Monday, September 15, 2025
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...
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we discuss how we celebrated Black Friday (or didn't), and touch on the protests in Downtown Riverside and UCR that have centered on police violence against African Americans. 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 on the Highlander Newsroom, we discuss what our plans our for Thanksgiving Break and talk about all aspects of the UC tuition increase, from the action at the regents meeting to student occupation of Hinderaker Hall. 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...
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we discuss how we celebrated Halloween, the convivial atmosphere of the Food Truck Festival and how student athletes are treated in the wake of the college athletics cheating scandal at the University of North Carolina. Joining us this week is special guest Juan Flores, the KUCR station manager. Be sure to catch the Highlander Newsroom...
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we discuss some of the propositions on the 2014 ballot, talk about who we're rooting for in the World Series and celebrate Halloween by picking the creepiest places on campus. 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...
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we prepare for the midterm wave, discuss the benefits of small businesses for Riverside, review the TEDxRiverside conference and debate the merits of pumpkin spice. 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 on the Highlander Newsroom, we open our first show of the year by discussing what we did over summer, gush over Block Party and debate the pros and cons of the Student Recreation Center South. Be sure to catch the Highlander Newsroom on the radio, which airs Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m., only on...
This week on the Highlander Newsroom, we discuss the horrific shooting near UC Santa Barbara, pro-life posters at UCR, and our misadventures over Memorial Day weekend.