Richland Chronicle November 26th, 2019

CHRONICLE Richland

Vol. XLIX Issue 13 November 26, 2019

Chancellor discusses ‘One College’ transition: Pg. 3

• RLC invited to holiday feast:

Pg. 2

• ‘Mandalorian’ takes the bounty:

Pg. 4

• We are the champions, again:

Pg. 6

• SBA funding for tornado victims: Pg. 7

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shine, we’ll have a Thanksgiving feast.”

-Bill Neal ty to spend Thanksgiving on their East Texas ranch each year. That includes exchange students who may be new to Dallas and may not have plans for the holiday.

Neal and his wife have been hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the Richland community for close to 25 years. Neal has been teaching at Richland for almost twice as long.

“I think we had 38 [guests] last year,” Neal said. “It varies between 15 and 35 usually.”

The Neals provide a Thanksgiving meal, complete with turkey, dressing and all the trimmings.

“We have three or four different casserole dishes and some pies,” Neal said. “I do the turkey and the ham. We have the coffee pot on, too.”

There’s no need to be afraid of alligators running loose on Neal’s ranch. There aren’t any. That’s just the name of the ranch. What many people do enjoy are the animals. There is an assortment of horses, cows, chickens, donkeys, goats, dogs and cats.

“It resembles ‘Old McDonald’s Farm,’” he said.

Neal said the meal will be served around 1 p.m. Reservations are requested. Guests are invited to arrive any time after 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, walk around the ranch, relax and enjoy themselves.

Neal said he would like for people to contact him in advance if they plan to come to the ranch on Thanksgiving Day so he and his wife can prepare plenty of food. For questions or reservations, contact Neal at bneal@ dcccd.edu or call 214-686-1039. His office is in Guadalupe Hall, G122. His office phone is 972-238-6267.

“People can bring a friend, too,” Neal said.

“We’re hoping for nice weather, but no matter if it’s rain or shine, we’ll have a Thanksgiving feast.”

The Lazy Gator ranch is about 75 miles from Dallas. It should take about an hour and a half to drive there, he said.

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Left on 2318. Ranch is on the left, at the bottom of the hill, before the bridge.

November 26, 2019

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Chancellor May addresses district issues

April Palomares (left), Kimberly Le, Edward Sesay, DCCCD Chancellor, Dr. Joe May, Adrienne Aguilar, Jack Ramirez Bernal and André Duncan discuss district issues.

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Students from Richland Student Media and the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) Chancellor, Dr. Joe May in the Chronicle TV studio on Nov. 20 to discuss the “One College” transition.

Topics included new programs, a tuition beginning in the fall of 2020 and more.

May also addressed the $1.1 billion DCCCD bond package on hold due to a lawsuit filed against the Dallas County Elections. The lawsuit affects DCCCD’s expansion plans.

The situation was publically revealed in an article in D Magazine, Nov. 14. May responded in an email distributed to faculty and staff within the district.

“While it’s not our policy to comment on pending litigation, I want to reiterate that this suit does not reflect the merits of the bond package or the standing of the Dallas Community College District, but instead focuses on the process of the Dallas County Elections Department,” he said.

The bond package is expected to improve DCCCD as a whole. Plans to expand the El Centro campus, one of the main aspirations, has been suspended. May said the hope is to eliminate barriers that keep students from getting their education.

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DCCCD Chancellor Dr. Joe May answers student questions in the Chronicle TV studio.

“It’s an administrative process,” said May. Certain situations like taking care of students who travel between campuses was one of the concerns that led to the idea of the “One College” transition.

“Sometimes it’s necessary because the degree they’re earning may be at another college but they live closer here and so they want to take advantage of it. But we really want to minimalize the challenges and allow the students to more easily navigate that system,” May said.

“The goal is that, just because you are in one college, you shouldn’t be necessarily getting advantages that aren’t available at another location,” May said. He said the transition would not affect international students.

May said the DCCCD got permission from Texas Legislature to offer three baccalaureate programs. According to May, the district is planning to add an Early Childhood Education baccalaureate program, which was already approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board, and by May 1 will be submitted to the district’s accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission for further approval.

District plans to train students for emergency situations such as tornado drills and lockdowns were another area of interest. Training will be offered during campus orientation to accommodate students who want more information about the colleges’ procedures.

The goal is for the administration is to put students first. May said the focus for DCCCD is to unite the colleges as a network.

The full “Conversation with the Chancellor” is available at http://www.richlandstudentme-

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November 26, 2019

The Force is with ‘The Mandalorian’ Lloyd Roberts Staff Writer

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“The Mandalorian” is a live-action episodic “Star Wars” series available exclusively on the new Disney+ platform. “The Mandalorian” is only two chapters (episodes) in at time of review. The series takes place five years after the events of “Return of the Jedi” and 25 years before “The Force Awakens.” The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) is an anti-hero bounty hunter. He’s a fictional character from the planet of Mandalore. Boba Fett, a fan favorite bounty hunter from the original “Star Wars” trilogy, was a Mandalorian as well. The first two chapters of the series follow The Mandalorian and additional characters he meets along the way.

I enjoyed watching the first two chapters.

The soundtrack is awesome and brings the viewer into the series on an emotional level. The fantastic visuals and constant action help move the story along. In addition, there are some comical scenes throughout each chapter that most, if not all, audiences members should enjoy.

The show should appeal to “Star Wars” fans and nontraditional “Star Wars” fans alike, if those viewers are open to a galactic adventure. The storyline is generic. It stands alone and doesn’t completely tie into the main story elements of the “Star Wars” film series.

The streaming series makes references to the original trilogy, although they are not essential to the overall plot.

There are also references to real-world challenges like rising fuel costs. Each episode has enough action or audiences to appreciate and enjoy. Furthermore, the series doesn’t take long to move forward.

There’s a twist ending at the end of Episode 1 which appears to be the ongoing plot. There is hardly ever a dull moment. The musical sequences set

the tone for specific seasons. The lighting and costuming are great additions to the story as well.

Perfection is rare, however, and the good news is my one complaint is minor. While I have only watched two chapters to date, I feel it’s worth noting.

At about the halfway point in each chapter, there seems to be a slow period which can easily take viewers out of the moment. During these sequences, the main character may approach another character, encounter a technological device, or just walk down the street.

While the scenes may be important to the storytelling, they could be cut to half the time.

The middle of the episode transitions are just filler and uninteresting. I found myself checking the time and looking at my phone during these slow middle-of-chapter transitional sequences. The good news is these dull, drawn-out transitions only last a couple of minutes.

The series looks to be promising so far and I’m interested in seeing where it goes from here.

The twist ending of Episode 1 introduces a new character to the “Star Wars” universe and traditional fans will be familiar with the species of this new character. The chapters are short and can be easily enjoyed on a lunch or study break. There are eight chapters slated for series one, which will end at the end of December.

I would recommend parental guidance for younger audiences.

The series can get violent at times; however, the violence is the same as a typical “Star Wars” film. “The Mandalorian” is a fantastic series filled with action and adventure. The force is strong with this series and many will likely enjoy each episode.

Grade: A+

“A Char lie Brown Thanksgiving” (1973) – Peppermint Patty invites herself over for the turkey, but finds out she essentially just gets popcorn and other items during the day and night in this TV perennial.

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Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.”

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Mr. Rogers is back in the neighborhood Ricky Miller Entertainment Editor “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” looks at how the lives of everyday people can be affected by the most mundane things.

Tom Hanks’ portrayal of Fred Rogers in “A Beautiful Day” is authentic. It’s a pleasant film without any grandiose events. There’s not a single explosion. It’s just not that kind of movie.

“A Beautiful Day” is like the television series “Seinfeld” in which “nothing happens.” It is just a slice-of-life tale about life in a small town near Pittsburgh where Rogers lives with wife Joanne (Maryann Plunkett).

The tale finds reporter Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) essentially writing an exposé on Rogers and his ability to always put a smile on kids’ faces. Vogel is upset by the fact that he was assigned to write an entire article about the world’s nicest man. He would rather have written something that involved action or intrigue.

Vogel learns that there is nothing dark or sinister hiding within Rogers’ character. He is just relatable through and through. Vogel wants to dislike this man, but Rogers is just polite, cordial and down to earth. He beams joy through his smile and brings forth genuine friendship. Fred Rogers was the real deal.

Directing chores on “A Beautiful Day” were handled by Marielle Heller who worked on

“Addams Family Values” (1993) – A very youthful and sardonic Christina Ricci steals the show in this story involving spoiled, overprivileged kids and their bouts at a summer camp from hell.

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the Oscar-nominated “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” in 2018. She never moves the camera beyond the wholesomeness of Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood. She glides the camera and sets the pieces at just the right mark.

I hate to admit it, but this one is actually in my 10-best list for the calendar year. It comes in at No. 5.

Hanks is aces as Rogers. He brings a certain charm and ease to the role. Audiences will think of him as Fred Rogers through and through. He is the genuine article.

Sure, Rogers may have had problems, but they’re not mentioned here. He had his own brand and a stamp on characters that resided in his own world. I like the fact that I grew up during a time when comic-book-style cartoons were not all the rage.

Hanks will probably be nominated for Best Actor come Oscar time this year. He really is that good in the role. Audiences will embrace him less as a performer, and more the genuine, real deal.

I was speaking with a colleague and friend of mine. We agreed that Rogers is one of the nicest and kindest people on this planet. He is that and more.

As mentioned, I feel a certain bond with Rogers. He always put a smile on my face as a child and brings me joy to this day. The time I spend with him still feels special and genuine.

Grade: A-

Trains and Automobiles” (1987) – A lot of people, my dad Rich included, love this tale, but I found this John Hughesdirected tale sappy and oversentimental. This one starred Steve Martin and the late John Candy.

“Pieces of April” n (2003) – The underrated Katie Holmes (TV’s “Dawson’s Creek”) is bringing the family together at her New York City apartment. This includes dad Oliver Platt, mom Patricia Clarkson as well as sister Alison Pill.

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B-

“Home for the Holidays” (1995) – Robert Downey Jr., before “Iron Man,” is part of the ensemble cast in this Jodie Foster-directed tale that features Oscar-winner Holly Hunter as the matriarch of a dysfunctional family.

—Ricky Miller

B+

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November 26, 2019

‘Wax to the Max’ event comes in handy

Nabeela Iqbal

Staff Writer “Wax to the Max” was, hands down, one of the hottest events on campus. Richland students, faculty and staff lined up in the cafeteria pit for a chance to make wax castings of their own hands. It was brought to Richland

by The Smith Agency, an entertainment company, and hosted by the Office of Student Life (OSL) on Nov. 7.

It was the first time an event like this had taken place at Richland and there was a sense of excitement and curiosity about the process of making a wax casting in less than

10 minutes. A line formed immediately when Thunderducks spotted the unusual wooden setup with wheels.

“You first put a lot of lotion on your hands which acts as a lubricant for your hand,” said Makayla Basman, an entertainer with the Smith Agency. “Then you put your hand in

Spring scholarship deadline: Dec.1 Lloyd Roberts Staff Writer

Richland students have a limited amount of time to apply for scholarships prior to the fall deadline. The scholarships listed below are open to all Richland College or Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) students. The final deadline for submission is Dec. 1.

Level-Up Scholarship Award: Varies based on remaining funds needed for student upon approval.

GPA: 2.5 or higher Major: Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Computer Information Technology, Construction, Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Emergency Medical Technology, Logistics `Corvette Club Automotive Technology Scholarship

DCC Faculty Association Endowed Scholarship at Richland College

DCCCD Retirees Association Endowed Scholarship

Award: $300

Award: $1,000

GPA: 3.0 or higher

GPA: 3.5 or higher

Major: Any and all apply.

Major: Any and all may apply.

Requirements: Must be a Richland student with 12 credit hours completed at a DCCCD school. Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours at DCCCD at time of award.

A completed recipient questionnaire and two letters of recommendation from a DCCCD faculty or staff member are required.

DCC Faculty Association Endowed Scholarship at Richland College Award: $300

Award: $500

GPA: 3.0 or higher

GPA: 2.5 or higher

Major: Any and all apply.

Major: Automotive Technology or Auto Body Technology Requirements: Open to all DCCCD students. Must submit a recipient questionnaire relating to an automotive technology college career.

Requirements: Must be a Richland student with 12 credit hours completed at a DCCCD school. Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours at DCCCD at time of award.

A completed recipient questionnaire and two letters of recommendation from a DCCCD faculty or staff member are required.

Requirements: Open to Dallas County residents. Must submit a recipient questionnaire. At least 24 hours of credits should be completed at any DCCCD campus. Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours at time of receiving award.

Bill Neal Scholarship Award: $500

Turkey Trot Alex Ortuno Staff Writer

Once again, Richland will host the 46th annual Intramural Turkey Trot.

Participants have the opportunity to traverse the track near Guadalupe Hall on Nov 26, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

The Turkey Trot has two caupetitions: running three miles or walking two miles.

Entry is free and the only registration requirement is to bring a Richland ID. There will be no advanced entries; just show up early.

Those who complete the course are eligible to receive a door prize in a random drawing at 1:15 p.m. Everyone who participates will get a T-shirt.

GPA: Not listed on website.

Major: Physical Education or Kinesiology Requirements: Must be a Richland student. A completed questionnaire is required. Recipient must be enrolled in at least six credit hours at the time of award.

Additional scholarships with their requirements and deadlines can be found at dcccd.academicworks.com.

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Members of the Richland community created wax hands as part of a campus special event on Nov. 7.

ice water for 30 seconds so that when you dip it in the hot wax it’s numb enough for you to not feel the heat.”

Next, participants dipped their hand into their desired color or colors for about five times. The process is finished by immersing their hands in ice once again to set the wax, Basman said.

After the wax has hardened, it is cut off the hand using a plastic fork. Sometimes small holes are poked into the wax cast to relieve the pressure and make it easier for the cast to be pulled off the hand.

“My sculpture looks nice. I like it. It’s an interesting representation of my hand,” said Ferdinando Gonzalez, second-year student at Richland. “It took longer than I thought. The line was long so I guess it would’ve been better if there were two lines instead of one, but other than that, it was all good.”

Mubeena Wahaj, a first-year Richland student, said the idea of dipping her hand in hot wax made her uneasy at first.

“I panicked and my sculpture didn’t turn out the way I had planned. I forgot to put my hand in a certain position and by the time I realized that, it was too late,” said Wahaj. “But the person who was helping me do it was really nice. He asked me if I was OK because I was so scared. I definitely would do it again and, next time, I won’t freak out.”

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Richland men’s soccer team celebrates winning back-to-back NJCAA national finals in Herkimer, New York.

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T-Ducks win national championship

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Obase-Wotta Kammonke Staff Writer After an undefeated season and the heroics of last year, Richland was the team to beat, with Herkimer County College relishing the chance to dethrone the them on home turf at Wehrum Stadium in Herkimer, New York on Nov. 17.

It was a hard-fought game drizzled with drama. The raucous shouting and music of the Herkimer fans dominated the atmosphere, but it wasn’t enough to deter Richland. The Thunderducks were unrelenting. The dying embers of their intensity paid off when Alvaro Tudanca drilled a penalty kick to give Richland a 2-1 win with the last play of the game.

Pandemonium ensued. Tudanca ran straight towards the camera, hands outstretched, shouting uncontrollably. His teammates were right behind him, swarming him in celebration. Richland had done it. The Thunderducks had won a second consecutive national championship.

“It was a lot of emotions. I didn’t know what to celebrate. I only had in my head [to] celebrate for my father, because he was watching the game through the TV. I just wanted to shout that we were national champions. I just wanted to run,” Tudanca said.

The final was a cautiously played game.

Richland, known for its free-flowing football, dominated most of the game but was largely unable to play with the same panache and style they played with all season. In the first half, Richland’s relentless attacking paid off.

About 26 minutes into the first half, Richland’s electric forward Takashi Wyatt was

through on goal. With two men marking him, Wyatt drove to the byline and cut the ball back into the middle of the penalty box and Toi Yamaoka chipped the ball over Herkimer’s keeper to give Richland the lead.

Richland held onto the lead for large spells during the game. In the 76th minute, a defensive lapse at the back gave Herkimer a chance.

Herkimer’s Mupeni Irakiza was left loosely marked in the Richland box. He reacted to a pass and slotted the equalizer.

The last 14 minutes were tense with both teams exchanging different attacking moments.

With less than 60 seconds left on the board, Richland won a corner kick. Twenty heads crowded the penalty area. All 11 of Herkimer’s players were stationed inside their box, while Richland sent in nine.

Tudanca swung in a dangerous ball that landed around the penalty spot. After a quick scramble, Herkimer cleared the ball. It fell to Richland’s left back Thierry Assamoi, a couple yards away from the halfway line. Assamoi drove another longball across the field to his right back, Jose Umana who drilled a cross into Herkimer’s penalty area.

Fortunately, this time it fell to Richland forward Sergio Baena who took a touch.

When he was about to fire the ball on goal, Herkimer’s Jaahdel Cyril tripped Baena’s legs from under him. The referee immediately pointed to the penalty spot. Richland was awarded a penalty kick at the end of the game.

Ninety minutes had elapsed and the time had expired. Richland had one last kick to decide the game. After a short exchange between Baena and Tudanca, Baena relinquished the match ball to his teammate.

Tudanca stepped up with his hands latched to his waist. He set the ball down on the spot and let out a big breath. One, two, three, four steps and a shot, and Tudanca put the ball past the gloves of the Herkimer keeper to score the winner.

“When I started thinking about the faces of my teammates, they were a little bit scared because you’ve got the tournament right there.

You can be a national champion or go to overtime and you don’t know what can happen,” Tudanca said. “But I was thinking only to score the PK [penalty kick] and I was very confident about it. I was talking with Sergio [Baena] before the PK. I was telling him I was going to score, don’t worry and I think I put the ball in a very good spot as well.”

The victory means Richland retains its crown. They’ve now won three championships out of the last four national tournaments.

Richland dominated the individual award categories with Mariano Fazio, Henry Sach, Wyatt and Baena named on the All-Tournament team.

Wyatt led the offense for the Thunderducks at the nationals. He scored three goals and added three assists to earn the offensive MVP honors. Wyatt finished the season with 12 goals and six assists in 18 games.

Fazio was crowned the MVP for the tournament after strong defensive display throughout. He also scored key goals in the quarter final and semifinal games.

“It's nice, obviously, to receive [an] individual award, but of course I prefer winning the national title,” Fazio said. “It’s not only for me, because I do an easy job. I sit in the back and the rest of the players do the hard work.

Thanks to the team I can get that award.”

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November 26, 2019

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Asian-Americans discuss media stereotypes

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“People think, ‘Oh Asians have it easy,’ but they face racist hostility just like any other group,” said Kay Coder, professor of Studies in Cultural Diversity.

The Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Asian Student Association and the Asian Pacific American Celebration Committee hosted “Let’s Talk About Asian Americans,” an open discussion about Asian-Americans, stereotypes they face and how they are represented in the media on Nov. 14.

The discussion focused on different Asian identities. Participants were asked to introduce themselves, state their ethnicity and give examples of assumptions people have made because of their race.

Next, the group was asked what came to mind when they hear “Asian-American.” This enabled them to list various labels they have heard or to which they have been made to

conform. The labels included stereotypes such as how Asians are expected to be smart, good at math or bad at driving.

“These assumptions people make about you based on your race, they come from somewhere. Generally it’s from the media,” said Pamela Chui, ESOL instructional specialist and part of the Asian Pacific American Celebration Committee.

“Though the way Asians are represented in the media has drastically changed over the years, it did increase the initial racial hostility faced by Asians in the U.S.” The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first immigrant law that excluded an entire ethnic group from coming into the United States.

“I find this extremely interesting because of the state of our country right now,” said Chui, speaking about the Exclusion Act. “But this is supposed to show you how history is so important because you can look back and see how the U.S. has done this to other ethnic groups and, really, we’re all in the same boat

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together.”

The session continued with the attendees discussing viewpoints on assumptions about Asians and how the media encourages them.

Wilson Ly, freshman, said he rarely heard people talk about Asian Americans.

“I came in here and I expected to be basically a mascot for Asians, because of the topic, but it was really interesting, I got to see people who were on the other side of the spectrum and I hope that there are more discussions like these, especially if we’re able to go into depth of it and just share our stories, because you just never know who you can affect.”

For Edward Sesay, Student Government president, this discussion helped him see how similar different cultures could be.

“I liked it because it shows the effects of stereotyping and how Asians have been stereotyped a lot like they’re rich and smart, but not everybody is the same,” Sesay said. “It reminds me of African culture, how it’s kind of similar to that.”

Funds available for tornado victims Chase Wilson Staff Writer

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making low-interest federal disaster loans available to North Texas residents and businesses hit by the Oct. 20 tornadoes.

The assistance comes in response to a request from Gov. Greg Abbott and is available to those affected in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall and Tarrant counties. The application deadline for physical damage is Jan. 13, 2020, and for economic injury Aug. 14, 2020.

The Insurance Council of Texas estimates property damage from the Oct. 20 tornadoes at $2 billion. One of the areas most affected was in North Dallas near the intersection of Royal Lane and Preston Road.

North of the intersection, stores and businesses remain intact and open for business.

The south side tells a different story. Structural damage and debris littered across the parking lot left stores unrecognizable. Yet, business owners remain optimistic.

Candace Williams and her husband Wes own “The Toy Maven.” They had to temporarily relocate to a place on Forest Lane.

“We had been in our space since 2007. We were stocked up and were ready to go for the holidays,” she said. “We lost 45 to 50% of our inventory.”

Williams said they are grateful for their temporary space, but look forward to moving back “home.”

“Hopefully, people will find us for the holidays,” she said.

According to the SBA, funding is available for businesses of all sizes, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters whose property was damaged or destroyed.

Three disaster loans are available. They are Business Physical Disaster Loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Home Disaster Loans.

Loans of up to $2 million are available to businesses and nonprofit organizations. They can be used for the repair or replacement of real estate, equipment, machinery or other business assets. SBA loans can also be used to help businesses relocate.

Homeowners can apply for up to $200,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Both homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to replace or repair personal property.

Those wishing to apply for low-interest loans through the SBA should visit the Dallas County Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Bachman Lake Branch Library, located at 9480 Webb Chapel Road in Dallas. They are open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are closed Nov. 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. More information is available at www. sba.gov.

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Richland string orchestras and chamber ensembles Fannin Performance Hall, F102 7:30 – 9 p.m.

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Symphonic instrumental concert 2: “To the Honored and the Sacred” Wind symphony, string orchestras, chamber ensembles

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November 28 – Dec. 1 Thanksgiving holiday Richland campus closed

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Student composers’ concert: “New Music Richland” Works composed by the students of Professor Omar Surillo

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Let’s Talk About Sex Cafeteria stage Noon to 1 p.m.

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Free pizza and game night El Paso Lounge 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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An office building across from Richland sustained heavy damage in the Oct. 20 storm.

HIV testing Open to everyone 18 and older, photo ID required Health Center, Thunderduck Hall, T110

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Participants at the “Let’s Talk About Asian-Americans” event, held in Sabine Hall discuss cultural sterotypes on Nov. 14.

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November 26, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving mythology, spooky stories and folk lore

from student media Meetings every Monday and Wednesday

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El Paso Hall, Room 020, 2 to 3 p.m.

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eclectically themed events

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