Prompted by an assigned class project, a group of five students are striving to implement solutions on a local scale, recognizing the crucial role of community engagement in addressing this global challenge. With a deep understanding of the significance of combating climate change, we are determined to navigate the complex intersection of fashion, sustainability, and the pressing need for...
In pursuit of trying new things and hobbies, it can be a struggle to implement them into your life. Haley Barton is no exception, yet she has endured and committed to growing in her craft and embracing all of its potential by merging it with her career interests.
Her interest in crocheting sparked through the turbulence of the pandemic. With...
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 overdose response training to other student organizations, and by distributing free fentanyl test strips every Wednesday at the Belltower. According to Ruchi Shetti, one of...
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 the executive board to learn more about MUN and what to expect for the conference.
Sitting down for the interview were members of MUN’s executive* board....
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 behind Wong Fu Productions includes Philip Wang, Wesley Chan and Ted Fu. The channel features a variety of content, including short films, web series, and...
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, the current vice president, “The main goal of SOS is to engage students and youth in the United States and around the world, advocating for...
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 my time here at UCR, some of the kindest and most passionate people I have ever met; I met in Costo Hall. These Programs put...
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! Joining and participating in clubs and student organizations are not only a fantastic way to make new friends, but they can also look great on...
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 the gym.
“I started UCR’s Girl Gains chapter because I noticed the SRC tended to be male-dominated,” said junior Supriya Haldankar, founder of Girl Gains. “I...
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 members and 1,000 daily active members in their discord. Given the recent pandemic, Highlander Gaming had grown slightly inactive in the past few years. Being...