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Senior quotes by the staff

Nicole Velasco - Advertising Representative “Working at The Highlander was definitely one of the best things that I did while at UCR! I was able to meet amazing people and I'm so grateful for my...
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Riverside’s hidden gems

In this old city of oranges, peculiar sites abound. There are strange relics of the eclectic denizens of Riverside receiving few visitors while alongside roads which transport hundreds of thousands each day. Images of...
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Riverside Coffee Crawl

If you’ve ever been stuck not knowing where to get a good cup of coffee and study, look no further for your answer. Find out below what coffee shops have the best drinks, atmosphere,...
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Hunting for housing

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 Housing Services hosted an event at the Highlander Union Building (HUB) to help students navigate the process of hunting for housing. They acknowledged the difficulty finding housing and the...

Flying Samaritans offers pre-med students the chance to serve and learn

Upon hearing good Samaritans, one would imagine an individual passing out meals to the homeless or donating money to a health organization. However, at UCR, we have our very own “Flying Samaritans”—also known as...

Kendo Club at UCR

UCR has a long tradition of clubs dedicated to the study of traditional martial arts. Among these is Kendo Club, first founded in 2006 to introduce the martial art of kendo to UCR, as...

“#MeToo’’ founder Tarana Burke discusses inspiration, criticism and the next steps to end sexual...

On Friday, May 10, UNLH 1000 was packed with students, faculty, staff and community members. “‘me too.’ A Conversation with Tarana Burke” was a collaboration between CARE, Women’s Resource Center, LGBT Resource Center, Middle...

Food Review: Do TroBon’s waffle sandwiches enhance the UV or simply blend in?

Fried Chicken with Agave Chipotle Honey & Brussels Slaw  9/10 Roasted Mushrooms Crimini, Shitaki and Hummus 9.5/10 Maple Bacon & Tillamook Cheddar 9/10 Creme Brulee & Berries Waffle Sandwich 9/10 Nutella & Banana Waffle Sandwich 8/10 Price $ Ambiance  9/10   TroBon is a brand new addition to the...

7 Leaves Cafe offers a delightful alternative to the countless Starbucks stores surrounding UCR

  House Coffee 8/10 Sea Cream Black Coffee 7/10 Mint Serano 9/10 Strawberry Macaron 7/10 Price $ Ambience 6/10 The University of California, Riverside has long been cursed with a terrible affliction: our local coffee options are atrocious. Aside from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf found...

Campus Spotlight: African Student Programs

Ryan Poon / Highlander ‘It takes a village to raise a scholar;’ a talk with ASP’s black scholars and director on giving back to the community