As of April 14, the Riverside Internship Connection website is available as an internet resource that offers a variety of internships for students. The website is a free online portal where different organizations and companies post available job or internship opportunities for students. The website is connected to the Career Center website, which can be […]
Category: Business & Tech
Builders post plans for border wall
President Donald J. Trump’s administration has made progress in following through with his plan to build a wall on the Mexico-U.S. border and has made requests to contractors. Many companies have already submitted their proposals. Designs for the wall were due to the Department of Homeland Security by the end of March and were narrowed […]
Uber releases statistics on workers that show race and gender imbalance
Uber publicized its employee diversity data revealing there is a huge shortcoming of women and minorities, most notably in technical positions within the company March 28. According to The Washington Post, women make up only 15.4 percent of technical positions in the company, but the numbers fare even worse for some racial minorities. Black workers […]
Jenner, Pepsi stir up controversy
Television spot shows protest, receives large public backlash On April 4 Pepsi ignited anger with its new ad “Jump In,” featuring model and reality star Kendall Jenner portrayed as a hero during a mock protest. In the ad, Jenner joined activists and used a can of Pepsi to demonstrate an act of peace with a […]
Bakery caters to gluten allergies
Beehive Bakery Girl has catered affordable gluten-free pastries to coffee shops throughout the Inland Empire since June 2014. Tina Teets started the bakery when she noticed a lack of cost-effective treats for those suffering from gluten allergies like herself. She wanted to be able to join friends in eating pastries when they visited local coffee […]
Nintendo gets mixed reviews on new console
The Nintendo Switch, the first handheld gaming console, created a buzz of interest for gamers in the Riverside area during its release March 3. The official website says the Nintendo Switch allows people to play their favorite games anytime, anywhere. However, there are mixed reviews about the console’s game selection. Daniel Carey, sophomore civil engineering […]
Facebook uses AI to combat suicide
Trend of ‘live’ suicides on site prompts quick action In the beginning of March, Facebook announced the use of artificial intelligence to combat suicide and the users who may stream their suicide on the social media site’s live video platform. The company’s commitment to battle against suicide has risen because of the alarming trend in […]
Tech businesses fight travel ban
Throughout February more than 100 technology companies banded together to speak out against President Donald J. Trump’s travel ban implemented through executive order. The firms, which include Apple, Google and Facebook, have come together to use their legal prowess against the ban and argue it is unconstitutional as well as a detriment to business. The […]
Popular ice cream shop opens
About 3,000 cars filled the University Village shopping center in Riverside for the unofficial opening of Afters Ice Cream in January. The popular ice cream shop, aimed toward youth, has a relatively simple menu at first glance. However, different flavors and the Milky Bun are what set this dessert stop apart. With a wide range […]
Film studio promotes new movie on ‘fake news’ sites
20th Century Fox developed “fake news” websites and curated material on controversial issues to publicize its film, “A Cure for Wellness,” released in February 2017. The film studio created local news media outlets, including The Sacramento Dispatch and the NY Morning Post, which published material on subjects such as abortion. In a statement regarding one […]