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UCR Arts Walk embellishes the Bell Tower with scintillating student art

The Bell Tower had never been more colorful than it was at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10. There were students with backpacks on,...

People will remember Josh Peck for more than six seconds

  Written by Jasmine Yamanaka, SSW, and Jessica Baker, SSW Even though ASPB’s “Josh PersPECKtive” event didn’t start until 7:30 p.m., students began to line up...

Under the Kilt: People change but friendships don’t

When people talk to me about losing their best friend, it’s almost always for the same reason: Their best friend got a boyfriend. I hear...

R’Perspective: What’s hidden still stings

Everyone knows about the outwardly malicious form of bullying that involves overt force, harassment and sometimes violence. We’ve seen it in movies (such as...

Beyond R’Margins breaks the barrier of judgment

On April 30 in the HUB, over 200 UCR students attended the first Beyond R’Margins Conference, which consisted of keynote speakers, performances and workshops...

Fuse DJ competition was lit

  I had never judged a music contest before attending the FUSE DJ Competition. In fact, prior to the event, I had no knowledge of...

Music is indeed the melody of our emotions

When you hear the term “mood enhancer,” the thought of a prescription drug probably pops up in your head. While pills and supplements can...

“TEDxUCR” explores reactions in life, society and science

UCR is lucky enough to have its own TEDx organization, which brings the innovative and globally renowned platform of TED to UCR. This year’s...

“R’Movement” gives student organizations a shot at the spotlight

There are over 500 student organizations at UCR. However, few of us know what half of these organizations actually do. This is exactly why...

“Barbershop” makes the cut with its memorable characters

If there has been a movie so far this year that has proven that comedy and depth can successfully co-exist, it would be “Barbershop:...