UC system’s exposed reserves present an unignorable breach of trust
The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) has been under a great deal scrutiny in light of a scathing 177-page audit report exposing that it has been maintaining a secret reserve of...
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 a little sorry for them… Next thing you know you’re...
Letter to the Editor: Regarding the Jan. 20 article entitled, “Divestment fails to consider...
Those of us in SJP would like to share some of our thoughts on the “Highland Write-Off” concerning the divestment movement on UC campuses, published in the January 20th, 2015 issue of The Highlander....
The Paris attacks: what UCR should take away
On the evening of November 13, a series of attacks in Paris by members of ISIS resulted in the deaths of 129 people. In addition, 352 people were sent to hospitals because of injuries...
The man awarded by women
Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year Award was given to a man this year. His name is Bono — lead singer of the well-known rock band U2 and major advocate for feminism and women’s...
Airbnb bans racist host, helping the fight against racism
While the political and social climate of the United States has been in bad shape lately, it doesn’t look like it’s been getting any better. Recently, an Airbnb rental host in Big Bear refused...
Opioids, you’re fired! Supporting Trump’s declaration of the opioid crisis as a public health...
America has declared public health emergencies plenty of times in the past, including the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak, the 2009 North Dakota storms and California’s recent wildfires. However, it is important to notice that...
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 no Steve Breen (c/o ’92, notable alum, Highlander cartoonist, two-time...
Editorial: Experience your summer with vigor
Dear UCR students,
First off, congratulations on finishing that last final. It was brutal, wasn’t it? Trust us, we know exactly how you felt. Or, if you’re a new, incoming student spending your orientation learning...