It’s that time of year, folks. The time of year where everyone empties their pockets to buy gifts for friends, family and others. This is the time for you to show your loved ones how much you care about them by giving them something you know they will love. But, as students, we can’t always afford to roll out...
In my family, we always have the best desserts for Thanksgiving. My favorite is my dad’s special peach cobbler. It is a sweet and spice filled dessert that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy after eating it. It’s just the right amount of ooey and gooey and goes amazingly with vanilla ice cream.
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I realized...
When it comes to meat alternatives, there are a variety of options. Although some can be inaccessible because of their cost, allergens or even the difficulty of the recipe itself, there are few allergen free veggie meats that can be used for tacos. The most versatile and sustainable is jamaica, or hibiscus flower.
Jamaica is used as a component in...
The HUB’s third floor was crowded by hundreds as Highlander Con began last Sunday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. Hosted by Highlander Gaming (HLG), UCR’s major gaming organization with over 1,000 connected members, the Con offered students and non-student visitors alike a chance to engage with con-goers through video games — and many games there were, all with a...
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 11:00 a.m., the Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) celebrated the 20th birthday of UCR’s iconic mascot: Scotty the Bear.
UCR celebrated his 20th birthday as ASPB provided free chicken veggie bowls from WaBa Grill and ice cream sandwiches from Slickables. They put out tents where students could pick from black, turquoise, navy blue or orange...
On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Native American Student Programs (NASP) held Native Jam Night, a culturally immersive event to showcase Native American culture and heritage. The annual event was held at 5 p.m. at UCR’s R’Garden. The event was not limited to students of Native American heritage; it was open to students, staff, faculty and anyone from the community that...
Campus was bustling and lively on Saturday, Nov. 16 as alumni, students and families gathered around the Bell Tower to celebrate the 12th annual Highlander Scot Fest celebration. Hosted by the UCR Alumni Association (UCRAA), Scot Fest is UCR’s yearly homecoming celebration, open for all alumni, students and the local community to enjoy.
Attendees were given a free shirt and...
On Thursday, Nov. 7, ASPB hosted a Pop Culture Movie Night for students at the AI Knoll. The event was simple but memorable. Even before the event began, early movie fans were waiting excitedly to see the double screenings of the popular 80s films, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” The AI Knoll was blocked...
Native American Heritage Month celebrates the traditions of the indigenous groups, showcasing their culture and educating the general public of their history. This also acknowledges the various adversities and challenges they have gone through throughout history and in the present.
Native American Student Programs (NASP) organized an event, with the help of ASPB, to begin the celebration of Native American...
On Thursday, Nov. 7, aesthetic fluorescent light bulbs dimly lit up HUB 302. Students helped themselves to free refreshments and pastries as they eagerly awaited for the Open Mic Night to begin, hosted by HUB Programs. While the aroma of Starbucks coffee, cheese danishes and blueberry muffins filled the room, the first performers take the stage.
The event began around...