The Highlander
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
For the week of Tuesday, November 19, 2024
VOL. 73, ISSUE 8
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Executive cabinet and staff nominations
OFFICIALS TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR LEADING UP TO RATIFICATIONS MATA ELANGOVAN Managing Editor
As of publication, there have been 27 individuals that president-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated or assembled to serve in his cabinet, or in other senior positions during his second term. Here are the confirmed and prospective nominees for each of the positions.
“I don’t feel safe as a Black woman in this country under his Presidency...” See Page 6 for UCR Students’ Opinions on Trump’s Second Presidency
JD Vance - Vice President Prior to his nomination as President-elect Trump’s choice of vice president, Vance had been serving as senator in Ohio
since the 2022 elections. At only 40 years old, the junior senator was the first millennial pick on the presidential train. On his social media platform, Truth Social, Mr. Trump announced “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the great state of Ohio.” ► SEE TRUMP’S CABINET PAGE 3
Gov. Newsom’s special sessions provide hope for an uncertain future under Trump CALIFORNIA’S SPECIAL SESSIONS TO COMBAT THE NEW TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SHOW THAT THE STATE WILL FIGHT TO PROTECT RESIDENTS FROM THE EROSION OF RIGHTS UNDER ANOTHER TRUMP PRESIDENCY. LILIANNA ANGEL Contributing Writer
Following the Nov. 5 election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session on Dec. 2 for lawmakers to prepare the state’s defenses against potential policy changes under the new Trump administration. California has frequently taken a more progressive stance on policies than the federal government on major issues including environmental protection, immigration and reproductive rights. For example, Gov. Newsom has been a leading proponent of California’s progressive policies with executive orders, including his plan to achieve net zero carbon pollution by 2045. In fact, the state of California has been a progressive leader for all issues on the national stage. Thus, California’s decision to call a special session and develop a plan to counter the Trump administration demonstrates commitment to protecting its citizens’ rights. This is especially important for issues like climate action and healthcare access which will be jeopardized by federal
changes under Trump. By taking these measures, California is setting an example of how state-level protections can safeguard residents during a time of shifting interests. Because of Project 2025, an initiative pushing for conservative policies, California faces potential harm. Trump’s agenda conflicts with California’s policy goals by aiming to roll back protections in areas the state has been leading in. His plans specifically aim to weaken climate regulations, limit healthcare access and undermine rights for marginalized communities. For example, Project 2025 proposes restructuring the Department of Health and Human Services to reduce federal influence on healthcare decisions, especially those related to reproductive health and public health standards. These plans would impact California’s Medicaid program by adding work requirements and benefit caps, which could potentially reduce coverage for lowincome residents. Project 2025 also suggests... ► SEE GOVERNOR NEWSOM PAGE 8
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Video Games and Female Solidarity GAMES THAT HIGHLIGHT FEMALE REPRESENTATION AND EMPOWERMENT AMIDST OUTCOMES OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
TRACI MAI MITCHELL Contributing Writer
In light of the recent political uproar of the 2024 election, video games arise as a form of community and female empowerment. Turning to video games as a form of comfort, a handful of women in the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and the Riverside community share their experiences in the gaming community. The involvement of women in the gaming community has been increasing rapidly over recent years. Still, as of 2022,
men continue to reign dominant in most aspects of gaming. There are many factors that potentially explain the reasons for this gendered dominance: time management, discrimination, domestic duties, etc. According to research found in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, “Of American video game players, 45% are female.” While it is true that video games have been a space wellaccessed by men for a longer amount of time than women... ► SEE VIDEO GAMES PAGE 15
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