Earthquakes in Mexico call for greater preparation in California
Soon after the destruction caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma settled in, Mexico was hit by two powerful earthquakes and several aftershocks. The first earthquake, a magnitude 8.1, struck on Thursday, Sept. 7, and...
Don’t let apathy, unpreparedness or paranoia be your reaction to terror
On March 22, the suicide bombings in Brussels demonstrated once again that the West is a possible target for terrorism and Islamic extremism. Here in America, however, we wrongly see ourselves as being safe...
Trump’s “Freedom gas” might not be as full of hot air as originally assumed
Last month, the Department of Energy gave a press release announcing a further commitment to “U.S. jobs, economic growth and clean energy” in which they mention the Trump administration's efforts to spread “freedom gas”...
Don’t be fooled: California’s new Fair Pay to Play law is not actually fair
California Governor Gavin Newsom took a historic first step on Sept. 30 when he signed SB 206 into law. The law, which is set to take effect in 2023, will allow student-athletes to earn...
Editorial: UCR should rethink C-Center move
When UCR announced its intention to build a sports complex called the C-Center, it was a step in the right direction. Not only would the stadium house upwards of 6,000 people, but it would...
Californians must vote “no” on Newsom recall if the country wants to flourish
Californians can’t be fooled — the Recall Newsom campaign is not a valid criticism of the governor or his policies. It is merely a California Republican tantrum — a dangerous tantrum that will surely...
Editorial: Proposed downtown Riverside arena misses the mark
A large, magnificent sight appears in downtown Riverside that the city’s citizens and UCR students have wanted for so long: Thousands of people are flowing into the city, the streets are bustling and life...
Why a lack of mental health awareness in college can lead to crushed dreams
By: Michael Rios
Editor's note: Michael Rios is a UCR alumnus and former Highlander editor.
Sometime during my third year at UCR, I gave up on a lifelong dream of becoming a physicist.
I remember...
R’Perspective: I’m sorry, animals, but you are too tasty not to eat
I grew up in a family that was rooted in a crossroad of white, Mexican and native attitudes toward food: We left no food on our plates, we never threw away food unless it...
Children learn better when their learning styles are being properly supported
Every child learns and absorbs information differently. Every student knows their own learning style intrinsically. When studying for an upcoming exam, a student knows whether taking notes, watching lectures or listening to recorded lessons...