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May 28, 2026
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Album Review

No more mister nice man with ‘ICEMAN’

Anthony Ascenio Carvajal – May 26, 2026
Radar

The pop group factory malfunction

Gianna Almaria – May 26, 2026
Film Review

‘Mortal Kombat II’ isn’t a flawless victory

Ian Palma – May 26, 2026
Features

With sincerest gratitude

Allison Fry – May 26, 2026
Features

Finding my footing

Cinthia Meza – May 26, 2026
Features

The art of selling truth

Abby Lazar – May 26, 2026
Features

Two halves

Alondra Ordaz – May 26, 2026
Features

My journey in sports media

Terry Nguyen – May 26, 2026
Features

The Highlander, or how I learned to stop worrying and love writing articles

Aakif Iqbal – May 26, 2026
Features

Let’s do this again sometime …

Nola Perifel – May 26, 2026
ASUCR

ASUCR Senate Meeting

Kassandra Aguirre – May 26, 2026
News

Sandra Kim named new Chief Financial Officer of UCR

ASUCR

ASUCR 2026 – 2027 special election results

News

UCR commuters can expect increased Metrolink fares

Opinions

UCR is erasing its third places

Ovi Mathivanan – May 26, 2026
College campuses are more than mere classrooms, dormitories and sleep-deprived college students trudging from lecture to lecture. Today’s campuses include a variety of social…

Looking beyond legality: Freshmen and seniors should not be dating each…

May 26, 2026

The quiet death of UCR student activism

May 26, 2026

R’Perspective: Canvas shutdown shows the vulnerabilities of digital education platforms

May 19, 2026

Fashion is losing its individuality

May 19, 2026

California’s “no-name” governor’s race is a win for democracy

May 19, 2026

R’Perspective: Being 20 means overcoming hardship

May 19, 2026

UCR needs more paid entry-level STEM internships

May 12, 2026

Rebranding of agua frescas on social media is cultural appropriation

May 12, 2026

With sincerest gratitude

Allison Fry – May 26, 2026

Finding my footing

Cinthia Meza – May 26, 2026

The art of selling truth

Abby Lazar – May 26, 2026
Album Review

No more mister nice man with ‘ICEMAN’

Anthony Ascenio Carvajal – May 26, 2026
Radar

The pop group factory malfunction

Film Review

‘Mortal Kombat II’ isn’t a flawless victory

Radar

‘Off Campus’ goes on screen

Sports

I’ll be taking my talents to …

Terry Nguyen – May 19, 2026
Highlander Hot Takes

Highlander Hot Take: Giannis in Golden State would bring the Warriors back into championship contention

Hayden Tonthat – May 19, 2026
Highlander Hot Takes

Highlander Hot Take: The Oklahoma City Thunder will become back-to-back champions

Iyanna Wallace – May 12, 2026
Sports

UCR Baseball struggles to contain Anteaters in final home series opener on Friday

Izzy Graham – May 12, 2026
This past week, the University of California, Rive This past week, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) women’s volleyball team finished their season with a pair of home games against California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). While the Highlanders were already mathematically eliminated from the Big West playoffs. They still found the spirit to take it to two of the better teams in the conference .
“Where does love start and where does it end?” Cyn “Where does love start and where does it end?” Cynthia Huerta asks these questions in her most recent art show “Las Secuelas del Amor Propio” (The Aftermath of Self-Love) featuring over 100 works that she created from 2020 to 2024. The exhibition is displayed in the Division 9 Gallery in Downtown Riverside, the same venue as her first solo show 15 years ago.
During the 2024 presidential election, the Democra During the 2024 presidential election, the Democratic party failed to provide their constituents with concrete policies and a political candidate of their choosing, costing them this election.
Intuit Dome is the new home of the Los Angeles Cli Intuit Dome is the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers as they have moved out of their previous stadium, Crypto.com Arena. Situated next to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, this brand-new 2 billion dollar project is the newest arena the NBA has to offer. Terry Nguyen had the wonderful opportunity to explore the arena and attend a Clippers game on Nov. 18 where they played against the Golden State Warriors.

Read more about it on page 19 of the newspaper.
Thanksgiving can sometimes be a stressful holiday. Thanksgiving can sometimes be a stressful holiday. Despite forced awkward conversations with relatives about the trajectory of your life and the distinct need to unbutton your jeans halfway through dinner, Thanksgiving is a celebration grounded in gratitude. It’s a time meant to be spent with loved ones, reflecting on what we have been given and how we can give back. It’s also a time meant for eating copious amounts of food. 

Turkey. The bane of my existence. For as long as I remember, turkey has been touted as the staple meal during Thanksgiving. Bland, dry turkey.

Read more about it on page 9 of the newspaper!
If President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, i If President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, including high-profile figures such as Marco Rubio and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are any signal, a drastic and concerning change in the country’s policy direction is coming. No area, including higher education, will likely be spared. 

Based on the former president’s track record and campaign promises, Trump has indicated he would reduce financial aid, privatize student loans and decrease research funding. As one of the largest recipients of federal research funding and serving approximately 76,000 low-income students across the state who receive federal financial aid, the University of California (UC) faces significant risks in a returning Trump administration. 

Read more about it on page 7 of the newspaper
Here are your weekly warning horoscopes highlander Here are your weekly warning horoscopes highlanders! Beware, because trouble may be coming your way!
Intuit Dome Food Review, by Terry Nguyen. Read the Intuit Dome Food Review, by Terry Nguyen. Read the new issue of The Highlander Newspaper, found all over campus at newstands, or visit http://highlandernews.org 🗞️

Terry visited the Intuit Dome during the LA CLippers game to see if concession stands could deliver on both events and good food 🌭

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Edited by: Edwin Basurto
Footage by: Terry Nguyen
Graphics by: Daniela Cruz

Song: Feather, by Nujabes
While the presidential race, as in all general ele While the presidential race, as in all general elections, took the spotlight in both the leadup and outcome, there are hundreds of local races and elected officials preparing to move into new positions. Sabrina Cervantes, recently elected to the 31st State Senate seat for California, has won one of those races. The Associated Press (AP) called the race at 5:46 pm on Nov. 13, with Cervantes winning 54% of the vote. The 31st State Senate seat represents 43% of the county of Riverside, including Corona, Highgrove, Moreno Valley, Perris and the City of Riverside.

Read more about it on page 4 of the newspaper.
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