Recently, the donkeys at UCR have taken over everyone’s fascination in the Riverside area. Many have become obsessed with spotting these animals this year during the early months of fall quarter. The donkeys have always been present around Riverside, but they have lately become the newest talk of the town as many students changed from online to in-person classes....
I remember the first day after moving in. My mom and I had finally finished unpacking a bunch of stuff I didn't really need, and at around 7 p.m. that night, it was time to say goodbye. When she left, me and my roommate sat in silence for four hours — the next obstacle: the dorm bathrooms. I put...
It’s week seven, and finals week is quickly approaching. Before you pull an all-nighter and take in a lot of caffeine, check out these tips on surviving finals.
Create a study schedule
It can be tough to balance classes and studying, so starting today, create a study schedule. Designate an hour or two every day to go over the information from...
With over half of the fall quarter already complete and winter fast approaching, registration is on everyone’s mind. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when registering for your classes:
Don’t wait till the last minute
Classes fill up really fast, so be sure to know when your registration opens so you can have first dibs on classes. You...
Many students, including myself, consider popcorn chicken to be a staple snack in their lives. Luckily, UCR is conveniently located near several establishments serving up this savory dish. From Ten Rens Tea Time to Tim Boba, you’ll surely find something that will satisfy your craving. I made it my mission to try and find the best popcorn chicken from...
Flash Fiction is a short fiction story consisting of only a few hundred words. Here are a few fall-themed flash fiction pieces you are sure to enjoy:
“Then it Was Autumn Again” by Sherri Turner from Reflex Fiction
Paris, the city of love. This excellent piece of flash fiction details the love of an English couple living and spending their autumn...
Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year, and I love all of the tasty treats that I can make during it! However, as a college student, it’s difficult to manage academics, on-campus and off-campus activities and making delicious treats with very little time to spare. With campus beginning to settle into the fall spirit, here are...
As the weather gets colder, it is time to put away the bathing suits and whip out the pumpkins. Here are a few fall-themed activities you should try.
Go to a pumpkin patch
Although it is a little on the basic side, pumpkin patches are a fall staple and something you can do with both your family and friends. After picking...
With Halloween quickly approaching, here are a few spooky stories to scare the pants off of you!
Ouija Board Knocks Back
Found on Mashable, Reddit user ExrementCranium shares a story of seven friends sitting together in a dark and dingy basement late at night. As the night went on, the friends began to explore the mounds of boxes piled sky high....
These days, the coming of fall is synonymous with pumpkin spice season — thanks to the Pumpkin Spice Latte that Starbucks released back in 2003. Since then, the flavor team behind Starbucks has been coming out with many creative drinks, such as the Strawberry Funnel Cake drink served over the summer. Now, their much anticipated fall-themed drinks have arrived,...