made by students is re-reading notes and the textbook thinking that is enough to retain and remember the information. Unfortunately, it’s not. Instead, try active recall and test yourself on key concepts without looking at your notes. This forces your brain to retrieve information stored in the back of your mind and strengthens friends ask you questions.
Chunking Information
Instead of cramming everything at once, break the topics down into smaller chunks. Study one section at a time, take a short break and then move on! This helps prevent mental overload and improves longterm memory.
The Pomodoro Technique
Finals can feel like a marathon. Studying in sprints involves a 25-minute study session followed by a and take a longer 15-30 minute break. This helps keep your mind fresh and prevents burnout.
Mastering Time Management
Prioritize and Plan
Not all tests are created equal. Rank your exams
time to study according to the extent of the exams. Create a realistic study schedule and make sure to stick to it. Google Calendar, Notion or a simple your thoughts and schedules.
Start Early, Avoid All-Nighters
We have all been there, chugging an energy drink at three in the morning as we desperately try to absorb information. But contrary to belief, all-nighters do more harm than good. So please do yourself a favor and start studying before midnight.
Have a Study Plan
Whenever you study, set goals. Studying randomly and without a sense of direction can lead to confusion and ultimately does not work. By setting a goal for your study session, you can get more done! Once and start working on your next goal. Remember however to always take time to practice recalling the information you studied at the end of your study session.
Self-Care to Stay Sane
Fuel Your Brain
Surviving on instant noodles and energy drinks might seem like the college way, but proper nutrition helps fuel your brain. Instead of instant noodles, try to eat more protein-rich snacks, like nuts, fruits and whole grains. Snacking on a healthy treat can help you get through a long study session. Hydration is also key. Dehydration can cause fatigue and brain
fog. So instead of drinking that energy drink or frappe, drink some water.
Exercise and Movement
Exercise boosts memory, focus, and mood. Whether you hit the gym for an hour pressing weights or doing yoga, physical activity helps. Even a simple 10-15 minute walk between study sessions can help refresh your mind. If you do not have enough time to work out, try standing up and stretching or doing a few jumping jacks in your room!
Take Breaks (Guilt Free)
Studying for hours upon hours on end without a break is not as productive as you may think. Take a break! Watch a short episode of your favorite TV
Taking a break allows your mind to relax and prevent burnout. Ultimately taking that 10-minute break improves your productivity.
Sleep, Seriously
Your brain needs rest to function at its full potential. Aim for at least six to eight hours of sleep per night but before an exam try to get eight to 10 hours of rest. Sure it may seem irrational to some, but sleep helps improve your memory. A well-rested brain processes information faster and retains information longer.
Tests are tough, but with the right strategies you can tackle anything without losing your mind. Find what works best for you. What works for some may not work for others. Whether it’s study techniques, stick to it. Remember that one bad exam won’t ruin your future. Do your best, take care of yourself, and soon enough, you will be celebrating the end of the quarter stress-free!
Features Fiction: Autopilot
A STORY ABOUT LOOKING FOR EXCITEMENT ON A HOT , HOT AFTERNOON IN C HAPEL H ILL .
I was crossing the road and almost got run over by a car. The guy had been driving like there was a knife to his neck. It was dark out, a few meters from my dorm. I was scared.
The car was quite small, those hunchback types that I wondered if the passengers could feel the whole length just sitting in.
I don’t know how it felt that such a car almost hit me. It could have been a Ferrari. It could have been Tom Cruise behind the wheel. It could have been Dora the Explorer with her beloved pet monkey, I won’t care. That would have been such a tell-tale experience. It could have been Rihanna. It should have been Rihanna. It should have been Rihanna with her new album out (yes!).
But it wasn’t.
I stood from the platform where I had been sitting, overlooking the road and shook my head. Did I just sit out here in the sunshine, imagining a frightening experience? Did I just look for more excitement in my head because my energy bar only went up when homework was less, and so I knew the bar was in hell?
Paula, damn.
That was what happened when the worst you could remember ever happening to you was a paper cut -
PAULA ONOHI OMOKHOMION
‘Sinners’ reinvents the Southern tale
Aakif Iqbal Staff Writer
Every now and then a film will come along that will unite all sectors of the movie-going community — the critics, the cinephiles and the general public. Think of “Oppenheimer” for instancethe film is a three-hour historical drama based off of a lengthy biography about a physicist that takes place largely in courtrooms. This is not the kind of film that most would assume would go far but it ended up crossing one billion dollars at the box office as well as winning the award for best picture.
Occasionally there are also films like “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” where a smaller original film creates such a big splash through word of mouth, it ends up becoming a phenomenon. On a budget of 25 million dollars the film made over 100 million and outlasted “Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness” which people expected would wipe it out of theaters. Eventually it also won best picture.
What makes Ryan Coogler’s newest film “Sinners” interesting is that it is exactly the intersection between both films. It is shot on the same Imax 70 millimeter cameras and scored by the same composer who won the Academy award for “Oppenheimer,” Ludwig Goransson. However, similar to “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” the film’s original story is incredibly personal and involves a cast and crew that are largely people of color.
If the filmmaker’s name does not ring a bell, he is most known for both “Black Panther” films as well as the
Set in the 1930’s, this film is a blues-infused vampire epic.
first installment in the Creed franchise. Though this is his fifth feature film, it is the first film he has made that is not based on pre-existing characters or a real story.
After his films making hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office, Coogler is cashing in the opportunity to make a film deeply personal to his family and experience. And that is what makes the success of the film so remarkable. It is a quintessentially Black film. It takes place in the Jim Crow south in the 1930’s and is largely a film about freedom, focusing heavily on the blues. However, it doesn’t alienate any of its audiences at all. Because it is also a film about Irish folksinging vampires.
For those who just want a great time at the movies, “Sinners” is the perfect film. There are machine guns and explosions and classic vampire lore and some incredibly-timed jokes. It just so happens that this film is interlaced with the Black experience, woven in with the arts and thematics surrounding freedom and much more. What is awesome about this film is that it does not cut corners or simplify its commentary in order to make room for the vampire fun, it all works together in harmony.
For a blockbuster film that reportedly cost 90 million dollars to produce, it takes seriously big swings. Swings that are refreshing to see in a film of this size. Swings that are oftentimes discouraged in movies of this size in the fear they may be too artsy or all over the place for audiences.
But the confidence in the way Coogler directs the film is exactly what makes every unique sequence feel so well-earned. Even in its messiest moments of pacing or plot-detailing, one can forgive perhaps being lost in what’s exactly happening with the movie because every moment is just so fun and gripping.
From Michael B. Jordan playing twins Smoke and Stack, to newcomer Miles Caton playing Preacher boy or Sammie, to Wunmi Mosaku as Annie, to Hailee Steinfeld as Mary, there is never a dull moment. Not to mention, the cinematography by Autumn Durald Arkapaw is breathtaking and gorgeous. It invokes films like “The Color Purple” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” in its period design, but also feels incredibly original and something only Ryan Coogler could pull off. The genre-fluid nature of it just works so well. It’s so melodramatic and action-packed and raucous and entertaining that by the time it ends, it will be hard not to walk out the theater with a pep in one’s step.
VERDICT: Will “Sinners” be able to out-perform another film in the biggest movie-franchise of all time? Only time will tell. In the meantime, check out “Sinners,” it's got something for everybody to love. Continue supporting Black voices, both behind and in front of the camera.
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Jane Remover’s ‘Revengseekerz’ is a listening experience like none other
S HOWING OUT FOR THEIR THIRD HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM , J ANE R EMOVER MASTERS AND BUILDS UPON THE SOUND THEY HELPED POPULARIZE SINCE 2021.
Two years since Jane Remover’s last fulllength project in 2023, fans have been patiently waiting to experience the genre-bending artist’s newest vision. Well, wait no more, Jane fans, as the release of their third album on April 4, digitally rendered episodic return for listeners.
It has been a busy start to the year for Jane Remover, as devoted fans may also know them for their musical alias “venturing,” a smaller, indie-rock-centric approach to Jane’s musicality. Under venturing, they have also separately released an album earlier this year titled “Ghostholding,” which carries a bit of musical
Well-known within the Hyper-pop scene for their obscure and niche sample references, Jane proves themselves further as one of the most talented and unorthodox producers with their genre-less approach between head-banging
unrequited love. There is nothing quite like the repeated feeling of hearing a Palkia scream — a fan-favorite Pokémon amongst gamers — scratch the listener’s brain on top of glitchy layered samples in a song like “JRJRJR,” the
“TWICE REMOVED,” the intro track for “Revengseekers,” sees Jane reminiscing on their freshman album “Frailty” debuted in 2021. They sing “Three years ago / I had that magic
in my hand,” towards the beginning of the song, referring to a point in which the sound of their career grew in popularity. Although this was somewhat halted after the release of their sophomore album due to their creative decision to take a more ambient-rock approach. The decision was divisive amongst fans, which caught the band by surprise.
In some lyrics, the band questions and doubts that they can recapture the same spark
dismiss this narrative with abrasive videogame soundtrack blasts, signaling to fans that Jane can not only still reproduce a sound similar to “Frailty,” but blow it out of the water entirely into something new.
lyrical relatability and electronic production that is entirely their own.
As a more melodic moment on
impostor syndrome between their musical peers and others close to them as they garner more attention. Similar to that of a pop star’s rise to fame, or the short, euphoric feeling of fast love and drugs.
Chronically online listeners can pick up on Jane’s imaginative use of the Fortnite ping sound and the announcer voice lines from the
Nintendo DS video game, “Mario & Sonic at the
A Frankenstein-clashing of sounds and others like it can be heard throughout the album that could only make sense under the construction of a band as talented as Jane Remover.
Verdict: Jane Remover’s latest project is one of the most memorable heart-pumping and ear-bashing albums in recent years. It’s a listen that is surely not for everyone, as the sound can be overstimulating for some, but it’s an experience unlike anything heard before for is an experience that gives fans the urge to let themselves go in a therapeutic, video game-like
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SEBASTIAN MORALES
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Reading as healing
R EASONS WHY PEOPLE SHOULD READ MORE , AND SOME RECOMMENDATIONS TO GET STARTED .
Reading is an important skill, yet it has become undervalued as people become addicted to social media and opt to watch movies more often. Literacy in America has declined, where 54 percent of adults have a literacy below a grade level. More and more students, ranging from elementary school to college, struggle with
Over the past few decades, older students are simply reading less. The Atlantic reported that in
read at least six books within the year and less than 12 percent did not read any.
By 2022, those percentages had reversed. Less and less students and adults are reading, letting their attention spans dwindle. Instead, the average person spends 23 hours and 30 minutes on TikTok each month. This heavy use of social media has led to a phenomenon referred to online as “brain rot.”
key points of media, such as television shows, movies and books. Media literacy gives people the tools to read the content they consume closely. A well-informed reading is important because it gives the content real-life importance.
Reading also improves empathy. Some educators have reported that students respond to surveys claiming to emotionally resonate with the characters they read about. Reading can be more than a fun hobby, as it also improves mental health. In a study at the University of Sussex, researchers found that reading relaxes the body by lowering heart rate and easing tensions in
percent. Therefore, it can be an integral part of taking care of oneself. For those unsure of where to start, here are some recommendations!
“Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney:
Rooney. It is about two brothers in Ireland who recently lost their father, following how they
deal with the relationships between each other and their loved ones. This book has an accurate representation of complex familial relationships, as well as unconventional, age gap romantic relationships.
“The Iliad” by Homer:
This is an Ancient Greek epic poem that tells
the losers: the Greeks versus the Trojans. For college students, the best translation to read for modern audiences is Emily Wilson’s translation. Wilson translated the poem so that modern readers could experience the tale as if they were living in Ancient Greece. Major themes are war, honor, wrath, immorality versus humanity, and aggression. These themes suggest that violence and the threat of pain and death are facts of life.
“Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë:
This is a gothic novel about a family in Yorkshire moors, United Kingdom. It explores themes like domestic violence, seen through the and their families. It explores intergenerational trauma through the Earnshaw family and Linton families. This novel is more than a romance novel — it explores the cycles of trauma and abuse from childhood that lead to becoming an abuser in adulthood.
“Nightbitch” by Rachel Yoder:
This is a novel about a woman who is stressed out with her new role as a stay-at-home mother, so she believes she’s turning into a dog. She is exhausted and lonely as she takes on all the labor of taking care of a child, while envious that her interests to have a family. This book explores themes of motherhood, identity loss and the societal expectations placed on women after they’ve become mothers.
“Small Things like These” by Claire Keegan:
This is a historical novella about a small Irish town at Christmas time in 1985. Bill Furlong, a
coal and timber merchant, makes a delivery to a convent which forces him to face his past and the unspoken horrors controlled by the Church that happened at the Magdalene laundries. Ran by the Roman Catholic Church, the Magdalene laundries were asylums in Ireland where single women were forced there to do forced labor because they were pregnant out of wedlock. This book covers themes like love, loss, identity and family.
“Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro:
boarding school kids who uncover a big secret of their identity. This book explores themes of friendship, memories and what it means to be human.
by Stephen Chbosky:
This is a coming of age story about 15-yearold Charlie, a shy student, entering his freshman year of high school who befriends a cool group of seniors. Having recently lost his best friend to while grieving. This book tackles themes of queerness and homophobia through the character of Patrick, Charlie’s gay friend. The novel also sensitively tackles themes of depression and sexual abuse.
“Queenie” by Candice CartyWilliams:
A novel about the life and lovelife of Queenie — a lively, yet troubled 25-year-old BritishJamaican woman, who is on a post-breakup journey after her long-term boyfriend. The book
as she seeks comfort in new relationships and work. This book also tackles themes of racism in the United Kingdom, dealing with anxiety, childhood trauma, and experiences of sexual
‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’: an unnerving yet powerful war romance
The Amazon Prime miniseries offers an unapologetic reflection of love, war and the human spirit amidst the darkest times.
Ian Palma Contributing Writer
With the recent passing of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day, a holiday commemorating the service and
Australian and New Zealand armed forces, a shadow of obscurity remains cast when it comes to the stories of those who served and died for their respective militaries.
Australian and New Zealand soldiers seldom see recognition for their services, which is all the more exasperating given their prominent involvement in some world has ever seen. Although there have been a few attempts within the media to rectify this, there is none so compelling than that of the recently released TV miniseries, “The Narrow Road to the Deep North.” Based on a bestselling novel, the war romance series offers a glimpse into the life of an Australian soldier, the brutality he faces as a prisoner of war, and some of the thoughts and choices that could just as well be entering the realm of taboo.
The series takes place over a span of decades and follows the life of Dorrigo Evans, played in a dual role by Jacob Elordi and Ciarán Hinds. Before serving as a
theatre of World War II and his eventual capture, Dorrigo has an affair with his uncle’s newly-wed wife, something he remembers both fondly and hauntingly. As a prisoner of war, Dorrigo and his comrades are subject to brutality and torture as laborers of the infamous Burma Railway.
As more of his friends succumb to disease, starvation, and abuse from their captors, Dorrigo has only the memories of his sacrilegious affair to keep him going. His tryst, as well as his time as a prisoner, are experiences that Dorrigo will have to wrestle with as he tries to get his life straight as a surgeon well after the war has ended.
One of the main highlights of the miniseries stems from its graphic and unrelenting portrayal of brutality that Australian and New Zealand soldiers usually faced front. Although not as gratuitous as other media such as “Game of Thrones,” the violence within the show is present and unwavering,
effectively driving home the point of how dehumanizing and insufferable being a prisoner of war during this particular stage in the war would have been.
Through violent and powerful scenes, the series makes steps to remind viewers that sickness and starvation were as much as a threat as torture. Being a combat medic, there are plenty of gruesome operations involving fellow squadmates that Dorrigo is forced to tend to, and given his predicament and the environment he’s working in, things are almost sure to go sideways.
Furthermore, the series takes characters of Dorrigo’s brothersin-arms. Viewers are more than likely bound to be attached to these characters, especially given their different prospects and various ways of coping with being prisoners of war, and so watching some of them meet their demise is sure to strike a nerve. The show also makes sure to portray the Japanese not as one-dimensional aggressors, but as complex human beings with their own perspectives and backgrounds who are just as unfamiliar with the situation as their Australian captives.
The cinematography is also a positive aspect of the series, most notably with the use of wide shots within the jungles to the point where it’s heavily reminiscent of “The Thin Red Line.” This is contrasted with the vibrant and chromatic atmosphere of Australia where Dorrigo has his affair. Even though viewers will most likely draw their attention to Jacob Elordi, many of the actors and actresses on the show hold their own as well.
Elordi’s on screen chemistry with co-star Odessa Young iscapsulates the passionate yet socially inadmissible relationship between Dorrigo and his uncle’s wife. Ciarán Hinds does an equally remarkable job portraying an older and jaded Dorrigo trying to come to terms with his experiences. With just runtimes, it is simple enough to watch in a single day, assuming that the viewer has a strong stomach.
The TV miniseries goes to show that one doesn’t necessarily need
to display action and adventure in order to tell a good war story. Not only that, but the series also sets out to prove that struggle and and is handled in different ways. Teetering between torrid romance and brutal depictions of war, it is undoubtedly a hard watch for some.
However, the show’s commitment to staying truthful to the experiences of those who served during that particular time as well as the well-intended handling of these different subjects makes it as much rewarding as it is deserving to be watched. “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” is just a small drop in a large bucket of stories by those who served within the Australian and New Zealand militaries that’s just waiting to be told.
VERDICT: “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” is as much of an ode to Australian and New Zealand veterans as it is a captivating tale of love and war, making it all the more binge worthy.
“A powerful war romance”
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‘The Wedding Banquet’ is not a romantic comedy
Instead, it veers between scant comedic bits and overwhelming romantic melodrama, resulting in an overstuffed script and a confusing tone.
Ramita Setty Staff Writer
lack of time — is the recurring theme in director Andrew Ahn’s modern update of Ang Lee’s 1993 “The Wedding Banquet.” Lee (Lily Gladstone) is getting older and is running out of time to get pregnant, but In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is expensive and doesn’t seem to be working for her.
Min (Han Gi-Chan), having spent Chris (Bowen Yang) in America is ordered by his wealthy grandmother to return to South Korea. He is desperate to extend his time in America by any means possible without being disowned by his conservative family. Out of desperation, Lee’s partner Angela (Kelly Marie-Tran) marries Min. He seeks to get his green card in exchange for the money that Lee and Angela need for a round of IVF.
Time works differently for queer couples, which is the ultimate
Angela says to her partner about the two of them having a baby. Upset, Lee responds that “it doesn’t work like that for gay people!” She’s conscious of how her attempt to become a mother. Queer people, by necessity, have always needed to be more intentional in pursuit of romance, especially in starting families.
This is a very complex concept for a romantic comedy to tackle. The result is that Ahn winds up comedy in favor of the intense back-and-forth drama that feels out of place with the premise. There is not much time for any lightheartedness viewers would expect from a rom-com, as the movie is just under two hours, couples in that time.
As a result, when comedic bits do occur, they feel out of place
very little time to let emotions marinate properly. Ironically, the of time is also one of its major structural weaknesses.
The character that suffers most from this is Lily Gladstone’s
character Lee. She is the least
which is a problem when she makes a huge personal decision undeveloped and unearned. The audience is never invited to understand her beyond her desire to become a mother, which feels frustratingly surface-level and reductive. It’s also a shame because Gladstone is undoubtedly the strongest dramatic performer of the cast and would handle the script’s heavier moments the best, but Ahn only uses her sparingly.
But that does not mean there is no joy to be found in the performances on display here. Actress Joan Chen as Angela’s mother is a woman so desperate to make up for years of ignoring her lesbian daughter that she tries a little too hard to be an ally, pushing the point of overcompensation. This creates an interesting motherdaughter dynamic rarely seen in
Similarly, actress Youn Yuh-Jung as Min’s impressive grandmother is nobody’s fool — she knows her grandson is gay, even if she doesn’t want to acknowledge it out loud. In a dynamic that will ring true for a lot of queer Asians who experience their family’s need to protect their reputation and save face, Min’s grandmother isn’t outwardly homophobic, but she does expect her grandson to hide his relationship in the shadows under the guise of protecting the family’s reputation. gets to understand Min’s life, she comes to understand how this mindset has harmed him resulting brilliantly acted by Youn.
approach to Asian culture feels less developed. There is a Korean wedding ceremony midway clearly taken to make it authentic. Confusingly, several elements of Chinese culture are also tossed in haphazardly, which results in the feeling quite cohesive.
One of the best parts of Ahn’s previous directorial effort, “Fire Island” is how it captures a
and how Asian men navigate that space. But no such nuance exists in “The Wedding Banquet,” have made it truly unique. It is this inability to commit to a single lane, to not know fully
H what it wants to be that prevents “The Wedding Banquet” from performing as well as it could have.
VERDICT: a strong cast, but a lackluster script, resulting in a rushed exploring its character’s interior lives, or how they navigate messy that don’t fully come together.
Who’s up, who’s down and what’s new in the 2025 Sanrio character rankings
From
underdog glow-ups to the fall of a fan favorite, here’s everything you need to know about the Sanrio character ranking so far.
Sarah Tabel Staff Writer
Sanrio characters and boosts their popularity. From familiar favorites like Hello Kitty to rising characters like Hanamaru Obake, the event caters to both new and old characters.
The Sanrio character ranking
allowing fans to vote for their favorite among 90 characters. The voting period runs from April 10 to May 25, and the preliminary results for 2025 have already been announced, answering fans’ most pressing question: Will Cinnamoroll take the crown for
Cinnamoroll is a small, chubby dog with blue eyes, rosy pink cheeks, white fur and a plump tail that resembles the perfect
cinnamon roll, earning him his sweet name. He made his Sanrio debut in 2001 and has been a fan favorite ever since, due to his peaceful nature and unique appearance. He was consecutively voted the most popular Sanrio
This year, fans launched social media campaigns and started the “Anyone but Cinnamoroll” trend attempting to dethrone and boost the popularity of less recognized characters like Chococat and Hangyodon.
In 2023, the top spots were held by Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin and Kuromi, with a surprise appearance from Bad Badtz-Maru who jumped up from number 12
there was a slight shift, which had Cinnamoroll, Pochacco and Kuromi being in the top three. Kerokerokeroppi also made a noticeable jump in the ranks, rising from twelfth place in 2023
With the preliminary 2025 results already having been released, there’s a shakeup in the ranks. Pompompurin has jumped from and has taken the crown, leaving Cinnamoroll trailing behind in second place.
Pompompurin is a laid back gold retriever, with his trademark brown beret. He gained popularity over the years as many relate to his love of simple pleasures and naps. Many speculate that his win
is largely due to the anti-Cinnamoroll campaigns on social media. So far, the top spots are held by Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Pochacco with Hanamaru Obake and Yoshikitty making a debut in eighth and tenth place.
Hanamaru Obake, also referred to as Marumaru, is a mysterious pink swirly cheeks, known for appearing without warning to your daily efforts and future goals. Marumaru was created in 2022 and made his debut in the Sanrio character ranking in 2023
landed the no. 8 spot, making him 2025’s biggest glow-up.
Yoshikitty is back in the top 10 for after rock legend Yoshiki Hayashi of X Japan, she is the only Sanrio character based on a real person. She was ranked twenty-sixth in last year’s ranking but she’s back at no. 10, after her U.S. debut at the “Yes, KAWAII IS ART” exhibition in Los Angeles. The US debut of Yoshikitty dolls reignited fans’ interest, proving that kawaii isn’t just about soft pastels — it can also be loud, expressive and edgy.
Lana Del Rey debuts her new long-awaited country era with ‘Henry, come on’
The iconic artist blends her signature melancholy with a bit of Southern influence.
By: Nicole Lopez, Contributing Writer
The anticipated beginning of Lana Del Rey’s country era arrived with the release of one of her newest singles, “Henry, come on” on April 11, followed by “Bluebird” on April 18. Long-term fans who have journeyed with Lana through all her of iconic eras will certainly be expected from the southern daughter motifs that Lana often paints in her music.
“Henry, come on” tells a story of a potential ex-lover, of whom she had thought to be “the one.” When this love comes to an end, Lana embraces reality and sees no evil in “Henry” or herself. She simply acknowledges this love for what it was — a fragile wisp in time, or something that’s just poetic narratives never cease to captivate her listeners and enthrall them in the tempestuous world that is love.
When entering a new realm of cooperation are key. “Henry, come
on” was co-written with Luke Laird, who has a well-known presence in the country music scene and has worked with other iconic artists such as Carrie Underwood.
As Lana Del Rey said via Instagram, “I wanted a Glen Campbell feeling on the top and a little bit of Disney.” This is smokey, nostalgic and alluring vocals provide a spellbinding feel to the country music space, while mixing her vintage, sultry aesthetics with the typical warm countryside scene. There is no doubt that Laird’s expertise, along with Lana’s lyrical brilliance, creates a perfect fusion to encapsulate Lana’s renowned, old Hollywood style, allowing it to easily transcend into the classic world of country.
Seeing as country is not a typical style for mainstream pop and alternative artists to experiment with, Lana Del Rey’s fans have received this musical and stylistic experimentation surprisingly well. This could be due to Lana’s
prevalent motifs of southern beauty and coquettishness, which often go hand in hand with the typical country girl charm. This refreshing change in style couldn’t have been more perfectly executed, while still keeping Lana’s renowned glamour and melancholic themes intact.
VERDICT: Through painting the story of a doomed love, “Henry, come on” is an immaculately composed blend of the traditional and beloved country genre. New and long-term fans will relish in Lana’s poetic genius, encapsulating the ardent ache of love’s misfortunes.
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Highlander in the Arena: Aarav Sane leads Highlanders to historic doubles victory against UCSB
After going undefeated in singles this past week, Aarav Sane is named UCR athletics StudentAthlete of the Week.
Week
Senior Aarav Sane’s fourth University of California, Riverside, (UCR) has been a very consistent one. He’s helped secure integral points for UCR such as defeating California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo’s no. 2 player in singles and securing the doubles point against UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) alongside junior Lucas Ibarrondo Suarez. .
“The results may not always show it, but the [team] have put in a lot of work over the last six months, and the coaches have really pushed us to be better, and you
can see the results,” shared Sane when asked about his thoughts on UCR’s 2025 season. “We beat UCSB in doubles recently. It is ranked in the top 50 in the nation. I don’t think [we had] ever beaten them in doubles.”
On April 7, the Highlanders lost proud of his play against the number one ranked team in the conference.
“I considered ourselves the underdog, I went in with no expectations and I was just trying to enjoy whatever’s left [of the
season] and that just helped me play better” expressed Sane. “I think over the last four months, my game style, so I’ve started to trust my shots more, and that helped me stay in the matches longer.”
The Highlanders concluded their season with a 5-0 loss to UC Davis on April 18, bringing their overall record to 2-17. This Friday, Sane and the Highlanders
the Big West championship on April 25, in San Diego. H
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Aussie impact: Wickstrom and Whitbourn on their respective journeys from Melbourne to UCR basketball
Two Australian recruits, one standout season—UCR freshmen Whitbourn and Wickstrom bring skill, perspective and international flair to Highlander hoops. Elena Versage Staff Photographer
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) has had many Australian athletes in the history of both its men’s and women’s basketball programs. Hoopers like Olivia West, Wil Tattersall and even Lachlan Olbrich, who just won the National Basketball League (NBL) championship with the Illawarra Hawks in Australia, each left a strong impression during their times at UCR.
Two of the latest Australian players to sign with UCR are Jack Whitbourn and Hannah Wickstrom. The two Melbourne natives seasons at Riverside where they both stood out and proved their place on their respective teams.
bounds per game while
his relative inexperience made him a key big man for head coach Mike Magpayo.
Wickstrom, who started 21 games and came off the in three-pointers and had multiple double-digit scoring performances. She was even named to the Big West All-Freshman Team.
While their achievements on the court were impressive, adjusting to life so far from home has brought its own set of challenges for the two Australians. Whitbourn, who described himself as a family-oriented person, talks to his family and girlfriend on FaceTime at least once a day.
Wickstrom shared a similar
sentiment, saying, “I’m always on FaceTime with my mom. She knows every step of this journey. She’s been with me through that, even if it’s just through a phone. I’m grateful for that.” Both
from their families played a big part in helping them make the adjustment.
After arriving at UCR, both Wickstrom and Whitbourn experienced moments of culture shock as they adjusted to life in the U.S.
came from the food culture. Wickstrom was shocked by the sheer number of food places nearby at any given moment, while Whitbourn fell in love with the fast food chains that are popular here.
He commented on the variety of restaurants in Riverside and explained, “[There were a bunch of places I had] never been to before.
these things that I couldn’t believe were that great. I wish we had them in Australia, but that was the biggest culture shift for me. A bit of a shock, but I really enjoy it.”
They’ve also found support here in the States. The community they built with their teammates and coaching staff helped ease their transition to a new country. Fortunately for Wickstrom and Whitbourn, they aren’t even the only Australians, let alone the only international players amongst UCR basketball.
The two freshmen appreciated having teammates who shared similar experiences, even if they came from different countries. Talking to people who were also an
ocean away from their families made it easier for them footing in Riverside.
Wickstrom even found a best friend in another Australian player, fellow freshman Makayla Minshall, who hails from Sydney. Wickstrom commented that having someone to share this experience with has been very special to her.
While connecting with fellow international teammates helped them adjust off the court, both Wickstrom and Whitbourn also had strong reasons for choosing UCR
remarked that on a visit to UCR, he knew this was where he wanted to be.
Although Wickstrom never got the chance to visit, she liked the idea of coming to California. The Australian duo emphasized that the coaching staff played a big role in their decisions to commit to UCR. They felt comfortable with their respective coaches and were eager to play for them.
Whitbourn even spoke with former Highlander Wil Tattersall, who is also from Melbourne. Tattersall expressed his appreciation for Magpayo and his staff, which helped Whitbourn make his decision.
On the court, Wickstrom noted that the playing style in America was different from what she was used to in Australia. She quickly realized that players here were more athletic and competitive.
Her more experienced teammates, such as Makayla Rose and Zoe Tillery, taught her to stay ready and
always give 100 percent effort, not only in games but also in workouts and practices. Wickstrom shared that learning about their mindset toward basketball was ben-
Whitbourn also found a role model on his team: senior Joel Armotrading, an experienced Big West center who helped him become a better player. Seeing someone in his position do whatever it took made Whitbourn want to work harder. Whether it was taking extra shots after practice or lifting more to build muscle and become more dominant in the paint, Armotrading has helped push Whitbourn towards reaching his potential.
Wickstrom and Whitbourn may be far from home, but they’re settling into life atriosity and plenty of Aussie charm. As they continue to grow on and off the court, Wickstrom and Whitbourn will look to add their names to the long list of players to succeed through UCR’s Australian pipeline. . pp
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Highlander in the Arena: Kyan Thomas takes the leap
Kyan Thomas shares his experiences and goals of his collegiate track and field career.
Kishneet Kaur Staff Writer
This past week, junior triple jumper Kyan Thomas, was awarded the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Student-Athlete of the Week. Thomas expressed that he felt very accomplished, “to be recognized for his sport at such a high level.”
Being a student-athlete can be a challenge at times, especially as a commuter.
Thomas, from Moreno Valley, commutes to school and he decompresses by spending time at home. He shared that being a student-athlete can be a hassle at times, constantly going back and forth between practices and his classes.
At home, he enjoys listening to music, watching television, playing video games and caring for his pet gecko and cat. “Just typical at home activities,” as described by Thomas.
His personal goal for the rest of this season is to make it to NCAA Nationals. The top 12 jumpers in each event qualify for this opportunity, and his goal is to be one of the 12.
Thomas hopes that the team, “get[s] closer as a whole, especially with the new members that joined the team this year.” He went on to add that the team has already been getting closer at their daily practices, and this support contributes to the overall performance of the squad.
Looking forward, Thomas is focused on improving his mentality and being easier on himself. He tends to get frustrated when he is not performing to the best of his ability and can be too hard on himself.
Before a track meet, Thomas prepares himself from a mental aspect by “trying not to think about [his] event or going to do the jump.” He typically distracts himself by talking to his teammates, as if he thinks about the jump too much, he gets in his head about it, which tends to mess him up.
In order to deliver his best performance, Thomas tells himself, “just send it.” He went on to add that he, “lets his body do what it knows how to do.”
One thing people often underestimate about jumps, is how hard partaking in the event can be on one’s body. Thomas revealed “in [his] opinion, it is the most physically taxing event to practice because you are always landing on your knees and it is a lot of impact to take.” In order to combat this, Thomas ices his knees, takes ice
stretches recommended by the sports medicine doctors to relieve the physical pain.
As a UCR athlete, Thomas’s favorite memory was this past Big West Indoor Championship in Reno. The meet truly brought his team together through various activities, and he shared that it was incredible to see his teammates, “pop out those couple of days,” and support one another.
Thomas’s stepdad was the person who sparked his passion for jumps. In high school, his stepdad was the jumps coach, and after an unfortunate ACL injury, he introduced him to the triple jump, where he found his calling.
his mother, as she has been,
“the gust of wind behind his wings,” holding him accountable for him to reach his full potential.
Looking ahead, Thomas hopes to evolve in his sport in the future by being a role model and leader to his younger teammates. He added that as he is reaching, “the older side,” of his collegiate career, he hopes to be someone people can come to if they need help or have questions.
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Women’s Tennis - 4/23/2025
Big West Championships West
UCR vs. Hawaii vs. 4-0, L L
Baseball - 4/22/2025
UNLV vs. UCR vs. 7-6, L L
UCR Team Leaders:
Men’s Tennis - 4/24/2025
Big West Championships West
UCR vs. UCI vs. 4-0, L L
Baseball - 4/22/2025
UCR vs. Sacramento State vs. State
8-4, L L
Diego Boardman: 3/3, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB
Diego Boardman: 3/3, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB
Robert Pitts: 3/4, 1 R, 1 BB Robert Pitts: 1 R, 1 BB
