Spandana Janapati
A writer’s journey
I started writing for The Highlander in my junior year at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). I had written creative pieces in the...
UCR students and community reflect on the impact of Earth Day
Since the initial demonstrations in 1970, Earth Day has served as a platform for raising awareness of environmental action and the long-term negative impacts...
Take It or Leave It: It’s time for everyone to stop lying about seasonal...
Now that spring is here and the sun has decided to grace us with its presence, it’s time for everyone to stop lying —...
R’Perspective: The trouble with relaxing over spring break
The glorious one-week stretch before April should feel like freedom. It’s a moment to pause and take a breath away from the stress and...
The price of security: how apps like Protector make safety a luxury
On Feb. 19, Protector, a new rideshare app that offers private security, was launched in Los Angeles and New York. Protector allows its users...
The LA County fire alert was a mistake that could have cost many lives
The recent California wildfires have been a great area of concern for residents of the state. The situation led to elevated levels of panic...
UCR students share their thoughts on Valentine’s Day
Compiled by: Cecile Diroll, Opinions Editor & Spandana Janapati, Asst. Opinions Editor
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is one of the most talked-about...
UCR students and community react to President Trump’s executive orders
Compiled by: Cecile Diroll, Opinions Editor & Spandana Janapati, Asst. Opinions Editor
Since his inauguration in Jan. 2025, President Donald Trump has signed 37 executive...
Write-Off: New beginnings don’t exist
January has always been my least favorite month. It presents the illusion of a clean slate, only to leave you alone with all your...
UCR students weigh in on the TikTok ban debate
Compiled by: Cecile Diroll, Opinions Editor & Spandana Janapati, Asst. Opinions Editor
On Jan. 18, 2025, TikTok briefly went dark in the United States (U.S.)...