Tag: california
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,...
State budget includes $15 million for UCR School of Medicine
On May 23, the California Senate subcommittee on education passed Senate Bill 27 (SB 27), which will allocate an annual fund of $15 million...
Increase in cost does not mean decrease in obesity
“Obesity is an epidemic” is a common phrase heard more and more frequently these days. The statement may just be an exaggeration, but the...
Plastic bag ban: to be or not to be?
The California Senate has been considering a statewide ban on the use of plastic bags in grocery stores and pharmacies. The Jan. 2015 ban...
Governor Brown’s water conservation plan needs to be flushed
One thing you learn by growing up in California, besides where to get the best Mexican food, is that living in the state with...
Editorial: UC’s smoking ban protects students
The state of California is well known for working to ensure the public health of its citizens. Before the United States passed the Clean...