On May 20, African Student Programs hosted its 2nd Annual Black Opulence Ball at the HUB. Dinner and an awards show was held that night. Its goal was to recognize achievements that were made by Black scholars and alumni on campus this school year. Prior to the event, nominations for students and their organizations were made. The theme was...
I was an entirely different person when I was a freshman at UCR. Stuck in a bad relationship, and lacking a solid circle of people to rely on, I felt completely alone. Looking back now as a college graduate, there are a lot of things I would change. However, I will forever look back fondly on my time at...
Nicole Velasco - Advertising Representative
“Working at The Highlander was definitely one of the best things that I did while at UCR! I was able to meet amazing people and I'm so grateful for my time with this team!”
Elizabeth Ha - Assistant Marketing Director
“Do not let the little things in life discourage you from trying to achieve your goals!”
Briana Munoz...
The UCR Sampling Club was only founded this year, but they are already making their mark. They are the self-described “Club gateway drug” as they offer opportunities for students who want to get involved in clubs but don’t know where to start. The club offers optional and low-commitment membership with around 80 to 100 regular members.
UCR Chapter founder and...
Dear graduating seniors,
Graduation is rapidly approaching and with it, the impending weight of what to do next is right alongside it. With the consistent questions that relatives and friends start asking of what’s your specific next goal, it’s hard to tell what your next step is after graduation. For some, those prospects are already lined up (congratulations to those...
Prompted by an assigned class project, a group of five students are striving to implement solutions on a local scale, recognizing the crucial role of community engagement in addressing this global challenge. With a deep understanding of the significance of combating climate change, we are determined to navigate the complex intersection of fashion, sustainability, and the pressing need for...
Aries (March 21 - April 19): Chariot
You have control issues, Aries. You’re trying to control things that literally cannot be controlled. This need to make things happen exactly as you envision them hinders others and prevents any positive outcome.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Five of Swords
Right now, the problems you’re facing are glaring you in the face. There’s...
The 2016 presidential election sparked my interest in journalism. Through the news coverage I consumed, I became aware of how important the media was during and after the election. Misinformation and unprofessional political tactics led to that election being skewed unlike any other in our country’s history, bringing with it a wave of distrust for the media. During this...
In pursuit of trying new things and hobbies, it can be a struggle to implement them into your life. Haley Barton is no exception, yet she has endured and committed to growing in her craft and embracing all of its potential by merging it with her career interests.
Her interest in crocheting sparked through the turbulence of the pandemic. With...
Dear Trader Joe’s,
As a college student scraping together my pennies, sometimes your produce can seem a little pricey. But alas, I always come back to your whimsically themed isles to fill my grocery cart for the week. The smell of fresh bouquets curated with more tasteful colors than the ones at Vons are a welcome greeting to the nose...