La Frontera Final: Latino authors discuss science fiction
“My protagonists are Chicano because I’m Chicano,” said Mario Acevedo bluntly, author of “Jailbait Zombie,” “There’s also vampires and evil werewolves too but somehow no one ever questions that part.” The audience laughed, instantly...
Restaurant Review: Backstreet Restaurant
If you’re craving a simple and delicious sandwich for lunch, look no further than Backstreet Restaurant. Located near downtown Riverside off Nelson Street and between Magnolia Avenue and Brockton Avenue, this mom-and-pop sandwich shop...
Racing for recovery: the story of Stacey Grady
Stacey Grady was one of the 36,000 runners to run of the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2014. After three tries, she finally qualified for the marathon in February 2013 when she ran the...
21 and Over Club: Inland Empire Brewing Company
The craft beer industry expansion in Riverside has created an excellent selection of craft breweries for both the drinking novice and the drinking expert. The Inland Empire Brewing Co. has been serving quality beer...
Professor Spotlight: Susan Straight
Only a couple of weeks ago, Susan Straight, UCR’s beloved professor of the creative writing department, received the 2013 Robert Kirsch Award. This award, presented at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, recognizes...
21 and Over Club: Packinghouse Brewing Co.
The craft beer industry is alive and well in the Inland Empire! Over the last couple of years new microbreweries have been popping up all over the place. One of the more recent breweries...
Food Truck Festival
With spring quarter in full swing, everything is on a roll — including lunch options. There wasn't an open spot around the Bell Tower last Wednesday, April 16, as UCR hosted the second annual...
Restaurant Review: The Castle
If you’re looking to escape the dry heat and atmosphere of Riverside (which is something we could all take a break from every once and a while) then you may find The Castle Restaurant...
Middle Eastern Week hits UCR
When the newest student center, the Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC), first sprang up last fall, its founders knew the one thing they wanted to hold: a Middle Eastern week. The goal — to...
21 and Over Club: Fire and blood red ale
Fans of beer and “Game of Thrones,” get ready for a second round! As spring quarter rolls around, so too does the newest season of “Game of Thrones,” and along with it is the...