Spandana Janapati
Wake-and-bake taken to the next level
California’s Assembly Bill 1775 (A.B. 1775) has introduced cannabis cafes, where people can now legally enjoy cannabis alongside food, drinks and live entertainment in...
California’s alcohol education law needs more mental health support to succeed
Alongside a tirade of new laws going into effect in California, public schools will now have additional instruction on the short and long-term effects...
The power of celebrity activism
On Dec. 23 2024, S.B. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA), officially went into effect. This legislation requires the Department of Health...
R’Perspective: the trials and tribulations of finals week
Finals week is like a seven-day marathon filled with mental and physical challenges. It’s the ultimate test of how much caffeine your body can...
Write-Off: There is no Thanksgiving without turkey
Thanksgiving can sometimes be a stressful holiday. Despite forced awkward conversations with relatives about the trajectory of your life and the distinct need to...
‘Scared’ and ‘unsafe’: UCR students express concerns about Trump’s return to the White House
On Nov. 5, 2024, Former President Trump won the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris with 312 electoral votes.
The Highlander wanted to see...
Riverside’s encampment ban is not going to solve homelessness
The Riverside City Council passed a 6-to-1 ban on homeless encampments on public property within a two-block radius of schools, city parks and homeless...
It’s time to teach California’s true history in classrooms
In late September, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1821, amending California’s K-12 curriculum to include “the treatment and perspectives of Native Americans...
Student Opinion Poll
Ellen Nguyen, Environmental Science, Fourth-year, (she/her)
Are you registered to vote?
“Yes, I am registered to vote.”
What issues are important to you in this election?
“This election,...
Newsom’s decision shuts the door on undocumented student jobs
Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 2568, legislation aimed at allowing undocumented students to work on-campus jobs across the University of California...