The first ASUCR senate meeting of the Winter Quarter was short, but informative
The Associated Students of UCR’s seventh meeting was called to order by Executive Vice President Myra Usmani on Wednesday, Jan. 11th, 2023 in the ASUCR Senate Chamber at 7:00 P.M. All senators were present,...
ASUCR Parliamentarian dismissed, circumstances unclear
ASUCR’s Parliamentarian Jose Rodriguez, who joined the organization this academic year and was responsible for advising the senate on proper procedure (i.e. Robert’s Rules of Order) and on following the bylaws correctly, was dismissed...
UCR researchers help design the next generation of batteries
UCR researchers have made strides in preparing a battery with 10 times more power than conventional batteries for commercialization. The research team has found a way to combat the lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery’s short lifespan,...
School of Public Policy’s hosts second Alumni Spotlight, hosting the founder of Xara Public...
Violetta Aguilar-Wyrick was welcomed to the UCR Visitor and Alumni Center on Wednesday, Feb. 28. She presented “Como Los Monarcas: Building power to advocate and create a better opportunity.” The event featured an array...
UCR researcher discusses extraterrestrials and efforts to ‘phone’ them
UCR postdoctoral physics and astronomy scholar Leo Winkler gave a presentation discussing potential extraterrestrial life, civilizations and the possibility of communicating with them last Thursday. The two-hour lecture was given in Room 206 of...
Preview: ASUCR to discuss banning laptopping from 2018 elections
In tonight’s ASUCR meeting (6:30 p.m., HUB 221), senators will consider banning the controversial practice of laptopping from the 2018 elections.
Laptopping is generally defined as a candidate approaching a student and coercing them to...
Using computer science courses to meet college admissions requirements
California senators passed a bill on May 5 which may allow high school students to use computer science to meet the general A-G requirements needed to gain admissions into a CSU or UC. If...
UCR releases its fall 2021 instructional plan
“Current forecasts give us hope that in the fall our students can enjoy a more normal on-campus experience,” stated University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. on Jan. 11, after the UC announced...
Performing Arts Support and Access Fee Referendum seeks to provide funding for performing arts...
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, ASUCR approved the Performing Arts Support and Access (PASA) Fee Referendum to be voted on by the University of California Office of the President (UCOP). In an interview...