Highlander Staff
R’Closet provides professional attire for students
On Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. students gathered around the Bear’s Den for the official opening of UC Riverside’s R’Closet. In a collaboration...
UCR welcomes Nobel prize winner Barry C. Barish
UC Riverside has signalled its ambition in expanding its award-winning faculty by hiring the 2017 Physics Nobel Prize winner, Barry C. Barish. On Sept....
Police investigating UCR student’s death as possible result of hazing
20 year-old UCR student Tyler Hilliard died on Sept. 15 after collapsing during a fraternity outing to Mt. Rubidoux. Hilliard was a pledge of...
Things to catch up on over summer vacation
School’s out for summer and, even with part-time jobs and summer classes, that means a lot of free time for most of us. While...
California primary election results showcase a medley of landslides and close contests
The California primary elections to decide candidates for November’s contests were held Tuesday, June 5. In accordance with the “jungle primary” system in California,...
The Year in Review: Highlights of the 2017-2018 Academic Year
September
On Sept. 26, 2017, freshman convocation occurred with speakers such as Chancellor Kim Wilcox, President of the UCR Alumni Association Kenneth Noeller, Executive...
ASUCR Report Cards
Martin Cuenca:
Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Cuenca has opposed banning political parties and subsequently opposed a roll call vote for the political parties...
NBA Finals: Breaking down the newest rivalry saga
The NBA Finals are now underway and for the fourth straight season the Cleveland Cavaliers will be facing off against the Golden State Warriors....
Attorney General candidates debate criminal justice reform, immigration enforcement
By: Amani Mahmoud, CW and Mark Bertumen, CW
UCR hosted a debate between the four candidates for California’s Office of Attorney General (AG) on the...
“Fired up, can’t take it no more”: UCR service workers participate in three-day strike...
By Aidan Rutten, Amani Mahmoud, Mark Bertumen
Stalled contract negotiations and allegations of wage inequality prompted the largest UC employee union, which represents around 25,000...