Friday, April 19, 2024

Pumpkin Pizzazz, Episode 4: No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Thought we were gone? Well, you thought wrong. “Pumpkin Pizzazz” never leaves (except after this week). Last week, we concluded the much-savored “three-course” food series titled, “Pumpkin Pizzazz,” which was intended to feature a...

Mold-breaking “Princess Leilani and the Lanu Tree” premiered at UCR Botanic Gardens

Wednesday, Nov. 9 marked the day of the release party for the seventh edition of the Guardian Princess Alliance book series. The new princess that was being showcased was a full-figured, disabled girl named...

Don’t let social media define who you are

Social media has a big influence on our daily lives. We usually check our Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter a couple of times every hour. It’s become a habit of ours. Even though social...

Holy Crab is crackin’ with a divinely good time for UCR students

Name: Holy Crab Rating: 4/5 Location: 1223 University Ave. Ste. 40 Riverside, CA 92507 Price Range: $$ Hours: Mon - Thurs and Sun: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Fri - Sat: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Category: Cajun/Creole, Seafood Credit/Debit Card: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Other amenities:  Free Wi-Fi, Outdoor Seating, TV, Beer and Wine,...

Pumpkin Pizzazz, Episode 3: Pumpkin Spice “Cup” Cakes

This is the final installment of our “Pumpkin Pizzazz” (with Jazz!) series and I am just as sad to see it end as you are. It’s been a fun, exciting and, most of all,...

Highlander Diaries: Elections

Elections have come and gone and we must say “au revoir” to the tediously covered and highly controversial campaign that comprised of the first female presidential candidate of a major party and an unexpected...

Halloween Scare Test: Maze #2: SRC Haunted Maze and Halloween Dance Party

Would I ever “SRC” the light again? You’ll find out if you read until the end! Last Wednesday, Oct. 26, I entered the dooming lair of the 381 Surge University Honors Suite to experience their...

Highlander Diaries: Highlander Halloween Horrors

It’s that time of year again! Oh — you mean Christmas? No, Halloween was just days ago! Every year, people seem to get “wrapped up” in the spirit of Christmas as soon as Nov....

Actress Diane Guerrero recounts her tumultuous journey to success as a second-generation citizen

Diane Guerrero, a regular cast member of shows like “Orange is the New Black,” and “Jane the Virgin,” came to UCR on Wednesday, Nov. 2 to share the story of her rise to fame...

Preventing and healing from the flu, naturally

As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, all of us face the possibility of catching a nasty sickness, but have no fear: There are plenty of preventative measures one can take...