Tag: protest
Workers and students protest for fair labor practices
About 25 students and UCR workers gathered to march across campus this Tuesday to protest alleged unfair UC labor practices, including laying off employees...
‘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...
Highlander Newsroom 05/06/15
This week in the Highlander Newsroom, we chat about our experiences at this year's Spring Splash, debate the issues of standing on an American...
Protester stepping on flag stirs emotion, controversy among students
Emotions are running high around campus after a student protested police killings of minority youth last Thursday by stepping on an American flag. One...
Student protester assaulted at police brutality demonstration
About five students protested the killing of unarmed minority youth by police in front of the HUB at 10:30 a.m. this Thursday, while one...
Highlander Newsroom 04/22/15
This week in the Highlander Newsroom, we gush over the Food Truck Festival, explore the travesty of the stolen towels from the Student Recreation...
Editorial: Student-Regent relations can be fixed with better communication
Everybody within arm’s reach of college knows about the issues surrounding the looming increase of UC tuition. The administration is trying its best to...
Highlander Newsroom 04/01/15
This week in the Highlander Newsroom, we lament the last throes of Spring Break, debate what comments made by UC President Janet Napolitano regarding...
Global studies lecture provides insight on social media protests
On Dec. 3, renowned activist and author Todd Gitlin gave a lecture on the effects of the Occupy Wall Street movement and the future...
Ferguson protest fans out in Downtown Riverside
Nearly 40 community members came out to condemn the non-indictment ruling of Darren Wilson, a white police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown, an...