ASUCR held its first meeting of the Spring quarter on Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 pm. After roll call and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, the meeting started with the Chief Justice of the ASUCR Judicial Council Rume Diamreyan proposing to table an amendment change made by ASUCR late last quarter until further notice on the grounds that...
The annual Student Lobby Conference (SLC) served as a weekend-long opportunity for University of California students from across the state to gather at the California State Capitol to lobby officials on several issues and connect with other student advocates. The event was hosted by the UC Student Association (UCSA) and held from March 22-25. Approximately 300 UC students were...
For the past three years, UCR faculty and staff have utilized an online training simulation designed to help people identify and respond to students who may be experiencing psychological distress. The software, called “At-Risk University and College Students,” was developed by Kognito, a health simulation company based in New York.
The software simulates conversations, giving the user options on...
R’Garden, a space for UCR students, faculty and staff to grow fresh produce, has made plans to expand their current space. R’Garden is currently located northwest of Parking Lot 30.
It sums up to a total of three acres and includes community garden plots, a greenhouse and a Valencia orange grove. The new expansion gives R’Garden an additional four...
A Feb. 19 Reddit post on the subreddit r/ucr reported that, on Feb. 18, a young woman “appeared to be hit by a police SUV” in Lot 24, pointing out that that it happened near the UC Police Department (UCPD) station. The Highlander reached out to the Redditor for further comment on the incident, who requested anonymity.
In their response,...
A report compiled by the University of California Student Association (UCSA) and The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS) states that student loan debt burden is spread unevenly amongst UC undergraduates. The research shows that lower income students and underrepresented students of color are more likely to carry student loan debt after graduation.
The report states that 56...
While citrus fruits are generally known for their tartness and acidity, it was not known why this was until UCR researchers recently discovered the genetic cause for the flavor profile of fruits like lemons and limes.
A team of researchers including Dr. Mikeal Roose, a professor of genetics in the department of botany and plant sciences, and staff research associate...
Following an unfair labor practice lawsuit filed against the UC system last week by Patient Care Technical workers, who are represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299, the union plans to strike again on Wednesday, April 10 after having done so the week of March 18 in response to stalled contract negotiations.
According...
This spring quarter, the “UCR Mobility Hub and Central Campus Linkages” project will break ground in the construction of a transit center dedicated for UCR commuters and RTA bus lines in an effort to establish a new dedicated alternative transportation area to the UCR campus.
In interviews with the Highlander, Principal Architect Andrew Hecht, Project Manager John Franklin and the...
The UCPath system, which has been gradually spreading throughout the UC campuses, will pay out more than $162,000 in make-whole payments to student workers who, as a result of errors in the UCPath system, received missed, delayed or less than expected paychecks.
In an interview with the Highlander, Claire Doan, the director of media relations at the UC Office...