Managing Editor Kevin Keckeisen sat down with Professor Juan Felipe Herrera on Wednesday, May 2, to discuss his recent appointment as California poet laureate, his life and the craft of writing.
Kevin Keckeisen: How did you get started writing poetry?
Juan Felipe Herrera: I got started more than once. I think the first time I got started was growing up with...
In celebration of the 125th anniversary of United Way Worldwide, the 2nd Annual Community Leaders Conference was held in Nashville, Tennessee. There, UCR Student United Way (SUW) gained national recognition for extensive community involvement. Over 63 United Way organizations in the country competed for nine awards. Against those odds, UCR Student United Way won the award for “Volunteer of...
UCR students, faculty and alumni stood in a seemingly endless line at the HUB last Wednesday, anticipating the highly acclaimed Chicana author Sandra Cisneros. In celebration of the Tomás Rivera Conference and the 40th anniversary of the Chicano Student Programs, Cisneros was this year’s guest speaker, energizing the conference with her literary grace and captivating storytelling.
The annual Tomás Rivera...
In a time when many would contend the world of literature is in decline, Tom Lutz, professor of creative writing, has created a haven for the lovers of words, avid readers and eager knowledge seekers. The literary review journal, Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB), was released recently and has garnered much attention since. After spending some time on...
When it comes to PC gaming, massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) dominate the market. It’s actually a little ridiculous just how many different MMORPGs are available to play. “World of Warcraft” (WOW), “Rift,” “Star Wars: The Old Republic” (TOR) and “Aion” are just a few examples of the dozens of MMOs available to players—many of which follow a...
Inspired by the Vagina Monologues, the Coming Out Monologues brought together an enthusiastic crowd at the Barn on Thursday night. The event celebrated the LGBT community’s experiences and contributed to the National Day of Silence through monologues performed by various UCR students regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.
Headed by co-director Jason Yuen, a slideshow started off the night as...
This past Wednesday, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Goldberry Long shared her views on the baffling prejudice today’s female writers face. The talk, which took place in INTS 1128 and was titled “The Chick Lit Ghetto: Women’s Medical Narratives in Contemporary Fiction,” attracted students and faculty alike.The title of the event stems from the name often given to women’s...
Imagine setting your books down by a table on campus, winded from the hustle-and-bustle of the day. After a moment you notice a sealed envelope with the note “read me” inscribed on it. Puzzled, you open it and find a thank-you card inside. “I am often homesick,” the card begins. You continue reading it, drawn to this person’s hardship...
The Internet is an incredible place. People shop online, read news articles, educate themselves, communicate with their friends and family and so much more. The one thing that never crossed my mind, however, is using the Internet to fund creative projects designed by anyone from hobbyists to professional designers looking to branch out on their own; that’s what Kickstarter...
On April 18 UCR student artists took chalk to concrete on the patio near the Coffee Bean to bring art to life and compete in this year’s 22nd annual Chalk the Walk event, hosted by Highlander Union Programs.
Participants chose from three categories: creating an an original work, reproducing a masterpiece or creating a piece that takes a stand for...