The Richland Chronicle made its mark on the national stage this month at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C. The Chronicle staff brought home a record number 17 awards across writing, illustration, design and editorial categories. The conference, hosted...

As students explore clubs and organizations on the Richland campus, the options on the horizon this semester include the return of the Modern Languages and Cultures Club. This club is not new to Richland as it existed pre-pandemic and halted, but it...

Five years into a push for e-textbooks at Dallas College, faculty and students are having mixed responses and enthusiasm. After the seven individual colleges combined into Dallas College, the institution started pushing for faculty to use electronic textbooks....

Thunderducks recalled the events of the deadly Sept. 11 attacks in distinct ways on its 24th anniversary earlier this month. Dara Eason, a lead coordinator in the Office of Student Life and Engagement, said she remembers exactly where she was when she...

Dallas College is hosting its second annual Sexual Health and Wellness Carnival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 23 in the El Paso Student Lounge. There will be a mix of fun and educational games, such as STI trivia and condom relay, all with the goal of making...

Texas classrooms are quieter this year, but is everyone happy about it? Texas high school students started the 2025-26 school year under a new state law that bans cellphones and other personal communication devices on school grounds. Gov. Greg Abbott...

Dallas College’s transition to Workday has received mixed feedback during its first semester in action. The new system, which replaced the former eConnect platform, offers a simplified portal that allows students to register for classes, check financial...

Sept. 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration that focuses on Hispanic roots, culture, and history. According to Dallas College’s student demographic report, 45 percent of the overall student body is Hispanic. ESOL...

Although Richland Collegiate High School’s shutdown left little behind other than an empty office, packing boxes full of merchandise, and pictures of its graduating classes through the years, the social scene for dual credit students on campus seems...

From the moment I started high school, I knew I was destined to end up at a community college. Historically, all of my siblings had attended a two-year program before transferring to a university. I was also an unfocused student, which further diminished...

Richland Collegiate High School (RCHS) closed in May 2025 after graduating its last senior class. According to Dallas College administrators, the institution’s shutdown reflected a shift in how students and families felt regarding dual credit programs. “The...

As students return to classes, or begin the first semester, there will be many things around campus that are new to the eye. From tree farming to new sleek modern furniture, Richland is upgrading corners of the campus as we settle into the fall semester. The...