The Editorial Board
So-called “gaydar” algorithm’s warnings about privacy will be buried by sensationalism
Dr. Michal Kosinski and Yilun Wang of Stanford University are under fire for a paper published on Sept. 7 that examines the ability of...
SB 239 epitomizes privilege in accessing HIV-related healthcare
In what can be euphemistically described as a misguided endeavor, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 239 on Friday, Oct. 6. In California, beginning...
France’s Photoshop mandate puts a mere watermark on an unmistakable problem
The combined 1.9 trillion dollar fashion and beauty industries reinforce skewed standards of beauty through advertising the unrealistic ideal of extremely skinny bodies, flawless...
O say can you see? The debate about the flag is the wrong one...
The country’s attention has once again returned its focus to the act of taking a knee during the national anthem after President Donald Trump’s...
Covering the “alt-right” is a necessary evil
As our country’s political and social climate becomes more strenuous by the day, media outlets are faced with a unique problem: Their coverage can...
Fixing toxic comment sections requires light moderation and guidelines, not censorship
Everyone who’s visited the internet has seen the ugliness that a website’s comment section can host. Oftentimes, hate, slander and generally ignorant comment threads...
It’s time we strengthen our approach to preventing sexual assault
Throughout the 2016-2017 school year, there have been several sexual assault incidents on or near the UC Riverside campus. As a result, the need...
Implementing a gender studies requirement is a misguided effort
On Wednesday, April 26, ASUCR voted to continue showing support for a previously passed resolution for the establishment of a gender studies requirement, which,...
Don’t feed the trolls by the Bell Tower
Last week, a noteworthy sight on campus was a group of religious extremists armed with signs at the Bell Tower vehemently condemning homosexuality, abortion...
Boasting about “diversity” at UCR is not enough — it’s time we practice it
No one will ever have to question whether UCR is a diverse campus. By now, UCR’s high degree of diversity is a cornerstone of...