Tag: opinions
Editorial: Shake up ASUCR
This year’s ASUCR elections have finally drawn to a close. Finally.
Most national elections are not about issues. Instead, they’re about personalities or scandals as...
United Community of Riverside: Pay Attention to Local Government
Ideologically, people frequently fall into one of two categories. There are those who believe that government is inherently harmful, and favor only creating regulations...
‘If you want a symbolic gesture’
The American flag is never very far from view for anybody who lives in the United States. From police stations to gas stations, the...
‘Do no harm’ should go beyond doctors
Anyone who watches TV the original way, with the seemingly one-to-one ratio of actual programming to commercials, has probably seen commercials advertising the latest...
We must respect our right to freedom of speech
Anton Shirokov posted an anonymous threat on the social app Yik Yak in the late night hours of April 26; concerned students reported it...
United Community of Riverside: Living Below the Line
Did you know that in Chinese, the character “four” makes the same sound as the character for “death”? This is somewhat appropriate, as many...
The final thaw in the Cold War
Relations between the United States and Latin America seem to have taken a positive new direction after a recent summit in Panama. The United...
Editorial: An informed UCR is a transparent ASUCR
Anybody who has had the chance to walk around the HUB lately will have undoubtedly noticed the campaign signs for ASUCR elections. The many...
Will WonderCon lose its wonder by relocating?
It’s that time of year again. Many will come out of their homes to witness the coming spring sun, perhaps take in the beauty...
Editorial: Water conservation is everyone’s problem
In a desert like Riverside, it’s hard not to notice that we’re in one of the worst droughts in California history. With the certainty...