Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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...

Unveil it all: Hijab Monologues

This Thursday just before sunset, students lined up outside of the Barn to hear thoughts on a controversial topic: the hijab. The Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC) held its first ever “Hijab Monologues” to...

Under the Kilt: Hookup Culture

Let’s be real — most college students are in a perfect environment for casual sex, and hookups are just as prevalent as dating nowadays. Some people aren’t into that scene, but for those who...

Wilcox’s Way: Teach me how to be chancellor

In my first time inside the chancellor’s office, I sat directly across from Kim Wilcox, whose feet lay propped up on another chair. We sat at the conference room table in his office, a...

Club Spotlight: Accounting Society

In an evening of elegance and networking, the Accounting Society at UC Riverside wrapped up its 2013-14 academic year with a sense of purpose and humor, pulling over 90 people into HUB 302 for...