Tag: california
Forget the foie gras unless it’s natural
Foie gras is terrifying.
Do not get me wrong. The thought of a light brioche bun hugging a burger made of foie gras, embellished with...
UC risks losing $120 million in proposed state budget
Unveiling a draft of his 2015-16 proposed state budget, Gov. Jerry Brown allocated a 4 percent, or $120 million, increase for the University of...
Why is the bullet train in Fresno?
After numerous delays and continuing opposition, work on California’s first high-speed rail finally began on Jan. 6. Actually, construction began back in June, according...
Highlander Newsroom 01/07/15
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we chat about what we did over winter break and what our plans are for the new year....
Highlander Newsroom 11/26/14
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we discuss what our plans our for Thanksgiving Break and talk about all aspects of the UC tuition...
The future of transportation delayed in California
A report from the Beijing Times claims that Chinese officials are interested in a cross-continental railway through the countries of China, Russia, Canada and...
Letter to the Editor: Response to ‘Affirmative action not needed to...
Is diversity important in higher education? And, if so, what programs and measures foster diversity?
For some time now, the idea of affirmative action in...
California state legislature moves to ban orca shows
Summer’s almost here and it’s the time of the year when amusement parks reel in the most profit. Are you thinking about heading over...
Editorial: Out of money? UC Berkeley goes out-of-state.
What does it mean to be a public university?
It’s not just pursuit of knowledge. Although it plays a crucial role, desire of knowledge is...
State law allows more non-physicians to perform abortions
On Oct. 9, Gov. Jerry Brown expanded access to abortion for California women by signing AB 154, a bill that allows certified nurse practitioners,...