Latinos remember their heritage
During the Oct. 31 UCR Bell Tower Nooner, a procession of thundering drums and painted skull faces danced toward the Bell Tower. In their rainbow colored tunics, the dancers blessed the campus and honored...
The importance of self-care: “Me” time within “We” time
In the midst of our busy schedules, we often forget to pamper ourselves and to show ourselves a little bit of love. This is where self-care comes in. Self-care is a practice where we...
Casa de Cafe: an easygoing night of acoustics and vocals, with a side of...
The stage was set — rather literally — in front of the HUB plaza tables for students to show their talents on Monday, May 20 at “Casa de Cafe” night, hosted by the Highlander...
The Laundry Room Locket
One day, a girl decided to do laundry. She went down into the basement of the AI dorm and began her work. As she was putting her clothes into the machine, she noticed something...
Buttonwillow
It was well past nine when the last train let him off at the downtown station. Ray was the first to disembark, and as he trudged toward the staircase leading over the platforms to...
Campus Spotlight: Women’s Resource Center, educating guys, gals and nonbinary pals
Archive / Highlander
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) opened in August 1973 with its purpose being to create “educational programming, study space and resources, sexual assault and domestic/relationship...
Under the kilt: keeping the romance alive in the age of coronavirus
The other day, I was sitting in my living room watching “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” and thought to myself, “Why are none of these characters wearing masks?” when it...
Cookies with a side of debt?
When I first heard about a cookie cafe nearby campus, I was ecstatic to try it and to help support small businesses. Especially during the global pandemic, I have tried my best at making...
There’s no fooling around with astronomy
April 1, also known as April Fools’ Day is traditionally a day where people make practical jokes or create hoaxes. However, the Riverside Astronomical Society, in collaboration with UCR’s Department of Physics and Astronomy,...
Zoom’s out, university’s in — person!
Returning to in-person classes is certainly a transition for everyone. For our first-years and transfers, this may be your first time on campus! For those who have been on campus before, maybe you forgot...