Editorial: “Stand your ground” laws encourage vigilantism
It is not yet clear why George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year old on the way back from a local...
Apparently commuters don’t really go to UCR
In an effort to increase the number of students living on campus, UCR Assignments and Marketing adopted the following slogan: “You’re not really going...
Limbaugh pays the price for insulting law student
In an apology he issued to Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke for calling her a “slut” and a “prostitute” on air, talk radio host...
Long primary hurts GOP’s chances in November
“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...
Letter to the Editor from Scott Sliverman and Adam Daniels
The “Doodlemeister” comic by Jeff Whitman printed on Tuesday, March 6 was distasteful. Mr. Whitman might be hoping for a Pulitzer, but he is...
Jeff Whitman responds to criticism of Issue 20 comic
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...
Editorial: Jerry Brown’s budget proposal leaves education in the lurch
On March 5th, thousands of students from across California marched on the State Capitol to protest the massive cuts to higher education that the...
PETA’s euthanasia policy casts doubt on their goals
When documents released by the Center of Consumer Freedom revealed that last year PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) euthanized 95 percent...
Editorial: Rick Santorum’s remarks on higher education debunked
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...
Failed energy policies to blame for high gas prices
Students at UC Riverside have always been more sensitive to the pressures of the pump than average college students. Every day hordes of commuters...