The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is home to the Inland Empire’s only 161-foot Bell Tower. Built in 1966, this tower has become UCR’s most famous landmark and the ultimate student meet-up spot. A popular skateboarding and club tabling location, the Bell Tower is the second tallest building in Riverside and was gifted to the university by Philip Boyd,...
The Student Recreation Center (SRC) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is home to many campus clubs that find themselves practicing countless hours, honing their craft and getting ready for competitions. Many find themselves coming in week after week refining their technique, going over strategy or just finding an excuse to play the sport that they love with...
In honor of the University of California’s (UCR) graduating seniors, it seems only fitting to spotlight UCR’s very own Alumni & Visitors Center. Located on Canyon Crest Drive, this building is used as a venue for different types of events such as galas, banquets and receptions that can be hosted by anyone. The center is classy yet pleasant due...
If you’re looking for a tight-knit community and want to help those in need, then you’re in luck, because the Tzu Ching club here at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is perfect for that. Tzu Ching, established in 2014, is the collegiate chapter of a larger parent organization, known as the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, and is a...
Overalls on deck and green thumbs in hand, the countryside is in town! And who better to take the horses reins than Farmer Boys themselves! Looking to celebrate their new Farmstand Fresh & Affordable Menu, Farmer Boys, in collaboration with Feeding America Riverside, alleviates the anticipation of its fans by hosting a “Farmstand” style pop-up party at its Moreno...
Overwhelmed by the roaring Los Angeles (LA) fires, residents were left with no choice but to evacuate from their homes and businesses. Many were forced to leave their residences and most beloved and essential possessions, lest they too get set ablaze. People lost their livelihoods, since they had to surrender their personal belongings and family pictures. .
Of the most...
When visiting college friends, most people just get a spot to sleep on the couch. But first-year computer science major Henry Wang’s friend got an entire app. Wang wanted to show his friend visiting from the Bay Area the iconic University of California, Riverside (UCR) donkeys, but knew that there was no easy way to track where they were...
Before you proceed, be sure to “go back and get it.”
Channeling and preserving the past is a culturally formative sentiment amongst the African community and best captured by the term Sankofa. Sankofa is a Twi expression coming from the Akan people of the Ivory Coast and Ghana that translates to “go back and get it.” Often represented by an...
The University of California, Riverside’s (UCR) Pipe Band has been bringing the Tartan Soul since 2000 when they were formally established. You may have seen them at commencement. Maybe you’ve seen them walking down a fourth of July parade. Perhaps you just so happened to walk by Lot 44 and happened to hear them all practicing; regardless of where...
Katipunan Pilipino Student Organization (PSO) is one of University of California Riverside’s major cultural student organizations. The club “aims to enrich the understanding and appreciation of Filipino culture.” Open to everyone of any background to join, Katipunan raises awareness about the culture, while also building a community among UCR students. The club holds events such as general meetings, socials,...