When I decided I wanted to study abroad, there was only one choice: London. And no, not (just) because I was hoping to run into Prince Harry. A previous trip when I was 11 years old sparked my love for the city, eventually morphing into serious obsession with “Doctor Who,” “Sherlock” and “Primeval,” copious buckets of tea and multiple...
A massive blue wave rises out of the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, its cobalt color transforming to white as it crests. Rowboats lie below it, directly in its path, struggling to remain afloat as the hands of the turbulent sea reach to drag it to the seafloor. And yet, beyond the agitated water, the snowy peak of...
Emotions ran high this past weekend as 909 Hip Hop Dance Troupe opened the curtains to present its 16th Ultimate Brawl: Battle of Distinction. Ultimate Brawl is one of the five oldest hip-hop dance competitions in California alongside Prelude, Battlefest, Fusion and Body Rock, all of which have served the hip-hop dance community for nearly two decades. Though Ultimate...
Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending Trivia Night, which was hosted by The Barn. From the start to the finish, the evening was a delightful blend of delicious drinks, engaging questions and lots of laughter with friends. Run through the company Pub Trivia Nerds, and hosted by comedian Ace Guillen, these Trivia Nights have been every Tuesday...
After second-year biology major Natalie Taby attended the first general meeting of Project Sunshine in the fall quarter, her smile lasted for two hours. “I was taken back with the mission because it aligned with my beliefs. I love children,” said Taby, who wants to become a pediatrician.
Project Sunshine is a national organization, with the UCR School of Medicine...
Whether you live in an apartment near UCR or commute from home, your main concern before classes everyday is managing to get on campus in the first place. The second problem, which anyone that drives to school is fully aware of, is finding a parking space. And with only four available parking lots (rest in peace student parking at...
During my freshman year, I went to my first drag show in the dining hall at the Aberdeen-Inverness dorms. I was immediately amazed by the amount of hard work and dedication that went into making the show an overall unforgettable experience. Somehow, UCR’s 12th annual Dragalicious Drag Ball on Friday night, “Exodus,” took the energy and professionalism up a...
There are several factors that can interfere with a good night's sleep: from stress, work or family responsibilities. It's no wonder why a good quality night's rest is so elusive. It may be hard to overcome some aspects that interfere with your sleep. However, there are some habits you can adapt into your daily life to give you that...
We’ve all heard of the saying “laughter is the best medicine,” so what better way is there to trample our stress than to attend the Well’s very own clinic of merriment with a free night of comedy? Many students gruelingly dragged their bodies to the Barn Thursday evening for their dose of amusement to endure their remaining midterms. The...