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...
In an effort to foster a sense of unity and understanding among college students from diverse backgrounds, the Baptist Student Ministry, or BSM, at Richland is gearing up for its last events with Crossing Cultures this semester. This unique initiative, born out of the collaborative spirit of the Texas BSM and local churches across Dallas County, seeks to teach students about the different cultures of the world, and foster meaningful conversations with the different people in the school...
TCCJA or Texas Community College Journalism Association hosts a conference every year for community colleges to learn and compete against each other in the journalism field.
These conferences are held at colleges all around Texas, and this year, TCCJA was held at Lamar University in Beaumont...
As the month of September came to an end, so did the election for the Student Government Association with new elected officials being announced.
In the recent election Richland Campus at Dallas College, the campus community gathered to select newly elected officials.
After a spirited campaign, the results were announced, revealing a diverse and dedicated group of individuals ready to represent the...
Richland students have access to a large variety of clubs to consider. The Club Expo Sept. 6-7 in El Paso Hall featured clubs ranging from the Art Club to FOCUS (Fellowship of Christian University Students) to WEN (Women Empowerment), so there’s sure to be a group to make any student feel welcome.
Richland’s campus club FOCUS (Fellowship of Christian University Students) hosted a welcome-back-to-campus event for people with diverse cultural-ethnic differences at the beginning of the semester. The room was buzzing with music and activity as students with diverse backgrounds enjoyed tasty cultural food, conversions and fun games. A sense of welcome was felt in the room.
Amatullah Janine Scott has been interested in fashion since she was a child. That interest let to the launch of the Richland Fashion Club. Scott said was inspired to start the club after researching similar clubs that originated at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM).
One of the members of the Richland club is Je’Qwell Grimes, who has been a member for four months and is pursuing a science degree. Grimes decided to join the club because of his interest in fashion and his desire to participate as a way be more active and meet people.
Dallas College provides many students with resources and helps students from all walks of life. For students looking to add more substance to their lives, there are clubs on Richland Campus like the Philosophy Club or organizations like the Male Achievement Program. These help students looking to find friends or more opportunistic spaces to be in. They are open to all students at Richland, and many students find their calling through them.
Dyanna Ortiz, 18, first year:
“Table top gaming because it seems like great interaction in a social setting.”
Joseph Williams, 22, first year:
“I work a full-time job and haven’t found the time, but I’d love to join one.”
The Honors Student Organization at Dallas College is made up of students who strive for great achievement and success with high grades and active student involvement. Officers from HSO were recognized for their efforts from the previous conference they attended on Nov. 2-6.
Amatullah Scott and Sofia Ali decided that it was finally time for the Richland campus to get an outfit check. Longtime friends, they co-preside over the new Fashion Club, now forged in their senior year at Richland Collegiate High School. Their vision: giving students in the Richland community a creative outlet through the world of fashion as well as a chance to make new friends and memories.
Speaking about club activities, “I like to think first and foremost [about] stuff that’s easy for people, and I like to make it as sustainable as possible, which is why we’re using clothes from our own closet and from the student pantry which are donations, so that was the idea for bleaching and for future events”, Scott said.
