California residents should not be responsible for cleaning up a mess made by government...
After irresponsible mismanagement of the unemployment system, California’s unemployment agency has found itself in a backlog. Having overpaid millions of people and failing to enforce eligibility rules to process claims faster, 4.1 million claimants...
The UC’s student housing crisis means detrimental consequences for students who want to attend
The University of California system is home to some of the most well-renowned universities in the world. The consistency of these rankings and the system’s incredible faculties and programs mean that students from all...
The trial of Alex Murdaugh has created debate about the justice system and public...
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murder on Thursday for the shooting of his wife and son. He was found guilty on two counts of murder by the end of the six-week trial. The inclusion...
Legacy admissions deny students a truly holistic process
The California legislature is considering Assembly Bill 1780, which would withhold CalGrant funding to universities that favor legacy applicants. Donor and alumni connections present a hard-to-tamp issue for California legislators and universities as legacy...
The 2020 Democratic primary: the best option is compromise
The running pool of candidates on the Democratic tickets reflects the fracturization within the American left. It may feel to many like a race between progressives and moderates, identity and policy and even rhetoric...
The Environmental Protection Agency’s duty is to protect the environment, not big businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned society onto its head. Our education system, our economy and the very way we live our lives have all been severely impacted. Faced with this alarming shift...
#OscarsSoWhite will make a vengeful return next year if audiences are not careful
The Academy Awards have been notorious for snubbing creators of color to give a platform to white filmmakers and actors. Year after year, the same types of movies that glorify white stories sweep all...
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...
“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 implications for higher education institutions who are struggling to ensure...
New STEM High School promises wide benefits, overlooks associated challenges
The UCR Academic Senate recently released a summary of a draft agreement reached between UCR, Riverside Unified School District and the City of Riverside that has committed to construct a Science, Technology, Engineering and...