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.
Editorial: Napolitano’s record merits cautious optimism
The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is laid out simply: “The vision of Homeland Security is to ensure a homeland that is...
Editorial: UC Davis’ “pepper-spray” cop strikes again — for $38,000
It’s a long time ago, but let’s backtrack about two years to Nov. 18, 2011. The Arab Spring was still going full steam ahead,...
Editorial: Students can take the initiative to create a college town
It was in every college movie. Surely all of us saw it because it was one of those “expected” perks about a university we...
Editorial: New Middle Eastern Center provides resources and enlightenment for all
In a post-9/11 world, stereotypes of the Middle East have arisen and fogged the true culture and livelihood of its countries. The Middle East...
Editorial: The campus bookstore must modernize itself to stay afloat
During the first few weeks of school a line forms outside the UCR Campus Store. Students patiently await to stow away their bags and...
Editorial: UC Riverside needs to focus on providing more affordable housing
After long-term Riverside residents could not tolerate the noise and depravity from their fellow college neighbors, the city of Riverside passed a restriction that...
Editorial: Yale assuages sexual harassment complaints with ‘story time’
At a young age we are taught two rules: Ask for help when in trouble and listen to authority to keep out of trouble....
Editorial: Letter to Chancellor Kim Wilcox
Dear Chancellor Wilcox,
The University of California, Riverside welcomes you to your new position as chancellor, keenly awaiting the positive transformations you promise to bring...
Editorial: The skills of the humanities provide more than students believe
There are numerous steps involved in beginning your college career: the daunting application, the self-anger at being “too lazy” in high school while filling...
Editorial: TAPS provides a safe ride home for students off campus
The crime alerts from John Freese have become a familiar update in students’ R’mail accounts. The University of California Police Department’s (UCPD) crime alerts...