The real “Coming Out” stories of the LGBTQ community
Students, professors and members of the LGBTQ community gathered at HUB 355 Friday afternoon on the occasion of “Coming Out Black and Queer.” A panel of speakers, including assistant professor of ethnic studies Ashon...
Is there someone looking over your shoulder in Rivera Library?
Halloween is always one of the most fun times of the year. Small children parade about in their costumes, Halloween parties liven up the drudgery of an impending winter and everybody gets an excuse...
Food Truck Take-Over
Dozens to hundreds of people were gathered around the Bell Tower and the accompanying lawns at the Rivera Library to welcome the meals-on-wheels of UCR’s semi-annual Food Truck Festival. Last held during spring quarter,...
Restaurant Review: The savory sizzle of Savor and Sizzle
After the opening of Glen Mor’s second half, a well-anticipated new market was made available to students living in the area or dorming. Along with the joint eateries called Savor and Sizzle, a new...
The ability to amaze: The fourth annual Ability Ball
What started out as a serene kickback soon turned into a lively jam session with over 40 guests attending the fourth Annual Ability Ball. Although attendees didn’t show up in formal attire and glass...
Restaurant Review: Punjab Palace
4.5 out of 5 stars
I’ve heard many things about this restaurant, and I figured it was about time I tried some local Indian food from our very own Punjab Palace here at the intersection...
Eddie Huang’s Past, Present and Future
Over a hundred students were ushered into the HUB lounge with turquoise posters in one hand and their Snapchat-ready phones in the other, patiently waiting for Eddie Huang, a.k.a. The Human Panda, to arrive....
HARD Day of the Dead
As the festival season of 2014 draws to a close, Halloween weekend brings one final wave of massive events to satiate the palates of concert-goers everywhere. For those of us fortunate to reside in...
UCR Around the Globe: Rome, Italy
Driving down the I-15 toward San Diego on my way to the airport, a thought struck me: I guess it’s true that all roads lead to Rome. So while mine included a long layover...
The Freshman 15: Halloween Celebrations
Fifteen bits of interest from the returners to the newcomers.
“If I was a freshman, I could celebrate Halloween at UCR by …”
Attending organization parties
Observing trick-or-treating
Having a scary movie marathon in dorm hall
Trick-or-treating in old...