Under The Kilt: Breaking off toxic relationships
In high school, I was in a very toxic friendship with someone who I had considered my best friend. We were inseparable. We were childhood besties, and our friendship was going on 12 years...
The students behind Guardian Princesses
Protecting our planet’s environment and people with their unique powers, the Guardian Princesses — Mariana, Vinnea, Terra, Leilani, Saya, Ten Ten and Aiyana — know no bounds, but to love and respect all no...
Foretelling the future through science fiction
Tuesday, April 6, saw insightful and thought-provoking conversation regarding science fiction and its ability to be used as a tool to foresee the future. The theme for the night was science fiction and the...
What 2016 Taught Us
Title: The sacrifices for privilege
Author: Adrian Garcia
Being of Mexican descent, I often don’t realize the sacrifices that were made to allow me to live the life I have here in the United States. If...
UCR “gets pumped” with an exhilarating visit from the Barbell Brigade
On Monday, Jan. 30 at the UCR SRC, ASPB hosted "Get Pumped with Barbell Brigade." The event was widely anticipated because it featured prominent Brigade members Bart and Geo Kwan, who have made their...
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....
Ladies vs. Gentlemen: Valentine’s Day
If you’re reading this issue of the Highlander the very day it came fresh out the printer, happy Valentine’s Day! In the midst of most national holidays being dedicated to historical figures and events,...
Club Spotlight: The Cult of Scotty the Bear
Since the founding of UCR in 1954 one thing has stood the test of time as the foundation for the university’s consistent academic excellence and achievement. Most would tell you it’s the citrus fields...
Campus Cope: Scotty Sponsored Sob Sesh
Everybody cries sometimes. Here are the best places to shed a few tears on campus.
The privacy of your own home
If you live on campus, an empty apartment or dorm is a rare occurrence. While...
Investigative journalist cautions students against complacency
On Jan. 21, investigative journalist Seth Rosenfeld came to UCR to discuss his book “Subversives: The FBI’s War on Student Radicals, and Reagan’s Rise to Power” at Orbach Science Library. The book details the...