If President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including high-profile figures such as Marco Rubio and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are any signal, a drastic and concerning change in the country’s policy direction is coming. No area, including higher education, will likely be spared.
Based on the former president’s track record and campaign promises, Trump has indicated he would reduce financial aid,...
During the 2024 presidential election, the Democratic party failed to provide their constituents with concrete policies and a political candidate of their choosing, costing them this election.
Throughout his term and campaign, President Joe Biden was framed as a “transitional candidate” — a political leader serving as a temporary bridge, focusing on stability over change. Despite this, when it came...
Thanksgiving can sometimes be a stressful holiday. Despite forced awkward conversations with relatives about the trajectory of your life and the distinct need to unbutton your jeans halfway through dinner, Thanksgiving is a celebration grounded in gratitude. It’s a time meant to be spent with loved ones, reflecting on what we have been given and how we can give...
Turkey. The bane of my existence. For as long as I remember, turkey has been touted as the staple meal during Thanksgiving. Bland, dry turkey.
I still remember the very first time I had turkey. My predominantly white elementary school was going on a field trip to a local farm, and all the children were raving about how we would...
On Nov. 5, 2024, Former President Trump won the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris with 312 electoral votes.
The Highlander wanted to see what the University of California, Riverside (UCR) students think about a second Trump administration and how it will affect their communities. Here is what they said:
Question: Do you have any concerns about reproductive freedoms or...
Harry Stoltz is a fourth-year pure mathematics major at UCR. Harry is looking forward to pursuing a PhD in mathematics. He is the Vice President of the Pacific Math Alliance chapter at UCR. You can contact him at his email: [email protected].
(This piece was shortened to fit publishing requirements in the Highlander. Read the full letter at sites.google.com/view/ucletter.)
We, the undersigned,...
Following the Nov. 5 election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session on Dec. 2 for lawmakers to prepare the state’s defenses against potential policy changes under the new Trump administration. California has frequently taken a more progressive stance on policies than the federal government on major issues including environmental protection, immigration and reproductive rights.
For example, Gov. Newsom...
In a stunning comeback, Former President Donald Trump won the presidential race over Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 5th.
Winning the support of voters from different socioeconomic and demographic groups, from middle-class communities in Pennsylvania to Arab voters in Wisconsin and Latinos in Arizona, Mr. Trump’s victory was decisive.
Now, as President-elect Trump — a convicted felon and adjudicated sex...
On Oct. 28, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new “surge operation” for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in the City of San Bernardino to address the growing number of violent crimes, including property theft, gun violence and street sideshows.
As part of the state’s ongoing effort to crack down on crime, the “surge operation” will place “additional CHP personnel”...
The Riverside City Council passed a 6-to-1 ban on homeless encampments on public property within a two-block radius of schools, city parks and homeless shelters. This ordinance requires city officials to post a notice on encampments, giving homeless individuals 24 to 48 hours to leave the area.
While it claims to prioritize public safety, the ban seems only to push...