The Editorial Board
The Highlander editorials reflect the majority view of the Highlander Editorial Board. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Associated Students of UCR or the University of California system.
Leading UCR as chancellor means more than just research
On July 15, 2025, S. Jack Hu, former senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia (UGA), became the...
In support of the R’Garden
On Dec. 1, 2012, an empty plot of land behind Parking Lot 30 was transformed into what we know today as the R’Garden, or...
Kirk’s hate speech has no place at UCR
On May 9, 2025, Charlie Kirk, conservative right-wing media personality and founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), hosted his “The American Comeback Tour” at...
Endorsements for the ASUCR 2025-2026 elections
With the upcoming Associated Students of the University of California, Riverside (ASUCR) election season, it is pertinent to stay updated with potential representatives of...
UC, it’s time to stand up and protect your students, faculty and staff
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox announced that the federal government had revoked six international student visas from the University of...
UC’s hiring freeze puts setbacks on academics and student services
On March 19, 2025, the University of California (UC) announced a systemwide hiring freeze in response to federal policy changes under the Trump administration...
War on DEI at the Department of Education will hurt UCR
On Feb. 14, 2025, the United States (U.S.) Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague letter ordering K-12 schools and universities to eliminate Diversity,...
Proposed NIH funding cuts are a direct hit to UCR’s research initiatives
Just a few weeks into his administration, President Donald J. Trump issued an order to cap indirect funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH)...
President Trump’s immigration directives deserve more attention from UC and UCR
In his first week, President Trump signed dozens of executive orders addressing immigration, including cutting off federal funding for sanctuary cities, ending birthright citizenship...
Newsom’s proposed UC budget cuts threatens UCR’s future
On Jan. 10, 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his budget proposal for 2025-2026, kicking off negotiations between the governor and the state legislature over...