Tag: opinions
Grass is the problem, grassroots is the solution
Amid the persisting “megadrought” that is ravaging California, human usage of water, according to the Public Policy Institute of California, has not changed. Californians...
Not that kind of teacher’s pet
Harvard has changed its policy about student-faculty relationships according to the Los Angeles Times. Now, its policy stipulates that all students and faculty members...
All about grammatical fascism
I will freely admit this from the start — I am a Grammar Nazi; it is not something I am overly proud of, but...
Dear single people: Valentine’s Day is not about you
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that dredges up all sorts of emotions. For some it’s simply February 14 and for others it’s “Singles Awareness...
Nationwide isn’t on your side
A running theme in insurance commercials, be it automotive, property or life insurance, is “here at ‘x’ insurance company, we care about you.” I...
Editorial: Parking structure could solve UCR’s parking problems
Attempting to park anywhere at UCR without owning a permit is harder than most students’ midterms, especially if you don’t arrive at campus well...
There is a need for physical education majors — not basketball...
With our school currently participating in the Big West Conference, I see UCR’s student athletes sporting their blue, white and gold jerseys as they...
Vaccinations and your government
In a recent interview with NBC News, President Barack Obama declared his stance on the now decades-old controversy over the dangers of disease vaccination....
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...
Why you have the right to remain silent and flip the...
A recent federal appeals court decision has ruled that flipping off a police officer is a legitimate form of expression and not grounds for...