The national anthem has no place in pre-game traditions
It is no longer uncommon to see people protest the national anthem during sporting events. Whether it is the refusal to sing or taking a knee, it has become recognized that the pregame tradition...
UC sexual assault cases expose university’s apathy toward victims
A scathing report published Feb. 28 by UC Berkeley’s Daily Cal reveals at least 124 cases filed over the past three years involving University of California employees’ violations of the UC sexual violence and...
Students should accumulate life skills through experience, not class
Experience is an aspect of life that is different for every single person. It is highly unlikely that you can find two of the same people characteristically, physically or even skillfully. The reason every...
Forgiveness isn’t necessary to move on
To forgive is a conscious choice people make every day and continue to make. It is one that requires intense self-reflection and scrutiny. It means putting aside, at least in part, one’s own feelings...
The real undemocratic threat: The caucus
While the dumpster fire that is the Republican primary burns unabated, the Democratic primary continues toward its inexorable conclusion. Despite some turbulence in the past couple of weeks, Hillary Clinton notched a 16-point victory...
Editorial: UCR sets the stage for other university concerts with innovative shows
Crowds, bodies pressed together, loud bass, and the next rising artist is always the situation you meet when you enter a UC Riverside concert — the concerts, famously known to draw in a large...
A letter to Berkeley: let students recommend themselves
Dear University of California, Berkeley,
We understand. You are special. Everyone wants you, and considering the large volume of applicants you receive each year, I am sure it is difficult distinguishing one amazing student from...
R’Pantry — a program necessary for fighting food insecurity
When battling an empty wallet and the ticking clock of a college schedule, it is often difficult to consider — much less prioritize — nutrition. Before college, my parents had always provided a well-stashed...
Before you cheer on UC prison divestment, read this
In December, the University of California made history by being the first public university system to divest its shareholdings from for-profit prison companies, such as the Corrections Corporation of America and the GEO Group....
Editorial: Tuition plan is Janet Napolitano’s proving ground
Only one year into her first year as UC president, Janet Napolitano is facing her most difficult challenge yet. It’s not about passing her much talked-about tuition plan, though — it’s taking on the...