The UC needs to care about students and workers the way they care about...

In the last year, UC President Michael Drake has faced a series of security breaches at his university-provided housing that both damaged the property and created concern for him and his family’s safety. Most...

Parents’ rights in education are rightfully under fire

Education has become an important site for contentious issues, from parents’ rights to LGBTQIA+ rights to book bans. As Republican presidential candidates squared off for the primaries, education became a frontal issue despite not...

Diversity in college enrollment means nothing when a degree isn’t a certainty

Enrollment of Latine students at colleges has made leaps and bounds in the last 20 years, with numbers doubling. However, Latine and African-American students remain the least likely to be enrolled or obtain a...

“Race-neutral” policies are failing and a California amendment is a reminder of why

Courtesy of Jimmy Emerson via Flickr under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 In a six to three decision by the Supreme Court, affirmative action in college admissions has been struck...

“Race-neutral” policies are failing and a California amendment is a reminder of why

In a six to three decision by the Supreme Court, affirmative action in college admissions has been struck down. This decision will have large implications for higher education institutions who are struggling to ensure...

The protection of confidential sources and information by reporters is one of journalism’s most...

Ishani Desai, a journalist covering Kern County courts and public safety for the Bakersfield Californian, was found in contempt on May 24 after refusing to hand over her unpublished notes of a jailhouse interview...

The co-opting of Indigenous cultures by white America needs to be addressed by academic...

Berkeley associate professor of environmental science, policy and management Elizabeth M. Hoover, recently made a statement apologizing for claiming Native ancestry. In a personal essay published on her website, she apologized for incorrectly identifying...

The legacy of big box stores has come to an end

Bed Bath & Beyond, once a leading home goods company, is closing its doors for the last time on June 30. Bed Bath & Beyond, founded in 1971, is one of the many leading...

The inclusion of commemorative flags does not solve systemic issues of injustice

In an attempt to be more inclusive and accepting, Riverside City Hall will now allow commemorative flags to be flown outside their building. The 5-2 vote that okayed the decision includes flags such as...

The Inland Empires’ warehouse boom is plaguing the community

The Inland Empire, once desirable for its affordable housing, is currently facing a housing crisis while simultaneously experiencing an overpopulation of warehouses. Warehouses have become the main economy and more are being built on...