‘It’ comes back for more blood
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I am not a fan of horror movies. The exceptions involve Stephen King, John Carpenter and Guillermo Del Toro.
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‘Brian Banks’ – an amazing story of redemption
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“Brian Banks,” based on a true story, is about a 16-year-old high school football star who had the attention of Division 1 college recruiters and the national media.
Read MoreNadal wins US Open
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The men's final of the U.S. Open was truly a dandy. No stranger to Grand Slam finals, Spain's second-ranked Rafael Nadal took on first-time finalist 23-year-old Russian Daniil Medvedev who was ranked fifth.
Read More‘Good Boys’ share wild times
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From the people that brought you “Sausage Party,” “Good Boys” is a movie that follows three sixth grade boys: Max (Jacob Tremblay), Thor (Brady Noon) and Lucas (Keith L. Williams) who are nicknamed the “Beanbag Boys.”
Read MoreDemocrats debate for 2020 presidential nomination
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Healthcare, gun violence and personal reflection were high on the topical agenda when the top 10 Democratic presidential candidates faced off in their third debate on Sept 12. On stage at Texas Southern University in Houston, the candidates made their appeals to the American public as to why they should be the Democratic nominee and, eventually, the President of the United States.
Read MoreCompletion: Get a degree
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One of the college’s strategic focuses is to help students meet the goals of the Texas 60 x 30 initiative, which calls for at least 60 percent of Texans between the age of 25 and 34 to have completed a certificate or degree by 2030.
Read MoreAndreescu derails Serena’s quest
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The 2019 U.S. Open women’s championship was very entertaining on Sept. 7, despite another disappointing loss for the oldest U.S. woman finalist at a Grand Slam at age 37. The men’s side was a brutal, hard-fought match lasting nearly five hours that seemed like an eternity.
Read MoreCheap eats quench student appetites
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Most students love a great discount. With the cost of tuition, textbooks, access codes and supplies, college can get rather expensive. Factor in other expenses like food and housing and the expenses just seem to keep growing.
Read MoreHarvest moon reaps celebration
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The Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) along with the Office of Student Life (OSL) and the Asian Student Association (A.S.A.) kicked off the annual Moon Festival at Richland, sparking curiosity and excitement among the students. The event took place Sept. 12 in El Paso Hall.
Read MoreNew laws enacted pt. 2
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The Texas Legislature enacted more than 800 new laws during the 2019 session that went into effect Sept. 1.
Read MoreCultural embarkation: Festival celebrates diversity
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The third annual Arab Texas Festival made quite an impression on visitors with its unique sense of hospitality. The event took place Aug. 31 at Southfork Ranch and attracted people from all over the area to celebrate the diversity within the Islamic culture.
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Chappelle’s ‘Sticks & Stones’ makes no bones about it
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Comedian Dave Chappelle has released another Netflix original special appropriately titled, “Sticks & Stones.”
Read More‘Angel Has Fallen’ has ample action, but predictable plot
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“Angel Has Fallen” completes a trilogy that started with “Olympus Has Fallen” in 2013, followed by the better-made “London Has Fallen” in 2016. Gerard Butler is the mainstay and bolt that has kept this enjoyable ride together.
Read MoreHurricane Dorian strikes the U.S., Bahamas
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Hurricane Dorian thrashed the Outer Banks of North Carolina Sept. 6 causing massive flooding while rescue efforts were underway. Hundreds were trapped in the islands at press time according to Gov. Ray Cooper as reported by The Associated Press.
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New laws in action
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The Texas Legislature passed more than 800 new laws that went into effect Sept. 1, ranging from lifting a ban on lemonade stands to letting churches decide if they want to allow firearms on their premises.
Read MoreHooray for ‘Hollywood’
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Quentin Tarantino is a filmmaker who yields best results only half the time. Everyone loved his 1992 debut, “Reservoir Dogs,” but I know where he got his first take on it. It was a carbon copy of “City on Fire” (1987), Hong Kong director Ringo Lam’s crime-drama about a diamond heist gone awry.
Read MoreStephen Levine, chasing new dreams
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“I encourage everyone to find and follow their dreams,” said Stephen Levine, senior adviser also known for his storm-chasing adventures around the world. He joined the staff at Richland in March of 2008 and retired Aug. 28.
Read MoreDance auditions bring in new talent
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Auditions for the Richland College dance concert took place Aug. 30. Over 30 students tried out for this new fall semester.
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