Tag: opinions
“Are Immigrants to Blame for California’s Drought?”
Recently, a non-profit organization, called the Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS), ran an ad campaign, which placed the cause for California's drought on its...
Editorial: “How Hummus Revealed UCR’s Need For Efficient Administration”
This past May, UCR administration was faced with deciding whether or not to remove Sabra brand hummus from its convenience store shelves due to...
R’Perspective: “My Opinion on Opinions Writing”
I am a very opinionated person. I blame it on genetics; both my grandmothers have quite strong opinions, so I guess it runs on...
Editorial: Housing struggles must be addressed
Last April, California State University, Long Beach announced it will initiate a research project aimed to discover how CSU “campuses identify and serve students...
‘If you can’t say something nice…’
“…don’t say anything at all.” It seems that Senate candidate Loretta Sanchez of California forgot this classic bit of motherly wisdom. At a Democratic...
R’Perspective: Being a crazy person in college
Here I am, at the end of my career as the Highlander’s opinions editor, and rapidly approaching the finish line for my college career...
Spend less on college sports
College athletics are a huge deal. Millions of people watch and billions of dollars are spent on student-athletes dunking a ball or tackling an...
United Community of Riverside: Sharing Stories
When I was younger, I’ll be honest — I hated writing. The experience was like pulling teeth from a shark. Level of discomfort: high....