“They wanted a quick win, but they’re getting World War I here. They’re getting trench warfare that may go on and on… I feel a little sorry for them… Next thing you know you’re watching the TV with a bottle of whisky and a revolver, you know, wondering if you’re gonna make it through the night,” said Mike Murphy,...
The “Doodlemeister” comic by Jeff Whitman printed on Tuesday, March 6 was distasteful. Mr. Whitman might be hoping for a Pulitzer, but he is no Steve Breen (c/o ’92, notable alum, Highlander cartoonist, two-time Pulitzer). To say this comic stunk like a skunk would do a huge disservice…to skunks. As part of the staff team that has been directly...
It has come to my attention that last week’s comic depicting the UCR mascot, Scotty, having an identity crisis has struck a nerve with some readers. Even though I am all for ruffling some feathers toward an appropriate topic, I feel that the response towards this comic could use a little insight from its author as to the message...
On March 5th, thousands of students from across California marched on the State Capitol to protest the massive cuts to higher education that the state government has approved in recent years. Student and state leaders alike spoke on the steps of the Capitol Building, proclaiming the importance of higher education while denouncing the continued disinvestment that threatens its survival....
When documents released by the Center of Consumer Freedom revealed that last year PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) euthanized 95 percent of the pets in its care, many were outraged. Such staggering statistics throw the intents and practices of the organization into question. PETA’s website claims that their “positions may be controversial, but they are always...
It’s no secret that the rising cost of higher education is rapidly making college a luxury that not all Americans can afford. That’s why President Obama announced last month that his administration would be backing efforts to reform the system and help more potential students gain access to the financial security that accompanies a college diploma. Responses to the...
Students at UC Riverside have always been more sensitive to the pressures of the pump than average college students. Every day hordes of commuters drive from every corner of Southern California to Riverside, guzzling thousands of gallons of gas in the process. As oil prices, expensive even in the best of times, spike to an all-time seasonal high, thousands...
If our history has taught us anything it is that government and religion cannot become one in a free country. Our founding fathers did not, by chance, craft a constitution that protects the rights of people to practice their faith of choice. The first amendment to the Constitution was inspired by religious persecution and war in our history. Religious...
The smartphone revolution marked a fundamental shift in the ways in which the average consumer communicates and shares information on a day-to-day basis. One no longer need stay home to reap the benefits of a thriving online community – the Internet in all its glory is always just a few finger taps away. But, in the race to produce...
Last week, after over a month on campus, representatives of Occupy UCR released their demands. The list, which is designed to “make UCR a place of greater integrity and equity,” is as ambitious as it is lengthy. But with demands varying in scope and complexity from free wifi to the introduction of a new Activist Studies minor, many are...