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Radar Scoop: Ice Spice to headline Spring Splash

An anonymous insider tip was given to the Highlander regarding the greatly anticipated Spring Splash lineup. The Associated Students Programming Board (ASPB) came back with its return last year in its physical format. Since...

Winter SOULstice 2023: Performers save the show by a thread

On Monday, January 16th the Associated Student Programming Board (ASPB) released a promotional video for their annual “Winter SOULstice” quarterly concert. Mixed reactions resulted: there were critical comments on the lineup, mixed with excitement...
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Homecoming Odyssey 2022 was a celebration of Highlander spirit

In celebration of Homecoming at UCR, ASPB hosted its second annual concert. Originally branded as Homecoming Bonfire, the night was transformed with hypnotic beats and fluorescent lights that welcomed UCR students to Homecoming Odyssey...

Haunted Drag Show 2022 was an iconic experience that welcomed all

UCR Drag Club hosted its second annual drag show with artistic performers and a beaming audience to prepare for the Halloween spirit. The Haunted Drag Show enlivened the HUB on Oct. 28, filled with expressive...

Welcome Home! Harry’s back in LA with his Love On Tour!

Harry Styles made his return to the Kia Forum, with fans filling up nearly every seat of the seventeen thousand available to see his first show last Sunday. The Forum had been transformed into...

‘Camping Culture’ needs to end and Harry Styles fans are at partial fault

Harry Styles, pop star from across the pond, is making a pit stop for ten days in Los Angeles, which has made the Kia Forum a central hub for fans. The consecutive nights of...

The best, and worst, live music venues in Southern California

Southern California is full of glamorous and charming concert venues. From Riverside County to Los Angeles County, there is a setting for every music lover. Determining a venue’s ranking comes upon a multitude of...

Block Party is back in full swing with its first woman headliner

The annual event hosted by the Associated Student Programming Board fulfills students expectations despite a few set-backs. On Saturday, September 24th, ASPB left students satisfied with their Block Party experience. For many students, this was...

SoCal-based group, The Oddity, flourishes within Riverside as an experimental rock band

Created in 2017, The Oddity is a SoCal rock band composed of talented members, one being a UCR student. Melanie Reynolds, an upcoming senior majoring in music and culture, is also in charge of...

Spring Splash 2022: A successful comeback with a few minor complications

UCR is known for having one of the best and most well-known events of the year, Spring Splash. This year’s Spring Splash was highly anticipated since it was the first in-person one after two...