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 CSUs have failed to protect their community, and they’re not the only ones
Governor Gavin Newsom recently approved legislation requiring California State Universities to report all sexual misconduct investigations to the state. The bill, S.B. 808, comes...
The UC needs to care about students and workers the way they care about...
In the last year, UC President Michael Drake has faced a series of security breaches at his university-provided housing that both damaged the property...
Parents’ rights in education are rightfully under fire
Education has become an important site for contentious issues, from parents’ rights to LGBTQIA+ rights to book bans. As Republican presidential candidates squared off...
Diversity in college enrollment means nothing when a degree isn’t a certainty
Enrollment of Latine students at colleges has made leaps and bounds in the last 20 years, with numbers doubling. However, Latine and African-American students...
“Race-neutral” policies are failing and a California amendment is a reminder of why
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In a six to three decision by the...
“Race-neutral” policies are failing and a California amendment is a reminder of why
In a six to three decision by the Supreme Court, affirmative action in college admissions has been struck down. This decision will have large...
The protection of confidential sources and information by reporters is one of journalism’s most...
Ishani Desai, a journalist covering Kern County courts and public safety for the Bakersfield Californian, was found in contempt on May 24 after refusing...
The co-opting of Indigenous cultures by white America needs to be addressed by academic...
Berkeley associate professor of environmental science, policy and management Elizabeth M. Hoover, recently made a statement apologizing for claiming Native ancestry. In a personal...
The legacy of big box stores has come to an end
Bed Bath & Beyond, once a leading home goods company, is closing its doors for the last time on June 30. Bed Bath &...
The inclusion of commemorative flags does not solve systemic issues of injustice
In an attempt to be more inclusive and accepting, Riverside City Hall will now allow commemorative flags to be flown outside their building. The...