Thursday, May 9, 2024

Study examines possibility of citywide streetcar system

Last Wednesday, a group of about 50 Riverside residents gathered at the Cesar Chavez Community Center in Riverside to discuss the possibility of implementing a streetcar system throughout the city. During the event, called...

Task force releases 40 safety recommendations

The UCR Task Force on Campus Safety has released a list of 40 recommendations, also known as “action items,” based on existing campus and community security measures. Released on May 8, the recommendations were...

ASUCR: Moore and Ayra talk with Wilcox about sexual misconduct

ASUCR held its weekly meeting last Wednesday, May 16. Here are the highlights:   Budget for next year approved … Vice President of Finance Jose Cortez-Hernandez presented a spreadsheet of the budget plan proposed by...

Glen Mor: Two halves of a whole

After nearly two years of construction, the second installment of the Glen Mor student apartments opened its doors to new UCR residents this fall. Coined “Glen Mor Phase 2” during its developing stages, the...

ASUCR Update: Senators approve ASPB’s 82 percent stipend increase

ASUCR held its weekly Senate meeting on Nov. 8 following Tuesday night’s decisive election results. At the forefront of discussion was the successful passage of Proposition 30 and collaborative efforts for voter registration. During...

Student representatives vote to abandon UC SHIP

“The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), along with the Graduate Student Association (GSA), have voted in favor of opting out of the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and choosing to go with a...

Researchers at CSUSB reveal mistrust of administration

In a survey conducted via email invitation in the fall of 2015, mistrust of campus administration and bullying were reported as prominent problems on the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) campus. Input from...

Breaking: UCR assistant vice chancellor for the Office of Strategic Communications resigns

On Wednesday, June 14, the Highlander learned that James Grant Jr., assistant vice chancellor for UC Riverside’s Office of Strategic Communications, resigned from his post. Grant arrived at UCR in 2010 after working for...

TAPS to launch Donations for Citations program

Starting from Nov. 27 and ending on Dec. 15, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) will be hosting Donations for Citations. Students who have received a citation below $100 have an opportunity to have their...