The Associated Students of UCR held their first open Senate meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 6th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the ASUCR Senate Chamber. The meeting began with the standard procedure of a call to order followed by a roll call and an approval of the agenda. Following this, an approval of the previous summer’s ECAB meeting minutes took...
The Riverside Free Clinic held their first Clinic Day on Oct. 6th, 2021 after transitioning to full operations following the COVID-19 pandemic. The clinic’s services are available for all ages free of charge and a variety of valuable services are provided, from wound care, addiction treatment, chronic care and infection. Jose Garcia, Clinic Monitor and 4th year Bioengineering major,...
Though our return to campus means a return to some normalcy, this does not translate into the return of all UCR traditions. The Associated Students Program Board of UCR announced on Sep. 14 that our university’s annual Block Party will be postponed until a later time in the academic year, coinciding with UCR’s return to campus guidelines regarding large...
After two years of online classes, UCR has finally welcomed students and faculty back to campus for in-person learning. While for the majority of students this is their first year on campus, those who previously attended in person are also still adjusting. One difference from the last time in-person instruction occurred is the inclusion of COVID-19 and the precautions...
Before in-person instruction was officially ceased during March 2020, construction zones were a common sight on campus. From the construction projects occurring on the outskirts of campus to the building of the Student Success Center near the Highlander Union Building, students were familiarized with the blue fences that would all-too-often increase walking distance across campus by at least a...
What does ASUCR do for you?
ASUCR represents all undergraduates as the official student government on campus. As such, The Highlander aims to use this guide to inform the student population of their purpose and processes.
Who is a part of ASUCR? How do they represent me?
The executive branch, also known as the executive cabinet, consists of a student-elected, representative body...
October 2020
ASUCR debated on a number of constitutional amendments and resolutions in their first meeting on Oct. 12. For instance, CA-F20-002 was proposed to reform the amendment process of the ASUCR Constitution. The bill would reduce the requirement for an amendment to appear on the general election ballot from 15% of the undergraduate student body to just 2%.
A week...
Hansel Chu, Assistant Sports Editor
On Jan. 17, 2021, the UC Riverside women’s basketball team travelled to the Galen Center in downtown Los Angeles and pulled off a major upset by defeating the Trojans, 54-52. This was the first time in UCR history that the women’s basketball team defeated USC. The Highlanders were led by a strong performance by senior...
Kevin Contreras, Sports Editor
Coach Magpayo joined UCR’s coaching staff for men's basketball as an assistant coach in 2017. For the 2020-21 season, he was named interim head coach, where he led the Highlanders to a historic season in the Big West Conference. His performance as head coach earned him the 2021 Joe B. Hall award.
This award is given...
As one journey ends, another begins. Graduation and commencement are underway and differ from last year’s fully remote commencement, as they are being held in a limited, in-person fashion. Reflecting upon their upcoming commencement and time at UCR, many cherished their experiences and were eager to move onto pursuing their aspirations. However, with the global pandemic and the transition...