Katipunan Pilipino Student Organization (PSO) is one of University of California Riverside’s major cultural student organizations. The club “aims to enrich the understanding and appreciation of Filipino culture.” Open to everyone of any background to join, Katipunan raises awareness about the culture, while also building a community among UCR students. The club holds events such as general meetings, socials,...
As we engage a new Electronic Gaming Expo (E3), the largest video game exhibition in the world, there are many doubts floating around amongst game developers and gaming fans alike. Can the game industry continue to spend millions of dollars developing traditional console and PC games? Is it better to abandon consoles for simpler social and mobile games with...
Author: Janine Lano, third-year
October 19, 2016
Dear Diary,
One of the biggest differences I’ve experienced between high school and college is the stress of midterm season. At my high school, midterms weren’t given, but in college, I learned they can either make or break your grade. When they roll around, my life becomes centered around studying for the exam, leaving...
Moving into a new environment is a big change for students. Once students find themselves situated in their new place, the topic of decorating the space arises, yet people cannot simply decorate as they wish when they share the space with roommates. Before buying any decorations, students should keep in mind the boundaries and rules of their roommates, as...
If you’re trying to branch out from Starbucks but still need to fuel late-night study sessions, Riverside has a surprisingly large selection of independent coffee shops. Whether your taste is a bit more on the sweeter side or whether you just need a different place to study now that everything is opening up, there are plenty of options around...
The aroma of tacos from Ojo de Agua and the sound of drums filled the air of a Thursday night as five bands competed for a spot on the 2019 Spring Nooners line up and a prize of $200. The competition known as SoundClash was held on Feb. 28. A large canopy that covered the stage was set up...
Moving away from home can be both thrilling and unnerving. If you find yourself feeling homesick and lonely nearing the end of the year, here's how to embrace the spring quarter.
The key tip to avoid feeling lonely is to surround yourself with individuals you can count on for emotional support. Whether it’s your best friend from home or a...
Aries (March 21 - April 19): King of Swords
Sometimes, it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. Take a step back and consider the big picture with an open mind. You know how best to proceed, and you know that it’s your responsibility to be thoughtful and mature — a true leader is responsible for everything around them,...
The Spring Quarter Shenanigans
It's that time of year again — the ________ (adjective) Spring Quarter is here, and the ________ (noun, plural) are ________ (verb, present tense) around campus ________ (adverb). With ________ (noun) in hand, students are embarking on their ________ (adjective) adventures. Next week, students will ________ (verb, future tense) in the ________ (noun), and it will...
UCR kicked off homecoming weekend with its annual Bonfire event which took place Friday night. Hosted by ASPB, the event allowed Highlanders to indulge in a variety of food, exhilarating attractions and special performances. Upon arrival, we were bombarded with several tents lined up between the softball field and lot 19. Attendees lined up to buy everything from mini...