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: Students should welcome C-Center
University officials recently announced their intentions to build an 8,000-seat arena where Bannockburn Village currently resides. The purpose of the C-Center, as officials are...
Editorial: UCR should invest in student art
In an effort to instill a greater sense of school spirit in the UCR student body and encourage an increased interest in the arts,...
Editorial: Senatorial elections mired in laptopping controversy
Last week, the UCR community learned that several representatives of the ASUCR political party CR were caught using their laptops to campaign outside of...
Editorial: LegCon scandal means changes for ASUCR and student body
It was recently revealed that two ASUCR senators, Albert Yum and Esther Hwang, failed to fulfill their responsibilities at a United States Students Association...
Editorial: ASUCR senatorial elections in need of reform
A fair and accessible democratic process is essential to the success of any legitimate governing body. It is the only way to ensure that...
Editorial: 2012 Referenda endorsements
This week, the Editorial Board will be weighing in on the referenda to be voted on by the UCR student population in the upcoming...
Editorial: “Stand your ground” laws encourage vigilantism
It is not yet clear why George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year old on the way back from a local...
Editorial: Rick Santorum: Making America safe for Christians again
Ever since the GOP primary began, the liberal propaganda machine (aka the media) has been out to get Rick Santorum, former senator from Pennsylvania...
Editorial: Jerry Brown’s budget proposal leaves education in the lurch
On March 5th, thousands of students from across California marched on the State Capitol to protest the massive cuts to higher education that the...
Editorial: Rick Santorum’s remarks on higher education debunked
It’s no secret that the rising cost of higher education is rapidly making college a luxury that not all Americans can afford. That’s why...