Friday, April 19, 2024

Restaurant Review: The Spot Sports Bar and Grill

4 stars out of 5 Week zero is now nothing but a memory. “It’s the second day bro, and I need a drink already,” someone muttered as they passed by the humanities building. I think...

Leaving the nest

Caps and gowns are tucked away and the new (well, new to you) couch has been delivered to the apartment. The last embrace from family and friends for the next three months is left...

Guide to the UV

At Thai A sit-down restaurant nestled between the Spot and the Mad Platter, At Thai has a large selection of dishes for those craving Thai food. From pad see ew to chow mein Thai style,...

Freshman 15: Fifteen bits of interest from the returners to the newcomers

“If we were freshmen, we would be excited for…” Block Party! Meeting new people and making new friends Cuddling with all the stray cats Working out at the new student recreation center TedxRiverside in October. Get inspired to lead...

Free laundry or freedom

Time to crank up the air conditioner and load up on sunscreen. Summer has taken over campus and it looks like a scene from the “Walking Dead”: deserted with casual zombies and fearless warriors....

A Fan of Cash

Caps, gowns and exams have finally left the building — but not for long. Some students took the well-deserved week to recover from finals' PTSD just to jump right back into it. Summer session...

The power of historical fantasy: Tim Powers speaks to UCR

In the Bible, God created the world in seven days. For science fiction and fantasy writers, this can take an entire lifetime. The most important thing to remember in these genres is that there...

Restaurant Review: Anchos Southwest Grill

When there are more energy drinks than actual food scattered across the dining table, it may be a sign to peel away from the computer and venture out for some real sustenance other than...

Under the Kilt: To LDR or not to LDR?

As the spring quarter comes to a close, many couples are forced to separate — some are going back to different hometowns for the summer and others are being separated by after-graduation plans. And...

Turning negativity into positivity with Spike Lee

Spike Lee is a force to be reckoned with. The outspoken film director came to UCR to shed some light on his struggles and successes in the fast-paced entertainment industry. The Student Recreation Center...