Resolving the history of institutional racism begins with re-introducing affirmative action
The use of affirmative action has long been debated over, especially whether it should be used when examining applicants for higher education. In 1996, this practice was banned in California making it so that...
America’s corporate celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month ignores real issues being faced by the...
September 15 in the United States marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time meant to uplift and highlight the voices of the Latine community. During this month, along with other heritage...
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is unjust and could be...
Following the leaked information that the right to an abortion may be challenged, on June 24 the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade; a 1973 court ruling that protected abortions under the...
Students are now opting to attend junior colleges first instead of four-year universities
As a result of the pandemic, universities across the country saw a decrease in enrollment. Many students were unable to continue their higher education due to the conflicts that COVID-19 brought. Some did not...
Recent shootings and other controversial events should be addressed in the classroom
Disclaimer: This editorial deals with issues of gun violence and hate crimes
The United States is again having to deal with the turmoil and aftermath of yet another devastating mass shooting. This time, however, the...
Mexican journalists are being murdered while trying to uncover and end corruption in the...
Journalists play a pivotal role in upholding democracy and informing the public. In the United States, journalists are sometimes critiqued or threatened by those with opposing views but these threats rarely turn deadly. In...
The Roe v. Wade overturn leak is a complicated reveal with complicated implications
The leak of the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade on May 2 was a horrific shock to much of America. Though it was known to be under review by the Supreme Court in...
Unaffiliated organizations shouldn’t get to run rampant in campus life
Although student government does prepare some of the arena of American politics, the corruption and in-groups shouldn’t be part of the process. UCR, like many other colleges, keeps a standard protocol of giving their...
Telehealth companies have offered millions of ways to get mental health treatments, but with...
One of the strangest elements of the COVID-19 pandemic was how usually busy spaces quickly became abandoned. As populations were shut in their homes in fear of an unfamiliar virus, the sourdough starters and...
“Think of the Children” has become a dangerous dog whistle for regressive ideas
Out of most developed countries, Americans are often the most supportive of regressive ideas. The slew of recent bills ranging from the “Don’t Say Gay” bill to anti-Critical Race Theory legislation and beyond are...