Friday, February 13, 2026
Scattered everywhere on campus are the University of California, Riverside’s countless benches. Whether you are taking a stroll through campus or hurrying to catch your next class, you are bound to come across at least a couple benches. They come in all shapes and sizes, some being made out of concrete, others being made out of wood. Students might...
  ACROSS 1. Cries of discovery 5. Ensnare 9. Composer Camille Saint-_____ 14. ____ -Alt-Del 15. "Only Murders in the Building" Producer 16. "Knives Out" actress Ana de _____ 17. "That's rough, buddy" 18. "____ the opinion ..." 19. Taken to show English proficiency 20. Superpowered triplets 23. Normal: Abbr. 24. Flight coordinators: Abbr. 25. iPhone setting for when you're busy 28. World Cup cheer 30. Fired up 34. Cartoon character with genius older sisters 37. Wertmüller...
Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 5 Ingredients 1 box of fettuccine 1/2 pound of shrimp 3 cloves of minced garlic Juice of a medium-sized lemon 2 tsp of red pepper flakes Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Instructions: Thaw the shrimp and mince the garlic. Boil the pasta and make sure it is al dente. Once cooked, strain and set aside. Saute shrimp and garlic...
1. You usually have trouble:     a. Stopping something when you have already started it.     b. Being alone with your thoughts in a quiet room.     c. Letting go of things.   2. When you watch TV shows, you like to:      a. Watch three or more episodes at a time.      b. Do something else at the same time.  ...

Pierce Lawn

Stretching from Webber Hall to the Bell Tower, Pierce Lawn is a popular hang out spot on a sunny day. Students can be spotted passing frisbees, taking naps, chatting and doing homework on the lush grass. During events like Block Party and Spring Splash, the space has been used to place the main stage, carnival rides, food stands and...
Home to many organizations, restaurants and classrooms, the Highlander Union Building (HUB) is at the heart of our lively campus. The HUB Dining Plaza welcomes hungry students with its many different food options, such as Panda Express, Chronic Tacos, Hibachi-San, The Habit Burger, Scoops, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and more. Students can take a seat at umbrella-covered...
Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 tsp of water 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 8 oz. of whatever chocolate of your choosing  Instructions: Cut your half cup of butter into four tablespoons and place in a pan...
1. In social situations, you tend to:     a. Get nervous and isolate yourself from others      b. Forget all responsibilities     c. Be anxious about anything and everything    2. You usually have trouble:      a. Speaking to new people      b. Staying on top of school work     c. Putting yourself before others   3. This year, you want to:     ...
Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 cup of oatmeal 1 ripe banana 1 egg 2/3 cup milk of choice  1 tablespoon of of baking powder 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/2 tablespoon of butter chia seeds (optional) Instructions: Put the oatmeal in a blender until it's a fine powder. Put in a...
A University of California, Riverside (UCR) staple, the Scotty bench is loved by students, staff and faculty alike. This iron statue, with frankly creepy eyes, is located near the stairs leading down to the Highlander Union Building (HUB) and the Bell Tower. Donated to UCR by the graduating classes of 2002, 2004, 2007 and 2009, this UCR staple represents...