By Angie Medina Fans had a chance to meet some of the most recognizable faces in the horror scene at Inland Empire’s largest horror and pop culture convention. Creep I.E. Con took place at the Ontario Convention Center on Sept. 23 and 24. The organizers work behind closed doors to connect with and bring in…
By Joannah Clemente Amidst campus life, Moreno Valley College provides weekly art therapy sessions to improve students’ wellness and growth, one brushstroke at a time. “Art It Out Monday” takes place from 11 a.m. to noon, unveiling a soothing and creative refuge beneath the “Wellness Tree” in the Lion’s Den area. With art supplies and…
By Joannah Clemente Riverside’s Inland Empire Pride event turned the Riverside Convention Center into a lively epicenter celebrating the LGBTQ+ community’s power of self-expression on Sept. 10. At the heart of this year’s pride fest, “Pride Equals Power” served as a rallying cry that focused on the queer community’s fierceness, resilience and the unbreakable bonds…
By Marc A. Salazar Swingle’s Sextet captivated customers at downtown Riverside’s coffee haunt Back to the Grind. Fridays at 6:30pm the café is home to a weekly jazz night featuring local performers. The sextet enchanted café patrons with a rendition of Duke Ellington’s “In a Sentimental Mood” on Sept. 1. Ripley Swingle, the band’s tenor…
By Jazmyn De Jesus Riverside City College’s MUSE Literary and Arts Journal is a network for creative writers in our community. RCC students professionally edit and publish the journal themselves each year. While some may have only heard of it as a class or a place to submit creative works, those behind the journal feel…
By Chris Diosomito Opening a boba shop is not as easy as one would think. At least that is what Fiona Lyu, owner of the newly established Neko Cafe located on Magnolia Ave. came to realize. After eight years of trying, Neko Cafe is now open and making fresh drinks daily for everyone who walks…
By Angie Escalante Mexican restaurant El Patrón, built in 1904 by the historical Union Pacific Railroad Depot, stands out not only because of its rich culture but because of the familial bond that runs throughout the place and its community. With a lifetime of experience in the service industry, support from family and love for…
By Alondra Montes-Martinez While there are plenty of locations that serve crepes, P.S. I Crepe You located on Magnolia Ave. has now become a designated crepe spot. The owner Patricia Rodallegas was born and raised in Orange County before moving to the Inland Empire with her brother shortly after the passing of her mother at…
By John Michael Guerrero The sun beams down on you as the smell of plants and vegetation fills the air. Hands-on gardening opens up various opportunities to learn more about the world of botany from experienced people in the field. A community that is close knit and there to help you grow is what perfectly…
By John Michael Guerrero The Salvatore G. Rotella Digital Library and Learning Resource Center’s food lounge bustled with life when the second annual TigerCon opened. Various students and local vendors could be found in the main lounge displaying and selling their work. A Smash Bros. and Super Mario Kart competition took place in DL 206…
