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...
At Dallas College Richland Campus, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s a way of life. With the help of the Dallas College Emergency Response Team, or CERT, students, staff and faculty are equipped to handle any emergency that may arise on campus. “The college wants to assure you that the safety and security of our students, faculty, administrators and staff, as well as the communities we serve, is our highest priority,” said Lauretta Hill, Dallas College’s former Chief of Police. When the fire alarm blares...
For the past five years, counselors across Dallas College have been attempting to introduce positive coping skills to students who may be dealing with stress and anxiety as a result of the various challenges college life poses. They do this by hosting a mental health and wellness symposium each year. The symposium is structured around mental health and introduces people to skills to positively cope with stress and anxiety. Activities include art, music and physical exercise among other...
Scam likely. This is how we wish our email clients would warn us of scam attempts just like on our phones. However, it was not that easy recently for multiple Dallas College students. In early February there were rumblings around Richland Campus about students getting scam job offers sent to their student emails. Dallas College put up a banner on their website of these fake job offers. On second look these false job acceptance letters would now appear to be part of a larger scheme called a phishing...
Tax season is underway and there are several factors to consider when filing, especially for those with no prior experience. Certified public accountant Emily Smith said key preparations students should consider as they approach this tax season are to gather W-2s and any other tax documents and look them over for accuracy. There are many options for filing. A paid professional or online service can ease the workload for online service can ease the workload for students. However, Smith said...
Abdel-Rahman Hatim: “I’m gonna try to get more gigs for our band, you know? We’re a punk rock band named Pike; our Instagram is @I_pike_I. But yeah, getting more gigs, which is hard.” Ashley Nielson: "I’m gonna spend that time just getting caught up on stuff and relaxing. I might have some friends over to hang out, but yeah, mostly just relaxing.” Patricia Aguilar: “I’m gonna hang out with friends and...
Richland Collegiate High School or RCHS faces potential termination due to declining enrollment numbers, according to Dr. Kathryn K. Eggleston, president of Dallas College Richland Campus said. Since the formation of RCHS in 2006, various early graduation opportunities have become available for students. Eggleston and Tiffany Kirksey, vice provost of educational partnerships, hosted a community forum on Feb. 9 in Sabine Hall addressing the state of RCHS. Forum members explained the...
The local food pantry on the Richland Campus has remained unaffected through continued economic strain and remains duly committed to providing assistance to students enduring financial hardships. Within a few months of President Biden taking office, inflation began to steadily spiral higher, depleting American’s savings accounts and ratcheting up their credit card debt. Another crisis North Texas food pantries are expected to face is that the surge in undocumented migrants crossing the U.S. southern...
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...
