Imagine this; you are a musician and finally get a shot at the big leagues. Someone in Artists and Repertoire (A&R) sets you up for a meeting, and for a finder’s fee, you to get a multi-million-dollar deal. The chance of a lifetime is waiting if you accept. You’ve been putting in the all the hard work and you deserve it. This is life changing money that you can’t make as a working individual… From the life of an entry level fry guy at McDonald’s to a life of the rich and famous. The ethics and morals of today’s...
As summer approaches, Richland campus students are getting ready to find jobs for the break. The first step? Making a resume that shows off their skills and experiences. Luckily, the Career and Transfer Department is there to lend a hand. If you don’t have a resume and have no clue where to start, head over to Career Services in El Paso Hall. “We can help you figure out your resume, and help you figure out what type of career you want to get into,” said Ibraheem Bahbahani, a student assistant at the...
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican representing Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, filed a motion on March 22 to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his position as speaker of the house. This comes after Kevin McCarthy left the House last October after getting ousted by Greene. When comforted about the notion, Greene said, “It’s more of a warning” and also said, “We’ve started the clock to start the new process to elect a new speaker,” according to Associated Press. Johnson’s...
I really had a good time with “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” the MonsterVerse tale about kaijus, or giant monsters of Japanese fantasy battling each other. It made me feel like a kid again. Of course, it wouldn’t be a monster mash without pesky humans and their – in this case -- trifle dramas. It seems a little convoluted to throw a character with a disability (Kaylee Hottle as Jia) into the mix. King Kong is the patriarch of sorts, going ape over a youngster in his clan and protecting him. There are bullies...
I’m surprised how much I enjoyed this “Ghostbusters” follow-up. The story in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” shifts from the characters’ small Podunk town to the Big Apple, where the ghost removal business all began in 1984. The youngest girl of the family of ghostbusters, Phoebe Spengler (Mckenna Grace) can’t join the ghostly proceedings because she’s a minor. In the mix this time is William Atherton, who played jerk bureaucrat Walter Peck in the original. He’s still playing a jerk, but this...
As the season transitions to spring, Richland campus witnesses a familiar sight: geese and ducks wandering around, coexisting with students, faculty and staff. Among these residents, the nesting geese are in the spotlight. However, it’s imperative to understand the significance of nesting season and the importance of respecting these birds. Each year, as temperatures warm, geese begin their nesting rituals. These rituals involve selecting a suitable nesting site, typically near water bodies such as...
State and local authorities are rushing to ad-dress concerns following a significant sewage spill from Plano, which impacted water quality in White Rock Lake. The incident began on March 14. Approximately 1.5 million gallons of raw sewage flowed into a creek feeding into the lake. According to a statement by Plano city officials, the spill originated from a pump and motor failure at a water district facility in Plano and resulted in sewage overflow from multiple manholes along West Plano Parkway...
After ongoing safety concerns and production delays, Boeing finds itself in the middle of a significant leadership shake-up. It is raising questions about the future of the aircraft manufacturer. CEO David Calhoun’s decision to step down by the year’s end comes along with growing pressure following a series of safety incidents, including a panel blowing off a Boeing 737 Max jetliner during a January flight. Calhoun’s departure is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at navigating through future...
An ensuing battle between Texas and the federal government has reached another stage with the onset of the state’s Senate Bill 4. Under SB4, Texas authorities at the state and local levels would be allowed to stop, detain and arrest migrants or those who are suspected of crossing U.S. borders illegally. Under normal circumstances, these would all be the duties of federal law enforcement and courts. However, due to record numbers of immigrants crossing the southern border illegally and what the Texas...
Joe Lieberman, one of the biggest major independent politicians, died March 27 at age 82 from injuries sustained from a fall in his Bronx home. Lieberman served as U.S. senator from Connecticut for six terms spanning 1989-2013. He was also a nominee for vice president when he ran alongside Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election. Lieberman was a supporter of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. He also supported a strong relationship with Israel, free trade economics...
