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Russia-Ukraine crisis hits close to home for some at Riverside City College

March 10, 2022March 16, 2022

(Daesha Gear | Viewpoints) By Daesha Gear Despite being thousands of miles away, Riverside City College is feeling the emotional repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict....

Oregon senator’s legislative director recounts aftermath of Capitol breach

January 14, 2021February 16, 2021

A crowd of Donald Trump supporters descends on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. They would eventually overwhelm law enforcement and storm the building in...

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens raises conservation awareness

December 3, 2020August 24, 2021

Visitors to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert eagerly pay for the opportunity to hand-feed a giraffe Nov. 24. (Joyce Nugent |...

Nation’s largest breast cancer awareness organization holds conference, shares resources

October 29, 2020August 24, 2021

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Awareness for the month is signaled by a pink ribbon. (Illustration by Kyiesha Chavez | Viewpoints) By Jennipher...

Supplier of firearms used in 2015 San Bernardino terror attack receives 20-year sentence

October 23, 2020October 29, 2020

Christopher D. Grigg, chief of the National Security Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Central District of California, speaks at a press conference outside the...

Disney’s “Mulan” sparks boycotts

October 1, 2020December 3, 2020

The live action remake of "Mulan," starring Liu Yifei as the lead actress, was released Sept. 4. The film's release was postponed three times before...

Sports Column: Professional athletes make important statement

October 1, 2020

Kansas City Chiefs players lock arms in a display of unity against racism. (Illustration by Dani Rebolledo) By Daniela Ramirez The Kansas City Chiefs’ big...

East Los Angeles rally honors Chicano Moratorium 50 years later

August 30, 2020September 17, 2020

A poster reading "Salazar Lives" is seen at Ruben Salazar Park in East Los Angeles on Aug. 29. Salazar was a journalist and Chicano activist...

Riverside Community College District reacts to ICE order on international students

July 12, 2020August 19, 2020

Image courtesy of RCCD By Erik Galicia Already reeling from financial insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverside City College student Anthony Jardillier wondered how...

Members of the Riverside community show solidarity at vigil for victims of racial violence

June 5, 2020July 22, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1nY956EkuI&feature=youtu.be Video Description: A vigil was held in Downtown Riverside to honor all of the victims of racial violence as tensions increase throughout the country.Video...