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The Staff - Highlander
4 days ago · The Highlander is committed to the pursuit of truth, the free exchange of information and ideas and maintaining a fair and independent student voice.
California’s new gun control measures are a step in the right …
Oct 15, 2024 · With the start of a new school year, the resurgence of an issue no one is surprised to hear about is in the news again — gun violence. There were 33 individual incidents of gun violence in schools in September of 2024, particularly the recent incident at Apalachee High School in Georgia where four people […]
Knocking out the competition one punch at a time - Highlander
Mar 12, 2024 · The University of California, Riverside’s (UCR), Highlander Gloves, a boxing club, has achieved success in national competitions, including the women winning the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association (USIBA) Team Championship last year. Not only that, through their partnership with the Riverside Police Foundation, they assist at the Raincross Boxing Academy, offering free boxing ...
A warning to the “Cult of Apple” - Highlander
Jan 23, 2024 · Courtesy of Pixabay. Since the 2020 lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games, there has been a running dispute between app developers and the tech giant. Developers like Epic Games argued that Apple had unjustly implemented an artificial moat by blocking third-party stores in order to commission in-app purchases through …
Getting to know Scotty Highlander
Jun 5, 2017 · 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 exists on campus. Scotty’s history is relatively well-known within the Highlander community: The Scottish-kilt wearing predecessor was first introduced alongside the […]
Contact - Highlander
5 days ago · The Highlander is committed to the pursuit of truth, the free exchange of information and ideas and maintaining a fair and independent student voice. The Highlander exists to serve its readership, comprised of the community at and around University of California, Riverside and the Inland Empire as a whole.
The scoop on Scoops - Highlander
Oct 22, 2024 · Walking into the Highlander Union Building (HUB), you will be greeted by the usual sights of students staring at their phones at the ever-long Panda Express line, playing video games near Chronic Tacos and the usual academic weapon making you feel guilty grinding away just behind Hibachi San. But the HUB’s latest installment has the […]
Tailgating Times: Disgusting wait times and lit vibes
Oct 15, 2024 · If you’re an avid Dodger fan who has gone to multiple events at Dodger Stadium, you’re probably well versed in understanding the fan experience and culture that playoff Dodger games carry. In the case of me and my friend, Francisco, we absolutely don’t fit that mold at all, so we are going to give an […]
Student Opinion Poll - Highlander
Oct 22, 2024 · Ellen Nguyen, Environmental Science, Fourth-year, (she/her) Are you registered to vote? “Yes, I am registered to vote.” What issues are important to you in this election? “This election, I’m definitely looking at environmental justice, renewable energy sources, women’s reproductive rights and overall, just progressive-leaning candidates who are supporting a ceasefire.” Larissa Leon ...