Interviews and photos by Alexandra Ugale Filarca Question: How will the upcoming elections affect California’s future? “When it comes down to voting, it really all depends on us whether we choose to vote or not. I feel like (voting) is getting more and more irrelevant (because) a lot of people don’t really care about what…
By Kristyna Ramirez Riverside resident, Robert Garcia, is officially going to be training Anthony Joshua for his heavyweight title rematch against undefeated Oleksandr Usyk on July 23 in Saudi Arabia. Usyk defeated Joshua via unanimous decision back in September of 2021 when Joshua was still training under former head coach, Robert McCracken. Joshua made the…
By Hannah Padilla-Estrella At the field near Wheelock Gym, student-athletes at Riverside City College were thrown an end-of-year celebration ceremony May 24. The athletes were shown appreciation for staying committed through the pandemic, as well as their commitment to the school. Awards were also given out to some athletes, because of their outstanding achievements in…
By Mya Castro After transferring from Cal State San Bernardino to Riverside City College, Sarah Franco-Colis made her presence known to the softball program by becoming a key player this season. Being the oldest and first kid in her family to attend college, Colis didn’t want to leave her family — which made her decision…
By Hayden Kulick Riverside City Colleges’ student newspaper Viewpoints was supposed to be given the opportunity to cover the California Community College Athletics Association track and field championships May 21. However, that opportunity was compromised by Mt. San Antonio College staff. Despite getting press passes that allow reporters and photographers on-field access and the ability…
By Hayden Kulick The 2022 California primary election has the potential to satisfy gamblers’ desire to bet on sports. This election features the Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative that will legalize sports betting at American Indian gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in California. The ballot measure would allow people to place bets…
By Xavier Constantino The sports world reacted to the mass shooting at Robb elementary school in Uvalde Texas by offering condolences and sharing emotions. “Our hearts are broken tonight,” Major League Baseball wrote in a statement. “Major League Baseball mourns with the families and friends of the victims of today’s senseless tragedy and for all…
By Jair Ramirez Down 0-3, a team built for this scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Down 7-5, a team built for this scored five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to take a commanding lead and capture the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship. The Riverside City…
By William L.G. Stephens Programs at Riverside City College have experienced a drastic reduction of instruction hours, blindsiding several program heads. Faculty were notified just days before the spring 2022 term began. “Three days before the semester started, I had to call faculty to tell them, ‘I’m sorry you don’t have a class anymore,’” dance…
By Daesha Gear An alleged lack of leadership, action and responsibility led to the Riverside Community College District Faculty Association giving Riverside City College President Gregory Anderson a vote of no confidence at the District’s Board of Association meeting May 17. The Association’s executive board’s vote against Anderson was unanimous. Faculty Association President Rhonda Taube…
