Love might be in the air
Aries (March 21 - April 19): Two of Swords
I’m afraid to say — you might have a love triangle on your hands, Aries. You’re facing a difficult decision, torn between two equally viable options....
Under the Kilt: Establishing boundaries for yourself and not others
Have you ever had those moments where you wished you had put your foot down and stood up for yourself? Maybe it was during an argument with friends or a significant other that made...
Holiday eats and treats
In my family and possibly yours, Christmas dinner means loads and loads of tamales, followed by days and days of leftover tamales. While it has become somewhat of a tradition in my family, powering...
UCR’s own New York Times Bestseller Fatima Mirza discusses identity, creativity and the value...
When Fatima Mirza first stepped onto UCR’s campus as a freshman, she was convinced that she would fulfill her family’s dreams, pursue a pre-med program and become a doctor. After an inspiring experience in...
Working at The Highlander has given me a myriad of unique experiences
Joining The Highlander newspaper has given me a multitude of opportunities and experiences that I could have never even dreamed of coming into college. When I started at UCR in 2016, I didn’t have...
The essential guide to writing New Year’s goals
In light of the shitstorm that was 2016, the prospects for 2017 are definitely more hopeful. It won’t be easy to recover from one of the weirdest elections in U.S. history, the death of...
University Theatre hosts talent show to benefit Syrian refugees
It’s hard to not associate a talent show with the youthful essence of middle or elementary school naivete— a time when cafeterias full of eager parents filled the room with obnoxious video cameras and...
The cards show that it’s time to shift gears to face the new year
Aries (March 21 - April 19): Strength Reversed
This card has come up reversed, indicating a period of low energy and self-doubt. There’s a lack of balance between harsh reality and positivity in your current...
Highlander Interview: UC President Mark Yudof
On March 2, Highlander Editor-in-Chief Chris LoCascio sat down with UC President Mark Yudof in Oakland to discuss his take on some of the biggest issues that face students and the UC today. The...
Spotlight: Circle K International Rocks for Charity
Last Friday night at HUB 302, everyone was dressed their best in formal shirts and ties or dresses and heels. Along the walls, there were stacks upon stacks of fresh pizza and churros ready...