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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Club Spotlight: End Overdose – Harm Reduction Is In, Drug Stigmas Are Out!

Based in Los Angeles, the non-profit organization, End Overdose, exists to promote harm reduction and prevent opioid overdose. On campus, UCR’s chapter strives to cultivate a safer culture surrounding drug use by providing free...
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Sitting down with UCR’s Model United Nations

UCR’s Model United Nations club has seen many successes as a result of its member’s dedication and hard work. With their upcoming conference in New York City, I have sat down with members of...
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Wong Fu Productions: The YouTube Sensation That’s More Than Just Short Films

UC Riverside was visited by Wong Fu Productions through an event hosted by Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP). A veteran YouTube channel that has captured the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide, the team...
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Club Spotlight: Student Organize for Syria advocacy efforts in the midst of tragedy

Students Organize for Syria (SOS) is a student-led initiative aiming to spread awareness about the ongoing conflicts in Syria. SOS holds chapters at multiple universities all across the United States. According to Alaa Mido,...
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Campus spotlight: Introduction to Costo Hall Part 2

I visited each Program and Resource Center held within Costo Hall so that I could see for myself, and properly tell of how wonderful each one is. I want to start by saying that in...
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Campus spotlight: Introduction to Costo Hall part 1

Whether you’re a first year, a transfer student who just arrived or a senior looking for some extracurriculars before graduation, there are plenty of ways to get more involved here on the UCR Campus!...
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Girl Gains empowers women to go to the gym

Girl Gains started in Fall 2022 to create a supportive and empowering weight lifting community, and already has 350 members. The mission of this club is to promote female empowerment in and out of...

Club Spotlight: HighlanderCon: Undercity – a smashingly successful event

According to Highlander Gaming Club Vice President, Ethan Vuong, “Community, Sportsmanship, and Social Inclusion” characterize UCR’s Highlander Gaming Club’s goals and priorities. Formed in 2012, Highlander Gaming rapidly expanded their community, amassing to over 3,800...
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The Skate Club has one rule for its members — have fun.

Any UCR student that has walked across campus has probably ran into a few members of the Skate Club. Its members have seemingly taken ownership of the Bell Tower, citing its ideal location away...

The Comedy Closet: UCR’s most well-kept secret … for now

Gather your wit, drop all pretenses of formality and prepare to succumb yourself to egregious laughter. The Comedy Closet is UCR’s first running organization to operate like a Comedy Club. The Comedy Closet is...