UCR’s Model United Nations club has seen many successes as a result of its member’s dedication and hard work. With their upcoming conference in New York City, I have sat down with members of the executive board to learn more about MUN and what to expect for the conference.
Sitting down for the interview were members of MUN’s executive* board....
As winter quarter is coming to an end, applications to graduate in the Spring have finally been released. For those who are graduating this year, there is so much to do in such little time. Sometimes, I think about the time when I started my first quarter at UCR. Excited, driven and motivated are just a few of the...
With finals approaching, the stress and anxiety that comes with it isn’t far behind. The anxiety of feeling overwhelmed and the need to end the quarter off with that perfect score is stressful. With all the studying that goes into finals week, it’s important to take time for yourself and to know your limits.
Studying with friends can make you...
Longing for the taste of homemade dessert? Try making these rich brownie-like cookies to curb your craving.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar
Ingredient Swaps:
If you don’t have all purpose flour you can either mix equal parts white and wheat flour, or...
Looking to try something new? Well then you should definitely check out the Beignet Spot located in Downtown Riverside. A cute little place that makes their beignets fresh to order for every customer, with the added bonus of being able to see the beignet making process while you wait for your order.
You can go and order your classic beignets and...
UC Riverside was visited by Wong Fu Productions through an event hosted by Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP). A veteran YouTube channel that has captured the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide, the team behind Wong Fu Productions includes Philip Wang, Wesley Chan and Ted Fu. The channel features a variety of content, including short films, web series, and...
Until my time at the Highlander, I have never considered myself a writer. In my eyes, I did not have the eloquence and expressiveness of someone worth being called a writer. For the longest time, I did not believe I was good at anything that fell into my hands.
From a young age, my dear mother and father tried to...
Students Organize for Syria (SOS) is a student-led initiative aiming to spread awareness about the ongoing conflicts in Syria. SOS holds chapters at multiple universities all across the United States. According to Alaa Mido, the current vice president, “The main goal of SOS is to engage students and youth in the United States and around the world, advocating for...
While the unassuming exterior may fool you, walking through the door to the France House of Crepes greets you with an opportunity to experience delicious French crepes right here in Riverside. The right wall painted a cheerful salmon, with booths pressed up along the sides, and the left wall a bright yellow, combined with checkerboard floors creates the ambiance...
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
You may think that being a fire sign is completely self-explanatory. In some ways, that’s true. Fire signs express passion and tend to be more temperamental. Wild, even. Fire signs require careful companionship and support, so they don’t burn out. They also tend to be creative individuals and can get in touch with their...