Spring break doesn’t have to end just because the break does. On the morning and afternoon hours of March 27, lakeside at Richland was the site of Spring Fest: a spring break themed party celebrating the end of winter and the start of spring. Food, music and games were provided to students and staff. A mechanical bull was also featured free for those who wanted to test their inner rodeo potential. Numerous clubs including student government, running club and others took the opportunity to...
Students and representatives from the Dallas College campuses gathered to discuss student government activities with fellow junior colleges as part of Region II. The Texas Junior College Student Government Association, or TJCSGA, is “the only student-maintained organization in the state that works to promote the cause of community college students at the local, regional, state and national level,” according to tjcsga.org. Throughout the year, SGAs of junior colleges have been working on...
Student leadership roles in Richland SGA are being vacated as the 2023-2024 academic year comes to an end. With current leadership moving on to the next stages in their academic careers, nearly all seats will be contested by new individuals. The Richland Campus Student Government Association officer positions, including secretary, treasurer, historian, vice president and president, and several senator seats, are open to any and all students at Dallas College. The intent to run deadline has passed, and...
News photos of interest to the Richland Campus community. Photo 1: Oran Good Park located at 13300 Dennis Lane in Farmers Branch has just received an interesting new upgrade titled Joya. A glow-in-the-dark playground for kids featuring slides, swings and a large 27-foot sphere with six levels. The playground is monitored by a 24-hour live camera feed, most likely for security reasons. Oran Good Park is located in the center of a cluster of different, unique parks that are ideal for activities ranging...
Dallas College’s student body celebrated Valentine’s Day in a unique way this year. Various Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) participated in a fundraiser organized by OSLE in the El Paso Student Lounge. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., students gathered to support their favorite clubs while enjoying a range of activities and treats. Each RSO set up a table to showcase their fundraiser. It was an opportunity for clubs to generate funds for future events and projects. To participate, club members...
In El Paso Hall’s Student Lounge, there was a recent celebration for World Hijab Day at the first concert cafe of the spring semester. The event was hosted on Feb. 7 by the Muslim Student Association, or MSA, to celebrate the Muslim holiday. The Muslim Student Association had an interactive presentation to allow people to see if a certain food was Hiram or not. A table where attendees could get Henna designs drawn on their hands Hirams were given out for people to wear. These Hirams were provided by...
OSLE or the Office of Student Life and Engagement is in the process of creating a new organization that will be known as SPACE, or the Student Programs and Campus Engagements team.
SPACE will have multiple goals and jobs, but most importantly, it’s a way for students to create events and activities for the student populace on campus. Dara Eason and Jonathan White, coordinators of OSLE, will be taking up the role of advisers for SPACE, working with the student leaders to make sure that activities...
Dallas College Richland Campus turned into a hub of student activity during the Registered Student Organization (RSO) Expo.
This two-day event, held on Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., aimed to bring together students from all walks of campus life, providing them with an opportunity to explore the diverse range of clubs available on campus.
Every club on campus set up tables, and students were encouraged to chat with at least five clubs for a chance to score a free Dallas...
As students are returning to campus for the Spring 2024 semester, the Office of Student Life and Engagement, along with other Richland organizations, are working together to run events and activities, to welcome students back. The activities, food and fun are all free, so make sure to think about stopping by when class gets out.
The first event is going to be the Welcome Back Bash on Jan.23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can hang out in El Paso Lounge and listen to music, participate in...
In the landscape of academic accomplishments, there are few stories as luminous as that of Ferdinando Castro Gonzalez, an alumnus of Dallas College Richland Campus. His journey is marked not only by attaining the esteemed Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship and attending the prestigious ivy league Columbia University in New York City but also by making a great impact on campus through commitment to community service and advocacy for mental health.
The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, renowned for...
In a mix of culinary creativity and community service, Richland Campus has been hosting a recurring event– the Cooking Demo. Led by the Student Government Association’s co-adviser, Vida Davis, and orchestrated by the duo of Lan Ba Vu, senator at large for student success, and Emanuel Kisin, senator at large for workforce and advancement, this series has taken the campus by storm. The unique...
The Richland Student Media team found itself in the spotlight as members were invited to attend the Dallas College Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 7. The invitation was extended to hear firsthand accounts of the students’ experiences at this year’s ACP/CMA Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta, making it an evening of recognition and celebration. Representing the talent from...
