Saturday, April 11, 2026
This week in the Highlander Newsroom, we talk about Riverside potentially legalizing medical marijuana dispensaries this summer, the laughs at Comedy Apocalypse XII and more about ASUCR's R'Gear sweatshirt giveaways. Be sure to catch the Highlander Newsroom on the radio, airing every Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., only on KUCR 88.3 FM.
This week in the Highlander Newsroom, we talk about UCR's plans for expansion and how outreach can be improved, debate the merits of ASUCR's $40,000 program to hand out free sweatshirts to freshmen, and touch on how Omarion danced the night away at Winter Soulstice. Be sure to catch the Highlander Newsroom on the radio, airing every Wednesday at 9...
This week in the Highlander Newsroom, we discuss the anti-vaccination movement and the UC's new policy in response to the measles outbreak, give our opinions on the recently announced HEAT lineup (including Giraffage and Panic! at the Disco) and offer advice on how to have a good Valentine's Day. Be sure to catch the Highlander Newsroom on the radio, airing...
This week in the Highlander Newsroom, we give our opinions on the transformations occurring in the University Village and how it can be further improved, talk about Rainn Wilson (the actor who formerly played Dwight on "The Office") and his company SoulPancake after he spoke to a gathering of UCR students, and collectively sigh at the Seahawks' performance during...
This week in the Highlander Newsroom, we talk about the plans for a new commuter and transfer student lounge on campus, criticize people's food choices, offer midterm study suggestions, and touch on President Barack Obama's state of the Union address. Be sure to catch the Highlander Newsroom on the radio, airing every Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 6:30...
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we discuss UC President Janet Napolitano's proposal to tie coaches' bonuses to student-athletes' academic performance, ways to simplify the 108-question FAFSA, and ways to avoid paying for textbooks (both legal and semi legal). Be sure to catch the Highlander Newsroom on the radio, airing every Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m.,...
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we tackle the issue of paying for a college education. We open with how UCR students are paying for school, before discussing whether or not Gov. Jerry Brown's 4 percent increase in funding for the UC and President Barack Obama's plan to make community college free for the first two years are improvements...
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we chat about what we did over winter break and what our plans are for the new year. We also discuss two newly enacted California laws, the "yes means yes" sexual assault prevention law and a new law enabling undocumented Californians to obtain driver licenses. Be sure to catch the Highlander Newsroom on the...
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we discuss ASUCR's unanimous vote of no confidence in the UC Board of Regents and UC President Janet Napolitano. We also chat about how we're coping with finals and send off fall quarter with a big farewell. Be sure to catch the Highlander Newsroom on the radio, airing every Wednesday at 9 a.m. and...