Hydroelectric dam to replace university parking lot
University officials recently approved the construction of a 600-foot hydroelectric dam to contain the mouth of the majestic Colorado River that snakes through parts of UC Riverside. Monikered the “Great Wall of Scotty,” the...
Where not to go on campus in the event of a Zombie Apocalypse
Hay fever, Lyme disease and the resurgence of West Nile are all things to watch out for with the recent arrival of spring. A zombie pandemic can’t be too far out of the realm...
Clothing Column: Recurring Trends
We’ve all experienced recurring moments, and fashionable clothing definitely belongs on the comeback list. Like your drunk uncle at a holiday party, clothing trends always make an awkward reappearance and remind us to never...
Grizzly Scotty safety tips: Everything you need to know
After Scotty was replaced with an actual grizzly bear as a result of the “Freaky Friday” pandemic, it seems only appropriate to provide you with tips on how to stay safe when around the...
UCR ranked safest university in the galaxy
A celebratory ceremony was held in the Bing Center March 30, where both students and guest speakers alike donned campus safety escort attire—consisting of yellow shirts and maglites—signifying a centennial of reduced criminal activity.
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Schrooty attacks!
The student inside the Scotty costume, Wright Schroot, has been placed under psychiatric evaluation after brutally attacking spectators during UC Riverside’s baseball match against UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) on Friday, March 31. While Schroot...
Editorial: The arts and humanities: Why the forgotten relics are still important
Well, it was great while it lasted.
This is the final edition of the Highlander. As the University of California, Riverside marches ever onward to secure its place in history as the premier university of...
On a higher frequency: KUCR to expand with programming targeted for dogs
UCR’s radio station KUCR 88.3 FM announced early Wednesday, March 28 that they will be expanding into programming for animals. Their newest program, entitled “Bark Bark Bark,” will feature a local dog from the...
Highlander Hilarity
The Spring Quarter Shenanigans
It's that time of year again — the ________ (adjective) Spring Quarter is here, and the ________ (noun, plural) are ________ (verb, present tense) around campus ________ (adverb). With ________ (noun)...
UCR baseball claims victory in Earth’s first Inter-glacial baseball friendly
The UCR baseball team squared off against the Zepton Martians this spring break in what could stand as the greatest game and only game they have ever played on our planet. The Martians were...