In a move that has sent shockwaves through the rap world, Kendrick Lamar has resurfaced with a diss track aimed at Drake and J. Cole. Lamar’s verse on Metro Boomin and Future’s “Like That” has reignited the age-old tradition of rap beefs, and started stirring debates about legacy, clout and the essence of hip-hop culture. Lamar’s verse on “Like That” makes it clear that he’s not here to play games. Addressing the notion of a “big three” in rap, which includes himself, Drake and J. Cole, Lamar...
Students, faculty and community members gathered April 8 at the Dallas College Richland Campus to witness a rare total solar eclipse. The eclipse began over the Dallas area around 12:20 p.m. It reached its totality at 1:40 p.m. The total eclipse lasted approximately 3 minutes 15 seconds at Richland ending around 1:43 p.m. This was the first total eclipse in the North Texas region since 1878, nearly 150 years ago. Hundreds of people gathered outside campus buildings to look at the eclipse. Many were parents...
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...
