Summer treats to beat the heat
As Riverside consistently clears 100 degrees and 40 percent or higher humidity, there are two choices: Brave the heat or stay inside and eat some of these delicious, easy-to-make treats.
Homemade sorbet is one...
Campus Cope: What to do this summer if you’re bored and have no friends
My first year at UCR, I was bored just about every day of the week while I was on campus. I didn’t drive, so I had to be dropped off early and picked up...
Casual relationships: Should you keep the flame burning or snuff it out?
According to a 2012 general psychology review published by the National Institutes of Health, at least 60 percent of college-aged students have participated in a casual, sexual relationship. Although the intensity of physical intimacy...
UCR students enjoy a cool, peaceful retreat at Scotty’s Beach Club
On a sweltering Thursday, June 1 afternoon, ASPB hosted the Scotty's Beach Club event at the SRC pool as an end-of-the-year extravaganza for students who wanted to get their mind off of school as...
Graduation recipe: Giant fortune cookie
Fortune cookies have a “wow” factor: Not only are you giving a delicious cookie to your friends or family, but you are also giving them an uplifting message to brighten their day. I like...
The Fast Lane: Top cars for graduates
With graduation around the corner, millions of students will be transitioning into their new stages of life. For many of these students, this means making their first major purchase as adult: A new vehicle....
The third annual R’Ability Awards Ceremony recognizes students with incredible motivation and grit
The third R’Ability Awards Ceremony was held by Student Special Services at HUB 269 to recognize graduating students with disabilities and their allies. The awards were created two years ago for the Student Disability...
Getting to know Scotty Highlander
Scotty the Bear
Scotty Highlander, more commonly known as Scotty the Bear, is the face of UCR, known for exemplifying the Tartan Soul values that UCR thrives on and the determination and brawniness that...
From jobless to journalist: How I found myself post-graduation
On June 10, 2015, I was victorious. A university graduate. Successful. Erudite. Learned.
On June 11, I was 21 years old, jobless and living with my parents. I had no selfies on my phone to...
Students received the last laugh from Pete Davidson
Comedian Pete Davidson, currently the youngest cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL), brought his lauded unfiltered comedic style to UCR on Thursday, May 25 at HUB 302 for ASPB’s “The Last Laugh with...