The Editorial Board
The Highlander editorials reflect the majority view of the Highlander Editorial Board. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Associated Students of UCR or the University of California system.
MediCal expansion moves California closer to an equitable healthcare system
For the first time in California’s history, undocumented immigrants ages 26 to 40 will qualify for healthcare. Approved by Gov. Newsom, the new plan...
California’s new gun restrictions present Constitutional questions that may not survive legal challenges
After being blocked by a federal judge in December, California’s new comprehensive gun restrictions have gone into place after the federal appeals court put...
With nursing students blocked from public education, Californians face an exacerbated nursing shortage
Entering the nursing field has grown increasingly difficult in recent years, with barriers to entry that have little or nothing to do with actual...
The Riverside County Sheriff’s investigation into voter fraud is a transparent voter intimidation tactic
The 2020 Elections were surrounded by controversy after former President Donald Trump made accusations that the election was rigged. This “Big Lie” was an...
President Xi Jinping’s San Francisco visit served only as a reminder of the U.S.’s...
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to San Francisco was a major subject of discussion for Asian Americans as protests broke out throughout the city...
Ableism is one of the hallmarks of higher education, and UC Riverside is no...
This past spring, University of California students voiced their concerns about the UC system’s shortcomings related to disability services. The UC Student Association has...
Artificial Intelligence is not the problem with college admissions
As the popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT skyrockets, its role has been under scrutiny in conversations about academic integrity. Personal statements...
College preparation resources are too far and few between
According to the Center for First-Generation Student Success, 56% of college students’ parents have not attained bachelor’s degrees. The population of first-generation students is...
Newsom’s China visit is not the boon anyone was hoping for
Quote: “Realistically, too much damage has been done, and the situation is too far gone for this level of lackluster international cooperation to save...
A Letter from the Highlander Editorial Board
In the third issue of the Highlander, we published an article titled “Timeline: A Brief History of Palestine and Israel.” This article was always...