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ASUCR senators held their last official meeting of the 2008-2009 year on Thursday; however, one item of business was left unfinished after the meeting was adjourned. The approval of next year's ASUCR budget has been postponed so that senators can hold a study session to further discuss the details of the budget.… Post the First Comment

Police are looking for information about two sexual assaults that happened only a week apart. The first assault happened just east of campus on May 27, when a pants-less man jumped out of a hiding place, attacked a woman on a scooter, and drove away after she fought him and after a witness approached the scene.… Post the First Comment

ASUCR president Roxanna Sanchez was censured at a budget meeting last Wednesday, June 3, 2009, which she did not attend and reportedly encouraged at least one other senator to not attend in order to sabotage the passing of a budget for ASUCR for the 2009-2010 school year.… 9 Comments

This February, the UC Board of Regents put changes to admission requirements for all incoming high school students into place. Set to take effect for the incoming class of 2012, the changes are aimed at increasing the number of students who are eligible for review by the UC for admission.… Post the First Comment

A myriad of unions representing workers of the UC system called for a vote of no-confidence against current UC president, Mark Yudof. Although the vote will have no official impact on Yudof's standing as the president of the UC system, the University of California union coalition which organized the vote will attract attention to what they believe to be a mismanagement of the UC's financial crisis.… 1 Comment

Last week, an adult female victim was attacked by a white male suspect who fled the scene upon confrontation. The incident took place between the campus parking lot and the apartment complex at 290 Big Springs Road. The white male suspect was wearing a green sweatshirt and no pants.… Post the First Comment

The investigation into the theft of the Apr. 21 issue of the Highlander Newspaper has been suspended pending further information, Lt. John Freese of UCPD said. ASUCR President Roxanna Sanchez was questioned along with four other women about the Apr. 21 early-morning theft, according to a police report.… 6 Comments

In a letter submitted to UC President Mark Yudof, UC San Diego sociology professor Andrew Scull proposed the closure or partial closure of UCR and two other UCs. This proposal comes in light of California's fiscal situation and the ever-shrinking pool of money allocated to higher education.… 1 Comment

Riverside city has recently been named among Relocate America's 12th annual Top 100 Places to Live list. Out of 1800 nominations, Relocate America selects the best 100 cities. Only the top 10 cities are ranked individually. Relocate America selects its candidates based on community nominations.… Post the First Comment

Several California senators introduced a new piece of legislation last week that proposes a constitutional amendment that would authorize the state legislature to regulate the University of California (UC). The UC system is currently an autonomous institution regulated by the UC Board of Regents.… Post the First Comment

Starting at the end of May, the University Village (UV) theatre will be using RealD technology to provide a 3D experience for audiences. The introduction of this technology coincides with the release of Disney/Pixar's new film, Up. According to a recent press release, this is the firs time that 3D technology will be utilized by the theater.… Post the First Comment

The California Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold Proposition 8, which overturned the court's previous decision to legalize gay marriage, marks a victory for traditional values for some, and disappointment for others. During the ruling, which took place last Tuesday, the court approved the validity of 18,000 same-sex marriage ceremonies before the November vote, in which Proposition 8 was passed.… Post the First Comment

Education Secretary Arne Duncan presented guidelines for college campuses to handle this year's flu season Thursday afternoon. The teleconference also included the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sibelius and Dr. Beth Bell, deputy director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).… Post the First Comment