Saturday, April 20, 2024

The CSUs have failed to protect their community, and they’re not the only ones

Governor Gavin Newsom recently approved legislation requiring California State Universities to report all sexual misconduct investigations to the state. The bill, S.B. 808, comes after a barrage of failures on the part of various...

California’s National Parks need more than preservation

A recent report by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) using data collected in 2021 identifies four California National parks with the most unhealthy air: Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Joshua Tree, Mojave and Yosemite....

Editorial: Out of money? UC Berkeley goes out-of-state.

What does it mean to be a public university? It’s not just pursuit of knowledge. Although it plays a crucial role, desire of knowledge is something that all colleges seek to foster, be they public...

Editorial: The campus bookstore must modernize itself to stay afloat

During the first few weeks of school a line forms outside the UCR Campus Store. Students patiently await to stow away their bags and collect a ticket to enter a room of shelves holding...

Editorial: Internet service providers must compete to provide faster service

We are becoming more reliant on the Internet than ever before. The frustration and annoyance that students experienced from iLearn going offline for a mere seven hours is testament enough to that. But it’s...

Editorial: Don’t blame the HUB for the Heat shutdown

When Heat was cancelled last weekend, it would be an understatement to say that students were upset. The Heat Facebook page quickly filled up with comments noting that Heat tickets were emblazoned with the words...

Why transparency and communication is needed from administration

What’s the situation between ASUCR and UCR campus administration? Before an opinion is offered on the situation, we believe it is ultimately beneficial for the readers’ understanding and for the editorial’s quality that a detailed...

“Think of the Children” has become a dangerous dog whistle for regressive ideas

Out of most developed countries, Americans are often the most supportive of regressive ideas. The slew of recent bills ranging from the “Don’t Say Gay” bill to anti-Critical Race Theory legislation and beyond are...

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 a letter written by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)...

2018’s ASUCR elections must be conducted without laptopping or political parties

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, ASUCR’s final meeting of the fall quarter saw an outpouring of vocal opposition against the use of political parties in the coming ASUCR elections. Some in attendance cited concerns...