College students graduating at the end of the 2020-2021 school year will face a rare struggle as they enter the workforce and apply to graduate schools. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on nearly every industry in one way or another, which has caused many internships to go remote, or caused an organization to […]
Author: Misty Severi
Staff Writer
Immigration crisis continues
In recent months, tens of thousands of immigrants have trekked from Central America and Mexico to the southern U.S. border, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of people making the voyage to the U.S. borders are seeking safety from violence, natural disasters or poverty. Although waves of immigration are not new, stories of smugglers […]
Social workers are recognized
Riverside County’s Board of Supervisors announced March as Social Worker Appreciation Month to highlight the key roles that social workers have played during the COVID-19 pandemic. The role of a social worker is to offer aid and advocate for those who need help. This includes children living in a dangerous environment, those who suffer with […]
Riverside County moves into red tier
Riverside County officially shifted from the purple tier down to the red tier of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy plan March 17. This means that Riverside County can begin reopening businesses at 25% capacity, or 100 guests maximum. Included in these businesses are churches, movie theaters and restaurants with indoor dining. Brooke […]
PPP changes help small businesses
President Joe Biden recently announced new policies that expand the criteria of those who can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program. The new policies are aimed at helping small businesses and minority-owned businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. The first step is a 14-day window beginning Feb. 24 until March 9, where businesses with fewer than […]
Riverside opens vaccine site
To help speed up the vaccination process for Riverside residents, the city of Riverside opened its first major vaccination clinic Jan. 30. Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have been on a downward trend nationwide in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This trend is also present in Riverside county and the […]
Trump acquitted in second trial
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump ended in an acquittal on Feb. 13. The former president was not found guilty of “incitement of insurrection” in the riot in Capitol Hill. The verdict was 57-43, with seven Republicans joining the Democrats in the final vote to convict. Despite the simple majority, 66 […]
Tom Brady stays a legend
I grew up in a household that loved football, and there were two games every year that my family and I watched, the Army-Navy game (go Army!) and the Super Bowl. This tradition goes back as far as I can remember and those days have been some of my favorite memories as a child. My […]
COVID-19 relief could have long-term effects on U.S. economy
It has been over a year since COVID-19 became a global pandemic. As a result the United States government spent $6.5 trillion in the 2020 fiscal year. $2.6 trillion went to COVID relief. As a result, the national debt of the U.S. crossed the $27 trillion mark in Oct. 2020 and has continued to rise since. […]
Students stay spiritual during pandemic
The coronavirus recently hit its sixth month in California. With no clear end in sight, students at California Baptist University are understandably feeling the emotional and mental exhaustion more than ever. Being at a Christian university, it is important for students to focus on being spiritually grounded, turning to God in their times of need […]