For many, college is the time where people figure out who they want to be and where they want to go. More often than not, those aspirations are shaped by the people around you. Your shared experiences and values, along with their support and encouragement can shape the path you choose for good. For our generation, that sense of...
The purpose of this column is to support you. First-Gen Life will offer tips, stories and guidance to help first generation students not just survive, but thrive here at the University of California, Riverside (UCR).
Week four is when reality settles in. The excitement of syllabus week has faded, group chats have gone quiet and the rush of being the...
This piece captures the quiet unraveling of someone standing at the edge of themselves – torn between needing to heal and fearing they never will. Each line is a confession of guilt and survival, trembling yet persistent, revealing the haunting strength of simply still being here.
I’m speaking in fragments -
because the whole me is fracturing.
My pulse is a...
When the crisp autumn air is felt, my craving for fall-themed snacks in the world of food and drinks arrives! With that in mind, I ventured over to University Village to try out our local Insomnia Cookie branch. When I walked into the store, it smelled like a dessert lover’s dream. The sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies adds...
Located on the first floor of the Rivera library by the computers is a brilliant homage to the many Hispanic immigrant families that have suffered today and in history. The exhibit features emotion-filled poems, meaningful letters and beautiful images of loved ones. The art brings awareness to the pain and suffering that accompanies the harsh subject of deportation and...
Prep Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
1 cup white rice
4 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
12 ounces evaporated milk
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Measure out the rice and rinse, then add it to a large pot with the water and cinnamon stick.
Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes or...
The Hispanic Heritage Month dates are:
a. October 1st - October 31st
b. September 27th - October 27th
c. October 5th - November 5th
d. September 15th - October 15th
2. Who initiated the celebration of Hispanic Heritage in America?
a. Ronald Reagan
b. Lyndon Johnson
c. George W. Bush
d....
The autumn rain falls, casting a silent spell over the city of Riverside. Everything feels quieter as people avoid the streets, keeping dry. But here, in the heart of downtown, is a cozy shop that pulls you in with its protective warmth. From the very moment you step through the door, especially on a rainy October day, you are...
Learn to make this delicious apple tart for the fall season.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 pre-rolled puff pastry dough/pie dough
3 large red apples
1 lemon
4 tablespoons of applesauce
1 tablespoon of sugar
Instructions:
Start by preheating your oven to 400° F.
Place your puff pastry dough in a pie mold. Poke some holes in the dough using a fork.
Add...
Tim Boba has become a staple at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), known as the go-to spot for late-night snacks and boba on campus. Its cheap food, late hours and specialty drinks attract plenty of club meetings, late-night hangouts and midterm study breaks. The bright fluorescent lighting immediately makes a striking first impression. On top of that, the...