Student who posted Yik Yak threat released on bail, charged with felony
Anton Shirokov, 29, a UCR student who posted a threat of violence against the campus on the popular social media app Yik Yak last Sunday between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., has been released...
New budget plan strives for transparency
Administrators discussed key aspects of UCR’s new budget plan at the chancellor’s first town hall meeting of the new quarter on Monday. The new plan aims to remedy the lack of transparency of the...
Center for Economic Forecasting and Development set to launch in the Inland Empire
A partnership between the UCR School of Business Administration (SoBA) and Beacon Economics will bring the new Center for Economic Forecasting and Development to the Inland Empire this October.
The center will bring university resources...
Former GSOE senator speaks out on her resignation and experience in ASUCR
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, GSOE Senator Evelin Castaneda publicly announced that she was resigning from her position at the ASUCR meeting. In an interview with The Highlander, Castaneda further expanded on her...
President Obama offers free community college
On Jan. 8, President Barack Obama announced a proposal that offers two years of free community college tuition to students who meet certain requirements. This could affect up to 9 million students across the...
Riverside church offers sanctuary to immigrants at risk of deportation
The First Congregational Church of Riverside, located on Lemon Street in Downtown Riverside, near the Mission Inn, has stated that it plans to offer protection to undocumented immigrants at risk of being deported.
With...
UCR shows downward trend in U.S. News national college rankings
U.S. News and World Report’s 2016 Best Colleges Guide was released earlier this month, with UCR placing 121st on the list.
In 2010, UCR held a spot in the top 100 schools in the nation...
Bilingualism Matters launches at UCR
A cross-disciplinary team of UCR professors and researchers is trying to promote bilingualism by establishing a local chapter of the Bilingualism Matters project. Organized by Distinguished Professor of Psychology Judith Kroll and Assistant Professor...
Bill aims to cap UC compensation
A state bill aims to cap executive compensation at $500,000 and save $80 million per year through reforms sought by Gov. Jerry Brown. AB 837 is being sponsored by Assemblyman Roger Hernandez (D-West Covina)...
Over $10,000 spent on elections
The ASUCR Elections Committee spent over $10,000 to promote campaigning and events regarding elections. In addition, party finances — funds individual parties used to promote their campaigns — from Voice, PAC: Pride, Action, Change...