On Nov. 7, the Philippines were struck by Typhoon Haiyan, the fourth-strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded, and the strongest storm to ever hit land. The storm has claimed over 5,000 lives and left four million people without a home. With such devastation, the impact of the storm is a global one, felt even here at UCR, with many friends...
“Is this the Krusty Krab?”
“No, this is Patrick.”
“Is this the Krusty Krab?”
“No, this is Patrick!”
The sound of a couple hundred UCR students enthusiastically reciting each line along to this clip from “Spongebob Squarepants” could be heard from HUB 302 last Tuesday night. Students had gathered in droves to see ASPB’s hotly anticipated animation panel, “Stay Tooned.” Featuring famous voices...
3 out of 5 stars
If there's one thing Riverside never fails to provide it is culture (and bipolar weather, but that is another article). Heroes Restaurant and Brewery, nestled between the Mission Inn and the Riverside Art Museum, combines a bar with a western aesthetic and a restaurant with a more modern style. Heroes offers an atmosphere more than...
3.5/5 stars
After years of being the only Vietnamese restaurant in the University Village, Pho Vinam has finally met a formidable rival: Calibasil. Situated next door to Lollicup and connected to its sister restaurant, Oven 450, Calibasil is easy to find and access for all UCR students as an alternative fast food restaurant.
Calibasil is the first of its kind (or...
A quilt of clouds rested above UC Riverside Friday morning. Students dragged their feet across campus, including those snuggled in sweats and the occasional blanket-wrapped person walking to Coffee Bean. But instead of the usual large cup of coffee for the end of the week pick-me-up, UC Riverside offered a change for breakfast. Stoves were used to keep the...
Upon entering Arts 100, students laid onto the floors to participate in the Delicious Movement Workshop held by Eiko Otake. Otake, who was part of Japanese dance duo Eiko & Koma, has 40 years of experience as a New York-based movement artist and choreographer. With exercises ranging from “How to Sleep” to “Kindergarten,” Otake portrayed her modern dance style...
1. Did you know that all of the campus housing options are named after regions of Scotland?
Aberdeen, Bannockburn, Oban, Pentland Hills and the rest were all the stomping ground of the original kilt-wearers.
2. Did you know that our original mascot was a cute little dog?
Buttons the Scottish Terrier attended almost every sporting event between the years of 1955 and...
Fans of both beer and Game of Thrones, rejoice, because Ommegang Brewery from Copperstown, N.Y. has started putting out Westeros-inspired drinks. The first Game of Thrones-themed beer, Take The Throne Blonde Ale, first emerged in March 2013; however, since it was only limited edition, it quickly disappeared off of shelves. But thankfully, a new brew has recently emerged: Take...
Marvin Gomez
Senior
Study Abroad Session: Summer 2013
Program: The Education Abroad Network; Southeast Asia: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Email; Questions About my Adventure: [email protected]
It took me about four years to finally work up the courage to go on a study abroad program.
I was always making excuses to myself about why I could not go. I would scare myself out of actually following through...
1) Look up your registration time on Growl
Seemingly obvious? Yes. But do a lot of people forget? Also yes.
2) Don’t be afraid to explore
For example, a lot of general biology classes fill up, but entomology classes sometimes fulfill the same requirement. Who knows, maybe you’ll even come to love cockroaches.
3) Always be aware of the class times
A 10-minute gap...