Two rights make a wrong

For the last year, up until he dropped out of the race a few weeks ago, Ted Cruz had been considered a viable candidate for the Republican Party, but became undercut by Donald Trump’s...

There is a need for physical education majors — not basketball majors

With our school currently participating in the Big West Conference, I see UCR’s student athletes sporting their blue, white and gold jerseys as they go off to their next game, possibly with homework in...

Unfortunately, the Mormon Church can exclude LGBTQA members

In Salt Lake City, the Mormon Church’s reiteration of their policy to excommunicate same-sex couples and refuse to baptize their children stirred 1,000 members of the church to march in protest on November 14,...

Why we need to get over elections

Whenever I meet a non-first-year student, our conversations typically cover the four following topics: 1) my major (political science and international affairs), 2) where I live on campus (AI!), 3) how I enjoy the...

Democracy is NOT a spectator sport

Voting is one of the things that make a democracy, fair and free elections evoke visions of what America stands for. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness aren't just words; they are what...

Editorial: A quarter to remember and the year 2014 to look forward to

As the year of 2013 comes to a close, we recall the familiar tradition of reflection on the past year’s events. As students, we have accomplished the 10 strenuous weeks of the quarter with...

On academia’s exploitation of Chinese international students

While campaigning for the upcoming presidential election, Republican nominee Donald Trump’s anti-China rhetoric raises questions of whether an unconscious bias has developed against Chinese people due to China’s rising influence in American trade. This...

First on the scene: TMZ and other tabloids aren’t to blame for publishing insensitive...

Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The world was shocked to hear that beloved basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old  daughter Gianna and seven others passed away in a tragic...

Negotiations between UAW and the University of California have ended, but many feel that...

After almost six weeks of striking, the University of California graduate students and academic workers have agreed to negotiations with the UC system and have signed a new contract. The strike which disrupted most...

The quarter system is harmful to educators and students

University of California, Riverside’s motto of “Finish in Four” means that students must take anywhere from 12 to 15 units every quarter in order to complete their educational goals in what UCR deems a...