Anna Akana imparts her advice on surpassing limitations
On the evening of Monday, May 22 in HUB 302, Anna Akana, an American filmmaker and YouTube sensation, visited UCR to talk about her newest book titled "So Much I Want To Tell You"...
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...
Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers discuss overcoming challenges and the value of education
On Wednesday, March 6, ASPB hosted an early screening of the “Freedom Writers: Stories from the Heart” documentary and a Q&A with teacher and featured protagonist Erin Gruwell. The event began at 7 p.m....
Restaurant Review: Loco Burrito
4/5 Stars
Taco Tuesdays have almost become a tradition for some students, and on our college budget, paying around five dollars for dinner is considered a win (second to free, however). With that said, I...
Under the Kilt: It’s more than just a physical thing
The second the doors of the residence halls open, a wave of jubilant commotion infuses the lobby and titillates our inquisitive ears. But if you really take the time and dissect the various conversations...
Hacking at a dream: Third-year Gustavo Correa is bridging two disciplines into one
Third-year computer engineering student Gustavo Correa did what many applicants in California could not do. He qualified for the extremely prestigious Red Bull “Hack the Hits” hackathon in San Francisco that only accepted 15...
Carmen Carrera empowers the UCR community
“Do I see myself as an older man or older woman?” This was the defining question Carmen Carrera confronted at the age of 25. UC Riverside’s diverse students formed a lengthy line outside HUB...
ASP Looks Back on 40 Years of History at UCR
“I am more than happy to have been given the opportunity to attend UCR. I think it’s the best thing that has happened to me. I know it’s not a ‘Utopia,’ but I feel...
“Amreeka” movie night evokes laughter and reflection
With many students entering panic mode as midterms take their toll, it’s important to find a time to unwind and chill out away from the pressures of the academic word. The Middle Eastern Student...
Coach Carter schools us on life
Let’s all take a moment to relax, reflect and ruminate on the bygone year of 2005. What a time it was: Bush was inaugurated for the second time, causing an entire generation to kick...