The banning of TikTok on public college campuses reeks of censorship
Following a bipartisan bill proposed by the House and Senate to ban TikTok federally on Dec. 13, several public universities have followed suit instituting a TikTok ban on their campuses. The initial ban was...
California finally stands up to big oil
Governor Gavin Newsom introduced a bill on March 28 that aims to protect gasoline consumers without compromising the environmental promise to end state reliance on fossil fuels. The bill, authored by Sen. Nancy Skinner,...
The protection of confidential sources and information by reporters is one of journalism’s most...
Ishani Desai, a journalist covering Kern County courts and public safety for the Bakersfield Californian, was found in contempt on May 24 after refusing to hand over her unpublished notes of a jailhouse interview...
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 intended to be an ongoing project for the News team...
California plans to reuse sewage water in Southern California by 2028
The California State of Water Resources Control Board is set to adopt regulations allowing sewage water to be treated and transformed into pure drinking water and delivered directly to people’s taps. The regulations will...
Write-Off: Quiznos is the biz-nos
Choosing the ideal location for the first date is a nerve-wracking experience. The right place can make or break the entire outing. While most people’s go-to locations involve places such as coffee shops, bowling...
R’ Perspective: Entering the world of higher education
Embarking on my first day of college, I felt a mix of excitement and nerves, grateful for my mom's comforting presence and my dog's reassuring companionship. This pivotal moment did not just mark a...
New restrictions on e-Cigarettes are an imperfect solution to a perfect dilemma
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulations aimed at e-cigarettes and vaping products on Nov. 15, under suspicions that vendors of such products were not taking sufficient steps to discourage underage use...
“Pay to stay” scheme reveals the troubling evolution of immigration law enforcement
The Department of Homeland Security recently made public one of their latest sting operations designed to crack down on fraudulent student visas and instigators of illegal immigration: the University of Farmington. The Michigan-based fake...
UC ensures integrity of Title IX process in face of legal developments, uncertainty
Nationwide, higher education institutions are navigating a period of uncertainty around the laws that govern our response to sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence. Understandably, the UC community is concerned. As UC’s Systemwide Title...