Richland Chronicle January 30th, 2018

CHRONICLE Richland

Vol. XLIV Issue 17 January 30, 2018

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NEW FACES

BEST FILMS OF 2017

JKC SCHOLARSHIP

SPORTS

Richland Health Center has two new nurses.

Ricky analyzes the best movies of 2017.

Four Richland students are semifinalists.

T-Ducks break slump and LeBron makes history.

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Demonstrators march for women’s rights at the second annual Dallas Women’s March Saturday, Jan. 20 at Pike Park in downtown Dallas.

Women march in Metroplex for equality

Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Dallas Jan. 20 to participate in the second annual Dallas Women’s March. Demonstrators called for women’s rights, equal justice and fair pay. Some of the participants attending the event traveled from outside of Texas due in part to the enormity of last year’s march.

The Dallas Women’s March began at St. Paul Methodist Church and ended with a rally at Pike Park. Women, men and children, many wearing pink, marched through the streets chanting, “women united will never be divided” and “this is what democracy looks like.”

The rally attracted local candidates running for office, media personalities and nonprofit groups promoting their causes. Rhetta Andrews Bowers with Planned Parenthood of Dallas is running for the Texas State House District 113. Bowers was one of the speakers.

“This is about our daughters and our sons and our children. Because as mothers we get up early, we start way before the other people start. We deserve equal pay for equal work because half the time we [are] doing more than the men do,” said Bowers.

S h e Rep. Victoria u r g e d Neave (HD women to 107), Dalbe their las County s i s t e r ’s Commiskee per. sioner Elba “ We ’ v e Garcia and got to civil rights hold each attorney other up; Collin Allred don’t tear who worked each othas a special er down. assistant We have with the to stand Department side by of Housing side,” she and Urban said.

DevelopRoundment in ing up her A protest sign at Dallas women’s March on Jan. 20. the Obama speech Administrashe urged tion. Allred the audience to turn out for the March pri- is running for Congress in House District 32. mary elections. “Take your voice to the polls The March for Life also took place in downand vote.” town Dallas in commemoration of the 45th Others in attendance included Texas state anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legal-

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izing abortion. The event began at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, just blocks away from the Dallas Women’s March, beginning and ending at the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse. The march attracted participants of all ages and backgrounds. No clashes were reported.

The women’s marches started last year in response to President Donald Trump’s inauguration. This year they spread across the continent and around the world. Similar marches took place in Canada, Great Britain, Italy and Japan. The theme remained the same with demonstrators voicing their disdain for the inequality that women face and against some of the policies that Trump has initiated.

In Texas, protests also took place in Fort Worth, Denton, Houston and Austin in record numbers. In Austin the demonstrators marched from City Hall to the state capitol with former Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis in attendance.

– Drew Castillo, Kammonke Obase-Wotta and The Associated Press

“I just watch the Super Bowl for fun and if I have to choose, it would be the Patriots.”

“Who will win the Super Bowl this year and why?”

– Jose Rodriguez, mechanical engineering

Staff photo Thu Nguyen

“I don’t like the Eagles because I had a co-worker who would hang it over your head if the Cowboys lost to them, so Pats because Brady gets rings.”

“My money is on the Patriots because I’m a fan of them. The Eagles will choke.”

– Emari Conally , Associate of Science

– Ahmed Anany, music voice Staff photo Chassedy Johnson Staff photo Everret Newson

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New RNs help the sick at the Health Center Copy Editor

The Richland Health Center has two new faces. Caroline White and Chance Reaves are registered nurses who both previously worked in area hospitals.

White, 66, was hired last semester. As senior manager, she oversees the entire clinic.

“I have worked at Presbyterian [Hospital] in intensive care, Baylor in surgery, North Dallas High School as a school nurse, for the Visiting Nurses Association and at UT-Southwestern, as well as in pulmonary clinics and in home health,” she said.

White also worked as a senior vice president for 17 years at a company that did telephonic nursing. She was one of 80 nurses from all over the country who did telephone triage from their homes. With her new position at Richland, White said she’s at a point in her life where this job is a good fit.

“I’ve always wanted to get into a college, but for some reason that never really was something I could do at the time,” she said.

“But now, it’s a great time for me to do that.

I’ve done high school and elementary school but never done college. Love being back in the academic world. It’s very vibrant.”

One of the things high on White’s priority list is to get the clinic involved in wellness for employees and students.

“Breathing is huge. Breathing and drinking water can be the most amazing symptom relievers for a lot of things,” said White. “When people are sitting a lot in front of computers, there are a lot of ergonomics they can do very quickly, like standing up. If you’re really stressed about something, take two minutes and go walk to the water fountain to fill up your water bottle. Decompress that stress that’s in your brain and then come back.”

White has a Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from the University of Texas. The advice she has for students is that “you’ll never lack for a job.”

“It’s a great, great profession. I love people. That’s why I love being in nursing,” said White. But she cautioned, “It’s not an easy profession to be in. You have to have a lot of patience. You can’t panic in any situation. You have to be good in crises. There are so many opportunities within.”

White said she loves the campus and the atmosphere. She is originally from Corsicana and has lived in Dallas for 40 years. She has six children and six grandchildren. Her daughter followed in her footsteps as a physician’s assistant.

Reaves, 32, previously worked at Parkland Hospital in the surgical trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He started his new job at Richland last October.

“Working in a hospital doesn’t afford me the opportunity to spend as much time at home. I have two little kids,” Reaves said. “I also like the aspect of community health nursing. Being in a position to promote health and wellness across the entire continuum of ages

is kind of what I want to do.”

Reaves describes the Richland campus as “awesome,” as far as the wildlife – the ducks and geese – and the diversity of the campus as “real interesting.”

Reaves spent a couple of years at the University of North Texas as a music major be-

“We’re the first responders as well. That means if there’s an emergency on campus, if there’s something medical that goes on, we help do those interventions” – Chance Reaves fore deciding on a medical career. He studied online at Western Governor’s University.

Reaves’ main responsibility at the Health Center is patient care. He gives TB tests and takes care of sick students, faculty, employees and campus visitors.

“We’re the first responsibility as well,” Reaves said. “That means if there’s an emergency on campus, if there’s something medical that goes on, we help do those interventions.”

Reaves says the medications available in the Health Center are limited.

“We don’t actually prescribe any drugs,” he said. “We offer over-the-counter medicines which is what we have in stock. We will supply those medications to patients that need them if they are exhibiting signs and symptoms.”

Ibuprofen, Tylenol, non-pseudoephedrine

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Caroline White looks over her files.

decongestants, Tums, Pepto-Bismol are usually available. Pregnancy tests, strep tests, blood sugar and urine testing are also available.

Reaves is originally from Johnson City, Texas. In addition to his job at the Health Center, he owns a wedding photography business.

The Health Center is located in Thun-

derduck Hall. It’s open weekdays Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.richlandcollege.edu/services/wellness/pages/health-center.aspx

Tips to survive this flu season The number of deaths due to flu have increased to 43 in Dallas County according to Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS). Here are some recommendations to prevent the flu:

Eat healthy food: A diet rich in Vitamin C will help your immune system be stronger

Get vaccinated. If you did not get your flu shot yet, better late than never.

Drink a lot of liquids: make sure you are drinking a lot of water, fruit juices and sports drinks.

Wash your hands with warm water and soap. Use sanitizer when soap and water are not available.

Get some rest. If you feel any symptoms of the flu, the best solution is to get some rest.

Cover your nose and mouth in case of sneezing or coughing.

Chance Reaves

Don’t touch your face. Touching your mouth, nose and eyes are the easiest way to germs get into your body.

If you have fever and other symptoms persist, stay home and visit the doctor.

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Ricky’s Top 10 from 2017 RICKY MILLER Entertainment Editor

The 2017 film season was rich with political dramas, true-life tales, fantasies and sequels. What follows is a list of my top 10 new films, many of which have been nominated for Academy Awards, which will be presented Sunday, March 4.

1. “The Post”-- This amazing movie centers on how The Washington Post got access to the Pentagon papers in 1971. Lead actress Meryl Streep received an Oscar nomination for her performance in this recent release.

Co-star Tom Hanks was not nominated and neither was director Steven Spielberg. Grade: A+ 2. “The Zookeeper’s Wife” -- Jessica Chastain shines as Antonia Zabinski who saved Jewish citizens and countless animals in the midst of World War II. The film is amazing on all accounts. The subject matter makes it hard to watch but the visuals are striking. A 3. “your name.” – This simply amazing animated Japanese import is about a pair of lost and intertwined souls in this crisscrossing tale about love and human identity. A 4. “Molly’s Game” -- Jessica Chastain, again, shines as Molly Bloom, who runs gambling dens in both Los Angeles and New York City in this intriguing and fact-based tale that does not disappoint. Both supporters Idris Elba and Kevin Costner deliver the goods in wellwritten supporting roles. A5. “Guardians of The Galaxy” -- One of the few sequels that did what it was supposed to do and didn’t fall into that sophomore slump. A-

6. “The Shape of Water” -- This is an amazing fantasy/love story about a pair of misplaced souls involving a deaf cleaning woman played by Sally Hawkins who struggles to help a fellow misplaced soul escape back to the water. This gem received 13 Oscar nominations, including nods for Hawkins, supporters Richard Jenkins and Octavia Spencer as well as director Guillermo Del Toro. A7. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” -- I honestly don’t know how they do it, but this, the third incarnation in the Peter Parker/Spider-Man series did not disappoint. Tom Holland pulls off the kid element rather well and Michael Keaton makes for a great villain as Adrian Toomes, aka the Vulture. A8. “Blade Runner 2049” -- One of the few sequels that is just as good as the original, if not better. Original star Harrison Ford is just a supporter in this tale that lets Ryan Gosling carry the majority of the weight. Director Denis Villeneuve made a great movie that mesmerizes in every scene and sequence. A9. “Baby Driver” -- Director Edgar Wright knocked this one out of the park in a tale about a getaway car driver who performs heists via his song choices his iPod. Lead Ansel Elgort is fun to watch as is his co-star Lily James, who charms it up as Debora, who works as a waitress at the eatery Elgort’s Baby frequents. A10. “Justice League” -- Believe it or not, I liked this version of the superhero team just as much as the combination of the MarvelUniverse superheroes. ANot in my Top 10, but highly recommended are “Darkest Hour” at No. 13, “Lady Bird” at No. 16 and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” at No. 35.

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“Lady Bird”

“The Shape of Water”

“The Post”

“Black Hawk Down” (2001) — Director Ridley Scott’s “based-on-atrue life” film won Oscars for Best Film Editing and Best Sound. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, who currently holds producing credits on “12 Strong.”

Favorite past Oscar winners

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Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) in “Insidious: The Last Key.”

‘Insidious: The Last Key’ -

some doors shouldn’t be unlocked JEREMY GAYDOSH Staff Writer

The year is off and running with new horror films and it starts with “Insidious: the Last Key,” the fourth in stallment in the “Insidious” series.

The underrated Lin Shaye returns as paranormal researcher and psychic Elise Rainier whose Spectral Sightings hotline receives a call asking her to investigate some odd goings on at a house. The catch? It was the home she grew up in and where she first experienced her gift of communicating with ghosts.

A prologue takes us to the New Mexico home in 1953 where we see a young Rainier dealing with her spooked little brother, her loving mother and abusive father all witnessing what this girl is capable of, although she is told to ignore it.

Then she makes contact with a ghost who asks her to open a door to release it from its enclosure. Bad idea. Afterward, we jump to 2010 where Rainier returns to her home with her two associates (screenwriter Leigh Whannell and scene stealer Angus Sampson) who endure her choice of wardrobe for them even though they dress not so much like

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) — I interviewed co-writers and stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for this great fiction piece involving Damon’s math prodigy (Will Hunting) and his relationship with Robin Williams’ teacher (Sean). Williams, Damon and Affleck all won Oscars. A-

“Unforgiven” (1992) — Director/star Clint Eastwood steered this gem to a Best Picture win in the Oscar race that year. Supporter Gene Hackman also took home a golden statuette for his work as corrupt sheriff “Little Bill.”

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ghostbusters but as though they are wanting to discuss the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints.

While the effects make for a good scare fest and despite a shining performance from Shaye, this film falls short of being either a worthy sequel or a solid entry in a horror film franchise (three words that can be a lot of fun or dreaded with each new trailer) and makes for only a one-time viewing. Better luck next time, Blumhouse Productions.

A ghost that opens nightmares in “Insidious: The Last Key.”

— Grade C-

“Gladiator” (2000) — A well-deserved Best Picture win for this saga surrounding this tale about a Roman soldier (Russell Crowe) who is betrayed by his leader’s son (Joaquin Phoenix). It won five awards.

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) — Ron Howard won Best Picture and Directing Oscars for this gem about mathematician John Nash (Russell Crowe) and his battle with a personality disorder. Co-star Jennifer Connelly won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar.

—Ricky Miller

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‘Star Wars Battlefront II’- saving the galaxy Staff Writer

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, we have a sci-fi first-person shooter video game that makes people go insane. This is a video adaptation of the live action sci-fi saga of the “Star Wars” film series that is bringing millions to box offices across the country. Ladies and gentlemen of Richland College, I give you: “Star Wars Battlefront II.” This space opera of a video game includes features that will blow you away.

“Star Wars Battlefront II” includes good quality characters, weapons and new story modes that include multiplayer, arcade mode and achievements.

This video game made me dream of a fantasy world in which the players travel through space, fighting a war and saving the galaxy from tyrants. “Star Wars Battlefront II” offers players a chance to have fun playing heroes that balance The Force while villains annihilate the galaxy. What are our heroes going to do while the galaxy is in trouble? Without a Jedi, who will bring balance to The Force?

There is no Luke Skywalker. We cannot depend on Princess Leia on her own or Han Solo because he is not Force sensitive. No one in the campaign manipulates The Force, but guess who can save the galaxy? Iden Versio.

In the Campaign Mode, Iden Versio is an imperial commander for the special unit, the Inferno Squad. She is the main protagonist of

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Janina Gavankar voices Iden Versio in the game “Star Wars: Battlefront II.”

likely disastrous. The game allows 40 players to participate in the Galactic Assault with 20 players split up on two different sides. When the shooting begins it appears to come out of nowhere. Players will have multiple deaths if they can’t find a place to hide. Playing Galactic Assault is like playing in a war zone. The weapons are decent. Some cause less damage

to the enemy and have limited range to shoot the target. The heroes and the villains are the characters to watch out for because they are strong enough to eliminate players within nanoseconds. If players see them coming, they should run for their lives! May The Force be with us all.

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this untold “Star Wars” story. The Campaign Mode has two storylines: “The Main Story” and downloaded content called “The Resurrection.” In “The Main Story,” I loved Versio as a villain. She realized the Galactic Empire was manipulating her and her father, Garrick Versio, which prompted her and Del Meeko (her husband) to betray the Empire and join forces with the rebels. The “Battle of Jakku” has some of the same scenes as the movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” It opens with the location where the damaged Imperial I-Class Star Destroyer is stranded in the desert.

In “The Resurrection” story, Versio and Meeko have a daughter named Zay. I love it when people blast their social media pages assuming Rey is their daughter. I absolutely love it when Zay and her mother’s drone see the Starkiller Base get blown to bits like a nuclear explosion. It made me cry when her parents died. They sacrificed themselves to save their daughter and bring balance to the galaxy.

The Arcade Mode is brilliant because it allows the players to improve their skills with heroes and villains. I like playing the character Kylo Ren because the way he eliminates his enemies is marvelous. He has the skill of telekinetic blast that leaves his opponents in a paralyzed state and uses The Force to toss his enemies away in a fast-paced move in which he can slice up the enemy with his powerful Kyber Crystal Crossguard Lightsaber. Trust me; your mind will be blown.

The Multiplayer Mode was awesome but

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Semifinalists for the JKC Scholarship- (left) Bryan Akahara, (center) Aysegul Ates and (right) Desmond Orgazi.

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Students semifinalists for transfer scholarships

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Four Richland students were named semifinalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Jack Kent Cooke is the largest private scholarship for two-year and community college transfer students in the country. The foundation provides awards worth up to $40,000 to each recipient per year. It covers the student’s educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees for the final two or three years needed to achieve a bachelor’s degree.

What makes JKC one of the most competitive scholarships is that only 45 scholarships are awarded annually from a pool of applicants from all over the country. This year, Richland is honored to have Aysegul Ates, Bryan Akahara, Desmond Ugonna Orgazi and Tamara Mambo among the scholarship semifinalists.

Akahara has attended Richland for two years. He intends to transfer to a four-year university where he plans to major in biology as a pre-med student by the Fall 2018 semester. His first transfer choice right now is the University of Texas at Austin.

“The JKC is an incredible opportunity. It would greatly lessen not only the financial stress I endure as a college student but generally, I feel like it would ease the stress a whole lot,” Akahara said. “More than anything, I was shocked when I received the email. Words cannot begin to describe the awe I was in, but more importantly, I was grateful.”

Applicants for scholarships must be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status and have a minimum of 3.5 GPA. They also must plan to enroll full time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college

or university in the term that the scholarships are awarded. JKC scholarships are also open to international students.

One of the most common things among Richland semifinalists is they are members of several programs, such as the Honors Program, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and other activities on campus. The selection process is largely based on students’ involvement in leadership and service to others. The students’ academic ability, financial need and persistence are also important criteria to be considered for the scholarship.

“The JKC Foundation is giving a huge amount of money. They want to see that you are working for it,” said Ates, a Richland international student from Turkey and one of the semifinalists for the scholarship.

Although English is not her first language, Ates is president of the Honors Student Organization and the founding president of the Richland College Honors Alumni Advisory Board. She hopes to transfer to Southern Methodist University and double major in finance and management information systems.

Many international students feel less confident because of the language barrier, but they have as many opportunities as native students.

Orgazi is an international student from Nigeria. He applied for JKC because he believes that he has worked very hard at Richland and this will set him apart from other students.

“I would say that being listed as one of the semifinalists for this scholarship is one of my biggest accomplishments. This recognition has moved me one step closer to becoming one of the finalists,” he said. Orgazi hopes to attend Johns Hopkins University in Maryland by the fall of 2018 to complete a bachelor’s degree in biology and pursue his career goal as a medical doctor.

The Jack Kent Cooke scholarship is very

competitive. Whether one wins it or not, being a semifinalist is an honor and it opens up opportunities for students transferring and for other scholarships.

“It is more than just about the money, but more about the network of people that it creates,” said Mambo, another semifinalist.

“I applied for this scholarship because I believe it will open up a realm of possibilities that will bring me one step closer to achieving my dreams. I will have the opportunity to meet new people and learn new things from a diverse community.”

Mambo is a sophomore currently working on an associate degree in science with a concentration in business at Richland as a sophomore. She is applying for admission to the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Texas at Dallas and Southern Methodist University to pursue an actuarial science major. `The Jack Kent Cooke scholarship Fall 2018 finalists will be named in April.

Register to vote The last day to register to vote in the upcoming primary elections is Feb. 5. Early voting begins Feb. 20 and runs through March 2.

Election day is March 6.

Hundreds of primary candidates across the state are competing to represent their parties in the fall midterm elections. Contested races include seats in Congress, the governor’s office, lieutenant governor, attorney general, multiple seats in the state senate and house along with numerous judicial races. The midterm elections take place in November.

To register online visit: www.dallascountyvotes. org/voter-information/voter-registration-department

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T-Ducks are back; LeBron hits 30,000 Tru Grit T-Ducks bounce back After suffering a three-game losing streak, the Richland men’s basketball team is back on track following a 67-64 victory against Mountain View on Jan. 20. Caleb Williams led the Thunderducks with 18 points and four rebounds. On Jan. 24, the T-Ducks went to Lancaster and shut down the Suns, 94-77. Richland will close out the month against North Lake on Jan. 27.

King James reaches 30,000 Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James becomes the seventh NBA player all time to reach 30,000 points and the youngest to do so. Winding down the end of the first quarter in San Antonio, James’ jump shot gave him points number 30,000 and 30,001 as Spurs fans give him a standing ovation. James ended the night with 28 points bringing his career total to 30,021 points. Unfortunately, LeBron’s Cavaliers lost to the Spurs 114-102.

At only 33 years old, James joins Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki and five others among basketball’s elite to score more than 30,000 points with more than 3,000 points from dunks. Hall of Famer Kareem AbdulJabbar broke the all-time record eight months before James was born. In 34 years, no one has even come close to breaking Abdul-Jabbar’s record. However, if James can maintain a healthy, functional relationship with his teammates, depending on where he ends up for that matter, he will break the record in a few years.

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LeBron James became the youngest player to reach 30,000 points on Jan. 23.

A possible “boring” Super Bowl As most of us expected, the Super Bowl will be a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles this time in Minneapolis. No one is impressed by it because everyone thinks the Pats will win it again. New England with its strong offense came back to crush the powerful defense of Jacksonville, 24-20 to advance to the Super Bowl. Eagles backup quarterback Nick Foles has done an excellent job stepping in for the injured Carson Wentz, but this indeed will be the toughest task of the season. It’s always

sunny in Philadelphia, but it’s always victorious in Boston. The Eagles can change that history for once on Feb. 4. We put a man on the moon; the Eagles have a great shot.

Say it ain’t so, McMahon!

One of the worst sports leagues in America is making a comeback. World Wrestling Entertainment chairmen and CEO Vince McMahon has announced that XFL football will return in 2020. Why? No one knows, and no one cares! For those who surely remember 2001, the offbeat football league was a major disappointment; far worse than the World Football League of the 1970s. Picture the old “NFL Blitz” video game….in real life. To McMahon and his buddy, Dick Ebersol of NBC Sports, it was more of a sitcom than football.

It really was a TV show because there was more action on the sidelines and in the locker rooms than on the gridiron. It wasn’t planned right before the season started, and there were too many mistakes during the season. Waiting for your local news followed by Saturday Night Live because of a bad XFL game made you mad. Literally.

It lasted for only one season and everyone was glad that it was gone. The XFL ratings on NBC, TNN (now Paramount Network) and the defunct UPN were all terrible. McMahon’s favorite two-word expression is “quite frankly” and he used it millions of times in his life. He stated in a press conference, “The new XFL will kick off in 2020, and quite frankly, we’ll give the game of football back to the fans.” I know this, you won’t see the XFL on NBC again. And who knows, this league may last more than a year this time… Possibly two years. “Quite frankly,” the XFL stinks.

-Tru Armstrong

Thunderducks in action

SPORTS 7 Upcoming Events

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

Today 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Richland Faculty Instrumental Faculty Concert Fannin Perfomance Hall, F102

1 to 2 p.m.

Richland Student Ambassadors’ meeting El Paso Hall, E030

2 to 3 p.m.

Male Achievement Program (MAP) - meeting El Paso Hall, E040

February 6 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

World Cancer Day information session El Paso Lounge

February 12 Achieving Latino Academic Success Student club (ALAS!) Crockett Hall, C229

Every Thursday 4 to 5 p.m.

Free yoga classes Staff photo Emily Escamilla

Steve Cummings (left) and Phil Keys play ping pong at the intramurals on Jan. 23. The intramurals are held every semester with games that include coed volleyball to soccer.

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Daylon Howard shoots a free throw against Mountain View on Jan. 20.

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