Richland Chronicle May 2nd, 2017

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Students parse Trump’s first 100 days Richland Student Media hosted its second town hall meeting on Wednesday April 26 to discuss President Donald Trump’s first 100 days.

Erica Edwards, lead faculty for journalism, and Patrick Moore, a government professor, moderated the forum with seven students from different backgrounds who expressed their viewpoints in a casual setting.

The meeting focused on specific topics related to Trump’s first 100 days in office. The topics were determined by polls conducted by journalism and government students. They included health care, immigration, Syrian airstrikes and the environment.

The town hall meeting examined this traditional milestone of a president’s accomplishments during what is commonly known as the “honeymoon period.”

Harris Sadiq, Chronicle managing editor and one of the speakers, said, “I’m glad that we had a discussion about the first 100 days of the new president. I think it’s a test for how much experience a president has in taking action on the most urgent matters. I am optimistic that

the president is learning from his shortcomings.”

The town hall meeting was an hour long.

The top issue among the students was health care. Trump promised during the campaign that he would overhaul the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

Immigration was the second-most important issue among students who took the poll.

One of Trump’s first actions as president was to sign an executive order temporarily banning permanent residents and visa holders from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

The bombing of Syrian airfields in a predawn raid on April 7 ranked third in the poll of students’ concerns.

The final point of conversation was about the environment.

Andrew Castillo, a panelist, said the town hall meeting exceeded his expectations. “We had a group of passionate students who were speaking about their various political ideologies. I think it is always great to have a town hall debate because it gets everyone engaged.”

Twenty-two people took part, giving journalism students the opportunity to participate in a live studio event while discussing their political view points with each other.

The Texas House approved a strict ban on "sanctuary cities" last Thursday, empowering local police to enforce federal immigration law against anyone they detain and threatening police chiefs and sheriffs who refuse to do so with jail.

A late tweak backed by some of the chamber's most conservative voices could ensure that law enforcement across the country's second-largest state can inquire if people are in the country illegally during traffic stops and other fairly common interactions — which opponents say will spark the kind of immigration

crackdown that the Trump administration has so far been unsuccessful implementing nationally.

The key 93-54 vote advancing the bill came just before 3 a.m. and followed 15-plus hours of heated, sometimes tearful debate, much of it from outnumbered Democrats unable to stop the bill. Final approval that again broke along party lines helped the proposal clear the House in the late afternoon.

It would allow Texas to withhold funding from county and local governments for acting as sanctuary cities. Other Republican-led

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Staff photo Maria Etetere The cast and crew poses after the live session.

With the help of producer Meg Fullwood and director Jack Fletcher, the event turned out well technically. Students said they are looking forward to continuing to discuss the

president’s actions in future town hall meeting.

The entire town hall meeting is available as a podcast at www.RichlandStudentMedia.com

states have pushed for similar policies, but Texas would be the first in which police chiefs and other officials could face a misdemeanor criminal charge of official misconduct and be removed from office for not helping enforce immigration law.

An entity failing to follow the law could be subjected to a civil penalty of $1,500 for a first offense and $25,500 for any subsequent violation.

"Sanctuary cities" has no legal definition, but the bill is needed to "keep the public safe and remove bad people from the street," its House sponsor, Rep. Charlie Geren, said.

"If you don't do something to get arrested, or hang out with someone who does, this bill isn't going to affect you," said Geren, a Fort Worth Republican.

The Texas House proposal originally allowed local law enforcement officers to inquire about federal immigration status only if someone is arrested. A version passed in March by the state Senate went further, permitting immigration questions for anyone detained. But a floor amendment backed by tea party lawmakers extended the House version to apply to those detained as well as those arrested and passed 81-64 — bringing the full bill closer to what the Senate previously approved.

Democrats, and even some veteran Republicans, unsuccessfully opposed the change. The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas said it would "promote racial profiling based on appearance, background and accent."

The state Senate's version is still different enough from the House's that the two chambers must compromise on a finished bill. Similar efforts have collapsed in the past, meaning the issue isn't yet fully settled.

President Donald Trump is trying to withhold federal funding for sanctuary cities, but a federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction preventing him from doing so. Texas, though, is moving forward regardless of what happens nationally.

Sally Hernandez, the sheriff of Travis County, which includes liberal Austin, enraged conservatives by refusing to honor federal requests to hold suspects for possible deportation if they weren't arrested for immigration offenses or serious crimes such as murder.

But Hernandez softened her policy after Gov. Greg Abbott cut grant funding to the county and she has said she'll conform to the state's ban if it becomes law.

Hernandez praised House Democrats for spending hours speaking against the bill in a statement Thursday saying, "They recognized the cost of forcing local law enforcement to do the job of the federal government and the liability it places upon us."

Other sheriffs warn the bill could make their jobs harder if immigrants — including crime victims and witnesses — fear the police.

"Today we've made real that fear," said Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat.

Many of his colleagues decried what they called a "show me your papers law."

Last Wednesday night, dozens of protesters, many waving signs and banners skewering the bill and its supporters, gathered inside the Texas Capitol to chant pro-immigrant slogans in English and Spanish. Some protesters later filed into the House visitors' gallery to applaud bill opponents on the floor.

"God is watching what you're doing," one woman yelled at Republican lawmakers before being escorted out.

- The Associated Press

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Sanctuary city ban passes Texas House and Senate

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State Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, speaks against the sanctuary cities bill Thursday.

May 2, 2017

OPINION 3

The March for Science: You can't just make up stuff HARRIS SADIQ Managing Edior

On a windy but pleasant Saturday, I participated in the March for Science, a nationwide event that I think will be remembered for generations to come. It took place on Earth Day, April 22, in downtown Dallas.

It was the first time in my lifetime that thousands of Americans came together for science and made it clear that they want to live in a civilized society, not an ignorant one.

Any lawmaker who blatantly denies scientific evidence for his or her own self-interest is a boorish, self-indulgent and pathetic excuse for a public servant. Congress is full of them.

For example, Sen. James Inhofe, (R) Oklahoma, who brought snowballs to the Senate floor to prove that if it's snowing outside, global warming must be a hoax. It doesn't matter what most scientists say because the oil and gas industry gives politicians fat campaign contributions every election year.

As Mark Twain once said, "Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself."

Thousands of people in Dallas joined the March for Science from City Hall to Fair Park. It wasn't a bunch of hippies and tree huggers, although there were definitely a few, but concerned, practical and thoroughly good Americans. Families, teachers, park rangers and environmentalists marched like rebel soldiers from the movie “Star Wars” down the street. People dressed as astronauts and students wore their lab coats with pride. It was a spectacle.

One student, Amamuel Tafessu, a biomedical major at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, worried that cuts from federal funding would prolong the completion of his education.

"They're cutting funding of the NIH (National Institutes of Health, which researches disease prevention and cures). That could mean less professors, less equipment, less resources for us to advance our work," said Tafessu.

The rest of my day was spent at Fair Park which was an educational and a great time. I got some free plants and vegetables from high school Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs. I learned how to save electricity and, in turn, save money on my energy bill. I fed a kangaroo and inspected bee hives through a microscope.

It was a good time, but what impressed me the most were three young men, Jackson, Landry and Juan, from Wylie East High School. These guys designed and built a solarpowered car. Jackson is a junior and Landry is a sophomore. Both are studying robotics in school. Juan, is a sophomore and studies welding.

"I welded the frame up here in the front," said Juan as he pointed to to the front of the vehicle. It looked like a go-cart built from scratch. No fancy colors, just bare wires and steel with a large solar roof. I was astonished.

"It's not finished, but it took us about five months to build it this far," Jackson said. The driver's seat was still being held together by a stack of magazines but I was told the car could go up to 50 miles per hour in daylight and was to be raced against rivals this summer.

Staff photo Harris Sadiq

Juan, Landry and Jackson from Wylie East High School display their solar-powered car.

I was in the presence of the future and it was bright. These young minds wanted to learn more, solve our toughest problems and care for our sacred land. It gave me inspiration to

remain optimistic about the next generation.

With a culture of science, we will have new inventions, new industries and new planets to explore. Bring it on.

Trump’s first 100 days: the art of the presidency Copy Editor

The first 100 days of the Trump administration have been filled with controversy over many of the issues he ran on, including Obamacare, building a wall and sanctuary cities, among others.

Trump supporters, myself included, believe he’s doing a great job. He could be doing so much better, however, if the biased liberal news media wasn’t constantly attacking him, federal judges weren’t calling a halt to his executive orders and left-wing Senate Democrats weren’t spouting hatred toward him every single day.

Furthermore, there’s an attack on conservatism going on throughout the country. Recently conservative commentator Ann Coulter couldn’t speak at UC Berkeley because of protesters. Before that, Milo Yiannopoules, conservative British media personality, couldn’t speak either. If this nonsense continues, I guess we’re not going to be able to say anything for fear of offending someone. The American people need to stand up for our

First Amendment rights.

How are we supposed to move forward and unite as a country if all this hatemongering continues? If this kind of hatred was directed at former President Barack Obama, there might have been a race war.

Trump won the election fair and square, and he deserves to be our president, but within our dysfunctional Congress, the Democratic Party has lost its way. It has transformed into the Party of Hate.

Let’s face facts. Trump represents reality, quite the opposite of the disillusioned mindset of Obama. After he won, Trump admitted that “I inherited a mess” and he’s right.

Trump has been a winner all his life and it will be no different now that he’s president.

He’s the epitome of a true leader. He’s smart, intuitive and has been dealing with people in all walks of life ever since he became a real estate developer in New York City as a young man.

For the hatemongers, look at his family and it will tell you what kind of a father he has been. His three oldest kids, Ivanka, Donald, Jr., and Eric, are all successful members of society. They’re well educated and learned early in life how to run the family business. That’s

very impressive.

An April 4 article by Peter Baker in The New York Times said Trump promised to work for free, so for the first quarter of 2017 he donated his salary, more than $78,000, to the National Park Service. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said, “I’m thrilled.”

The donation is a pretty noble thing to do.

Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, are also working on Trump’s staff without pay.

I’m reading Trump’s first book, “The Art of the Deal,” to get an idea of his mindset. He wrote it back in 1989, but it demonstrates that he’s truly “a dealmaker.” He remarked that he liked to “remain flexible” and wrote, “I never get too attached to one deal or one approach.

I always come up with at least a half-dozen approaches to make it work, because anything can happen, even to the best-laid plans.”

I think “The Art of the Deal” is an excellent book for ambitious millennials, no matter which career path they choose, because it shows how conservative Trump is when it comes to dealing with business, family and money decisions.

“We had a very traditional family,” he said. His father was the breadwinner; his

mother “the perfect housewife.” There were five Trump kids, the oldest being Maryanne who worked as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. attorney’s office and then became a federal judge.

Trump said he learned the real estate business from his father, but told a sad story about his older brother, Freddy, who became a pilot for TWA. Unfortunately, he started drinking and eventually died of alcoholism at age 43.

It’s why Trump never drank alcohol, smoked cigarettes or did drugs. He always instilled in his kids not to do so either.

When Trump says he’s going to “Make America Great Again,” I believe him and so do the majority of people who voted for him. It’s not going to be easy, considering that most of the left-wing news media are working against him by distorting his words and attacking him, except for Fox News, Laura Ingraham and some other conservative commentators.

Trump put the American people, us hardworking taxpayers, first on his list of priorities, as well as the safety of our country. In Obama’s world, that didn’t happen. That’s not the way it’s supposed to work so, “We, the People,” took action and voted Trump in.

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JOYCE JACKSON

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May 2, 2017

Netflix started in 1997 as a mail order movie rental website. Members now have access to online streaming that offers more than 25 million hours of content from TV shows, including original series, documentaries and feature films according to their website. Here are my top original TV shows produced by Netflix. – Aly Rodrigues, Editor-in-Chief

'House of Cards'

Jonathan Demme directs the cast in "Rachel Getting Married."

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Jonathan Demme leaves a legacy RICKY MILLER Entertainment Editor

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Oscar-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme died April 26 of esophageal cancer. He left behind a body of great work.

Demme started small, working with Roger Corman on a couple of low budget exploitation flicks. His first film was “Caged Heat” in 1974 followed by “Crazy Mama,” which involved 1950s pop culture in America and starred Jim Backus from TV’s “Gilligan’s Island.” Demme had a major career boost with the 1979 suspense-thriller “The Last Embrace” featuring the star power of Roy Scheider.

In 1980, Demme steered actress Mary Steenburgen to a Best Supporting Actress win for the fictional “Melvin and Howard.”

The film starred Jason Robards Jr. as Howard Hughes who befriended the unlucky Melvin E. Dummar (Paul Le Mat), and changed his life forever.

Throughout the 1980s Demme dabbled in the world of music and music videos, most notably with David Byrne, the front man of the band Talking Heads. In 1984, came the documentary “Stop Making Sense,” which was essentially a concert movie about the group.

That same year, he directed real-life couple Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn in “Swing Shift.” “Something Wild” with Jeff Daniels and Melanie Griffith followed in 1986. The next year, he directed the documentary “Swimming to Cambodia” with Spalding Gray.

“Married to the Mob” came out in 1988 and was a big hit for Orion Pictures. It received an

Oscar nomination for supporting actor Dean Stockwell.

In 1991 he had a huge success with “The Silence of the Lambs,” wining Best Picture, Best Actress for lead Jodie Foster, a Best Actor win for Anthony Hopkins, Best Screenplay for Ted Tally and Best Director for Demme. In 1993 he steered Tom Hanks to his first Best Actor win in “Philadelphia.”

Demme went on to work with Oprah Winfrey on the Toni Morrison adaptation of “Beloved.” It did not fare as well as expected, but still garnered placement on several end-ofthe-year “best of” lists.

Remakes and updates followed with “The Truth about Charlie,” (a “Charade” update starring Mark Wahlberg and Thandie Newton). Then came “The Manchurian Candidate” in 2004 with Denzel Washington headlining in the Frank Sinatra role. It also starred Meryl Streep as the matriarch in the role previously occupied by Angela Lansbury in the 1962 version.

“Rachel Getting Married” did so-so at the box office in 2008. It followed the Anne Hathaway character’s daughter who spent the better part of a decade attending various rehab facilities.

Demme worked with musician Neil Young on three separate occasions. The first was the 2006 concert documentary “Heart of Gold.”

They worked together again in 2009 and 2015.

Demme re-teamed with Streep again for the little-seen “Ricki and the Flash” in 2015.

Demme leaves behind his wife, artist Joanne Howard, and three children.

“La La Land” – With Oscar-winner Emma Stone, Best Director winner Damien Chazelle and some glorious Oscar-winning cinematography from Linus Sandgren, this film features a great performance from Best Actor nominee Ryan Gosling. This is one of the few musicals I actually enjoyed this past year. B+

"House of Cards" is an adaptation of the BBC's miniseries of the same name. This American political drama tells the story of the U.S. Rep. Francis Underwood who is seeking revenge against all of the people who have betrayed him in the past.

A+

Kevin Spacey as Francis Underwood.

'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' After 15 years, Kimmy Schmidt is rescued from a doomsday kidnap cult. Naive and ready to live out everything she missed, Kimmy moves to New York and learns the hard way that people are not as innocent as she is. Season 3 of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" is available on May 19.

A

Ellie Kemper, left, and Carol Kane.

'Orange Is the New Black' Based on a book of the same title, "Orange Is the New Black" tells the story of Piper Chapman, who is sentenced to jail and her life behind bars.

One of the biggest successes on Netflix, season five drops June 9.

B+

Taylor Schilling as Piper Chapman.

'Stranger Things' Another big success, this American science fiction-horror series is set in 1983 Indiana. The family and friends in a small town join forces to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a little boy. The search uncovers top-secret government experiments and terrifying supernatural forces.

B+

Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers.

'13 Reasons Why' The hottest show right now,"13 Reasons Why," was also based on a book. Clay Jensen receives a mysterious box with 13 tapes recorded by Hannah Baker, his friend who committed suicide. The show deals with controversial issues and reflects upon real, everyday problems.

“Their Finest” – Gemma Arterton headlines as a writer helping with the fight for the Allies during World War II. This film has some great plot twists and turns. Bill Nighy (“Love Actually,” “Underworld”) is amusing as an egocentric actor who craves the spotlight.

B

“War on Everyone” – This is an amusing comedy about a couple of corrupt cops (Michael Peña and Alexander Skarsgård) in New Mexico. From the dry wit of director John Michael McDonagh, who helmed the dark stylings of 2011’s “The Guard” and 2014’s Brendan Gleesonled “Calvary.”

B

B

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Dylan Minnette as Clay Jansen.

“Free Fire” – This is stupid nonsense about a gun trade gone awry. It has some funny moments, including some accidental death sequences. With recent Best Actress Oscarwinner Brie Larson (“The Room”), Sharlto Copley, Cillian Murphy and Armie Hammer.

C+

“Unforgettable”– Katherine Heigl (TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” “One For the Money”) is Tessa Connover, the antagonist here, turning on the fake charm for Rosario Dawson’s Julia Banks who is trying to escape her past from an evil and malevolent ex-boyfriend.

–Ricky Miller C+

May 2, 2017

CAMPUS 5

Racial matters: learn, discuss and make a change Staff Writer

“My little cousin came home and asked me how she could be white?” said a black audience member History, government, speech communication and other departments gathered in Fannin Hall for "Ava DuVernay’s 13th: A Community Conversation" to present the documentary. Screenings were shown last week (April 24 – 27) and on Thursday, a panel discussion was held with students to discuss the film.

The forum took place with about 200 students and faculty advisers. History teachers required most pf their students to attend the forum for class, but many others showed up as well.

The panel/discussion was led by Carter Bedford, Rolanda Randle and Brett Wilkinson.

The students were asked to view the film before the discussion and were assured they were in a “safe space” and that they should feel free to have an open conversation no matter how uncomfortable they may have felt.

Students had the option to write their questions or ask their questions anonymously.

As LaQueta Wright welcomed students to their seats many wondered why something like this was being done and why now?

History professor Michelle Navarro said, “Its certainly relevant especially with this presidency and [the] Black Lives Matter [movement]."

The documentary explores the racial disparities in America’s justice system. It addressed institutionalized racism and drew attention to the forces in play that divided people by race.

Navarro said, “I think people forget about the history. They say, ‘Oh, black people are just angry.’ There’s a reason why they’re angry.

There’s a reason why there’s context.”

As the discussion progressed, the floor was opened up to the audience to anonymously ask questions and make comments directed to those on the panel. People were reluctant at first. Then the lines to the mic stands lengthened.

One anonymous student spoke of his disbelief in hidden problems.

He addressed the audience saying, “I did not know about these things. I am white, male and American. I clearly am not any type of oppressed.”

“Why are we not taught this in elementary school or even middle school?” asked a female student as she went to say she felt the school system was failing in a major way.

Navarro described the film as “a strong emotional experience” and felt it was important for the students who may not know to be presented with this information.

One government professor shared his upbringing with the room. He confessed that growing up it was “against his religion” to be associated with black people. This church believed that black people were inferior to the whites because they bore the “mark of Cain” through the color of their skin.

Staff photo Ashling Han

Carter Bedford, left, Brett Wilkinson and Rolanda Randle speak to Richland students.

The professor encouraged students to challenge their beliefs and the things they have been taught to find out the truth about their history.

The forum took the taboo topic of racism forward. People somehow found a way to express themselves and in some cases expose themselves to different ideas.

With psychology, history, political science and government experts present throughout the audience, students and staff were allowed to express themselves in a place that offered knowledge instead of criticism and force.

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CHASSEDY JOHNSON

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May 2, 2017

Banquet honors successful Thunderducks CHRONICLE Richland

HARRIS SADIQ Managing Editor

It was a night under the stars for campus clubs as Richland hosted its annual Student Success Awards. The evening event was held at Richland’s Garland campus. Distinguished personalities behind the campus clubs were recognized as students, advisers and top faculty came dressed with individual swagger for an evening of socializing and celebrating.

Six awards were presented after the dinner Wednesday night. First up was Phi Theta Kappa, which was awarded the Organization Community Service Award. Next was the Student Government Association (SGA) which received the award for Student Organization Program of the Year. SGA hosted a forum on travel rights with the American Civil Liberties Union in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding immigration from seven Middle Eastern and African countries.

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Phi Theta Kappa members display their award at Richland’s Garland campus on April 26.

“I hope we can have more educational events like this next year,” said SGA secretary Edward Sesay. “We had dozens of students stay afterwards to ask questions of the experts we invited.”

The award for Most Improved Student Organization of the Year was the African Student Association. The club was dead for two years until Tamara Mambo, a student from Cameroon, worked with some friends to bring it back.

“We used to go to the club fairs and, not that we felt out of place, we just didn’t have that African vibe. The food, the music makes us feel at home,” said Mambo.

Outstanding Student Organization of the Year went to the Asian Student Association who went from two to 30 dedicated members in the past school year. Outstanding Student Organization Leader of the Year Award was presented to Evelyn Gascon with the Campus Activities Board. She serves as the surrogate president and was surprised to win considering the competition from other leaders.

“Back in the fall semester of 2015, I didn’t really like Richland College because I wasn’t involved. So I took it upon myself to do something about it and this organization resonated with me the most,” said Gascon.

The Advisor of the Year Award went to Rolanda Randle with the Black Student Association who consistently hosted campus events, especially during the month of February which is black history month.

Richland’s president, Dr. Kay Eggleston, gave the closing remarks in which she expressed her upmost admiration for the students’ achievements. To students who would be graduating, she said, “Remember, the goal is always completion.”

Can we talk? ‘Let’s Quack About It’ stress workshop ALEX CORTEZ

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Staff Writer

Let’s admit it, college is stressful. With stacks of homework, projects due and finals around the corner it is easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. According to a 2014 study by the American Psychological Association, “mental health problems (notably stress, anxiety, and depression) can impair the quality and quantity of learning.”

“If you don’t know how to take control of it [stress], it can start eating you from the inside,” said Ellicia Money, a licensed professional counselor at Richland.

The Office of Student Life partnered with Counseling Services to bring “Let’s Quack About It,” a drop-in workshop held April 25, where students learned to identify stressors and how to overcome them.

The workshop taught students how to cope with stress using breathing exercises and meditation which can be done during stressful situations like a final exam. Money said attendees learned about “mindfulness, the state of being aware in the present tense instead of thinking of

all the finals ahead.” Counseling Services hopes that by introducing the workshops students will become more open to seeing a counselor.

“It’s an introduction to counseling,” said Money. For some students, though like Richland Collegiate High School (RCHS) juniors Jose Cisneros and Christina Yanter, counseling is not an option they consider. RCHS is Richland College’s charter high school juniors and seniors.

“It’s hard to relate to a counselor if they don’t know what you’ve been through,” said Yanter. She expressed that she was stressed out about upcoming final exams.

“You’re so stressed out you don’t even feel it anymore,” added Cisneros who recalled being in a class last semester where he said a student had a test-induced panic attack.

Both Yanter and Cisneros mentioned they rely on their friends first in times of stress.

“They are going through the same stuff we are going through,” said Cisneros. That is completely normal according to J.J. Larson, Richland’s associate director of student services for health and well-being. “It makes sense that students would go to their friends as their first line of support,” said Larson.

“That’s a national trend among the age group of college students.”

Larson said, while a friend might help, a counselor offers advice without being as straightforward. “We are going to have a conversation that might ask you to identify characteristics or features of why that’s the choice you’re making,” said Larson.

Some students, however, still believe that problems like stressing over a test are not worthy of counseling. “When we look at it from a professional perspective we are looking at what is that student identifying,” assured Larson. “It’s not about me saying these things are counseling-worthy or not.”

Larson explained how counselors are trained to not judge students on their situation. They base their assessment on the individual student and not by comparison. “That’s the beauty of counseling,” said Larson.

“Let’s Quack About It” was made for the students who might not want to receive counsel but would still like stress management advice. “Because we know that not every student wants to access a therapeutic relationship but the skills and information can certainly be helpful,” said Larson.

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May 2, 2017

The champs are home, T-Ducks get their rings KAMMONKE OBASE-WOTTA

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

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It’s down the homestretch for TRU GRIT. Come out to support your men’s baseball team as they play their final home game against Cedar Valley on Wednesday May 3. Then the Thunderducks head to Lancaster to face the Suns squad May 5 and 6 to wrap up the regular season which will be followed by the tournaments.

MLB Baseball The Texas Rangers are picking up momentum, but they’re still below .500 and a few games behind American League West division-leading Houston Astros. The Lone Star Series begins in Houston with a four-game series, May 1-4. Rangers’ second baseman Rougned Odor led the team with 33 home runs last season but in the first full month of this season, third baseman Joey Gallo leads the team in homers. Gallo is on top along with the Astros’ George Springer. While Adrian Beltre is still out, it’s time for Gallo to shine. He has already improved his first two seasons with the club. Hitting just six homers in his first year in 2015, Gallo has past that mark already and is looking to smash 30 or more by season’s end.

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Spring world beat concert: “Drumming From Another World” Richland percussion group RPG & steel bands Fannin Performance Hall Room F128

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Soccer team members pose with rings at the award ceremony in Brazos Gallery.

2009. He congratulated the team on being can have,” said Kennedy Coach Sean Worley said, “This particudisciplined, committed and dedicated to their craft. He urged them to carry the lessons they lar team learned lessons on their own. These learned at Richland in their college careers and lessons that we’ve learned from two years ago until today, this is the foundation of life’s ultimately in life.

“Winning this ring is not just a symbol of success. These boys are going to move up this year, but it’s a symbol for the rest of your and move on and succeed. These are lifelong life. It is a symbol that you know you can memories, I really appreciate those guys teachaccomplish things that people won’t think you ing me to be a better coach.”

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Vocals honors recital

Baseball are located 37 miles apart from each other: the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals. Could we see a potential baseball dynasty in South Florida? Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and future Hall of Famer Derek Jeter will purchase the Miami Marlins for $1.3 billion pending the league’s approval.

Of course, things didn’t work out when Jeb’s brother George W. Bush owned part of the Texas Rangers. The Marlins franchise has had its ups and downs, but it also produced two World Series championships and is already settled in their new stadium where the Orange Bowl once stood.

The Marlins and Miami will host this season’s MLB All-Star Game for the very first time. This could be a good thing for the Marlins by bringing in two powerful figures.

Besides, the National League East needs a spark and only the Nationals are providing that. Adding some more firepower in Miami will do the East division some good.

Major League Soccer Despite having a couple of ties in the Western Conference standings, FC Dallas is undefeated. They remain undefeated at Toyota Stadium where on April 22 FC Dallas handed Sporting Kansas City its first loss of the season with a sharp header by Maynor Figueroa in the 77th minute.

NBA Playoffs continue as the Cavaliers, Warriors and Rockets advance to the next

round. There was heavy competition in the first round as five matchups made it to six games.

The NHL playoffs are down to eight. In the West, it’s Nashville vs. St. Louis and Anaheim vs. Edmonton. In the East, it’s the New York Rangers vs. Ottawa with the most interesting series being the Washington Capitals versus the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Cowboys Nation says farewell to one of its greatest Cowboys, linebacker DeMarcus Ware. Coming from Troy University in Alabama, Ware was the 11th pick by Dallas in the 2005 NFL Draft. A month after announcing his retirement, Ware signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Cowboys.

He racks up 654 tackles, 138.5 sacks, 34 forced fumbles and three interceptions; 117 of those sacks and 32 forced fumbles are the most in Cowboys history. Ware was a two-time NFL sack leader, 2011 NFC Defensive Player of the Year, nine-time Pro Bowl and Super Bowl 50 champion with the Denver Broncos. One heck of a resume!

Ware will join the other 21 Cowboys in the Cowboys Ring of Honor very soon. I say he’ll be inducted before Tony Romo. As for the Football Hall of Fame….first ballot! Thank you, D.

-Tru Armstrong

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration Cafeteria stage 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Spring student composer’s concert: “New Horizons” Fannin Hall, Room F102 Works composed by students of Professor Jordan Kuspa

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Richland music scholarship benefit concert Fannin Performance Hall, $10 admission Wind symphony, string orchestra, chamber singers Final exams: May 8-11

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The Richland men’s soccer team was officially awarded their national championship rings Thursday for a record-breaking season.

The Thunderducks went undefeated in 19 games on their way to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) championship game in Herkimer, N.Y., last November.

The team’s forward, Joshua Peoquin, expressed joy after getting his ring.

“I feel wonderful, humble to be a part of this experience. It is an awesome time to get a ring like this and to be labeled a national champion. It’s an unbelievable feeling,” said Peoquin.

Richland’s college president, coaches, family, friends and top representatives from business services attended the event.

Richland College President Dr. Kay Eggleston said, “You have represented us so admirably both on the field and in the classroom throughout this entire session along your national championship journey. This level of success gives new meaning to the term goal completion.”

The guest speaker and Richland alumnus, Bruce Kennedy, was part of the basketball national championship-winning team in

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