One day, a girl decided to do laundry. She went down into the basement of the AI dorm and began her work. As she was putting her clothes into the machine, she noticed something glimmering underneath the sink. It was a locket with a delicate flower design etched into the silver exterior. The clasp to open it was rusted...
It was well past nine when the last train let him off at the downtown station. Ray was the first to disembark, and as he trudged toward the staircase leading over the platforms to the adjacent bus terminal, a crowd — mostly of other students but also young families and commuters — formed behind him.
The students, for their...
Archive / Highlander
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) opened in August 1973 with its purpose being to create “educational programming, study space and resources, sexual assault and domestic/relationship violence advocacy, leadership opportunities, special events, and safety support services for women and all members of the UCR community,” as stated on the center’s FAQ...
The other day, I was sitting in my living room watching “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” and thought to myself, “Why are none of these characters wearing masks?” when it hit me. The global pandemic has impacted how I view movies, and more specifically, it has made me wonder, how does one do “normal things”...
When I first heard about a cookie cafe nearby campus, I was ecstatic to try it and to help support small businesses. Especially during the global pandemic, I have tried my best at making sure I am buying from small businesses as much as possible. Recently, I have been craving sweets, so what better way is there to satisfy...
April 1, also known as April Fools’ Day is traditionally a day where people make practical jokes or create hoaxes. However, the Riverside Astronomical Society, in collaboration with UCR’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, hosted a fun trivia-filled event which aimed at debunking common misconceptions within the field of astronomy. In other words, they weren’t fooling around.
The event started...
Returning to in-person classes is certainly a transition for everyone. For our first-years and transfers, this may be your first time on campus! For those who have been on campus before, maybe you forgot how much gas costs when commuting or miss the days you’d roll out of bed and click the Zoom link 30 seconds before class started....
The demand for matcha has increasingly been popular in many coffee and boba shops. Matcha is full of antioxidants and provides a little bit of energy boost to get your day started. However, the price for one special matcha latte can be pretty pricey for those on a budget. Here are three unique recipes to make your matcha latte...
Aries (March 21 - April 19): King of Wands
With your naturally bold and resourceful nature, you are a natural leader who thrives with their independence. However, you are in a place of stagnancy, and it is just the right time to depend on others. It may go against your nature, but the time to listen to the ideas of...
Aries: The Chariot
This card is connected to the Lovers card, in that you are able to steer yourself in the direction of what you want. Perhaps you’ve been stewing in relationship drama lately or there’s someone you have been hiding your feelings from. Even if you don’t realize it, you have made a decision. Don’t be passive, your window...