Profits over people: UC’s allegiance to profit margins
The second day of the quarter, April 1, 2014, marked the first official day of the newly appointed UC Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Jagdeep Singh Bachher. As UC CIO, his job entails the responsibilities...
UCR-RTA partnership benefits the community
Last year, bus ridership among students went up, going from 9.1 million in 2012 to 9.3 million in 2013. Many are quick to assume that UC Riverside can ill-afford free transportation for its students,...
Editorial: ‘Free speech zones’ mock free speech
The average temperature at UC Santa Barbara in the month of April is exactly 69 degrees Fahrenheit — not too hot, and not too cold, but just right. The mild temperature matches the school’s...
Students who skip class deserve to be called deserters
As the school year nears its end, UCR administrators have noticed a considerable decline in student attendance and focus. Students are simply not as motivated to go to class once summer daydreams caress sleepy...
Pronounce it like the peanut butter
"Hey, did you see that GIF of that cat dunking on Reddit?"
"I'm sorry. Did you say 'gif?’ as in 'gift?’ Isn't it pronounced 'jif?’"
Cue the awkward stares.
Here at the Highlander office, the editorial board...
Jif is peanut butter, and peanut butter only
“Come see this Jif!” my friend yelled from the other room.
Confused as to why exactly I would be interested in seeing a jar of peanut butter, I briskly walked in to see what was...
Let’s rethink the four-person cap for homeowners
Led by ASUCR Local Affairs Liaison Breana Ross, UC Riverside students protested the Feb. 25, 2014 Riverside City Council meeting for unfairly passing legislation that has marginalized students and driven up the cost of...
Economic sanctions by US, allies, is the safest route to fight Putin
Putin’s recent gains in Crimea are bad news for everybody — some are even calling this the beginning of another Cold War between Russia and the West. It almost looks to be the case,...
Letter to the Editor: ASUCR presidential debate
Hello fellow Highlanders! I am writing this letter to the editor because of what I saw that occurred during the Presidential debates last week. As a current ASUCR senator who is NOT running in...
Editorial: Don’t blame the HUB for the Heat shutdown
When Heat was cancelled last weekend, it would be an understatement to say that students were upset.
The Heat Facebook page quickly filled up with comments noting that Heat tickets were emblazoned with the words...