In journalism there is an idea that every person is a good story waiting to be told. “The Soloist” is based on the true story of how one journalist used this idea to change not just his life, but that of a forgotten soul. “The Soloist” stars Robert Downey Jr.

Over the past couple of weeks there have been many reports about a new flu virus surfacing in different countries around the world. The Influenza H1N1, also known as, swine flu has been found in 41 states here in the U.S., with 106 cases occurring in California as of May 7.

“Free food, drinks and music in front of the bookstore promenade,” is what caught students’ attention May 5. The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Riverside City College “was located at the heart of the campus, which is the bookstore promenade,” said Board of Commissions Director Esther Galdamez.

The Associated Students of Riverside Community College District (ASRCCD) are presently undergoing the campaign process for new executive cabinet leaders. The prerequisites required to join the ASRCCD include at least a 2.0 grade point average, six to 12 units (depending on the position) in active classes and a willingness for involvement in the student government experience.

Life is a constant wave of emotions, and just when we think things can’t get any worse, they can and will. It’s times like these when our relationships with others are most important. To have a hand reaching out to pick you up when things have finally hit bottom; to know that there is at least one person out there that simply cares is enough to bring hope to those who’ve lost it.

ASRCC helps out needy students ASRCC is providing care packages for students in need. Any students who need basic toiletries should go to Student Services in the Bradshaw Center, where care packages will be handed out on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.

This first part of the episode is all about the new film “X-men Origins: Wolverine” and what it has done to the world of entertainment this week. Also, have reviews of “Star Trek” and the great episode of “Dollhouse.”

We’re baaaack! We start with a new segment called “Best of the Week” and since we were off for two weeks we have a lot of television to talk about.

In “Best of the Week” there is no clear choice between Stephanie and Tim, with “Lost” brewing some big feelings. And can “Heroes” avoid getting the “Worst of the Week” honors.

In pop culture there are very few franchises that spark the emotional response of “Star Trek.” Whether it’s devotion or revulsion, the response is always strong. Director J.J. Abrams experienced this when he announced he was rebooting the franchise. Fans were outraged, even though “Trek” had lost some luster due to recent flops, the original series is still considered sacred ground to many die hard “trekkies.