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.
The drought crisis in California
Starting April 21, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency to various counties throughout California. Though droughts are nothing new in Californian history, they...
Despite promises for change, America continues to resist solving systemic racism and police brutality
One year ago on May 25, George Floyd was killed in cold blood by former police officer Derek Chauvin. Floyd’s death provoked outrage, and...
The CDC’s lift of mask restrictions does not take into account the nuances of...
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer had to wear masks or physically distance...
As the world finally reaches a reckoning in its opinion on Palestine, we must...
In recent weeks, the years of suffering in Palestine have emerged in the world’s consciousness and have made a great impact in terms of...
If Los Angeles finally plans to help the homeless, the effect will be felt...
Home to the third-largest homeless crisis in America, Los Angeles has reached a reckoning to finally help the affected population. In order to prompt...
#OscarsSoWhite will make a vengeful return next year if audiences are not careful
The Academy Awards have been notorious for snubbing creators of color to give a platform to white filmmakers and actors. Year after year, the...
It’s time for California to assume a firm stance on climate change readiness
All too often, countless stories are published that highlight the extreme dangers of climate change. In California, residents have experienced the harmful side effects...
UCR is extremely underfunded ー our student body deserves equity
UCR is one of the most diverse campuses within the University of California system, while also being one of the most underfunded. In comparison...
Easy access to food is a right all students deserve
Food insecurity continues to be a threat to students at UCR. In a survey done by the Basic Needs department on campus, more than...
Derek Chauvin is on trial, but the future of America is the one on...
As Derek Chauvin stands trial for the murder of George Floyd, America too stands trial for its long history of enabling police brutality and...