Tag: california
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,...
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...