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.
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...
UCR students must support AFSCME Local 3299 members
On Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, the University of California, Riverside’s (UCR) American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 (AFSCME Local...
Potential federal budget cuts under a second Trump presidency poses challenges for UC
If President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including high-profile figures such as Marco Rubio and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are any signal, a drastic and...
2024 GENERAL ELECTIONS: What WE Think
Every four years, California voters are asked to become experts on complex issues from homelessness to climate change, education to crime and the economy....
Chancellor Wilcox’s retirement opens the door for new, innovative leadership
Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox announced on Thursday, Sept. 19, that he plans to retire in the summer of 2025 after leading the University of...
UCR’s student activism is a beacon of hope
With student protests sweeping across universities nationwide, the 2023-2024 academic year has been characterized by youth activism as students advocate for important social justice...
California universities are not doing enough to address student housing insecurity
A new report from the state Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) indicates that California Community College (CCC) students are experiencing higher rates of homelessness compared...
LA City Council may never get the accountability its people need
The Los Angeles (LA) City Council has been inundated with scandal after scandal since long before the release of the racist recordings of various...
The proposed STEM high school on UCR’s campus is not a boon for the...
The recent public review and hearing of the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Science, Technology, Engineering and...