Winter is my favorite season of the year, and I love all of the delicious holiday drinks that come with it! However, as a college student, it’s difficult trying to find ways to save money while also having the desire to buy a holiday drink that is over $5 almost every day. As a former barista, here are a...
Since the founding of UCR in 1954 one thing has stood the test of time as the foundation for the university’s consistent academic excellence and achievement. Most would tell you it’s the citrus fields and research labs, which many call the lifeblood of the campus. Others would say it’s the diversity and acceptance. I’m here today to tell you...
After a much anticipated wait, Slater’s 50/50 has finally opened its doors to the Riverside community. Located in the hustle and bustle of downtown Riverside, Slater’s 50/50 is just a 10 minute drive from campus, making this location a new restaurant venue for students to try out. This new burger restaurant specializes in the 50% ground bacon and 50%...
"As a straight man, the only demographic I attract is gay men. And while swapping teams would be awfully convenient, I am still straight! How do I begin attracting women and not gay men? Do I just turn into a gym bro or Asian Baby Boy (ABB), or should I just be myself?"
Anonymous, he/him/his
Being attractive to men is a...
UCR students, faculty and alumni stood in a seemingly endless line at the HUB last Wednesday, anticipating the highly acclaimed Chicana author Sandra Cisneros. In celebration of the Tomás Rivera Conference and the 40th anniversary of the Chicano Student Programs, Cisneros was this year’s guest speaker, energizing the conference with her literary grace and captivating storytelling.
The annual Tomás Rivera...
The moon sign isn’t one that is typically discussed as most astrological analyses focus on one’s sun sign. The sun sign sheds light on the more visible aspects of who you are, while your moon sign is the parts of you that nobody knows. It can help you understand the choices you make that don’t align with your sun...
Colin Markovich, Editor-in-Chief
I’ve been with the Highlander for three years, almost exactly. During that time, I’ve written more articles than a hydra has heads, learned amazing things about UCR and the very cool people living and working here, cried, taught myself to like coffee, made lifelong friends, stayed up past midnight too many times and cried some more. I...
For many, our lives are already consumed by college and work while trying to keep up a social life. Midterms, extracurriculars and jobs take up most of our time making any free-time rare. Adding a relationship on top of this is difficult, but not impossible.
Stay Organized
Most of us know how to keep track of our day-to-day activities, but not...
2.5/5 stars
This isn’t my first time at Zen Street, and as the only ramen shop anywhere close to UCR or the Riverside area in general, I had to return to give it a second chance after hearing praise about particular dishes that I didn’t order my first time, which had me vowing to never return.
Zen Street, located in a...