Restaurant Review: Cardelli’s Italian Deli

My feelings towards Cardelli’s Italian Deli are bittersweet. I suppose it is all relative in relation to our campus, but Cardelli’s Italian Deli is a delight that is a trek away.  It’s a hidden...

United Way Worldwide Conference

In celebration of the 125th anniversary of United Way Worldwide, the 2nd Annual Community Leaders Conference was held in Nashville, Tennessee. There, UCR Student United Way (SUW) gained national recognition for extensive community involvement....
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Beating the cold

The winter seems to have rewarding effects on those who are fortunate enough to experience it in all of its splendor. But instead of snuggling tight with that favorite cover and matching pillow of...

The Digital World with Ryan Simon: Pre-E3 2012: Sony & Microsoft

This year’s E3 places Sony and Microsoft—the two “hardcore” gaming behemoths—in an awkward position. Both companies have acknowledged that they will not be announcing any next-generation game consoles at their respective press conferences on...

Learning the art of storytelling with Migdalia Cruz

People trickled slowly into ARTS 157 last Tuesday afternoon. Most quickly found their seat while others darted up to say a quick hello to theater professor Tiffany Ana Lopez and playwright Migdalia Cruz. Only...

Tartan Epidemic infects UCR

Upon realizing that zombies are the next big thing in pop culture, Adam Daniels translated the thematic zombie virus as an infection caught by UCR students every time they decide to join a club,...

Restaurant Review: Woodfire Cafe

3/5 Stars As a sort of habit, I have a tendency to check Yelp reviews of a restaurant before I eat there. They either offer me a mouth-drooling experience to look forward to, or serve...

Ladies vs. Gentlemen: Music festivals

The cornerstone of youthful energy and vibrance, a vivid display of art and soul in an open, outdoor venue, an extended period of time dedicated to one thing and one thing only: Letting loose...

Ways to treat your single self on Valentine’s

Dear Highlanders,   As a single, early 20-something female, the ubiquitous, socio-cultural, commercialized malarky that is Valentine’s Day only highlights my countless misguided attempts at flirting or the imperfections of my Elle Woods-inspired “Bend and Snap.”...

ASPB’s annual Highlander Poolooza made waves with free Carl’s Jr. and loads of fun

The clear, bright sky and bountiful sunshine that accompanied Friday, Sept. 30 foreshadowed yet another great day at UCR. People were smiling all around, the amount of heat was just enough to warm a...