A common question asked around the Riverside area is, “Where is the Japanese food?” Yes, there are a few all-you-can-eat buffets within driving distance, but for authentic sushi lovers there hasn't been an adequate or good restaurant until now. Zame Sushi, which opened less than a month ago, serves fresh fish that is as authentic as the sushi restaurants...
With the recent announcement of Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed III,” the fifth entry into the tremendously successful game series, there was a surprise revelation: Connor, the main protagonist, is part Native American. A preview of the new “Creed” by Game Informer reveals that the French game development studio has set the game to take place between 1753 and 1783—during the...
Last Saturday night, almost 300 students gathered at the Student Recreation Center for the UCR Dance Marathon 2012. Most of them started dancing around 6 p.m. and did not stop until midnight. A shared passion for dancing was not the only thing that pushed the students to participate in DM2012. Ultimately, they joined together to raise funding and awareness...
Over 500 students and community members gathered Wednesday night to promote peace through humor. Highlander Union Building room 302 was abuzz with excitement as ushers escorted guests to their seats and student organizers began the show. UCR students Shadi Matar, Nora Diav, Danny Leserman and Tina Ayun kicked off the night with light jokes and life lessons. Each of...
The fourth floor of the Rivera Library was packed full of science fiction fans, both young and old, eager to hear the words of Dr. George Slusser. Dr. Slusser, who is a comparative literature professor as well as the curator emeritus of the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy here at UCR, was met with a warm welcome....
To the lovers of burgers and mother nature: a restaurant serving delicious and eco-friendly options has come to Riverside. Burger Boss, which opened in the spring of last year, has a sophisticated, modern feel. Its silver and green interior gives off vibes of both cleanliness and nature-consciousness. Even on a Thursday afternoon, the small burger joint was packed with...
“I am more than happy to have been given the opportunity to attend UCR. I think it’s the best thing that has happened to me. I know it’s not a ‘Utopia,’ but I feel that it creates an atmosphere that is most congenial to study. It’s my firm belief that black students of today are the answer to the...
Microsoft’s policies for the newest version of their Windows operating system (OS), Windows 8, is a disconcerting sign of what is to come with future computer hardware. In order to sell ARM-based computers with Windows 8 Hardware Certification—a near necessity for any legitimate computer manufacturer—Microsoft is forcing hardware companies to only allow Windows 8 to run on their systems....
Inclusivity and innovation were the themes of the lecture given by Professor and Director of USC Annenberg’s School of Journalism, Geneva Overholser. The talk was given Monday Feb. 13 for the 44th annual Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture. The highly accomplished journalist has won a Pulitzer Prize in Public Service during her seven year editorial position at The Des Moines Register....
Considering the name Culinary Chameleon and the giant, green food truck painted with bright purple and pink grinning chameleons, I was hoping for some interesting food. Most food trucks, like the infamous Grilled Cheese Truck and Buttermilk Truck in Los Angeles, offer unique and affordable food that people can’t find anywhere else. Instead, I got a sloppy burrito and...