Volume 74, Issue 01

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

THE HIGHLANDER FOR THE WEEK OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025

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New bill set to regulate AI companies in California NEWSOM SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ADVANCE TRANSPARENCY AND SAFETY AROUND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE reporting serious AI-related incidents to CaliforQLD¶V 2൶FH RI (PHUJHQF\ 6HUYLFHV DQG HQKDQFHV protections for whistleblowers who report health n Monday, September 29, 2025, California and safety concerns.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate In a statement posted on the bill’s author’s of%LOO 1R 6% LQWR ODZ R൶FLDOO\ HQ¿FLDO ZHEVLWH 'HPRFUDWLF VWDWH 6HQ 6FRWW :LHQHU DFWLQJ WKH 7UDQVSDUHQF\ LQ )URQWLHU $UWL¿FLDO ,QWHOsaid, “With a technology as transformative as AI, OLJHQFH $FW $V WKH ¿UVW OHJLVODWLRQ RI LWV NLQG LQ WKH we have a responsibility to support that innovation 8QLWHG 6WDWHV WKH ELOO LQWURGXFHV QHZ DUWL¿FLDO LQWHOwhile putting in place commonsense guardrails to ligence (AI) focused regulations for leading indusunderstand and reduce risk. With this law, Califortry companies, mandating transparency measures nia is stepping up, once again, as a global leader on and the reporting of AI-related safety incidents. both technology innovation and safety.”

While multiple states have recently enacted laws The passage of SB 53 comes amidst recent moves addressing various aspects of AI, SB 53 stands out by major tech companies to ramp up lobbying efDV WKH ¿UVW WR VSHFL¿FDOO\ WDUJHW WKH VDIHW\ RI DGIRUWV DLPHG DW FXUELQJ WKH UHDFK DQG LQÀXHQFH RI $, vanced and high-risk AI models. In a statement, regulation. In an announcement on friday, Oct. 3, Newsom said: “California has proven that we can 2025, about a new super PAC formed to oppose AI establish regulations to protect our communities legislation, Meta’s Vice President of Public Policy, while also ensuring that the growing AI industry Brian Rice, told Politico, “Sacramento’s regulatory continues to thrive. This legislation strikes that balHQYLURQPHQW FRXOG VWLÀH LQQRYDWLRQ EORFN $, SURJance. AI is the new frontier in innovation, and Caliress and put California’s technology leadership at fornia is not only here for it – but stands strong as risk.”

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California’s largest immigrant detention center is two hours away ICE REOPENED THE CALIFORNIA CITY CORRECTION CENTER AS A DEPORTATION CENTER KASSANDRA AGUIRRE *VU[YPI\[PUN >YP[LY

When protests surrounding the Trump Administration’s strict immigration policy began to sweep the nation, some of the most robust were reported to have occurred in &DOLIRUQLD 'HVSLWH WKLV WKH 'HSDUWPHQW RI +RPHODQG 6HFXULW\ '+6 KDV FRQWLQXHG WR carry out mass deportations in all states. One RI WKH PRUH UHFHQW H൵RUWV EHLQJ WKHLU RSHQLQJ of California’s largest detention center, located two hours from the University of California Riverside’s campus in California City, late August at the former prison California City Correction Center.

Managed by the national private prison and detention center company CoreCivic, the facility currently holds approximately 500 detainees but is equipped to hold up to 100,000. Since its opening reports of severe neglect have begun to emerge.

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adhere to Senate Bill No. 29, a state bill that prohibits law enforcement agencies from creating or renewing housing contracts for non-citizens in immigration’s custody.

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United States Government Shuts Down THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN ALL NON-ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES mer President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton had a government shutdown during their terms; however what’s The United States government American health care.

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Statement from the University of California President to all 10 campuses UC PRESIDENT JAMES B. MILLIKEN ADDRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT CHANGES UNDER THE NEW TRUMP ADMINISTRATION JOSÉ DEL ÁNGEL 5L^Z ,KP[VY

On Oct. 3, 2025, the President of the University of California (UC), James B. Milliken, released a statement. As the UCs begin the new academic year, which UC leadership is calling one of the most VLJQL¿FDQW FKDOOHQJHV LQ LWV \HDU KLVWRU\ DOO UC campuses are currently under federal investigation for issues ranging from antisemitism and admissions practices to foreign gift reporting.

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The Highlander will not be silent A MESSAGE TO THE UCR COMMUNITY. ADELIA URENA / THE HIGHLANDER

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reedom of speech has long been a fundamental aspect of the United States’ identity, particularly on college campuses where students have historically led protests and driven social movements across the country.

From the anti-Vietnam War demonstrations of the 1960s to the recent Gaza Solidarity Encampments, student activism and the right to free speech have compelled leaders to take accountability and enact meaningful change.

However, under the second Trump administration, the boundaries of what people can say publicly — without fear of retaliation — are now changing. According to CalMatters, international students on University of California (UC) campuses are censoring themselves by changing “the routes they take on campus, the topics they research and what they post on social media.”

7KLV FKLOOLQJ H൵HFW IROORZV D VWULQJ RI LQWHUnational student visa revocations by the Trump administration in recent months. In April 2025, former Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox announced that the federal government had revoked six UC Riverside (UCR) international student visas — two currently enrolled students and four alums.

Without a valid enrollment status or visa, international students could face federal immigration enforcement. Publicly speaking on issues that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deems as a threat to “public safety” or “national security” can put these students at risk of becoming targets of deportation.

And it’s not just international students who DUH D൵HFWHG 0LQRULW\ VWXGHQWV LQFOXGLQJ XQGRFumented individuals or those from mixed-status

families, are also highly vulnerable due to their immigration status.

As a minority-serving institution with 58 perFHQW RI LWV XQGHUJUDGXDWH VWXGHQWV EHLQJ ¿UVW generation, UCR is profoundly impacted by these federal actions. The Trump administration’s attacks on free speech and immigration policy do more than silence protests; they undermine the very culture of our campus. This hostile environment directly threatens on-campus organizations, such as student journalism, which play a critical role in fostering open discourse and engagement.

UC student newspapers, such as The Aggie at 8& 'DYLV DQG 7KH *XDUGLDQ DW 8& 6DQ 'LHJR have reported removing bylines or entire opinion pieces to protect the identities of international students. The Highlander has also made accommodations for students upon request, but this raises serious concerns around credibility, transparency and integrity for student journalism.

At The Highlander, our mission is rooted in the “pursuit of truth, the free exchange of information and ideas and maintaining a fair and independent student voice,” while providing “accurate information relevant to the experiences and interests of our readers.”

But if members of the UCR community no longer feel safe sharing their perspectives freely and truthfully, student newspapers cannot as easily report accurately on what’s happening on their campuses and local communities.

The Editorial Board acknowledges the fear and uncertainty many students and community members are experiencing. The actions taken by WKH 7UXPS DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ DJDLQVW VSHFL¿F JURXSV

in this country are cruel, unjust and inhumane.

But silence is complicity.

The opinion and news sections of The Highlander will continue to focus on the UC and UCR administrations, student government and local, state, national and international issues with a critical and factual approach — even if this sparks debate or is considered “controversial.”

The safety of our writers and sources is our top priority, and we are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect them. However, this will not stop us from continuing to publish student voices, especially those that may be challenging to hear.

At the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, The Highlander Editorial Board published a statement highlighting the importance of student protest at UCR and the real change it brought about. This includes initiatives such as the Young 'HPRFUDWLF 6RFLDOLVWV RI $PHULFD <'6$ SHtition to end UCR’s licensing agreement with Starbucks, as well as on-campus protests urging the UC Board of Regents to pass Policy 4407, also known as the Opportunity for All Plan.

As we begin a new academic year, it’s essential to re-engage in that activism and not to remain silent. Student voices and protests matter now more than ever.

If you are a member of the UCR community and would like to share your story as a writer RU VRXUFH ZH ZHOFRPH \RX WR YLVLW RXU R൶FH RU email us at editorinchief@highlandernews.org.

Your voices are essential, and at The Highlander, we will continue to ensure they are heard.ŶH

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Take It or Leave It: Decorating your apartment is a waste of time THE ART OF WASTING TIME BEFORE YOU MOVE OUT. RUBAITA IQBAL (ZZPZ[HU[ 6WPUPVUZ ,KP[VY

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This example perfectly shows the downside Here’s the reality: decorating doesn’t make of decorating — it creates physical clutter and your apartment function any better.

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VXJJHVW IRFXVLQJ RQ HVVHQWLDOV ¿UVW *HW WKH DSpliances, furniture and repairs that improve your day-to-day life. Make sure your bathroom works well, your kitchen is functional and you have a FRPIRUWDEOH EHG 7KHVH WKLQJV SD\ R൵ LQ FRPIRUW and convenience far more than posters or rugs ever will.

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When you’re busy with school, work or other responsibilities, this extra upkeep can become a burden. Plus, decorations can get damaged or worn out, especially in a rental apartment where you don’t have full control. The result is more wasted time and money.

Even though I don’t regret decorating my room, I realize now that it was more of an emotional choice than a practical one. I wanted my space to feel like home, and adding personal touches helped me with that. However, in the bigger picture, it didn’t improve my living situation in any meaningful way. The kitchen and bathroom upgrades had a far greater impact on my daily comfort and convenience.

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Office hours may quite literally change your life FROM MARKETING TO MEDIA: A LIFE OF WHIMSY.

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0\ ¿UVW GD\ DW WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI &DOLIRUQLD Riverside (UCR) in the fall of 2022 was a nightPDUH 7KH YHU\ ¿UVW FODVV , KDG ZDV D VHPLQDU style class with 12 people, and I was completely bewildered by the (lack of) energy the class brought and the sheer unhinged behavior of the professor. It was completely unlike anything I had ever experienced during my time in high school.

When I was younger, I was not the most academically motivated student. In fact, I was quite the opposite. I only went to school for the joy I had in playing sports. So, being thrown into a college setting was my own personal hell. There was not a thought in my head nor an inkling of an idea for what I was going to do with my future.

Rather than taking steps to improve my chances of discovering who I want to be, I devoted myself to not engaging with anyone at all.

Now here’s the catch: while I despised the idea of talking to my professors, I was so fascinated by my seminar class. Who wouldn’t be enamored with watching old-timey cinema in your media and cultural studies class and arguing about it in an intimate group setting? *RLQJ WR P\ ¿UVW R൶FH KRXUV LQ FROOHJH changed my life. My respect for my professors ZHQW XS WHQIROG DQG IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ P\ OLIH I had hope that there was more out there beyond WKH PLVHUDEOH QLQH WR ¿YH R൶FH MRE 7KH EHDXW\ RI JRLQJ WR R൶FH KRXUV OD\ LQ WKH fact that I wasn’t shackled to only talking about

class-related topics. I was free to question my professors on any topic of my choosing, whether LW EH FODUL¿FDWLRQ RQ UHDGLQJV DGYLFH RQ SURIHVsional development or even just chatting about GD\ WR GD\ OLIH ,W ZDV D PDMRU FRQ¿GHQFH ERRVWer to just be heard and not have people I respect judge me for it.

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Every day was a struggle; I hated my classes, I hated my internships and I hated waking up in the morning to even go to school. That all changed when I went to my favorite professor’s R൶FH KRXUV DQG WKH\ EHVWRZHG XSRQ PH WKH most enlightening of words: “Go back to being a media and cultural studies major. At least you were happy.”

So of course, instead of listening to her words of wisdom, I trudged through another two quarters of my business degree. Happiness at that point in my life was obsolete; all I could see was a corporate hellscape designed to torture me with uncomfortable chairs, scaldingly bright computer screens and miserable small talk with my coworkers.

In order to regain my passion for life and studying, I decided to take another seminar with WKH VDPH SURIHVVRU ZKR WDXJKW WKH ¿UVW VHPLQDU class I took as a freshman during my second year of college.

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I wanted the freedom to speak about what I want to study in front of impressionable young souls. I wanted to make crazy course plans about topics that I feel are relevant to modern society and encourage active debate. I wanted to make a change in someone else’s life and also encourage them to pursue their own interests, just as my professors have done for me.

Life isn’t all about having a palatable major or getting a job that makes tons of money. Sometimes it’s just listening to your heart and hearLQJ IURP \RXU SURIHVVRUV LQ R൶FH KRXUV ³DW OHDVW you were happy.” My life is forever changed beFDXVH , ZHQW WR P\ SURIHVVRU¶V R൶FH KRXUV DQG discovered where my true interests lie.

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Scotty-Scopes: Your cosmic forecast awaits.

DIVE IN TO SEE WHAT FATE HAS IN STORE FOR YOU. RUBAITA IQBAL (ZZPZ[HU[ 6WPUPVUZ ,KP[VY

Libra (September 23 – October 22): Daria Morgendorffer

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): Wednesday Addams

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): The Doctor

You see through everyone’s nonsense instantly. Keep your standards high and maintain your dry humor.

You don’t sugarcoat, ever. Like Wednesday, your honesty cuts deep—but hey, it gets the job done.

You get bored easily, which makes you the perfect adventurer. Bring the same curiosity and chaotic energy to your classes this year.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): Lisa Simpson

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): Luna Lovegood

Pisces (February 19 – March 20): Abed Nadir (Community)

You work harder than most and still get stuck explaining things to people who didn’t study. Stay ambitious, but don’t forget to breathe.

You’re the one who says something totally out-there in class — which turns out to be genius. Keep leaning into the weird—it works for you.

You live in your own world of references and daydreams, but it somehow makes total sense. Like Abed, your imagination is your superpower.

Aries (March 21 – April 19): Tony Stark <RX GLYH KHDG¿UVW LQWR HYHU\WKLQJ VRPHtimes without reading the directions.

Channel Stark’s mix of bold ideas and ³,¶OO ¿JXUH LW RXW ODWHU´ HQHUJ\

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Hermione Granger You actually do read the directions twice.

Like Hermione, you know hard work beats shortcuts, even if your friends roll their eyes at you.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Shuri

Leo (July 23 – August 22): Elle Woods

<RX FDUH D ORW EXW DOVR NQRZ KRZ WR ÀH[ your brainpower. Like Shuri, you can be both the problem-solver and the one who keeps everyone in check.

3HRSOH PLJKW XQGHUHVWLPDWH \RX DW ¿UVW which makes proving them wrong that much sweeter. Just remember: pink is still a power move.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Tyrion Lannister You talk fast, think faster and occasionally annoy people by being right.

Tyrion’s wit is your secret weapon this year.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Sherlock Holmes You notice the tiniest details no one else cares about. Like Sherlock, you’re brilliant, but maybe try not to scare people with how fast you connect the dots. ŶH LAYNA LAPIKAS / THE HIGHLANDER

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*S\I :WV[SPNO[! -LUJPUN H[ <*9»Z QV\YUL` [OYV\NOV\[ [OL `LHYZ THE RESOURCEFULNESS AND RELENTLESSNESS OF A LEGACY CLUB AT UCR SANJANA THATTE -LH[\YLZ ,KP[VY

The Student Recreation Center (SRC) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is home to PDQ\ FDPSXV FOXEV WKDW ¿QG WKHPVHOYHV SUDFWLFLQJ countless hours, honing their craft and getting ready IRU FRPSHWLWLRQV 0DQ\ ¿QG WKHPVHOYHV FRPLQJ LQ ZHHN DIWHU ZHHN UH¿QLQJ WKHLU WHFKQLTXH JRLQJ RYHU VWUDWHJ\ RU MXVW ¿QGLQJ DQ H[FXVH WR SOD\ WKH sport that they love with friends. Fencing at UCR is no such exception to this as their dedication to their team, love for the game and perseverance in the face of adversity has shaped their journey at UCR. One of the oldest clubs on campus, Fencing at UCR started in 2012 as explained by Alex Knight, third year computer science with business applications major and club president. Knight described how the club had started as a couple of students who practiced fencing together and formed a club with people in the area. They hired a coach from a local fencing academy and started to build the club, slowly joining competitions and competing with other universities in the Southern California area.

Prior experience is not required, as Vice President Lawerence Wang recounted how he decided to join, “I ended up joining the club after I saw [them] tabling and I found it interesting…I’m a competitive person, so I stuck around.”

Another club member, Mac Boyd, shared a similar experience: “I had a little fencing experience growing up when I was real young, but I didn’t do it for very long. I ended up joining the club just because it had been something I’d been interested in picking up again. It’s hard to do sports when you’re a little kid. So now that I had gotten older, [it] had been something that I wanted to try. And so I found out UCR had a fencing club, and I was like, well, that sounds fun. I could do that again.”

Boyd, who joined prior to having a coach, explained what their training was like as students, ³ZKHQ , ¿UVW MRLQHG WKUHH \HDUV DJR LW ZDV SUHWW\ much just two dudes who knew a lot about fencing DQG ZHUH GH¿QLWHO\ FRPSHWHQW EXW WKH\ ZHUH VWXdents … there’s a couple of techniques that I almost never really used, but I ended up practicing a lot and got decently good at just only because they were favored by these two guys.”

The club has a coach now, who they credited to EHLQJ DEOH WR ¿OO WKH JDSV LQ WKHLU VNLOOVHW DV ZHOO as help them practice for theirr competitions.

Both fondly recall how learning ning with their fellow students helped create a friendly atmosphere that dissolved any awkwardwkwardness that might have arisen.

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They often do scrimmages with h schools in the area, namely UCI and sometimes mes host competitions themselves.

Knight explained that competitions have both team and individual formats with victories deciding which school wins over another: “So let’s say there’s three people on your team and three on your opponent’s. Everybody will have a chance to go against everybody. That’s a total of nine bouts, everybody will have a chance to fence everybody.

And then you add the points up at the very end …

ZKLFKHYHU WHDP JHWV >WR@ ¿YH YLFWRULHV RYHU WKH RWKHU WHDP >¿UVW WKDW WHDP@ ZRXOG ZLQ«WKH DFWXal fencing is done individually, but you work as a team to gain points.”

The club has faced struggles in regards to IXQGLQJ VSHFL¿FDOO\ ¿QDQFLQJ QHZ HTXLSPHQW ,Q addition to the regular club stipend that the SRC gives competitive sports clubs along with their Associated Students of UCR budget, the club is fundraising more to buy better and safer equipment.

The team is optimistic about the future with goals to have fun and to perform well in competitions.

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She continued, “We didn’t have a coach, we GLGQ¶W KDYH DQ\ RI WKLV VWX൵ DQG ZH GLGQ¶W ZLQ EXW we held our own in a lot of bouts, and we did pretty well. I think what’s kind of unique about UCR fencing is that even though we do have a coach now and a lot of our equipment is in a lot better shape now, we’ve kind of got this legacy in … we know how to do more with less, right?” ŶH

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The UCR Bell Tower NOLA PERIFEL Assistant Features Editor

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is home to the Inland Empire’s only 161-foot Bell Tower.

Built in 1966, this tower has become UCR’s most famous landmark and the ultimate student meet-up spot.

A popular skateboarding and club tabling location, the Bell Tower is the second tallest building in Riverside and was gifted to the university by Philip Boyd, a former UC regent, and his wife. Visible from the Pomona )UHHZD\ DQG WKH WRS ÀRRU RI :HVW Lothian, this Bell Tower marks

the center of the university. Its 48bell carillon’s music can be heard throughout the entire campus, most notably at 12 p.m. on Mondays. Of its 48 bells, the largest and heaviest one weighs 5091 pounds, with its lightest one being 28 pounds. So freshman, throughout your years at UCR, you may hear someone say “I’ll meet you DW WKH %HOO 7RZHU ´ DQG DW ¿UVW \RX PLJKW VWUXJJOH WR ¿QG LW EXW GRQ¶W worry, after a while it’ll be hard to miss. ŶH KELLEY MANZO / THE HIGHLANDER

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TEST YOURSELF! How well do you know the University of California, Riverside (UCR)?

By: Nola Perifel, Assistant Features Editor

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5. C - The donkeys that can be spotted around campus are actually wild. Their arrival to UCR is a mystery but there are rumors that they were brought to UCR by miners during the Gold Rush or that they may have arrived at UCR because of ranchers during the 1950s. ŶH

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Features Fiction: The Accident PAULA IS A CHILD THAT FINALLY SEES HOW GROWING UP COULD COME FASTER THAN SHE WANTS IT TO. PAULA OMOKHOMION *VU[YPI\[PUN >YP[LY

When my mother told me not to run that whoever thought anything else was a loser, particular afternoon, I didn’t listen, because and shouldn’t stand with us. Everyone wantI was a child, and I was meant to be able to ed to stand with us and so they lied if they do whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. thought otherwise, not knowing that we also She was an adult, which meant she was a lied, because we wanted to stand with us, or hater, an old lady whose favorite pastime the others except ourselves, or whatever it was watching the news, waiting for the next was that we weren’t sure of.

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jagged stone edges, not kind enough to have softer edges, as if shunning pebbles, their perceived bastard cousins. And because I IHOO , GUHZ EORRG WKH UHGGLVK FRORU ÀRZLQJ on the ground turning a dirtier shade upon contact, like that of the earth back in my mother’s village, only that it didn’t make me happy. Instead, it made me sad. And because I was sad, I cried, my tears spilling onto my clothes like rain. Only that now, it was a terrible feeling, nothing like the thrill of having nature wet your clothes.

If I had known, I would have listened to my mother who told me not to run and I would have become a hater. I would be on the fast track to being an old lady whose favorite pastime was watching the news, waiting for the next greedy politician I would bash, or celebrity that was acting too much out of line. Ŷ H

Wafa Wonders: Why wasn’t Chiikawa raptured?

A COLUMN FOR THE QUIETLY CONFUSED AND CASUALLY CURIOUS. WAFA SUHIR *VU[YPI\[PUN >YP[LY

neath the pink cheeks and sparkly eyes, the Chiikawa universe is easy to misconstrue as While I have yet to succumb to a gambling cute and harmless, when in reality it’s a dysaddiction via blind boxes, my most persis- topian hellscape. tent vice this year has been doomscrolling on Chiikawa reveals a world built on punishTikTok. The latest rabbit hole I fell into was RaptureTok. Recently, a wave of Evangeli- ment, where characters scrape by in a bleak cal creators swore up and down that Septem- JLJ HFRQRP\ ÀXQN RU IDLO FHUWL¿FDWLRQ V\Vber would bring the rapture: the moment in tems and even risk mutating into tragic monChristian theology when believers are swept sters under pressure. It’s an oppressive pasup into heaven, leaving the rest of us behind tel dystopia that mirrors real-world anxieties such as scarcity, overpopulation and endless to face tribulation. survival tests. Yet Chiikawa and friends keep While the Riverside campus seemed … in- moving forward. It’s easy to call this persetact, I shuddered at the thought of waking up verance, but I think there’s something more to half the world gone. The idea of facing a profound. chaotic, hellish end of days alongside everyAbsurdism, as described by Albert Camus, one else who failed to reach salvation sent is the tension between our search for meaning chills down my spine. and the universe’s refusal to provide any. In Meanwhile, the same app kept feeding Chiikawa, that tension plays out daily. These me clips of Chiikawa, a Japanese cartoon small creatures face despair, failure and vioI’ve been not-so-quietly obsessed with. The lence, and yet they return again and again. show follows tiny, round, simply drawn ani- Sometimes, crying, singing or munching on mals navigating their soft, playful world to- udon. Yes, it’s silly, but also quietly revolugether. The voices are squeaky, the plots are tionary: they choose to live joyfully in the bite-sized, and my dwindling attention span face of meaninglessness and to push forward couldn’t ask for a better distraction. Trying with friends, snacks and songs, even when to live with whimsy, this silly cartoon has the world insists on cruelty. been the perfect addition to my life.

It got me thinking about RaptureTok again But here’s the caveat: for every clip of … If the Chiikawa universe is hell, or at Chiikawa and friends happily slurping noo- least purgatory, why didn’t these cuties get dles, there’s another where they’re being raptured? Shouldn’t their innocence count stalked by grotesque monsters, or worse, for something? Maybe innocence doesn’t mutated versions of their own species. Be- matter. Maybe salvation is arbitrary, unfair

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First-Gen Life: Expectations vs. reality KARMEN LEON *VU[YPI\[PUN >YP[LY

YOUR FIRST QUARTER WILL NOT BE PERFECT, BUT IT WILL BE YOURS TO SHAPE.

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The SRC: A deep dive THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO NAVIGATING THE STUDENT RECREATION CENTER. NOLA PERIFEL Assistant Features Editor

laxing summer outing. The jacuzzi is also a be- ball and volleyball court, a designated area for loved outdoor recreation spot where students boxing, an indoor running track and an open can relax their bodies after a hard workout or URRP ZLWK PDWV IRU YDULRXV ¿WQHVV FODVVHV The Student Recreation Center (SRC) is a have a deep conversation between the bubbles.

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ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST AT BLOCK PARTY 2025 WITH UNORDERLY LINES, LESS AMENITIES AND A MIDDLING ARTIST IAN PALMA , Radar Editor

SANJANA THATTE, Features Editor

Nothing rings in a new academic year at University of California, Riverside (UCR) quite like the Associated Students Program Board’s (ASPB) fall concert, Block Party. Block Party has been a staple when it comes to welcoming students, old and new, back into campus life, giving them the opportunity to mingle and vibe to the performances of famous musical artists. With such enticements, it would be hard to pass up the opportunity to have what could be one of the greatest nights of one’s life at UCR. This year’s Block Party tries to continue this tradition, going off of the theme of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.” Opulent purple text referencing the series could be found throughout the event, most notably being seen on the screens overlooking the stage in which music artists such as Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and DannyLux performed.

Merchandise referencing Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure was also given out on the day of the event.

known to bring, with previous years seeing roller or “dougie pit.” Audience members were equally FRDVWHUV VOLGHV GHJUHH VHO¿H SODWIRUPV DQG ecstatic when DJ Musubi played songs by even trampoline attractions.

Souljaboy in which they eagerly swayed along to “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” and “Kiss Me Thru For what little was offered, lines were exorbi- the Phone.” DJ Musubi worked the turntables in tantly long and giveaways were minimal, often between transitions, making sure that students amounting to stickers and discount cards. In remained energized for the next artist to perform. short, those who came to Block Party not entirely to see the artists lineup had very little to interact Singer-songwriter WiztheMC took the stage with and spent a great deal of time waiting in shortly after, swaggering in a pink hoodie and line. sweatpants while serenading the audience with Food Options pop tracks such as “Show Me Love,” “Take My While several local chains such as Pucker Up Mind” and “IYK.” Alongside many of his recogLemonade, Q’s Tacos, The Big Easy Sandwich, nized songs, Wiz also played older and upcoming The Sweet Stop, MANEATINGPLANT and tracks alongside a cover of “Teenage Dirtbag” by Packin’ Bowls were present, it was not nearly Wheatus, in which he invited the audience to enough to accommodate the amount of students sing along. In a fashion eerily reminiscent to that at the venue. The line for Q’s Tacos ended up of Freddy Mercury during Live Aid, WiztheMC being a continuous two hour wait for anyone in commanded the audience in vocal work, from the venue and a similar situation could be simple “yeahs” to gradually complex beltings. observed for the other food trucks at the venue.

Out of all the artists who performed during Block For those who got in line towards the end of the Party, WiztheMC was arguably the most in event many of the menu items had sold out and touch with the concertgoers, consistently asking were left to buy from a limited selection of meals. if everyone was okay while offering water to The food was of standard quality, but given those dehydrated. WiztheMC intrepidly went WKH SULFLQJ ZKLFK UDQJHG IURP WR DQG WKH into the crowd itself, taking videos with many of massive wait times, the food lost its appeal the quickly. More vendors could have easily solved audience members. He ended his set with a rethis problem and provided a wider variety of prise of “Show Me Love,” effectively gaining the food options for students attending. approval of the crowd.

Lines The line for this year’s Block Party had concert goers waiting by the Bell Tower as early as noon. The line saw many freshmen, as well as some upperclassmen, who were familiar with the DUWLVWV )RU PDQ\ WKLV ZDV WKHLU ¿UVW VFKRRO FRQcert, expressing their eagerness to experience the renowned UCR staple. The line curved around greenery along Sproul Hall and at one point Concert even curved around the Student Success Center.

A substantial part of what makes people eager to Several were caught trying to cut the line and were forced to turn back as well as others who attend Block Party is undoubtedly due in part to the performances of well known musical artdid not comply with the bag policy. ists. UCR has had a long history of inviting famous performers, such as Ski Mask the Slump Merchandise 0HUFKDQGLVH ZDV RIIHUHG IRU WKH ¿UVW SHRSOH God and Playboi Carti, to showcase their music to students at the event as a way to get who arrived at the venue as well as those who decided to stop by the Progressive Graphics them excited about the school year. This year’s booth. They quickly ran out of their t-shirts, but Block Party fared no different, with the presence were enjoyed by students who were lucky enough of artists such as DJ Musubi, WiztheMC and DannyLux alongside headliner Boogie Wit Da to receive one.

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Amenities and Activities Pierce Lawn saw popup stands of Uncle Ch- Catering to the rave and house music culture that uang’s Bakery and Farmhouse Collective giving UC Riverside has come to foster and be away free items and small snacks. Lawn games recognized for was DJ Musubi. Musubi, working featuring basketball and football were available as the event’s host, played an eclectic mix of as well as a lounge for students to sit and watch popular songs tailored to resonate with the various music tastes of UCR students. Despite a the concert. Photo opportunities included the standard Block Party hanging letters and a vin- slow start when it came to appeasing the crowd, tage TV photo wall with old TV screens stacked DJ Musubi gradually won their favor by playing remixes from artists such as Kendrick Lamar and on top of each other.

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Additionally, sponsors such as Sour Strips gave One notable instance of the attendees getting away handouts, with students carrying armfuls of bags away from the giveaway table where turnt up occurred when DJ Musubi played “Teach the candy was distributed. The activities them- Me How to Dougie” by Cali Swag District, in selves lacked the usual energy that Block Party is which students were quick to form a dance circle,

DannyLux began his performance at 6:30 p.m. rocking a leather jacket and camo shorts, playing regional Mexican pop tracks accompanied by an acoustic ensemble such as “Cielo Eterno” and “Corazón Frío.” Unlike the other artists, DannyLux’s setlist was poignant and introspective, with slow-to-moderate tempoed songs that reflected themes of love and heartbreak. Instead of the chaotic energy usually given to all the other artists, attendees stood where they were, taking in DannyLux’s prose.

A moment that stood out during the performance was when DannyLux began to share his story, reminiscing about how his immigrant parents encouraged him to pursue music. DannyLux also went on to talk about the importance of unity, in which many of the concertgoers began to cheer in resonance. After a series of songs, one of them involving a riveting guitar solo, DannyLux closed out his set with “House of Lux.” Despite all the heartfelt energy being given out to most of the performers, it was quite clear that most audience members were there to see Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. The transition to the final set of the show wasn’t exactly smooth, as Boogie took about 15 minutes to prepare much to the aggravation of the audience stretching from-

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Webber Hall all the way to Spieth. With Boogie’s WiztheMC became champions of the concertgopersonal DJ irregularly switching between tracks in ers while those more famously known, in RUGHU WR NHHS WKH FRQFHUWJRHUV VDWLV¿HG WKH DXGLparticular Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, did not.

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Leaving the venue, there was a certain sense of disappointment felt by many for what could’ve been After a considerable amount of time, Boogie Wit a decent Block Party. Lacking the usual plethora of 'D +RRGLH ¿QDOO\ ZHQW XS RQ VWDJH LQ D UHG KRRGLH amenities seen from previous Block Parties, many accompanied by dancers in which he played recog- students couldn’t help but wonder if no love was nizable tracks such as “Look Back at It” and “Still shown to the event at all. Either way, something Think About You.” In between his set, Boogie paid GH¿QLWHO\ QHHGV WR EH GRQH WR PDNH VWXGHQWV PRUH tribute to fellow rapper Pop Smoke before playing enthusiastic when Spring Splash comes around.

“Hello”, a track which features both artists. Most of the energy from the crowd came from the front, Verdict: %ORFN 3DUW\ KDV EHHQ QRWKLQJ in which many of the audience members waved short of lackluster, leaving students with a taste as around glowsticks in unison with Boogie. bitter as the Sour Strips given out upon entering the event.ŶH Graphics accompanying Boogie’s performance ranged from things such as the digital rain effect popularized by “The Matrix” as well as a backdrop of New York City.

Although energetic, Boogie’s setlist ended ten minutes before the end of Block Party, closing out with his most famous track “Drowning.”

All in all, there was a clear dissonance between the artists that were performing and the overall energy that was given by the attendees. More obscure artists such as DJ Musubi and

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Pierre Perifel’s behind the scenes journey from animator to director READ ABOUT A MOVIE DIRECTOR’S EXPERIENCE CREATING AN ANIMATED FEATURE FILM.

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Pierre says his inspirations range from 1990s live-action directors like Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Luc Besson to comic book and graphic novel artists like Bill Watterson, Akira Toriyama, Albert Uderzo, Peyo and Hergé. In animation, he looks up most to Hayao Miyazaki and Brad Bird. $OO RI WKHVH LQÀXHQFHV VKDSHG WKH GLVWLQFW YLVXDO style of “The Bad Guys,” which stood out from other 'UHDP:RUNV ¿OPV ZLWK LWV JUDSKLF ORRN %HFDXVH 3LHUUH KDV H[SHULHQFH LQ ERWK ' DQG &RPSXWHU Generated animation, he wanted to combine the two to create something new. As he explained: “Animation is fantastic because it is a medium that is completely open; there is nothing that stops you from doing whatever you want. Anything that is not ¿OPHG ZLWK D UROOLQJ FDPHUD LV DQLPDWLRQ ´ The idea for “The Bad Guys” came when Pierre spotted the Bad Guys comic book by Aaron Blabey RQ SURGXFHU 'DPRQ 5RVV¶V GHVN 'LUHFWLQJ PHDQW taking on new challenges, like learning how to

write scripts and working with voice actors such as Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, $QWKRQ\ 5DPRV $ZNZD¿QD DQG =D]LH %HHW] Pierre said that his background as an animator gave him an advantage when it came to guiding animators and diving into character details. Some of the most rewarding moments for him were seeing WKH FRPSOHWHG ¿OP IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH KHDULQJ WKH VRXQGWUDFN LQJHQLRXVO\ FUDIWHG E\ 'DQLHO 3HPEHUWRQ and watching a fully completed sequence.

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Women’s Volleyball - Oct. 2

Women’s Volleyball - Oct. 2

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UCR Team Leaders: Kills: Sophia Ewalefo (13) Assists: Makena Tong (16) Digs: Jessica Dean (14)

UCR Team Leaders: Kills: Sophia Ewalefo (14) Assists: Makena Tong (14) Digs: Makena Tong (10)

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WITH THE CBA DEADLINE APPROACHING, PLAYERS, COACHES, AND FANS ARE GROWING INCREASINGLY FRUSTRATED WITH THE WNBA FRONT OFFICE. ELENA VERSAGE :[H࢒ 7OV[VNYHWOLY

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) 2025 season is coming to end with the Finals under way. Things are heatLQJ XS RQ WKH FRXUW EXW DOVR R൵ WKH FRXUW WRR 7KH &%$ LV WKH R൶FLDO labor contract between the WNBA and the WNBAPlayers Association (WNBPA) (the players’ union). It outlines key terms of employment VXFK DV SOD\HU VDODULHV EHQH¿WV SDLG WLPH R൵ UHWLUHPHQW SODQV IUHH agency rules and notably, revenue sharing between the league and LWV SOD\HUV 7KH FXUUHQW ¿YH \HDU old CBA expires on Oct. 31, leaving only a few weeks for the WNBPA and the WNBA to come to an agreement.

However, with both parties still in opposition, no agreement appears to be in sight. In July, WNBA players attended a negotiation session with the players’ union and the league’s executives. The meeting held over WNBA All-Star break was critical as it was the only time all players were in the same place during the regular season. The “wasted opportunity,” especially WNBPA expected to have around given the rarity of the meeting.

20 players attend the bargaining Players also expressed dissatsession. isfaction with the way they were treated by the league’s negotiators.

Over 40 players showed up.

Seattle Storm forward Gabby WilThough the WNBPA submitted liams remarked that the negotiators proposals in February, this meeting felt they could “impress [the playZDV WKH OHDJXH¶V ¿UVW WLPH UHVSRQG- ers] with some fancy numbers, ing to the new proposal. Some of [and] some fancy language.” the players key demands are better Liberty guard Natasha Cloud EHQH¿WV H[SDQGHG URVWHU VL]HV DQG a more lenient salary cap. Most no- echoed the frustration, saying she tably, they are calling for a revenue- felt the league was underestimating sharing agreement that ties salary the players’ intelligence. “We’re increases to the league’s economic not just basketball players, we understand basic economics, we unperformance. derstand business models, we unWNBA players left the bargain- derstand exactly where this league ing session frustrated, saying the is and where this league is heading” league’s counterproposal was far 7KH PDLQ FRQÀLFW EHWZHHQ WKH from their demands and failed to address the core issue of revenue union and the league is revenue sharing. Two of four WNPBA Vice sharing. As WNBPA president Presidents, Napheesa Collier and Nneka Ogumike puts it, the WNBA Breanna Stewart, described the is proposing a system that “leans meeting as disappointing and a PRUH WRZDUGV D ¿[HG SHUFHQWDJH´

whereas the players are advocating for “a better share where [their] salaries grow with the business, DQG QRW MXVW D ¿[HG SHUFHQWDJH RYHU time.”

A key moment that highlights the lack of refereeing consistency was Napheesa Collier twisting her ankle after colliding with Alyssa Thomas in game 3 of the WNBA 6HPL¿QDOV &ROOLHU VX൵HUHG D *UDGH The WNBA’s game schedule is a 2 tear, and there was no foul called topic of controversy also, as the cur- on the play. rent CBA has a 44-game schedule LQ D ¿YH PRQWK ZLQGRZ :1%3$ On September 30, Collier had argues that this schedule threatens her exit interview in which she tore the well-being of the athletes. As LQWR WKH :1%$ IURQW R൶FH 6KH Stewart puts it, players are “play- started the press conference with a ing four games in six days” three prepared statement she had made. times in a season, which doesn’t al- &ROOLHU FDOOHG RXW WKH OHDJXH R൶FH low enough time for their bodies to for “lack of accountability” and berecover. ing negligent. She began with the LVVXH RI R൶FLDWLQJ VWDWLQJ ³ZKHWKHU It not only puts players at risk the leagues cares about the players but also prevents them from per- is one thing but to also not care forming at their best. A 12-player about the product we put on the URVWHU PDNHV LW GL൶FXOW IRU WHDPV ÀRRU LV WUXO\ VHOI VDERWDJH´ 6KH to consistently compete at a high continued to say that everyone can level. With injuries, rotations often see that there is an issue with ofshrink to just 10 or 11 players, leav- ¿FLDWLQJ EXW WKH OHDJXH RQO\ JLYHV ing them depleted by the league’s RXW ¿QHV DQG LJQRUHV WKH SUREOHP grueling schedule. at hand.

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‘We go to battle every day to protect a shield that doesn’t value us’ Collier recounted a conversation she had with Engelbert, during which the commissioner remarked that “only the losers complain about the refs.” When asked about compensating young stars for the revenue they generate, Engelbert reportedly said that Caitlin Clark should be “grateful she makes $16 PLOOLRQ R൵ WKH FRXUW EHFDXVH ZLWKout the platform that the WNBA gives her, she wouldn’t make anything,” adding that “players should be on their knees thanking their lucky stars for the media-rights GHDO WKDW , JRW WKHP ´ 5HÀHFWLQJ on the exchange, Collier said, “We go to battle every day to protect a shield that doesn’t value us.”

Alex Bazzell, run Unrivaled. She XQGHUVWRRG WKDW WKH MRE ZDV GL൶cult yet her husband always took time to make sure players were okay whenever he heard about an injury. She followed by speaking about well wishes she received after her injury: “you know who I haven’t heard from? [Commissioner] Cathy [Engelbert].”

states “I am disheartened by how Naphessa characterized our conversation and league leadership.”

'XULQJ D SUHVV FRQIHUHQFH RQ Oct. 3, Engelbert expressed con¿GHQFH WKDW D QHZ &%$ ZRXOG EH reached, or extensions would be made if necessary. She mentioned that the league and the WNBPA have meetings scheduled to con“We have the best players in the tinue discussions. When Engelbert world. We have the best fans in the was asked about the comments world. But right now we have the Collier attributed to her, she said, “there’s a lot of inaccuracy out worst leadership in the world.” there.”

The WNBA posted a statement For players, coaches, and fans from Engelbert. Her statement started by saying that she had re- alike, the call is clear: it’s time for spect for Collier and all the players. new leadership. ŶH Collier, who co-founded the She claims that her focus remains women’s 3x3 league Unrivaled, on collaborating to ensure a bright spoke about watching her husband, future for the league. She then ŶH

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