UCR Around the Globe: Russia
Name: Neil Crowley
Year: Senior
Major: History, Anthropology
Area of Study: Russian Area Studies
Country: RussiaI always had wanted to weather a Russian winter. For some reason, I thought doing so would give me an insight I lacked—considering...
Emotional and socio-economic implications of retail therapy
After taking a last bite of Thanksgiving dinner, scores of people rushed over to major retail stores to line up for Black Friday sales, entranced by the possibility of securing doorbuster deals. At some...
Dear Freshman Me
Dear Freshman Nelson,
I regret to inform you that your preconception of college going by slowly like high school is a sorely misguided notion. As a super-senior typing this during his last 10 weeks here,...
The Freshman Fifteen: Class Registration
1) Look up your registration time on Growl
Seemingly obvious? Yes. But do a lot of people forget? Also yes.
2) Don’t be afraid to explore
For example, a lot of general biology classes fill up, but...
UCR student’s bone marrow donation saves life of Iowa man
Alex Fishburn is a 22-year-old history major at UC Riverside. Grant Vietor is a 46-year-old basketball coach from Iowa. You would be hard-pressed to find two individuals more distinct than these two, but thanks...
Under the Kilt: What the Internet has taught me about dating
It’s no surprise that in this modern age, we turn to the internet for help. Sick? Enter your symptoms at WebMD! (Although I strongly advise against that, because after a few scrolls you may...
Restaurant Review: Overcharged for my leafy greens at Salad Buzz
2.5/5 stars
Maybe I’m just a picky eater but I usually don’t like brown edges on my leafy greens. It’s terrible that it’s the initial thought I have in my head when I think of...
Sexual assault survivors take back the night
Sexual assault is one of those things that people don’t talk about in polite conversation. After all, the topic is heavy. It’s something that many people understand happens, but only in the abstract sense...
Campus Cope: From humble beginnings to the real world: Coping with senior year fears
Edward Dave:
Expectations:
Many moons ago, as a novice freshman, I had my entire four years of college mapped out. I was going to take four classes, average 16-17 units every quarter and graduate two quarters...
Pumpkin Pizzazz, Episode 4: No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Thought we were gone? Well, you thought wrong. “Pumpkin Pizzazz” never leaves (except after this week).
Last week, we concluded the much-savored “three-course” food series titled, “Pumpkin Pizzazz,” which was intended to feature a...