Richland Chronicle August 20th, 2019

CHRONICLE Richland

Vol. XLVI Issue 1 August 20, 2019

No ordinary dummy Pg. 3

• Lady Liberty laments: Pg. 2 • Relax, recharge, reflect: Pg. 5 • Crossword Puzzle: Pg. 7 RichlandStudentMedia.com

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“The (new) New Colossus” draws reaction from Richland community On Aug. 13, Acting Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Ken Cuccenlli said the famous poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty referred to European immigrants.

In a press conference later that day, the Trump administration announced it could seek to deny green cards to immigrants who seek Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and various other forms of government assistant programs. The action has stirred controversy.

These are some of the comments members of the Richland Community shared with the Chronicle.

“Some of the groups [immigrants] are exempt, like the ones that are here as refugees, if they are from Iraq or Afghanistan; Haiti if they came to the US prior to January 1972 they also exempt them from all this mess; those that came here as victims of human trafficking. Its not all that came here as applicants. As far as the mess that they are creating, I think that it should go through the proper process in order to amend. Not just because someone is having a tantrum and doesn’t like, you know, brown people” - Hilda Della-Sera; Coordinator of the College Rising Star Program

one of the school districts in the area, so I got to meet first hand and work with many immigrant families from Mexico, from El Salvador.

I can tell you from my experience of many years working there with the children that no family was the same; no case was exactly the same” - Natalia Vargas; Language Center Coordinator at Richland “I don’t know how to respond to that.

Cause, like, I don’t know enough about it.”

– Soban Muhammad Hares

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

- Emma Lazarus, 1883

“Well, I think there are immigrants all over the world. So, it should be for everybody, right?”

- Scott Toups; Richland Women’s Soccer Coach “It is a little bit sad to hear that sometimes that a politicians infringe upon the immigrants in a certain way; many years ago, I also worked here in Texas with the bilingual program in

“From what I understand, from what they are doing is that they are changing the policy in order to make it harder for the immigrants to stay in the country.

Legally.

And the ones that are in the country legally,” he continues “The help that the government gives them for whatever else, housing, a lot of them are starting to get out of that now.

Starting to give up their rights, which is their right because when they came in thr government gave them the right to access that stuff to help them out. But now they’re getting out of it because they are afraid that the country or the government is going to lean on them and revoke their status. The came in, we gave them access to that because it was a law that was passed; you can’t revoke a law and change it because you want better immigrants in the country.”

- Chris Wade; CCNA Certification at Richland

-Quotes gathered by Ryan Bingham Duff; Staff Writer

August 20, 2019

CAMPUS 3

Richland welcomes a new kind of assistant Editor-In-Chief

“For seven years, he’s been my best friend,” said Billy Whitson, Richland’s new director of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. “He’s 180 pounds so, he’s a large guy to carry around.”

Whitson didn’t bring a human being with him nor did he bring an animal. Instead, he invited students to say hello to Carlos, a lifesize mannequin.

Whitson is the advanced coordinator of Richland’s EMT program. He’s using his own dummy to help students learn.

“We’re training the heroes of tomorrow,” said Whitson. This will be Whitson’s and Carlos’ first semester at Richland. Both transferred from Navarro College.

Carlos brings a sense of liveliness to classrooms. While he doesn’t react to those surrounding him, Carlos embodies people each student may encounter in the field.

“They can see an actual person in Carlos,” said Whitson.

Although Carlos is a dummy used for EMT students to practice procedures on, he has a deep personal connection to Whitson. “You should see the looks I get with Carlos. I sit him in the front seat with me and I made a woman scream. They think, ‘Aw man! Is that guy in a coma? Is he OK?’” Whitson wasn’t the first person to take ownership of Carlos. One of Whitson’s family members is the sole reason for Carlos’ arrival at Richland.

Whitson’s niece was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease, a condition that left her unable to live on her own. Carlos was a practice dummy for her care team. It was a way for them to learn how to carry her from place to place.

“She liked the movie, ‘The Hangover.’ You know, the baby with the sunglasses? That’s where she got his name from,” Whitson said.

“When she died, her parents wanted to use Carlos for good.”

That eventually led to Whitson taking ownership of Carlos and his routine class visits. Students now have the opportunity to develop a connection between their schoolwork and their aspiration to help those in an emergency.

“He loves to take selfies. He loves social media. He even has his own Twitter account,” Whitson said.

Students are invited to meet the mannequin who is helping train the next generation of first responders, but Carlos won’t always be on campus.

“We’re gonna cover him in blood and take him around campus.”

- Bill Whitson “Well, he comes back home with me whenever I’m away from school for long periods of time. He especially comes home with me around Halloween. He’s got a job to do on the front porch,” Whitson said.

One story that is popular with students is one that is far from the ordinary.

“I went to Whataburger and Carlos was in the back,” Whitson said. “I left him there while I went to grab something to eat.” A woman saw Carlos and proceeded to yell for help.

Whitson replied, “Oh no, he’s not hungry.

He doesn’t eat anything.”

Whitson said Carlos is a great student.

“He listens, pays attention and he doesn’t say much.”

Carlos is not the only mannequin EMT students use for practice. Students practice with lighter mannequins first.

“We start them off with Annie who weighs 25 pounds. Then we move them up to heavier

Photo courtesy Bill Whitson

Students rinse off during a procedure involving wearing hazmat suits on campus.

mannequins who weigh more like real people,” Whitson said.

EMT students as well as the rest of the EMT program are being trained in ways to save a stranger’s life. Whitson said the first call they will ever receive will be unfamiliar territory.

“I mean, they don’t know what they’re walking into. Are they going to be responding to a fire, a car accident, a chemical spill? They don’t know. Each call is different,” he said.

Whitson hopes to encourage students to remain level headed when encountering a situation that can easily switch them into panic mode.

“We’re getting them used to procedure,” said Whitson. The focal point is teaching his students to be capable of responding quickly and efficiently.

“We always say nothing good happens after midnight,” he said.

While textbooks can go a long way, action is what can separate life from death. According to Whitson, some students are preparing for late night calls, ready to take off when needed.

“We call that a three o’clock memory,” Whitson said.

EMT students will be coached to handle many situations that could happen on the job.

Carlos the mannequin represents the individual who needs help.

“Sometimes he has rough nights and gets himself into some trouble. My students are training to take care of him when that call comes,” Whitson said.

Yet it’s not all grim. Carlos has a way of bringing humor into the classroom.

“After all of the traumatic injuries, we always like to say, ‘Well, he’s had a couple of beers,’” he said.

Whitson hopes one incident involving Carlos never happens again.

“We were practicing for a chemical spill emergency. It was our hazmat drill,” he said.

Whitson’s students were outside the classroom practicing a drill on the Navarro College campus. That, of course, included Carlos.

Whitson was showing his students how to respond and the surrounding community responded too.

“Well what we didn’t know was that the practice sight could be seen from the highway,” Whitson said. “A lady had called the news station and reported a dead man laying out in the pond. Hopefully, we won’t have anything like that ever happen again over here.”

Although he’s a dummy, Carlos isn’t always free from danger. “[He] has been through some things,” Whitson said. “He’s going to develop asthma, congested heart failure, you know, things like that. The students will have to learn anatomy, physiology, cardiology. Oh man, the cardiology.”

Carlos will be used every way possible throughout the semester. It’s a way for emergencies to be tangible.

“The scenarios are the best part of training,” Whitson said.

Photo courtesy Bill Whitson

Carlos poses for a photo while sitting in his wheelchair.

Carlos is scheduled to participate in a hazmat drill around December and a trauma scenario in October before he heads back home for the holiday.

“He’s even going to fall off a scaffolding at one point.”

Carlos won’t be wandering the halls by himself. There’s no chance for a student to see a lone mannequin lying in a hallway. Carlos will have an escort with him at all times.

“He will not be alone. He will always have an instructor with him,” Whitson said.

Carlos will travel in a wheelchair outside of the classroom.

“We’re going to cover him in blood and we’re going to take him around campus,” Whitson added.

While students may be shocked to see Carlos while walking to class, he’s sure to bring a sense of fun to the Richland community. Students are welcome to ask questions and take photos.

Those interested in visiting Carlos and Annie, both dummies reside in Wichita Hall, WH245.

Regardless of what happens to Carlos, Whitson is here to guide students to become more efficient first responders.

“I hope to stay for a long time,” Whitson said.

“Train. Prepare. Save Carlos. Get ready.

Prepare for what’s going to be ahead for students.”

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4 MOVIES

August 20, 2019

‘Scary Stories’ brings thrills Jeremy Gaydosh Staff Writer

Writer Alvin Schwartz’s collection of horror stories in the “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” book series were akin to R.L. Stine’s series “Goosebumps” in that they were popular among kids I grew up with. They were part of book collections and big sellers at the middle school book fairs (Remember those?).

The stories were about monsters, ghosts and included creepy poems that often ended with a written direction given to the reader to grab the person next to them and scream for effect.

Now Hollywood has adapted the “Scary Stories” series with co-producer/co-writer Guillermo del Toro–fresh from his Academy Award-winning turn as director of “The Shape of Water” in 2017.

This visually stunning, modern take on the “Beauty and the Beast” fairy tale is directed by André Øvredal (2010’s “Trollhunter”). Unlike the adaptation of “Goosebumps,” which pandered to a more comedic-adventure family demographic, “Scary Stories” is focused on the true horror aspect of the stories and the film does indeed deliver plenty of scares.

The setting is the late 1960s. It’s Halloween night and aspiring writer and monster movielover Stella (Zoe Colletti) is goaded by her two sweet-yet-hopelessly nerdy friends Auggie (Gabriel Rush) and Chuck (Austin Zajur) into going trick-or-treating with them.

After Halloween-associated pranks aimed at the local bully, which resulted in them being chased, the trio find refuge with Ramón (Michael Garza), a new teen who seems to be running from a troubled past. With the night still young, Stella suggests the group visit the

local haunted house. (Don’t you just love how towns in horror movies happen to have a haunted house in the neighborhood?)

After breaking the lock and exploring the premises, Stella relates the legend of “strange” Sara Bellows, a young woman who was kept hidden by her family, the wealthiest people in town.

Children tried to catch a glimpse of Bellows to get a story from her. The catch was that It would be the last thing they’d hear.

They find Bellows’ room and Stella discovers the book that contains the stories. No sooner after discovering the book, the stories start to write themselves, featuring terrifying monsters and the names of people she knows as the victims. Now it is up to Stella and her friends to try to end the curse before their names make it into the stories that mask the tragedy of true-life events.

Plenty of mystery and some laughs drive the story, along with strong performances from the cast, particularly the promising Colletti and Garza. The scares and build-ups definitely make one feel uneasy.

Kudos to the design and special effects team for creating the monsters that are faithful to book illustrator Stephen Gammell’s eerie artwork.

That said, the film suffers from a lack of character development. The audience is left with characters we’ve seen before in teen-driven horror films. The ending feels a bit sudden.

One can probably assume that a sequel is being considered, a big gamble considering how many “cinematic universes” are in the works, with enough talent in front and behind the camera. However, a follow-up would be welcomed.

Grade: A-

Image courtesy IMDb

Gabriel Rush, left, and Austin Zajur in “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.”

“The Art of Racing in the Rain”– Oscar-winner Kevin Costner provides the voice of Engo, a golden retriever, who is companion to Milo Ventimiglia, a Formula One race car driver played by Denny Swift.

B-

Image courtesy IMDb

Dwayne Johnson, left, and Jason Statham in “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.”

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ kill time Ricky Miller Entertainment Editor I don’t think there is a definition for guilty pleasure in the dictionary. Movie-wise, one that comes to mind is Peter Berg’s “Battleship” (2012), a stupid concoction that comes, from all things, a silly board game.

Another one I find amusing is Rowdy Herrington’s “Road House” (1989), wherein the late Patrick Swayze’s Dalton is an MIT graduate who just happens to be a bouncer.

It was ridiculous, absurd and fun.

That is exactly what “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” does in taking a preposterous and ludicrous story and making it an enjoyable two-hour time-waster.

Everything that occurs on screen is so darn stupid, but one knows better; just check your brain at the door.

Reprising their roles from previous “Fast and the Furious” entries are Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham.

Johnson is Luke Hobbs, who works as a law enforcement officer in some capacity. Statham’s Deckard Shaw is a career criminal trying to go down a different path on the straight and narrow.

Even Idris Elba’s character admits his own faults stating, “I’m the bad guy” when he appears on the screen as Brixton.

“The Kitchen” –

“Dora and the Lost City of Gold” –

This live-action version of the famed Nickelodeon animated series finds Dora (Isabela Moner) interacting with classmates who are baffled by the way she lives her life. This fun flick enchants.

This story from the pages of DC comics involves three women (Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elizabeth Moss) who deal with trials and tribulations of living in the Hell’s Kitchen neightobhood of New York in the 1970s.

B

B

They also make references to his persona, calling him the black Superman.

Vanessa Kirby, one of the antagonists from “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” reprises the antagonist role here as Hattie.

Also cool in a cameo appearance is Helen Mirren reprising her role from the earlier “Furious” films. She is Magdalene Shaw, matriarch of the Shaw family.

The directing chores on “Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw” is David Leitch who did a great job with “Atomic Blonde” in 2017 as well as “Deadpool 2” last year.

Leitch has been in the movie industry for many years, even doubling as Brad Pitt’s body double in “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” in 2005. He was also a stuntman in “Blade” (1998).

He knows where to place the camera in all of the shots, never forcing unneeded closeups or unwarranted angles of distraction.

This tale is just meant to be seen as a silly time-killer. Sure, people die, but their deaths are not to be taken too seriously.

As I have mentioned in the past, “The Fast and the Furious” franchise has never presented any really great movies, rather passable fodder that never really hits the mark.

Just so viewers know, “Fast & Furious presents Hobbs & Shaw” runs over two hours.

Two hours and 17 minutes to be exact, just in case you have some time to kill.

Grade: C-

“The Peanut Butter Falcon” –

This tale deals with a kid, Zak (Zak Gottsagen an actor with Down syndrome), who runs away from his care home with the dreams of becoming a professional wrestler.

C+

“Toy Story 4” –

This enjoyable family film strikes all the right chords and strides in dealing with family togetherness and finding your place in the world.

With the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Annie Potts.

—Ricky Miller

A+

August 20, 2019

COLUMN/CAMPUS 5

Life-long learning leaves room for a lifetime of lessons Pete Shannon Staff Writer

As one of three kids, the father of five and the grandfather of six, I’ve had a fairly wide range of academic exposure. My long-dead father was obsessive about his progeny one day throwing their tasseled hats in the air and I’ve tried to similarly steer my own children in the same direction.

Sadly, however, I’ve also come to see more and more folks equating a college degree with a ticket to a good job. I’m here to tell you it’s a lot more than that. Maybe the beginning of a new school year is a good time to reflect on why we’re here at Richland.

In my opinion, we attend college not to savor the sweet smell of success but to perfect the fine art of confronting failure. Let me explain.

Too many students nowadays begin their higher education believing a degree will guarantee them perpetual, well-paid employment and a life of ease. When, after graduation, they fail to find this nirvana, they only succeed by finally realizing that what they have actually attained is a lifetime of frustration.

That’s because, instead of fulfilling the quest for ultimate knowledge, what they’ve

managed to master, if their college experience was successful, was merely how to pursue it and become a lifetime learner.

So what do lifetime learners look like? She

Too many students nowadays begin their higher education believing a degree will guarantee them perpetual employment and a life of ease. has a stack of unread books in a cardboard box in the corner and a dog-eared one with a coffee-stained tab protruding from it on her bedside table. He has a well-worn library card

and a long list of favorite websites on his dented laptop.

Her VISA bill is plastered with charges from Amazon and there are oil stains from her old clunker on the parking lot at Half-Price Books.

He’s never had the heart to sell his college textbooks because he knows they won’t bring much money having all been bought used, and besides, he might need to look up something some day.

Her hair is a little stringy and there are patches on her jeans. His eyes are hollow and he needs a shave. But both of them are busy cruising through online university catalogs seeing what they can find to take even as they scrimp to pay off their student loans.

Do any of these folks care a whit about holding down that dream job? Of course they do. But in their minds, any employment worth having also includes a strong component of continuing education.

They’re not in this game just for the moolah or accolades from their friends and families.

They’re driven instead by an internal force that strangely popped into their heads while they were going to classes, and taking tests, writing papers and working on projects back in college.

It was a slow dawning of the fact that this was an exciting way to live and that learning

was more than just fun. It was like an essential food for their brains and absolutely necessary for nourishing their very existence. The most valuable lesson they learned while they labored at school was priceless, but cheap. Still, it was a gift, not something bought or earned.

It’s important to remember, too, that if they think sometimes their diabolical teachers have succeeded in fracturing their fragile freshman fervor or have relentlessly KO’d their knowledge, it’s only because they’ve let them. Maybe it’s time to take another look, and realize that it’s their personal intellectual growth that’s at stake here.

Acquiring a permanent appetite for education and not simply a piece of paper to hang on the wall is serious business. Beyond going for grades, going to college means getting hooked on the joy of learning as an incurable habit. It means mastering the art of learning for its own sake, catching that voracious virus called unquenchable questioning, and falling more in love with the library than a cell phone.

These kinds of reasons trump all the others.

As students grow old, that yellowing diploma in the chipped frame should proudly represent a cancelled ticket for a trip once completed. Still, it’s only a symbol of the longer journey that began on the endless expedition of inquisitiveness.

Stay grounded; improve concentration with Guided Meditation Staff Writer

A new program on the Richland College campus will help students develop concentration, just in time for the beginning of the semester. The Guided Meditation program started Aug. 26.

It will take place every Monday at 5 p.m. in Sabine Hall, SH-117. The program will be hosted by Gabe Edgar, an ESL instructor with more than a year of experience in the Buddhist practice of Vipassana.

“I first started by looking into meditation practices online, but I found little success this way,” Edgar said. “Then I started to attend a Vipassana group at the Wat Dallas, which would translate to the Buddhist Temple. There I was able to practice meditation more consistently and guide some meditations myself.”

Richland’s guided meditation will be based on the Buddhist practice of Vipassana.

“It differs from yoga, which develops relaxation. Vipassana is carefully noting, seeing and being a neutral observer. Instead of getting startled by a sudden sound, you would neutrally acknowledge it,” he said.

All skill levels are welcomed since the program will be the same every week.

“By practicing this skill weekly, you would be able to face adversities calmly rather than instantly react,” Edgar said. “Despite being a Buddhist practice, anyone can participate regardless of their religion.”

Edgar was motivated to start the program because he found it easier to meditate in a

group.

“I am more consistent this way. I think it is valuable for anyone because it helps to develop the skill of concentration and not be worried.

This type of meditation helps you react neutrally to what Buddhist call ‘monkey,’ which is this chattering in the back of your mind that

keeps you to reach complete concentration.

Vipassana is a form of psychotherapy, what we often call mindfulness,” he said.

Although chairs will be provided, it is recommended that students bring blankets if they prefer to meditate on the floor.

“The meditation will last roughly one hour.

It consists of 20 minutes sitting, 10 minutes of walking, focusing on your steps, and 20 more minutes of sitting. During the session, you will note your surroundings, senses and thoughts,” Edgar said.

The program is free. There no registration is required.

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August 20, 2019

Emeritus program offers new courses CHRONICLE Richland

Joyce Jackson

Christmas and winter themes.

Lyon said she was interested in crafts as a child. A friend introduced her to wreathmaking. She started watching tutorials and learned to make them.

“I was hooked on it,” Lyon said. “If I don’t make a wreath in a few days, I go crazy. I call it my wreath therapy.”

Barbara Beach’s “Basic Gardening for Fall” and “Hydroponic Gardening” classes will run from September through November. Beach works at the Dallas Arboretum in the Education Department and also worked with Texas State Parks for 13 years.

“This is going to be a basic gardening class,” Beach said. “If you think you don’t have a green thumb and would like to, this would be

“Take advantage of this program. It’s really an amazing program.”

– Cindy Berry a good class for you.”

She said if someone doesn’t have a yard but only a small space, she will help people learn about hydroponic gardening so they can make a little hydroponic setup to take home.

Those who enjoy writing might enjoy Dr. Kendra Unruh’s beginning short story course, “Short, But Sweet: The Short Story Genre,” starting Sept. 3. She said this class is for those

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Copy Editor The Emeritus plus 50 kickoff July 25 brought a large number of students 65 and over to campus. According to Emeritus director Cindy Berry, the entire program was improved to offer more new lectures and classes this fall.

Among them are “America in the Eighties,” “Ancient Egypt – New Kingdom & Beyond,” “Dallas Gangsters & Gamblers,” “The Life & Times of King Arthur,” “The Making of the Atomic Bomb” and “Vibrant Classics of Contemporary Poetry.”

A variety of computer credit courses are also offered.

“Take advantage of this program. It’s really an amazing program,” Berry said.

The schedule was completely re-defined

by Amanda Crook, continuing education & workforce coordinator.

Many of the classrooms have been changed, Berry said, and warned those taking classes that room numbers will only show up on registration summaries.

Computer classes, however, will still continue in Bonham Hall, Berry said, and the physical education classes will still be taught in Guadalupe Hall.

Some professors were available at the kickoff to inform students about their lectures.

In Arts & Culture and Crafts, Sandy Lyon is teaching “Create Your Own Wreaths,” a new class from September through December.

Lyon said students will learn how to make beautiful wreaths with Halloween, football,

Pat Vinton and Director Condy Berry chat at the event.

Staff Photo Joyce Jackson

who have completed a basic or beginning writing class.

“We’ll look at some Native-American writers, some African-American writers, some Southern writers and just kind of chronicle different short stories,” Unruh said.

Jann Aldredge-Clanton’s “Live Better & Longer Through Writing” course also starts in September. It is geared toward helping writers find a purpose and passion in their lives by celebrating their experiences and relationships.

The class includes journaling, story writing, meditations, essays, poetry or blogs. Then in October, writers can learn about memoir writing from Lopa Bhattachary’s class, “The Art of Telling Truth & Crafting The Story of Your Life.”

For a complete list of additional emeritus lectures and courses in computers, social media, music, sports, fitness, photography, dance, wellness and others, consult “Rise Up, the Community and Emeritus Fall Schedule of Classes” booklet near the emeritus office in Thunderduck Hall, Room T160.

Berry said emeritus students can take a credit class for free if they qualify for senior tuition waivers.

They must be 65 or over at the time of registration, lived in Texas for at least 12 months and currently live in Dallas County with proof of residency.

Students who have attended a college or university in the past should complete a transcript waiver, which is good for up to six credit hours per semester.

Classes range in price from $35 to $80. For more information, call 972-238-6972.

The emeritus program also offers a variety of excursions this semester.

They include: DIY Pumpkin Succulent Décor at Texas Discovery Gardens Sept. 12; GrapeFest 2019, a wine festival Sept. 13; The Dallas World Aquarium Sept. 26; Pumpkin Village at the Dallas Arboretum Oct. 9; Wings Over Dallas, dozens of WWII-era aircrafts in an airshow Oct.26; Heritage Syrup Festival in Henderson Nov. 9; Heard-Craig Museum in McKinney Nov. 14; A Home for the Holidays event in McKinney Nov. 22; Gaylord Christmas ice festival Dec. 5; Heritage Village Candlelight Christmas Dec. 14 and “The Nutcracker Ballet” – to be announced in December. The cost for excursions ranges from $35 to $55.

In addition, an Enrichment series consisting of eight 90-minute lectures will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons in the LeCroy Center, R019, on the east side of the Richland campus.

Each lecture will have a different topic and a different lecturer and costs $60 for one or all the courses.

To sign up for any emeritus class offering, call Berry at 972-238-6332 or by email at RLCEmeritus@dcccd.edu More information is available online at www.econnect.dcccd.edu and click on the Continuing Education/Workforce Training, Student Menu tab.

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SPORTS

August 20, 2019

I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger Staff Writer

Congratulations, you made it. You have completed your orientation, filled out all the necessary paperwork and selected classes to take for the semester. The question is, what should you expect at Richland during the upcoming semester?

Students come to Richland for many reasons. Some have recently graduated from high school while others are returning to earn a new degree. Rest assured, Richland has the right accommodations needed to settle in and enjoy the college experience.

Richland offers many resources to aid students throughout the semester. For matters of tuition and financial aid, Thunderduck Hall is the place to go. In El Paso Hall, students can find assistance in matters regarding college transfers and career planning at the Transfer Center (E082). The Honors Program, also located in El Paso Hall (E055), is available to students who wish to partake in academic challenges and seek financial support through scholarship opportunities. The Office of Student Life (OSL, E044) deals with matters of student affairs.

“If you ever need any help, come to the Office of Student Life. We assist with student organizations and events,” said Louise Rogers Keim, administrative assistant for OSL. “If we can’t help you, we can guide you to someone who can.”

Richland is an active community. Almost every day there’s something going on at the campus, such as student performances, annual

celebrations or a food truck that brings fresh produce to the Richland community. As a result, students can find many opportunities to meet new people and get involved, especially those who are interested in getting volunteer hours.

“Avoid going to your class and then back into your car,” said Dr. Kathleen Sullivan Stephens, coordinator of the Honors Program.

“Try to find a place you can be involved on campus beyond the classroom and feel you belong here.”

While taking classes is the main reason to come to Richland, students can also join various clubs and organizations that offer an additional layer of college immersion. Clubs range from opportunities for those who love the thrill of role playing in a “Dungeons & Dragons” session and those interested in learning more about specific cultures, to those fascinated by rocks and minerals, and others who are interested in participating in student media.

There are many clubs and organizations.

All will be present at Club Fair, Sept. 4 and 5, where students will have the opportunity to learn more about the organizations and find out which suits their preference.

In the end though, Richland is a place to learn. As such, the college provides support services for students to help them reach graduation. Students rely on a free internet connection for any device brought into campus, access to computer labs, affordable printers and a fully equipped library.

Richland also provides one-to-one educational support for students and specialized tutors in the areas of English (B228), math

(B216), science (Sabine Hall Second floor) and English as a Second Language (ESL/Wichita Hall, WH221). The tutoring corners can help students understand subjects and offer support prior to tests.

Registered students also have access to additional perks. Through the online portal Econnect (www.econnect.dcccd.edu), students can download a free copy of Microsoft Office 365. Those registered for a physical education course have free access to the weight room.

Those not enrolled in a physical education class can use the facility for just $20 a month.

Students also have access to the food pantry at least twice a month. A free Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) pass to access public transportation is available through Econnect. It’s good for the entire semester. There are also discounts available for restaurants and entertainment activities on the Richland website (www.richlandcollege.edu).

Richland not only supports students through its various programs, it also offers a platform to address student concerns through the Student Government Association (SGA).

The SGA produces educational events on campus and is a place to go if there are any concerns or suggestions. Located in the OSL, students can talk with any officer.

“Student government [has] a lot of plans for you. Always remember your education is first and represent Richland well,” said Edward Sesay, SGA president.

Richland welcomes all students in the new school year and offers assistance in as many ways as needed.

Crossword: Welcome back

UPCOMING EVENTS All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.

August 26:

Credit Classes Begin 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. i

El Paso Lounge 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. i

Airbrush tattos El Paso Lounge 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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Free Steel City Pops West Breezeway

August 27 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. i

Fun photo booth El Paso Lounge 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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Pizza and games

Across:

El Paso Lounge

1. Two cities helped create the the Richland campus’ name. Name one of them.

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August 28

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11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

2. Which campus hallway is named ‘cow’ in Spanish?

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3. Which campus hall is known for it’s arts and theater-focused studies?

4. What is the first name of Richland’s mascot?

Ice cream social

“Welcome Back Bash”Free burgers

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East Breezeway 2.

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August 29 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

5. What is the name of the EMT dummy coming this semester along with Professor Whitson? (Pg. 2).

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Headphone disco party El Paso Hall

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2. Which campus hall is known for it’s bookstore and science-based classrooms?

Hint: Rich____ and ____land.

August 30

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10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Answers: 1. Garland, 2. Vaca, 3. Fannin, 4. Mobius, 5. Carlos 1. Richardson, 2. Sabine

1. Two cities helped create the the Richland campus’ name. Name the second one.

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Rearview sketches El Paso Hall

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August 20, 2019 A - Alamito Hall B - Bonham Hall C - Crockett Hall D - Del Rio Hall E - El Paso Hall F - Fannin Hall G - Guadalupe Hall H - Hondo Hall K - Kiowa Hall L - Lavaca Hall

M - Medina Hall N - Neches Hall P - Pecos Hall R - LeCroy Center SH - Sabine Hall T - Thunderduck Hall U - Uvalde WH - Wichita Hall Y - Yegua

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mythology, spooky stories and folk lore

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