Astronaut Anna Fisher Speaks to Students

On April 3, UC Riverside welcomed Anna Lee Fisher, one of the first female astronauts, who visited campus to speak to students about her career with NASA. After years of extensive schooling, working on...

Restaurant Review: Zizi BBQ House

With midterms in full swing, most of the food I eat either comes out of a microwave or is delivered to my door. Still, I celebrated my possible success on this week’s round of...

Cook with M.E.: a glance into an Iranian kitchen

Middle Eastern Student Center’s (MESC) Cook with M.E. event was held inside the Classroom Kitchen of the SRC on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., the second of four programs held...
Guide to UCR - Leo Yue / The Highlander

6 Ways to spend the perfect day in Riverside

Living on campus, it can be really easy for the lines between school and home to become blurred. It is important to get away from campus from time to time and explore Riverside. Here...

Tales from the Mothership

With Black History Month reaching its end, we’ve delved into many aspects of African American culture. We’ve acknowledged the accomplishments of great individuals and explored the works of great African American men and women....

Under the Kilt: Going back home for the holidays

When I went back home in the winter break of 2018 after my first year as a transfer student at UCR, I felt defeated. I was separated from my family, had to build new...

Scotty the bear celebrates a virtual birthday bash

UCR’s mascot, Scotty the Bear, had his 66th birthday party during Homecoming Week 2020. Scotty the Bear has been UCR’s mascot since 1954. On Tuesday, Nov. 17, students were welcomed to attend an online...

Club Spotlight: Highlander Chefs has a new look

Food security is a primary issue affecting UCR’s student population. A study conducted by the Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) in 2015 found that 62.5 percent of UCR students experienced some form of food insecurity....

2017 Subaru Impreza Review

Pairing a premium driving dynamic with advanced technology, a legendary all-wheel drive system and proven reliability, the Impreza is going to give the Civic and Corolla a run for its money. Subaru is a brand...

The silver lining of 2020: Inciting introspection and growing new friendships

Around this time last year, I remember studying at Rivera and being hopeful for the new year. I thought that 2020 would be my year. I would be turning 21, starting my senior year...