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Album Review

Album Review: “Time Heals Everything”

Anthony Ascenio Carvajal – May 5, 2026
Game Review

“Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream”

Gianna Almaria – May 5, 2026
Radar

The tiny tropical country of El Salvador brought a party to the desert

Abigail Ortiz – May 5, 2026
Live Event

Spring Splash 2026 is nothing short of divine

Ian Palma – May 5, 2026
Features

Resistance and romp: Ballet Folklorico’s legacy at UCR

Sanjana Thatte – May 5, 2026
Campus Cope

I’m graduating y’all

Aakif Iqbal – May 5, 2026
Campus Cope

A love letter to UCR

Cecile Diroll – May 5, 2026
Features

Strawberry shortcake biscuits

Haley Klein – May 5, 2026
Features

The Botanical Gardens

Gisselle Rios – May 5, 2026
Features

Spring Splash

Camila Rosales – May 5, 2026
News

Riverside continues to deliberate over the University Terrace Homes project rejection

Maribel Hernandez – May 5, 2026
News

A shared fight: Inland Empire workers rally against ICE, exploitation and inequality

News

ASUCR 2026 – 2027 election results

News

ASUCR Senate Meeting

Opinions

Inland Empire food banks are being forced to do more with…

José Del Ángel – May 5, 2026
Many people imagine food banks as places where individuals line up to receive groceries, but after visiting Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB),…

The Supreme Court’s voting rights retreat signals deeper politicization

May 5, 2026

The entertainment industry is very different from the glamorized version of…

May 5, 2026

Camera on, free time on: online classes in college are impeding…

May 5, 2026

UCR students didn’t sign up for pro-life demonstrations on campus

April 22, 2026

Democrats may have a chance to retake the Senate

April 21, 2026

Multi-billion dollar corporations must be held accountable now

April 21, 2026

Op-ed: The R’Garden Referendum will save the garden

April 21, 2026

R’Perspective: UCR students should take better care of the campus

April 21, 2026

Resistance and romp: Ballet Folklorico’s legacy at UCR

Sanjana Thatte – May 5, 2026

I’m graduating y’all

Aakif Iqbal – May 5, 2026

A love letter to UCR

Cecile Diroll – May 5, 2026
Album Review

Album Review: “Time Heals Everything”

Anthony Ascenio Carvajal – May 5, 2026
Game Review

“Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream”

Radar

The tiny tropical country of El Salvador brought a party to the desert

Live Event

Spring Splash 2026 is nothing short of divine

Athletic Trainer Spotlight

The backbone of UCR Athletics: head athletic trainer Jessika Hunt

Sofia Majeed – April 28, 2026
Highlander Hot Takes

Highlander Hot Take: The Oklahoma City Thunder are the next NBA dynasty

Iyanna Wallace – April 28, 2026
Riverside Recaps

From last place to playoff hopefuls: UCR baseball shifts season narrative

Izzy Graham – April 28, 2026
Highlander In The Arena

Highlander in the Arena: Isaiah Hernandez’s walk-off heroics earn Student-Athlete of the Week and UCR…

Izzy Graham – April 21, 2026
This past week, the University of California, Rive This past week, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) women’s volleyball team finished their season with a pair of home games against California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). While the Highlanders were already mathematically eliminated from the Big West playoffs. They still found the spirit to take it to two of the better teams in the conference .
“Where does love start and where does it end?” Cyn “Where does love start and where does it end?” Cynthia Huerta asks these questions in her most recent art show “Las Secuelas del Amor Propio” (The Aftermath of Self-Love) featuring over 100 works that she created from 2020 to 2024. The exhibition is displayed in the Division 9 Gallery in Downtown Riverside, the same venue as her first solo show 15 years ago.
During the 2024 presidential election, the Democra During the 2024 presidential election, the Democratic party failed to provide their constituents with concrete policies and a political candidate of their choosing, costing them this election.
Intuit Dome is the new home of the Los Angeles Cli Intuit Dome is the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers as they have moved out of their previous stadium, Crypto.com Arena. Situated next to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, this brand-new 2 billion dollar project is the newest arena the NBA has to offer. Terry Nguyen had the wonderful opportunity to explore the arena and attend a Clippers game on Nov. 18 where they played against the Golden State Warriors.

Read more about it on page 19 of the newspaper.
Thanksgiving can sometimes be a stressful holiday. Thanksgiving can sometimes be a stressful holiday. Despite forced awkward conversations with relatives about the trajectory of your life and the distinct need to unbutton your jeans halfway through dinner, Thanksgiving is a celebration grounded in gratitude. It’s a time meant to be spent with loved ones, reflecting on what we have been given and how we can give back. It’s also a time meant for eating copious amounts of food. 

Turkey. The bane of my existence. For as long as I remember, turkey has been touted as the staple meal during Thanksgiving. Bland, dry turkey.

Read more about it on page 9 of the newspaper!
If President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, i If President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, including high-profile figures such as Marco Rubio and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are any signal, a drastic and concerning change in the country’s policy direction is coming. No area, including higher education, will likely be spared. 

Based on the former president’s track record and campaign promises, Trump has indicated he would reduce financial aid, privatize student loans and decrease research funding. As one of the largest recipients of federal research funding and serving approximately 76,000 low-income students across the state who receive federal financial aid, the University of California (UC) faces significant risks in a returning Trump administration. 

Read more about it on page 7 of the newspaper
Here are your weekly warning horoscopes highlander Here are your weekly warning horoscopes highlanders! Beware, because trouble may be coming your way!
Intuit Dome Food Review, by Terry Nguyen. Read the Intuit Dome Food Review, by Terry Nguyen. Read the new issue of The Highlander Newspaper, found all over campus at newstands, or visit http://highlandernews.org 🗞️

Terry visited the Intuit Dome during the LA CLippers game to see if concession stands could deliver on both events and good food 🌭

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Edited by: Edwin Basurto
Footage by: Terry Nguyen
Graphics by: Daniela Cruz

Song: Feather, by Nujabes
While the presidential race, as in all general ele While the presidential race, as in all general elections, took the spotlight in both the leadup and outcome, there are hundreds of local races and elected officials preparing to move into new positions. Sabrina Cervantes, recently elected to the 31st State Senate seat for California, has won one of those races. The Associated Press (AP) called the race at 5:46 pm on Nov. 13, with Cervantes winning 54% of the vote. The 31st State Senate seat represents 43% of the county of Riverside, including Corona, Highgrove, Moreno Valley, Perris and the City of Riverside.

Read more about it on page 4 of the newspaper.
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