True Life: I’m a Middle Eastern Minority
Ever since the inception of the Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC) in 2013, the organization has hosted a plethora of events ranging from panel discussions with distinguished speakers like Dr. Reza Aslan, associate professor of creative writing at UCR, to open mic poetry nights and other various social events.
This year the MESC once...
“Here’s a scenario: Let’s say you were camping at Coachella this weekend but you don’t have a tent. But buying a tent for a one-time use can be expensive, so what would you do? You look for one on Beepyo!” remarked Arjun Patel, a 2014 UCR graduate. Beepyo, a start-up app mainly co-founded by UCR alumni Arjun and Bryan...
Compared to the other UCs, UCR’s Highlander Gaming is relatively new. While the other UCs have had e-sport clubs for 10-plus years, Highlander Gaming was founded only three years ago “to build a community for UCR “StarCraft II (Wings of Liberty)” players, who wanted to grow alongside the fellow UC e-sports clubs” explained the current president, second-year business major...
Whenever I tell people I live in the heart of downtown and I commute by bus or walking, I usually get this sort of look, as if they’re wondering how I haven’t been murdered yet. I once had someone ask that as a question — a fun one to answer when you’re getting to know your classmates.
When they...
Sporting my Jamba Juice cashier uniform, I asked, "Can I get you anything else?" "Your number," said the rather charming retail store clerk — and three months later, we found ourselves converting the garage of my mother's house into a space of our very own. The prospect of us moving in together at the peak of honeymoon period seemed...
If you’re looking for a show full of fun remixes, outrageous outfits, music that will get your body moving in a way you didn’t know it could move and overall originality, Todrick Hall is the performer to watch. Hall is a singer, dancer, choreographer and director. He was an American Idol finalist and a Broadway actor and is known...
Perhaps for the uninitiated, spending two hours watching Michael Render give a speech in front of 200 college students, then taking the rest of the evening to listen to his music could be a quite the dichotomous experience. In the former setting, Render comes off understated, inviting even, with his ambitions to generate social equality and political righteousness at...
The “Dragalicious Drag Ball” is one of the few times of the year when students, whether they wear extravagant drag or come as they are, are invited to feel fabulous. It started in 2004 when LGBT Resource Center’s (LGBTRC) Queer Alliance wanted to spotlight UCR’s students using lavish dance routines, fashion and music. According to the LGBTRC, the event...
5/5 Stars
After four months of anticipation during construction, Sweet Daily has finally opened its gateway to a dessert-lover’s paradise. Located in the University Village by Oven 450, Sweet Daily is truly a convenient stop for Highlanders to refuel (and completely binge) on their daily intake of sugary goodness.
As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the welcoming...
Do-it-yourself (DIY) skincare is a cheap all-natural alternative to purchasing face masks, scrubs, moisturizers and other beauty products. Though numerous online recipes claim to reduce acne, hydrate your skin or even remove cellulite, they don’t always include details on the products’ side effects. Keep reading to find out which everyday user-friendly ingredients might be hiding in your cabinet and...