A woman walked in the garden
Her footsteps marked the infant ground
Ideas coiled around her heart
Voices hissed within her head
A woman plucked an apple
She thought one bite would suffice
A stream of tart slithered down her throat
Her curiosity turned from water to wine
A woman tossed the fruit to a man
A challenge, a question
The world was not as vibrant as before
Or was...
Around this time last year, I remember studying at Rivera and being hopeful for the new year. I thought that 2020 would be my year. I would be turning 21, starting my senior year of college and with it the seemingly last phase of freedom before journeying into the real world. Looking back at my New Year's resolutions from...
The Native American Students Program collaborated with UCR Athletics to organize a virtual lecture with Kenny Dobbs. Dobbs is a basketball player globally recognized as the best slam dunk artist in the world. He has been sponsored and endorsed by brands such as Nike, Redbull, Sprite and Google. Additionally, Dobbs runs a YouTube channel where he posts videos of...
Incredibly, up until the middle of my sophomore year at UCR, I was unaware that we had a school newspaper. Perhaps I missed their table during Wednesday tabling events amidst the sea of others. In any case, I actually did not join The Highlander up until my sophomore year.
Over the next two years, I was more of a casual...
It is officially winter quarter, and as the weather gets colder, the overwhelming urge to snuggle up in bed with a warm beverage and an endless supply of feel-good movies begins to grow. Here is some advice to keep you from falling into the winter quarter slum.
Start a Planner
It is much easier to keep up with all your tasks...
The Barn was in full swing on Thursday night with a roster of great music, good food, fun games and incredible vibes. The Oddity, the self-proclaimed “Edgiest Band in Southern California,” performed first, setting the mood with some original songs and covers. Band members, vocalist and guitarist Melanie Reynolds, drummer Justin Strickland and guitarist Anthony Juarez killed it as...
Tired of eating dining hall food and not having a car to drive you outside of campus? UCR is surrounded by many restaurants, boba shops and fast food places! Here are a few popular restaurants that are a few minutes away from campus. All of these restaurants are also walking distance from campus so you never have to ask...
Tired of spending 6 dollars on a Starbucks coffee? Try making your own maple-flavored latte at home with only 3 main ingredients (plus some spices).
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Serving Size: 1 serving
Ingredients:
1 cup of hot coffee
¼ cup of milk
2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Brew one cup of hot coffee. I personally like to make this drink using the Trader Joe's...
Nervous about making preparations for Valentine’s Day? Follow these easy tips to make the day full of love, not stress.
Flower Recommendations
Pre-bought store bouquets from Vons and Albertsons are wonderful, but if you want to make an easy upgrade, try arranging your own assortment of flowers. It’s a great way to elevate your gift and make your significant other feel...
This tangerine marmalade only takes two ingredients and makes a great, cheap, and homemade gift!
Ingredients:
14-16 tangerines (can swap with 5 oranges)
1.5 cups sugar
Gather approximately 3-4 empty, clean jars. If you reuse old jars (from pasta sauce, jam, etc.), make sure to really clean them out by letting them soak in a bath of vinegar and thoroughly washing them.
Put a...