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.
Artificial Intelligence is not the problem with college admissions
As the popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT skyrockets, its role has been under scrutiny in conversations about academic integrity. Personal statements...
College preparation resources are too far and few between
According to the Center for First-Generation Student Success, 56% of college students’ parents have not attained bachelor’s degrees. The population of first-generation students is...
Newsom’s China visit is not the boon anyone was hoping for
Quote: “Realistically, too much damage has been done, and the situation is too far gone for this level of lackluster international cooperation to save...
A Letter from the Highlander Editorial Board
In the third issue of the Highlander, we published an article titled “Timeline: A Brief History of Palestine and Israel.” This article was always...
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...