UCR students can get additional benefits in new health insurance plan
The cost of UCR’s student health insurance plan (SHIP) is expected to rise from $348 to $464 per quarter for undergraduates and from $898 to $987 per quarter for graduates come fall quarter of...
UCR acquires four-century-old utopian novel
Early last week, UC Riverside’s Eaton Collection welcomed the rare 17th century utopian book called “Civitas Solis” or “City of the Sun.” Long sought after by Head of Special Collections Melissa Conway, this first-edition book...
Hastings law school dean talks about civil rights
UC Hastings College of the Law Dean Frank Wu gave a lecture on Thursday at HUB 269 regarding the future of civil rights in the United States. The lecture, “Race Beyond Black and White:...
64 Highlanders participate in UCSA’s annual conference
Over 400 UC students, including 64 Highlanders, attended the 12th Annual Student Lobby Conference from April 4-6 to advocate on and raise awareness about issues of higher education, such as reforming sexual assault policies...
ASUCR executive cabinet debates reveal strong contenders
Sustainability initiatives, outreach and divestment were just some of the talking points discussed at the executive cabinet (ECAB) debates this past Friday. Moderated by the Highlander’s managing editor, Colin Markovich, the debates featured seven...
UCR to offer free workshops on endangered Native American language
Students and members of the general public will have free access to a series of Cahuilla language workshops that will begin on April 15. The workshops will be conducted by linguist and former UCR...
Three referendums placed on 2014 elections ballot
Deck: With the ASUCR elections right around the corner, UCR students will decide the fate of three referendum items surrounding ASUCR, campus diversity and the environment.
Last Wednesday, senators unanimously voted in favor of placing...
Charlie Inglish barely misses the mark on “Convertibles”
Hip-hop is far from dead. But if you prefer underground music because mainstream artists are tainting the genre, you may have heard of Chuck Inglish. His newly released album, “Convertibles,” distinguishes the rapper from...
R’Courses are classes led by students, now offered in spring quarter
UC Riverside has launched R’Courses, a pilot program where undergraduates will be facilitating two-unit classes under the mentorship of a faculty member, which seeks to encourage discussion outside of a regular classroom environment. Ranging...
UAW demonstrates across UCs, few serious incidents reported
UC student workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) 2865 chapter held demonstrations at all 10 campuses on April 2 and 3 to speak against alleged abuse and unfair labor practices by UC...