A previous version of this story misspelled Tina Stavropoulos. By Nigel Lopez Riverside City College’s up-and-coming Undocu-Allies Club is an organization on campus created in the past three months by student Xochitl Lemus to address the needs of undocumented students. Undocu-Allies Club’s goals are to provide community and a safe haven for undocumented students who…
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 Riverside City College’s Students Orchestrating Change Club (SOC) is a strong-willed community striving to raise awareness, provide aid and service to the community. The club is focused on studying current issues within select communities and helping raise awareness about them, both domestic and internationally. Many of the core values revolve around…
By John Michael Guerrero The Student Sustainability Collective at Riverside City College aims to lead the community in a more green direction in order to combat rising pollution worldwide. Through advocating, educating and individually recording trees for inventory, this club has continued to go above and beyond to combat decades of radioactive wastes, plastics and…
By Angie Escalante Riverside City College’s Sexuality and Gender Acceptance Club (SAGA) is dedicated to providing a safe space and family for LGBTQIA2+ students. Joseph Contaoi has been SAGA’s president since 2020 and is also the Inter-Club Council (ICC) representative. “I want to provide a space, like a queer space, to build a sense of…
By Angie Escalante Drag queens sparkled, giving their all dancing and lip-syncing through the cafeteria for Riverside City College students. Hollers, rhythmic clapping and laughter could be heard all around as everyone expressed their exhilaration. The event was hosted by the Sexuality and Gender Acceptance Club (SAGA) to provide a space for the members of…
By John Michael Guerrero Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month holds a special place in many Riverside City College students’ and faculty lives. It is a time for many to reflect on their cultures, ancestral achievements and personal identities. For Asian Pacific Student Union members, May is a month to celebrate their cultures and…
By Elaina Kleven Drag queens lip-synced and danced in beaded costumes around students in the cafeteria as iconic pop remixes blasted through the speakers. An abundance of support came from the audience, cheering at the extravagant costumes, laughing at their punchlines and expressing an overall enjoyment of the event. Hosted by the Sexuality And Gender…
By Arsal Asif After finding the Riverside Community College District did not offer Asian representation in its race and ethnic relations courses, a group of students took it upon themselves to attempt to get the curriculum amended. The Asian Pacific Student Union (APSU) was formed in light of the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes….
By Isabel Whitsett The Women in Cybersecurity Club at Riverside City College, also known as WiCyS, stepped forward to share its perspective on equality for women in honor of Women’s History month. Saem Lee, president of WiCyS Student Chapter, shared her experience at RCC. “Our campus is very welcoming and is a place for all…
