1.5/5 Stars
The Canyon Crest Towne Center is a hidden gem of sorts. Away from the bustling, packed restaurants on campus and off University Avenue, it offers a selection of unique eateries and shops that can be enjoyed by students and faculty alike, just a few minutes south of lot 30. Though it is a bit gentrified and can be...
The average college student is constantly on a budget. Because of that, it’s important to learn how to make meals that will save you money while lasting a considerable amount of time. Being conscious about what you eat will end up saving you extra money – and you might end up creating a new, impromptu meal that you’ll be...
Set against the thumping beat of techno and house music, a battle unfolded at Latitude 55 Wednesday evening. It was a battle of kings, queens, castles and pawns that decided who would be UCR’s unequivocal chess champion. Out of 12 players, only one could win, taking home bragging rights and a $25 Target gift card.
The tournament used Swiss brackets...
4/5 Stars
Taco Tuesdays have almost become a tradition for some students, and on our college budget, paying around five dollars for dinner is considered a win (second to free, however). With that said, I headed down to Loco Burrito in Moreno Valley on a chilly Tuesday with my friends Cody and Vincent in hopes of getting some great tasting...
Individuals made their way to the open field at the Riverside Sports Complex on Friday evening to attend UCR’s 34th annual Pow Wow. Multiple tents and small booths which featured items such as jewelry, dream catchers and clothing were set up under the cloudy, gray skies that hovered over the event. Small children dove in and out of the...
Being told to follow your dreams may tread into cliche territory at times, but Duncan Penn and Dave Lingwood, half of the cast from the television show “The Buried Life,” which also included Jonnie Penn and Ben Nemtin, came to UCR’s HUB 302 in order to inform us that anything in the world is possible.
Before the event started there...
I’ve pretty much scavenged the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and the craters of the moon in search of a romantic relationship. Still. No. Luck. Fishing for a partner can be a tough and strenuous struggle. For those of you still on the boat praying to find your prized catch at the parties and clubs, it might be best...
“Well, you know I always say that you shouldn’t have a job, you should have a mission. And I think for me my mission has always been to use stories to connect people.”
Reza Aslan is an associate professor of creative writing at UCR. Most people who haven’t had him for a class, however, know him for one of a...
Highlanders were drawn into HUB 367 on Tuesday evening by the welcoming scent of warm coffee, raspberry jelly-filled cookies and a fresh platter of fruit. No matter that this event was the Asian American Renaissance — an interactive workshop exploring the barriers against Asian American cultures — students of all races and ethnicities attended to discover the ever-present expectations...
Relationship violence is a serious matter that a lot of people view as an isolated situation until it happens to a friend or themselves. Informing the masses on signs and ways to combat this issue is important due to its prevalence. By showing it in the form of visual media, relationship violence can be portrayed accurately. In a Wednesday...