Kishneet Kaur
What the Highlander staff is thankful for in 2025
My name is Kishneet Kaur, and I am an Advertising Representative here at the Highlander Newspaper! I am eternally grateful for my friends and...
Biryani Heaven: This year’s go-to Diwali destination
Happy Diwali or Bandi Chhor Divas to those who celebrated this past Monday and Tuesday! In honor of these joyous occasions, I took it...
Falling for fall flavors: Insomnia Cookies review
When the crisp autumn air is felt, my craving for fall-themed snacks in the world of food and drinks arrives! With that in mind,...
Women’s soccer struggles while battling in the Big West
The University of California, Riverside’s (UCR) women’s soccer team has been relentlessly battling in the 11 games they have played this season, with two...
Raykiyat Olukoju crosses the line first
If Raykiyat Olukoju is not on the track, dusting the competition, you can probably find her talking about track with her former Olympian parents.
On...
Congressional Column: The Laken Riley Act
On Jan. 29, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law. This bill was named in honor of Laken Riley, who...
Highlander in the Arena: Robert Pitts is rewarded Student Athlete of the Week
This past week at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), baseball’s Robert Pitts was named Athlete of the Week for the second time this...
From Red Sox to Riverside
Coach Bobby Kielty is a first-year tennis coach at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) who played professional baseball for fourteen years and gradually...
Bliss in a bowl at Blue Bowl
On April 23, 2025, I ventured out to Riverside’s newest hot spot, the Farmhouse Collective. Farmhouse Collective is a great spot to grab a...
Highlander in the Arena: Kyan Thomas takes the leap
This past week, junior triple jumper Kyan Thomas, was awarded the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Student-Athlete of the Week. Thomas expressed that he...