Whether it's by the Belltower, in front of the bookstore or by Orbach Library’s staircase, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is home to excellent skateboarding locations. You can often see people grinding a ledge or trying to stick a kickflip wherever you go on campus, but few know that there is actually a school sanctioned space for it....
My name is Kishneet Kaur, and I am an Advertising Representative here at the Highlander Newspaper! I am eternally grateful for my friends and family as they shape me into a better version of myself everyday. I am also grateful for being able to wake up everyday and spread positivity! But most of all, this year I am thankful...
You are walking through downtown Riverside on a sunny November morning suddenly craving some fresh, sweet fruit. It always seems like the produce in grocery stores goes bad immediately or is not in season. Thankfully, there is an outdoor event that occurs each weekend filled with deliciously fresh food that you will want to eat immediately. Here are some...
As the most diverse public university in California, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is home to students of all kinds of backgrounds. For many, stepping foot on this campus was a breath of fresh air. There is a wide variety of cultural organizations catered to helping students connect with peers of similar upbringing, an important facet of campus...
Trying something new is integral to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) college experience. Be it rock climbing, crocheting or even baking, this is the perfect time in your life to try something new. Even so, finding ways to maintain your favorite hobbies and interests from your time before college can be a perfect way to ground yourself and...
The Highlander Statistics Society (HSS) has been a part of the University of California, Riverside (UCR)’s campus for a decade now providing math majors a space to get to know others in the field, explore career options and test their skills. These days the club finds themselves networking with businesses, preparing for competitions and finding a community for the...
Many generations of students here at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) have reported incidents supporting a macabre rumor: the Rivera Library is haunted.
For those who don’t know, there have been many tales of students studying late at night who have seen and heard strange occurrences. Some people have reported hearing footsteps and voices in the staircase when no...
Tucked into the heart of Costo Hall, Room 145 hums the kind of energy that can only come with belonging. Laughter spills out of the Chicano Student Programs (CSP) office, blending with the quiet study sessions and conversations that drift from schoolwork to stories of home. For many, it’s more than just a campus resource; it’s a sanctuary.
For Christian...
For many, college is the time where people figure out who they want to be and where they want to go. More often than not, those aspirations are shaped by the people around you. Your shared experiences and values, along with their support and encouragement can shape the path you choose for good. For our generation, that sense of...
Located on the first floor of the Rivera library by the computers is a brilliant homage to the many Hispanic immigrant families that have suffered today and in history. The exhibit features emotion-filled poems, meaningful letters and beautiful images of loved ones. The art brings awareness to the pain and suffering that accompanies the harsh subject of deportation and...