The Highlander - Highlander
WEBJul 2, 2024 — The University of California, Riverside's independent, student-run newspaper. Bringing you campus news and Highlander views since 1954.
In Conversation with Naethan Apollo - Highlander
WEBDecember 5, 2023. In the heart of small town Iowa, where the cornfields stretch to the horizon, emerges an artist whose melodies resonate far beyond the boundaries of the Midwest. Naethan Apollo takes the stage, weaving together the rhythmic cadence of hip-hop with the fantastical tales inspired by roleplaying games like Dungeons & …
Op-Ed: UC Riverside claims the resolution to divest from Israel …
WEBMar 12, 2024 — On Friday, March 1, the University of California, Riverside (UCR) released a vague, short and uncharacteristically cold statement. The statement, titled “University statement on ASUCR’s divestment resolution,” did not name an author, nor was it attributed to the Chancellor’s office. The statement condemned the passage of a resolution calling for ASUCR’s full divestment from companies
Professor Spotlight: Vasileios Christopoulos - Highlander
WEBNov 14, 2023 — Professor Vasileios Christopoulos has been an assistant professor at the University of California, Riverside since 2019. He obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota in computer science and a minor in cognitive sciences. After obtaining his Ph.D., he went onto the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) as a postdoctoral fellow to pursue his interest […]
Melanie Martinez’s rebirths and rejuvenates herself in ‘PORTALS’
WEBApr 4, 2023 — Feb. 18, 2023, marked the death of Crybaby — aka, Melanie Martinez’s beloved character from her debut and visual album, “K-12.” The singer’s second album marked itself as a beautiful creation that not only allowed them to experiment with a storyline about a demonic character but also explore messages about self …
“Violet Evergarden” is an emotional spectacle of the human spirit
WEBApril 9, 2018. “I want to know what ‘I love you’ means,” are the words spoken by Violet Evergarden in the first episode of Kyoto Animation’s newest project of the same name. The 13-episode series, which was released on Netflix for US audiences last Thursday, follows the story of Violet, a former child soldier living in the aftermath ...
ModLoader 64 breathes new life into classic games with modern ...
WEBMay 11, 2020 — Through the use of some clever coding and emulation, ModLoader64 (ML64) was officially released Friday, May 1 exhibiting excellent mod support and online co-op to some of gaming’s timeless classics. By implementing online support to N64 games, ML64 brings absolute new experiences to some …
Getting to know Scotty Highlander
WEBJun 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 […]
My Riverside Christmas - Highlander
WEBDec 5, 2023 — Every year, usually the day after Thanksgiving, Riverside comes alive with holiday spirit, its downtown lit up with millions of strung lights and Christmas regalia. From the week after Thanksgiving to about a week after the new year, downtown Riverside becomes one of the largest lighting displays in California with the Mission Inn at the […]
Students Reflect Upon the Parking Situation on Campus
WEBMar 8, 2022 — UCR alum, Bharat Rai has recently launched Pick Up N’ Park to help combat the challenges students have been facing with parking on campus. Rai, a grad of the class of 2020, gave more details of the app in an interview with the Highlander and hoped students could use it as a utility to get from point A to point B and share information.