Viewpoints Back to School Issue - Vol. 101 Issue 1 August 18, 2022

AUGUST 18,

2022

VOL. 101, NO. 1

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STEPHEN DAY | VIEWPOINTS

Riverside City College’s football team is scheduled to play it’s home football games at Ramona High School for the foreseeable future.

Football forced to punt home games Administration says it’s temporary, cites shoddy turf JAIR RAMIREZ STAFF REPORTER

The Riverside City College football team will not be playing home games at Wheelock Field this season due to safety concerns.

The Tigers last played at Wheelock Field in November 2021 during playoffs when the

team decided to stop using the field.

RCC will be playing their 2022 regular season home games at Ramona High School’s stadium in Riverside, CA. Playoff games would be hosted at a college facility.

According to RCC Athletics Director Payton Williams, an outside vendor conducted a review of the field early in the fall last year.

“They ran various tests and

provided the results to the college,” Williams said. “Based on those results, college leadership decided to halt football competition at the field.”

Teams and scheduled classes can still use the field and track, so long as they are used safely.

A Field and Track Renovation Committee consisting of key college stakeholders was formed at RCC during 2021-2022 to discuss

and establish the best course of action to repair the field and track, according to Williams..

The project is being handled with leadership from the District, college and athletic department.

The intent of the District and college is to play football games back in Wheelock Field by the 2023 season.

As for practice, the team will still get dressed at Wheelock Field’s

locker room while practicing on the grass field next to the parking structure along Terracina Drive.

Ramona High’s locker room would be used for home games.

RCC will be playing San Diego Mesa College in an exhibition game on Aug. 26 and will open the season against Mt. San Jacinto College on Sept. 3.

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Monkeypox virus hits Riverside County ELAINA KLEVEN INTERIM NEWS EDITOR

Monkeypox, a virus sharing the same family as small pox, has been spreading in the Southern California region with Riverside County experiencing approximately 100 confirmed cases.

The Riverside County Public Health Department has reported that out of the most recent confirmed monkeypox cases, five of those cases are from Coachella Valley and

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2 from Riverside County. This would bring the total to approximately 94 cases in Riverside County.

According to The Riverside University Health System, it is spread through any type of physical contact with someone who has the virus including arm to arm rubbing and shared surfaces.

The virus has gained traction in mass media, with many news outlets spreading awareness and arguably misinformation. Specifically the accusation of Monkey Pox specifically being a sexually trainsmitted desease through social media. Medical professionals also state monkeypox can be spread through any activities involving physical touch. Although sex is an activity that is highly likely to

spread the virus, there are also other activities that one should consider dangerous for rapid spreading. Contraction of monkeypox may be caused by, but not limited to direct contact sports, health care workers, frequent gyms goers or spa and wellness workers.

While the mask mandate has been returned for the fall 2022 semester, the Riverside City College Board of Trustees has yet to enforce any new mandates based around monkeypox and the possible prevention of the virus spreading on campus. The Board recently removed all vaccine and mask requirements beginning the fall 2022 semester.

A&E

EDITORIAL

REVIEW: Netflix’s Mindy Kaling run show ‘ups its game’ in highly anticipated third season

Riverside County Sheriff’s accusations threaten Ward 2 councilmember’s safety

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Interim News Editor: Elaina Kleven | viewpoints.news@gmail.com

News Briefs All African Diaspora Summit Twelve RCC faculty were selected to attend the All African Diaspora Summit in September, hosted by a non-profit African American Male Education Network and Development (A²MEND).

Students were not included in attending the summit because the event is for educational professionals to build relationships with Black educators and independent Black educational institutions. District Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac hopes to implement something similar into the District’s Study Abroad Program.

“Hopefully then we will integrate this into our study abroad program, expanding into our normal structure so that we not only have (students) not only going to Florence or Europe alone,” Isaac said. “But also try to send our students to the South American content as well.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC HEALTH

Total probable/ confirmed cases exceeds 100

Interim president announced Riverside City College District Chancellor Wolde-Ab Isaac announced Rajen Vurdien was selected as RCC’s interim President. Vurdien will serve as the college president while the college recruits a permanent president. Gregory Anderson, RCC’s former president, stated he resigned from the position in June following a statement by the Chancellor stating the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to remove Anderson from his position. Scan the QR code below to read Anderson’s final message to RCC students.

VIRUS from page 1 The Center for Disease Control states that those who are either high risk or high exposure can have the prevention vaccine, JYNNEOS. Most people are allowed to have the smallpox vaccine approved for preventing the impact of monkeypox, ACAM2000, but is stated to have “more side effects and contradictions.”

The best prevention is through “rapid identification,” and consistently keeping one’s exposed skin sanitized whilst in public settings including high traffic areas on the RCC campus. If exposed, immediately contact your healthcare provider or by emailing monkeypox@ruhealth.org or calling (951) 358-5107.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORT Trespassing Date: 6/6/2022 Location: Riverside City College Arrest and citation

Parking RCCD parking permits for the Fall 2022 semester are now available to students for registration. Permits will remain virtual but students are required to complete the application through We b A d v i s o r b y S e p t . 5 .

Parking enforcement begins Sept. 6 but day use parking will remain available for purchase.

All of these dates are subjected to change due to possible regulations to come involving the containment of the coronavirus.

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Warrant Service Date: 6/28/2022 Location: Cutter Pool - RCC Booked Arrest Warrant Date: 7/4/2022 Location RCC Booked

Trespassing Date: 7/20/2022 Location: Parking - University Ave. Booked

Vandalism Date: 6/17/2022 Location: Lot N - Cosmetology Parking Lot

Hit & Run Date: 6/22/2022 Trespassing Location: Lot B *find out where this is* Date: 7/21/2022 Location: Riverside City College District Stolen vehicle Offices Parking Structure Date: 6/27/2022 Booked Location: Terracina Ave. Parking Structure Warrant Service Petty Theft Date: 7/24/2022 Date: 7/16/2022 Location: RCC Location: RCC Booked

Possession of controlled substance; Possession of drug paraphernalia The following are crime reports that did not Vandalism Location: Cosmetology Parking Lot at RCC list an arrest, booking or citation following Date: 7/25/2022 Location: Nursing Building Booked the incident: Felony probation violation, possession of controlled substance; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Possession of controlled substance - Fentanyl, Trespassing Date: 7/15/2022 Location: Parking area near Evans Field at RCC Booked

Stolen Vehicle, Vandalism Date: 6/5/2022 Location: RCC

Vandalism to a vehicle Date: 7/25/2022 Location: RCC

Vandalism Date: 6/6/2022 Location: RCC

If you feel you or others’ safety is at risk, please contact the RCCD Police Department at 951-222-8171 for non-emergency calls, and in case of emergency, call 9-1-1.

Parole hold; Possession of Controlled Substance; Stolen Vehicle Weapon on School Grounds; Trespassing Date: 6/16/2022 Date: 7/18/2022 Location: Fairfax Ave. - RCC Location: Quadrangle Booked

If a crime is witnessed and you wish to report to local authorities call the oncampus police at 951-222-8171 or in case of emergency call 9-1-1.

or online

For Zoom link reach out to angela.burrell@rcc.edu or matthew.schoemann@rcc.edu

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LIFE

Interim Life Editor: Jennipher Vasquez viewpoints.artsandentertainment@gmail.com

Inland Empire welcomes Chicano museum

The Cheech opens in Downtown Riverside ELAINA KLEVEN INTERM NEWS EDITOR

Many flock to the downtown area of Riverside, California to see Cheech Marin’s newest project, The Cheech Marin Center for Chicno Art & Culture (The Cheech) . In partnership with Riverside Art Museum (RAM) , The Cheech experience starts next door to the Mission Inn, taking the place of Riverside’s old Library. The pieces are organized throughout the museum all based around a

common theme of chicano culture.

In no particular order the art is organized in two floors each having paintings, sculptures, and videography displayed for guests to see the chicano experience in the perspectie of artists.

Marin has his own perspectives scattered throughout the museum.

Art that Cheech has collected himself is paired with a QR code, leading to specific videos and summaries of the background of the art and its significance to Cheech.

Cheech Marin, (above) speaks at the press day on June 16th, the museum opened several galleries (bottom) while guests enjoy the food and entertainment in the UNIDO Gallery provided from the event. (left)

Photos by Stephen Day

As not all experiences with a culture are the same for every person, the museum’s art all shared the unique and different stories to those visiting. Legendary stories passed down from family members to one’s modern experiences, The Cheech truly covers an umbrella of perspectives on what it means to be chicano in the modern age.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon. - Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Teen show ‘Never have I Ever’ ups its game VIANNEY MORALES STAFF REPORTER

School is back in session and so is the hilarious and witty ‘Never Have I Ever’ Netflix series, cocreated by comedy genius Mindy Kailing (The Sex Lives of College Girls, The Mindy Project).

The series first premiered amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which arguably played a vital role in how well it was received.

Famed tennis player John McEnroe returns with much needed commentary as the narrator for Devi (Matreyi Ramakrishnan) in season three as she navigates a new phase in her adolescence, healing from the trauma she was struggling with following the sudden loss of her father in the previous season.

After a turbulent love triangle between the school’s heartthrob Paxton (Darren Barnet) and her academic nemesis Ben (Jaren Lewison), Devi made a choice between the two in the previous

season’s final moments. This season kicks off as a direct continuation of her newfound relationship and the typical high school drama that comes with it.

Though the series still maintains the essence of its original comedy, there’s a more mature tone this season. It’s very representative of Devi’s growing maturity.

I particularly liked how the music was toned down this season.

The previous seasons heavily incorporated many pop songs and while it helped to cement it as a high school show, it took away from the story at times. This season, the music is used more sparingly which helped

the story speak for itself. Notably, there wasn’t a musically driven moment between Devi and Paxton which was slightly disappointing in the grand scheme of things.

Beloved scenes which featured “Fire For You” by Cannons in season one and “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals in season two were pivotal moments between Paxton and Devi.

The season started off strong and kept the ball rolling without feeling like the story is too fast paced, but it eventually slows

down at episode six to ground the story.

In true Mindy Kailing fashion, there’s romance at every corner but not in a way that feels forced.

The romance always feels organic, even if it’s mildly surprising at times.

The writers upped their game this season in terms of both the plot and characters.

Audiences see more of Paxton’s personality and inadvertently his character growth. He becomes the genuine person audiences always knew he would be, even though his fate might leave viewers torn.

However, the most rewarding aspect to watch unfold was Devi’s genuine growth. We see Devi go through the motions

in previous seasons. Season three, however, really shows her healing and learning from her past mistakes. Though she makes mistakes this season, as expected for any teenage girl, she doesn’t let them turn into spirals like she would have two seasons ago. I also enjoyed seeing the change in her therapy sessions. In the previous seasons, she goes to therapy begrudgingly and doesn’t want to put in the work. Now, she’s ready to work through her troubles and deal with trauma. It’s such a subtle detail but it’s representative of the correlation between one’s commitment to therapy and their quality of life and personal growth.

The audience gets a welldeserved payoff from the previous seasons’ angst and drama. Overall, this is the show’s best season. The series will end with its upcoming fourth season, leaving viewers to wonder if things may change between old and new flames alike.

Interim Opinions Editor: Darlene Dukelow-Burton

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OPINIONS

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SCOTUS, Congress put lives at risk College students affected by gun, abortion laws

JOHN MICHAEL GUERRERO INTERIM MANAGING EDITOR

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24, ending 49 years of federally protected abortion rights for people. Yet, gun violence continues to rise steeply within the United States.

The holiday proved to be yet another chance for even more innocent lives to be lost following various shootings during Independence Day celeberations last month in California, Illinois, Massachusetts and Virginia. This would continue to be followed by an ongoing string of shootings across the nation. The most recent incidents being various shootings and robberies at half a dozen 7-Elevens across Southern California. According to Pew Research, gun violence has risen from roughly seven active shootings in the early 2000 years to at least 30 active shootings per year.

Regardless of political standing, if the Supreme Court wanted to protect lives, it would have tackled a more pressing issue within the country.

As a college student, it is scary to think someone can easily access an open campus and open fire on students, faculty

and bystanders. Rather than sending condolences to those affected by the recent Uvalde mass shooting or teaching children and faculty to hide during active shootings, measures should be placed now to restrict civilian access to high-grade firearms.

Changing access to high-power firearms is not aimed at banning gun access overall.

Rather, it is to restrict civilians from accessing firearms that can cause massive damage and harm to others. Civilians having access to high-grade weapons seems unreasonable for personal protection.

There should also be a way to assess if someone is mentally stable enough to obtain a firearm to avoid giving access to someone who may be suicidal or depressed. If they are found to be in a safe mindset, the owner should also have a safe place to store the weapon. Many countries worldwide have strict gun laws to protect their citizens, yet

America does not despite the never-ending mass shootings.

By increasing gun safety, gun violence will finally take a dip in the following years.

In stark contrast, abortion rights may be considered significant, but a further discussion needs to be held to help establish a rigid abortion process. If Republicans cared so much about protecting lives, they should have set aside their pride and looked for a way to help tackle gun violence — in order to protect lives. Similarly, Democrats had equal opportunity to push for a way to protect people, yet they continue to use the issue of Second Amendment rights as political leverage within the House.

Politics in America has shifted from a focus from representing people and underrepresented groups, to a game of who has more leverage, pitting those same goups against eachother.

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Interim Opinions Editor: Darlene Dukelow-Burton | viewpoints.opinions@gmail.com

STAFF LIST

Editorial

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jennipher Vasquez viewpointseic@gmail.com

Viewpoints’ editorials represent the majority opinion of and are written by the Viewpoints’ student editorial board.

Sheriff falsely accuses councilmember

INTERIM MANAGING EDITOR John Michael Guerrero viewpoints.managing@gmail.com

INTERIM NEWS EDITOR Elaina Kleven viewpoints.news@gmail.com

Constituents and Riverside officials call for apology to Cervantes

INTERIM LIFE EDITOR Jennipher Vasquez viewpoints.artsentertainment@ gmail.com ASSISTANT LIFE EDITOR Elaina Kleven INTERIM OPINIONS EDITOR Darlene Dukelow-Burton viewpoints.opinions@gmail.com INTERIM SPORTS EDITOR Hayden Kulick viewpoints.sports@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER John Michael Guerrero viewpoints.socialmedia@gmail.com

REPORTERS:

Laura Baustista Stephen Day Vianney Morales Jair Ramirez

“You are lucky we couldn’t arrest you.”

Aimed at Ward 2 Riverside City Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco accused Cervantes of supporting vandalism by protestors to the county courthouse.

Bianco posted his accusation on Facebook, implying that the councilmember had attended the abortion rights protest at the Riverside County Superior Court.

Cervantes responded to the accusations in a press release July 31 stating that she was visiting downtown Riverside. She approached a Riverside Police Department Officer to ask about the protest, thanked him for his work and walked away. She did not participate in the protest that led to the green handprints

on the exterior walls of the courthouse.

Fittingly, the known right-wing Sheriff and proud former Oath Keeper accused the openly gay, first-generation MexicanAmerican councilwoman and incited a social media attack on Cervantes.

Although every individual is entitled to their own opinions, the nature of his statements can not only put a person in the public eye, but can even put family and close friends in a similar situation. Statements like these without proper backing can entice supporters to lash out at the individual and their loved ones.

There has been an outpouring of support for Cervantes despite the “slandering comments and threatening messages through social media” that she has received. Many

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have called out the Sheriff and demanded that he apologize to Cervantes and retract his statement, though it is very unlikely that will ever happen.

The baseless accusation itself was dangerous.

In a country that prides itself on the motto, “Innocent until proven guilty,” many politicians and government officials prefer to use a ‘shock factor’ to further increase support in their favor despite repercussions.

How often must we witness angry, rightwing conservative lawmakers and enforcers spewing their ideologies on social media and to their respective jurisdictions? We’ve seen the outcome— Jan. 6 at the Capitol, for example.

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Sports Briefs:

Transfer Edition Baseball Riverside City College third bas eman Ignacio Alvarez was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the fifth round with the 155th pick. The Boston Red Sox s e l e c t e d f o r m e r Ti g e r, Marques Johnson in the 11th round with the 339th pick out of Long Beach State University. Orange Empire Conference player of the year Matthew Bardowell will be transferring to the University of Southern California.

JENNIPHER VASQUEZ | VIEWPOINTS

The football team is currently using the practice field wedged between Wheelock Stadium and the parking structure.

Tigers to play at Ramona High School FIELD from page 1 Both games will be at Ramona High School’s stadium.

This issue was first discovered last year during playoffs when they were meant to host a game but could not due to the decision not to use the field.

Ramona’s stadium is large enough to fit the crowd that the Tigers bring in being that it holds 5,500 people.

“Not playing at home will

definitely be different,” said Tigers Quarterback Jake Retzlaff. “But one thing that we preach as a team is that we will play any team, any time, anywhere.”

The Tigers are still able to use their facilities to train. However the field conditions were deemed “too unsafe” to hold a game on.

“The mindset is what allows us to be successful on the road,” said Retzlaff. “It will be the key to

our success as a team, especially this year.”

The Tigers will open their season with a three game home stand then on the road for the next two games. The Tigers will start conference play on Oct 15 when they play Palomar College on the road. The last four games are all conference matchups for RCC. The district approved purchasing agreements and other

formal purchasing options for the track and field at the Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 16, according to the district’s agenda packet. The approval includes the purchase of installation, maintenance, repair and warranty of natural and synthetic surfaces for Wheelock Stadium.

This story is developing.

Hayden Kulick and Jennipher Vasquez contributed to this story.

Football First team All-Americans in the Southern California Football Association Carlton Johnson and Anthony LaFrance join Fresno State University. Kicker Ricardo Chavez is going to Idaho University. Wide receiver standout Jammal Houston is headed to Grambling State University and running back Dean Connors is transferring to Rice University. 2019 standout Etuate Moala will be attending University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa next year.

Men’s track and field Novye James and DeQuan Guillebeau will be transferring to the California State University of Long Beach. Shamar Anderson a n d Ty l e r H o w a r d a r e headed to Azusa Pacific University. Abel Ramos will be attending Florida Gulf Coast University.

Women’s track and field Hailey Hunt, Kayla Johnson, Helena Valdez and Arlene Castro are transferring to the California State University of San Bernardino. Briana Rodriguez is transferring to Southern Arkansas University next season.

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Map Key 1. Alumni House – 3564 Ramona Drive • RCCD Foundation 2. Art 3. Automotive Technology 4. Business Education (Alan D. Pauw) • Mailroom/Admin Service Center 5. Ceramics 6. Cosmetology 7. Digital Library & Learning Resource Center (Salvador G. Rotella) • City Grill Express Food Services • Dean, Student Success & Support • Glenn Hunt Center for Teaching Excellence • Guardian Scholars Engagement Center • Journalism/Viewpoints • LHSS Academic Engagement Center • Study Abroad Office • Technology Support Services • World Languages Lab 8. Early Childhood Education 9. Facilities, Maintenance & Operations 10. Gymnasium (Arthur N. Wheelock) • Athletics • Student Athlete Engagement Center • Fitness Room 11. Gymnasium (Catherine S. Huntley) 13. Kane Student Services & Administration Building (Dr. Charles A Kane) • Academic Affairs • Admissions & Records • Auxiliary Business Services/Cashier • Business Services • CalWORKs • Career & Transfer Center • Counseling • Disability Resource Center

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Extended Opportunities Programs & Services (EOPS)/CARE • Financial Aid • President’s Office • Student Employment Services • Student Financial Services • Student Services • Transcripts • TRIO – Student Support Services • Veterans’ Resource Center • Welcome Center 14. Landis Performing Arts Center 15. Lovekin Complex • College Safety & Police (L1-3) • Gateway to College (L4-9) • Tennis (L10) • Tennis Courts • • Photo Lab & Studio (L12-14) 16. Martin Luther King Jr. High Tech Center • Center for Communication Excellence • Math Center • STEM/Fine & Performing Arts Academic Engagement Center • Tutorial Services • Writing & Reading Center 17. Math & Science Building • Dean, STEM 18. Music 19. Music Annex 20. Music Hall (Richard M. Stover) • Dean, Fine and Performing Arts • Marching Tigers 21. Nature Trail (Arlene & Robert F. Richard) 22. Quadrangle (Arthur G. Paul) • Art Gallery • Dean, Languages, Humanities & Social Sciences (LHSS)

• Honors Study Center 23. Parking Structure 24. Pilates Studio (Eleanor H. Crabtree) 25. Planetarium (Robert T. Dixon) 26. Practice Field 27. RCC Coil School for the Arts – 3890 University Avenue 28. RCC Culinary Arts Academy – 3801 Market Street 29. Riverside Aquatics Complex 30. School of Nursing 31. Sports Complex (Samuel C. Evans) • Baseball Field • Softball Field (Ab Brown) 32. Stadium (Arthur N. Wheelock) • Weight Room 33. Student Center (Ralph H. Bradshaw) • ASRCC Student Government • Bookstore • City Grill Food Services • Dean, Student Life • Food Pantry • Hall of Fame • Student Health and Psychological Services • Heritage Room • La Casa Cultural Engagement Center • Student Activities • Umoja Cultural Engagement Center 34. Technology A • CTE Academic Engagement Center • Dean, Career & Technical Education 35. Technology B • International Students and Programs Center • Printing & Graphics Center 36. Warehouse 37. Outdoor Plant Laboratory • Greenhouse