By Keyshonna Simmons Mothers breastfeeding in public is a topic known to spark arguments. Some say mothers should be ashamed of themselves for feeding their babies in public. But there is nothing wrong with mothers feeding their baby out in public whether they are covered up or not. Children should not have to go hungry…
By Stephanie Arenas What started off as a small business in the heart of Queens, New York has transformed into a large brand with over 200 locations. Kung Fu Tea is the hip new spot for people of all ages to get an assortment of teas, espressos and milk-based boba drinks. Riverside has had a…
By Jennipher Vasquez The head of the California Community College system discussed the difficulties students are facing amidst the current social, economic and political climate during a student press conference Sept. 24. Eloy Ortiz Oakley, California Community Colleges chancellor, reported an enrollment decrease of up to 7% this semester and encouraged students to return in…
By Aniela Russo The Disability Resource Center is accommodating Riverside City College students with disabilities despite the closure of in-person campus resources. Students with disabilities continue to learn how to navigate online resources at RCC. Remote learning has proven difficult for all students, but students with disabilities face more challenges. Pamela J. Starr, director of…
Correction: In a previous version of this story, we incorrectly referred to Lucy Eaton’s producer as Eric Lee. His name is Marcus Lee. By Alyssa Aldrete Like most young adults, 21-year-old Lucy Eaton enrolled in college to forge a new path for herself. Through a series of chances taken and opportunities met, she has now…
By The Viewpoints Editorial Board By now, the bulk of the Western world has experienced gender reveal parties — the booming trend of pink and blue social media posts, confetti and even explosions. The trend is not a long standing tradition followed by past generations. It began with Jenna Karvundis in 2008, when, after multiple…
By Chloe Hunter Enrollment at the Riverside Community College District has dropped 13% this semester. It is the largest decrease in the district’s history. Wolde-Ab Isaac, district chancellor, tasked a research group in the Educational Services and Strategic Planning Department with working on understanding the enrollment decrease. The district aims to identify which ethnicities are…
By Bianca Macias Typically, by this time of the year, most of the Riverside City College softball team has already met during the summer workouts that prepare it for the fall and the spring season. This year, the team’s ritual for success has been exchanged with communication through Zoom and their TeamSynced App as a…
By Cheetara Piry The Riverside County Board of Supervisors decided to postpone a vote that would bypass California’s state guidelines and proceed to reopen the county’s economy by Nov. 3. They will revisit the proposal Oct. 6. “I would love to open everything up tomorrow,” Supervisor Jeff Hewitt said. “But that’s not the way the…
