Pumpkin Pizzazz, Episode 2: Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate
Welcome back to this week’s edition of “Pumpkin Pizzazz,” or as some of my lovely Highlander co-workers really want to call it (for the sake of “witty” rhyme scheming), “Pumpkin Pizzazz with Jazz!” However,...
#WhyIStayed creator and social activist Beverly Gooden recounts the perils behind an abusive relationship
On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 26, members of UCR's Women's Resource Center teamed up with anti-domestic violence activist Beverly Gooden to bring UCR the #WhyIStayed event. Taking place in HUB 355, the event shed...
Decoding the Citrus Hackathon: An up-close look at the winners Spyridon Catechis and Los...
Last weekend, over 450 students, techies, computer nerds and others gathered at Winston Chung Hall to immerse in the versatile world of hacking at Citrus Hack’s annual hackathon, a large-scale event coordinated by various sponsors...
The five best foods we tasted at Food Truck Fest: Catch these five food...
Twenty-one colorfully painted food trucks were scattered all throughout the HUB upper plaza this past Thursday afternoon, Oct. 27, drawing in hungry Highlanders from all depths of campus. Hosted by ASUCR and UCR Dining,...
Halloween Scare Test: Maze #1: Honors A-Mazing Event
Vampires, monsters, clowns … some people hate ‘em, others crave the scare they offer. Especially when it comes to large-scale Halloween events like those within Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights and the Los Angeles...
Spotlight on Hope brings smiles and laughter to people who need them most
We all need an outlet for escape from time to time. Whether it be reading a good book or watching a movie, it gives us a chance to step back from the struggles of...
The Nooner Pumpkin Painting was a smashing way to kick off “Scream Week”
As students gathered around the Bell Tower for the Wednesday nooner on Oct. 26, I found myself under a canopy where the Student Recreation Center (SRC) volunteers, along with a group of students, were...
Outfit of the Week: Oct. 24
David Lovenburg - First-year undeclared - “I’m inspired by hip-hop music and culture. Kanye West is my hero.”
Amairany Rodriguez - Third-year pre-business - “Sun and wind is what I like to call this ensemble....
UCR’s Botanic Gardens will take your breath away
After making the trek up a lengthy, dirt-paved road, a team of Highlander staff members finally came before a set of wide, green gates. Taking note of the free public parking located right before...
Pumpkin Pizzazz, Episode 1: Pumpkin Quesadillas
Want a fun way to “spice” up your life this harvest season? Stay on the vine with our “Pumpkin Pizzazz” food series, where we at Features teach you how to make three delicious recipes...