Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Replicating that diverse friend group sitting under a tree moment every college seems to advertise could be your future! Intimidating, to say the least, college introduces an overwhelming environment saturated with all walks of life that seem to have it all figured out in the friend department. And while many can get a quick handle on making friends, many...
Emergencies vary in gravity, one of the worst being needing to answer nature's call and succumbing to a more than displeasurable bathroom. The best seat on campus can't be stumbled upon by accident but requires dedicated exploration and open-mindedness. Taking over twenty of the University of California, Riverside (UCR) women's bathrooms into account, the following list ranks fifteen of...
Libra (September 23 – October 22): Wheel of Fortune  This turning point is a change of fortune. The universe is taking the wheel this week, Libra. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. But brace yourself  —  circumstances can shift quicker than you think. Embrace this cycle as it comes because the ending will be in your best fortune. Scorpio (October 23...
The University of California, Riverside’s (UCR) Pipe Band has been bringing the Tartan Soul since 2000 when they were formally established. You may have seen them at commencement. Maybe you’ve seen them walking down a fourth of July parade. Perhaps you just so happened to walk by Lot 44 and happened to hear them all practicing; regardless of where...
Aries (March 21 - April 19): The Sun Aries, it’s time to bask in the sunlight. You’ve been working hard, and now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Take a moment to appreciate the warmth around you and recharge your energy by spending time outdoors. Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Queen of Cups You’ve been nurturing new ideas...
Light on the internet restriction and heavy on the social media presence, the early 2010s provided many of us with an introduction to the vast realm of the interweb. Honoring tradition as middle school screenagers and working against our set screen limits, our existence on the internet continues to be a daily (hourly for some) habit backed by heavy...
Aries (March 21 - April 19): Four of Cups If you haven’t made a big summer goal yet, now is the time to start brainstorming. This summer will be one of great productivity for you Aries, so lean into your top priorities and put the pedal to the metal. Be careful not to get distracted by smaller, more immediately gratifying...
This article is best read with an English accent. The eagerly anticipated and splendid reveal of the latest season of “Bridgerton” has finally come upon us. As a flurry of ball gowns decorate Netflix screens, romance and British accents have seemed to capture the heart of many. Indeed, the character one may favor can disclose a great deal about one’s...
El Campeon lies off the intersection of Linden Street and Iowa Avenue and is run and owned by Ivan Roman. This Mexican supermarket also has a hot bar, ready to serve up foods including burritos, tacos, tortas and more. Less than a mile from campus, this spot is accessible to all students, via scooter, skateboard or even walking. Parking...
As the class of 2024 eyes graduation, The Highlander asked some of these graduates to reflect upon the lessons, triumphs, and tribulations of their years at UCR.  Biggest lesson learned Kow English “Putting yourself out there for sure. In classes people are usually focused on learning the material or locked in doing their own thing, it's hard to really strike up conversations and...