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 Elaina Kleven & Jazmyn de Jesus Being greeted by fresh comfort food, warm lighting and a wholesome smile from behind the counter is something one can expect when entering Mama Wale’s Rice African Fusion restaurant in Riverside. Friendly service and an inviting space perfectly sets the tone for what will be a hearty West…
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…
By Angie Escalante What started as an outlet on social media to show off making colorful cocktails has now become a small local business offering bartending services and mixology classes. The mobile bar catering business, Kandy’s Cocktails, is owned by Riverside native Yolena Ramirez, better known as Kandy. The business was formed shortly after the…
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 Diego Lomeli Every Friday, once 3 o’ clock rolls around, the sound of punk, metal and indie rock begins to echo through the halls of Norte Vista High School. It all emanates from the quad, just after the Norte Vista Skateboarding Crew finishes setting up their extensive collection of wooden ramps and waxed rails,…
By Zane Mudron Through adversity, people learn more about themselves and what they are capable of. Nobody would know that better than Connor Slape. Slape is a third year saxophone player in the Riverside City College wind ensemble, who plans to transfer to Cal State Long Beach next year. He is a role model…
By Benjamin De Leon Behind every culinary masterpiece there lies a story of cultural heritage, Riverside City College Chef Maria Sanjurjo-Casado proves it time and time again with her contribution to the Culinary Academy on Market Street. Growing up in Iquitos, Peru, Sanjurjo-Casado would always watch her mother bake and cook but it wasn’t until…
