Defeating the College Triangle: Lesson 2: Social Life
In last week’s edition of “Defeating the College Triangle,” we taught you how to steer clear of bad sleeping habits and anything else that may prevent you from getting some precious shut-eye. In this...
The Digital World with Ryan Simon: Wii U
It has been six years since the Nintendo Wii was released to the public. Since the debut of what was arguably Nintendo’s most ambitious video game system yet, the game industry has changed in...
Campus Cope: Senioritis
Many students would fight for the cure to senioritis; the problem, however, is we just don’t care. The cure may be graduation and that little piece of paper you paid thousands for. But until...
The Digital World with Ryan Simon: The E3 2012 Aftermath
It has been about two weeks now since this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) grand finale. Gamers’ expectations were high for the popular video game trade show; however, it is obvious from the online...
A Game of Thrones: Latitude 55 chess tournament
Set against the thumping beat of techno and house music, a battle unfolded at Latitude 55 Wednesday evening. It was a battle of kings, queens, castles and pawns that decided who would be UCR’s...
UCR Clothesline Project draws supporters from the sidelines
UCR students were greeted with a large display of freshly painted T-shirts all week long on the lawn by the HUB upper plaza as they rushed to and from their classes. Many slowed in...
Under the kilt: The double standards of beauty: One face or Too Faced
Telling someone that they have great, natural skin is a compliment, but commenting on their choice in makeup because “natural is better” is flat-out annoying. You should feel entitled to create the look that...
The Freshman Fifteen: Did You Know?
1. Did you know that all of the campus housing options are named after regions of Scotland?
Aberdeen, Bannockburn, Oban, Pentland Hills and the rest were all the stomping ground of the original kilt-wearers.
2. Did...
Restaurant Review: Cardelli’s Italian Deli
My feelings towards Cardelli’s Italian Deli are bittersweet. I suppose it is all relative in relation to our campus, but Cardelli’s Italian Deli is a delight that is a trek away. It’s a hidden...
United Way Worldwide Conference
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....