Research spotlight: Phillip Sternes’ megalodon research challenges its presumed morphology
Feeding the media mouth-fulls of scale-raising jaws, challenging the fear factor of caged adrenalin junkies and curbing the idea of a family beach day — sharks have gone beyond their marine domain as apex...
One million dollar grant will support teacher education
As the Inland Empire (IE) continues to experience population growth, the demand for qualified educators has reached a critical point, posing significant challenges for local schools. Assistant Dean and Director of Teacher Education, Dr....
Unearthing UCR’s construction projects
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is currently undergoing two “transformative” projects which will provide hundreds of new beds of on-campus housing and thousands of square feet of classroom and administrative space. These projects,...
CA Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute takes a stop in Riverside
The California (CA) Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute is currently in the middle of a tour across the state of CA, and recently stopped in the Inland Empire. The tour, entitled, “A Conversation for...
ASUCR Senate passes 4 Senate Bills
The fourteenth Associated Students of UCR (ASUCR) Senate meeting took place on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. All senators were present except for senators Ray Khan, Teesha Sreeram, Alex Lu, Leila Haidar, Natalie Trutalli, Grace...
The Struggle of Women and Girls in STEM
The gender gap within science has been common through the years, but gender equality has always been a “core issue” for the United Nations (UN). According to the UN, there has been a substantial...
ASUCR elections committee prepares for record-breaking elections
A record-breaking 94 candidates have filed for Associated Students of University California, Riverside (ASUCR) elections, according to Elections Director Alexandra Arias, more than doubling the previous record of 42. In the 13th ASUCR Senate...
Research Spotlight: UCR’s Childhood Cognition Lab: A bird’s eye view into how our inner...
Like all University of California (UC) schools, the University of California Riverside (UCR) is on the cutting edge of discovery and innovation, which comes with its status as a major research institution. Recently, professors...
SJP hosts walkout for National Student Day of Action for Divestment
A few dozen people gathered at the Highlander Union Building (HUB) as part of the National Student Day of Action for Divestment. The walkout and call for action took place on Thursday, Feb. 8...
Valentine’s Day’s Mysterious Roots
This Wednesday, legions of romantics will be sending and receiving gifts of affection, all in the name of St. Valentine. Let’s shed some light on who St. Valentine is and if they really are...