In a meeting held over Zoom last Wednesday, the Associated Students of University of California, Riverside (ASUCR) called for campus administrators to take stronger action to “keep student safety at the forefront,” and hold classes online as student concerns over safety followed the announcement by campus authorities that a student had been found in possession of an assault rifle...
The new Student Health Center (SHC) located just off of West Linden Street has brought with it many new facilities and services for students to use. From ultrasound appointments, to blood tests, to regular immunization; the Health Center seems to be, as Michael King, senior administrative director of the SHC described it as, “a one-stop shop” for student’s health...
Tears, jubilation and cheers radiated through the crowd of pro-Palestinian student protesters gathered at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Bell Tower as they heard from student leaders and Chancellor Wilcox that their demands had been meet. Last week, in a scene familiar to college students across the nation, dozens of tents had been erected around the Bell Tower...
After five days of camping out at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) Bell Tower, members of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) encampment reached an agreement with the administration addressing their demands and ending the encampment. In an exclusive interview with The Highlander, SJP President Hibah Nassar and Lead Negotiator Samia Alkam went into detail about what...
A sudden announcement by the Associated Students of University of California, Riverside (ASUCR) Elections Director, Alexandra Arias, during one of many protests held by pro-Palestine protestors at the encampment on UCR campus upended student government elections last week. It was revealed that members of the Elections Committee voted to shut down polling sites and stand in solidarity with the...
With the upcoming election season at the University of California, Riverside, it is pertinent to stay updated with potential representatives of next year’s student body. The purpose of newspaper endorsements is to help inform the public on candidates for various positions and help them come to better-informed decisions when the time to vote comes. Here are the endorsements for...
Returning for the second set of presidential debates, various candidates for the upcoming Associated Students of the University of California, Riverside (ASUCR) came together at HUB 269 to debate their platform. Featuring candidates running for Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (VPDEI), Vice President of Campus Internal Affairs (VPCIA) and Executive Vice President (EVP), the debate provided each...
The time has come to fulfill our democratic duty of voting! From 8 a.m., on April 29, 2024 to May 3, 2024, at 3 p.m., at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), students will have the opportunity to vote for their favored candidates in the Associated Students of UCR (ASUCR) elections. For your convenience, here is a guide to...
In the midst of campaign season, contenders for various positions at Associated Students of the University of California, Riverside (ASUCR) came together at HUB 269 for the first set of Presidential Debates. Featuring candidates running for the Vice President of External Affairs (VPEA), Vice President of Marketing & Promotions (VPMA), Vice President of Finance (VPF) and President positions, the...
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) has released its Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Center. The partnership of UCR and RUSD includes a ground lease to RUSD to build an 80,000 sq. ft, three-story, RUSD STEM Education Center, previously called the RUSD STEM High School....