Covid ‘Culture War’ Fuels Long-shot Governor Recall Campaigns

Shaun Bowler, political science professor, comments on the political fallout of mask mandates meant to protect people from the coronavirus.
Bloomberg Government | July 28, 2020

Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry

Hailing Jin, professor of plant pathology, talks about how she found a treatment for a disease that devastates citrus orchards. It comes from a molecule in the Australian finger lime, sometimes referred to as "vegetarian caviar."
National Public Radio | July 27, 2020

Now that livestream concerts are the rule, this LA company wants them to feel like real life

Derek Burrill, associate professor of media and cultural studies, talks about how social media is shaping the music industry of the future. 
Los Angeles Daily News | July 27, 2020

Warehouses Are Headed for the Central Valley, Too

Karthick Ramakrishnan, a professor of public policy, comments on the rapid development of enormous commercial warehouses in the Inland Empire, the coronavirus risks they pose to workers, and how the Central Valley is poised to experience similar development. 
The New York Times | July 22, 2020

'No One Else Is Going to Step Up': In a Time of Racial Reckoning, Teachers of Color Feel the Pressure

Rita Kohli, an associate professor of education, discusses the experiences of teachers of color and her work as co-founder of the annual Institute for Teachers of Color Committed to Racial Justice. 
Education Week | July 21, 2020

California colleges, fearing enrollment loss this fall, are trying hard to bond with students this summer

Speaking with EdSource, Emily Engelschall, interim associate vice-chancellor of enrollment services and director of undergraduate admissions, says the number of students who will enroll at UCR in the fall is close to being on track with previous years' numbers. 
EdSource | July 21, 2020

We were whistleblowers for family separation back in 2018. It's happening again.

Scott Allen, a professor emeritus in the School of Medicine, co-writes a piece advocating for an end to family separation and the detention of immigrant families with minor children. 
USA Today | July 20, 2020

Colleges win immigration battle but fear for US reputation

Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox comments on the challenges faced by foreign students in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic. 
Associated Press | July 19, 2020

Surveying the Damage to San Gabriel Mission

Spectrum News speaks with Steven Hackel, a professor of history, about the San Gabriel Mission's "complicated and contentious legacy" in the wake of a fire that damaged its roof and interior. 
Spectrum News | July 17, 2020

Tiny, sensor-equipped chicken backpacks might help farmers detect parasite infestations in real time

The Counter spotlights the UC Riverside research team that has outfitted a flock of about 50 chickens with Fitbits. 
The Counter | July 16, 2020

A UC Riverside researcher may have discovered a way to save our citrus trees

A team of UC Riverside researchers led by Hailing Jin, a professor of plant genetics, has developed an antibiotic treatment for citrus greening disease using a peptide found in Australian finger limes. 
Los Angeles Times | July 15, 2020

Looking ahead: Riverside, the pandemic and economic recovery

Professor of Economics Gloria Gonzalez-Rivera weighs in on the conditions that will need to occur for an Inland Empire economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. 
The Press-Enterprise | July 15, 2020

People who social distance may be more intelligent, study says

According to a study co-authored by UCR's Weiwei Zhang, an associate professor of psychology, the amount of information your working memory can hold could be key to your compliance with recommended social distancing guidelines.
Fast Company | July 14, 2020

In the First Week of Quarantine, I Started a Library in My Front Yard

Susan Straight, a distinguished professor of creative writing, authors a piece about the Fence Library, a project she started outside her Riverside home to share books during the coronavirus pandemic. 
O, The Oprah Magazine | July 13, 2020

These 'Fitbits For Chickens' Reveal Parasite Infestations

The "tiny backpacks" were developed by a UC Riverside-led team to help farmers monitor their cage-free chickens' health. 
MSN Canada | July 13, 2020

The Barn opens at UC Riverside for patio dining and takeout

The historic restaurant has been newly renovated, and is now UCR’s only food service for the foreseeable future.
The Press-Enterprise | July 13, 2020

San Gabriel Mission fire provokes deep, conflicting reactions

Jennifer Scheper Hughes, an associate professor of history, discusses the historical value of California's missions in relation to their collections of arts and artifacts.
Los Angeles Times | July 13, 2020

The next big music festival you attend may be inside a video game

Derek Burrill, an associate professor of media and cultural studies, discusses the history of shared virtual spaces as they become a popular alternative to in-person gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. 
The Press-Enterprise | July 7, 2020

On Crazyism, Jerkitude, Garden Snails and Other Philosophical Puzzles

In a Q&A, Professor of Philosophy Eric Schwitzgebel delves into a wide variety of topics, from the ethics of war to his theory of jerks to his version of a utopia. 
Scientific American | July 6, 2020

How to Tell if an Avocado Is Bad

Eric Focht, a staff research associate in the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, says when it comes to avocados, we often incorrectly associate browning or discolored fruit with being bad, overripe, or even rotten.
Food52 | July 6, 2020