On Nov. 5, 2024, Former President Trump won the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris with 312 electoral votes.
The Highlander wanted to see what the University of California, Riverside (UCR) students think about a second Trump administration and how it will affect their communities. Here is what they said:
Question: Do you have any concerns about reproductive freedoms or...
Favorite Halloween Costumes Students Have Worn:
Chucky Lobster
Anakin Skywalker Snow White
TV Head ...
Compiled by: Cecile Diroll, Opinions Editor & Spandana Janapati, Asst. Opinions Editor
Since his inauguration in Jan. 2025, President Donald Trump has signed 37 executive orders, many within his first week, focusing on immigration, healthcare, education and environmental policy. One order halted gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, while another required the federal government to recognize only male and female genders...
“My favorite Halloween movie is ‘Scream’ because it always puts me in the fall mood and there’s lots of movies within the franchise!” - Sofia Luis-Brown (she/her), Second Year English Major
“My favorite Halloween movie is ‘Coraline.’ The movie is stop motion animation and everything you see is made out of clay. I’ve loved the book and the movie since...
Ellen Nguyen, Environmental Science, Fourth-year, (she/her)
Are you registered to vote?
“Yes, I am registered to vote.”
What issues are important to you in this election?
“This election, I’m definitely looking at environmental justice, renewable energy sources, women’s reproductive rights and overall, just progressive-leaning candidates who are supporting a ceasefire.”
Larissa Leon, Biology, Third-year, (she/her)
Are you registered to vote?
“I’m registered to vote.
What issues are...
We like pumpkin pie because it’s delicious, soft, goes well with whipped cream and also unhealthy. It’s orange which is festive for the holiday. - Risat Taheen (he/him) 3rd-year biology major and Diego Albarran (he/him) 2nd-year TFDP major
My favorite is the cranberry sauce, it has to be homemade though. It’s sweet and you need something sweet with the...
“I think the holiday is cool for people who like to celebrate it and it brings people together” - Tanner Marston, 4th-year, he/him, political science
“I love Valentine’s Day because I am a girl who likes love. It’s cute to appreciate others, whether it’s your friends or a significant other. I love all the pink and red colors” - Lynette...
Compiled by: Cecile Diroll, Opinions Editor & Spandana Janapati, Asst. Opinions Editor
On Jan. 18, 2025, TikTok briefly went dark in the United States (U.S.) after the Supreme Court upheld a law banning the platform. Unless ByteDance — the Chinese parent company — sells to an American tech company, the app may face a permanent ban. With a message asking...
Question: What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Mark Linares, Pre-Business, Second Year
“I am most thankful for my roommates London Forbes, Jaedon Leypon and Jeremy Tran. They're dope.”
Gaby Pina, Neuroscience, Third Year
“I’m most thankful for my family and getting to spend time with them, especially with being so busy with school. I'm glad to have time to...
California College Republicans at UCR
Supporters of Proposition 50 argue that the proposition is necessary to counter partisan redistricting efforts in other states, such as Texas, and protect California’s representation in Congress. However, opponents say it undermines California’s voter-approved independent redistricting system. What impact do you think Proposition 50 would have on Republican representation in Congress — both in Riverside...