Writer Alvin Schwartz’s collection of horror stories in the “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” book series were akin to R.L. Stine’s series “Goosebumps” in that they were popular among kids I grew up with. They were part of book collections and big sellers at the middle school book fairs (Remember those?).
Read More“For seven years, he’s been my best friend,” said Billy Whitson, Richland’s new director of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. “He’s 180 pounds so, he’s a large guy to carry around.”
Whitson didn’t bring a human being with him nor did he bring an animal. Instead, he invited students to say hello to Carlos, a life-size mannequin.
Read MoreOn Aug. 13, Acting Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Ken Cuccenlli said the famous poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty referred to European immigrants.
Read MoreCampus happenings for the first week of the Fall 2019 semester.
Read MoreCritics often describe “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller as one of the “greatest novels of the 20th century,” the “most significant American books of all time” and even the “greatest antiwar novel ever written.” It’s deftly abrupt juxtapositions of tragedy and comedy, horror and hilarity, violence and tenderness graphically illustrate the truth about war in all its carnage
Read MoreNeed to escape the heat and stay indoors? Trace Miller gives his picks for the best summer reading choices.
Read MoreThe Richland Emeritus plus 50 program is offering a variety of fun and useful noncredit classes this summer for those 50 and older. There are classes in art, history, fitness, religion, literature, music and the humanities.
Read MoreEven though Usra Quereshi is only seven minutes older than Isra Quereshi, the difference between the fraternal twins goes beyond their looks. While Usra likes to do different hairstyles and enjoys sci-fi and fantasy books, Isra loves to do makeup and would rather watch a Marvel movie. Isra said another difference people notice are their personalities.
Read MoreThe Algebra Corner is a tutoring area for Richland students who need help with algebra homework.
Read MoreTwo distinguished men, Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson, stepped out of history and into the spotlight of Richland’s small Arena Theater May 4 to present the story of “The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail,” by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee.
Read MoreInternational student Adriana Borcan studies English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at Richland. She visited the Chronicle TV studio for an episode of “Spotlight On” on May 1.
Read MoreMyriad colors greet visitors as they step into the “Art of the Brick” exhibit at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. A gallery filled with Lego interpretations of famous artworks, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” are placed alongside artist Nathan Sawaya’s original pieces.
Read MoreIn Hollywood, there is an assortment of so-called leading man types. On one side you have guys like Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Idris Elba and Jason Momoa and on the other side of the spectrum, you have guys like Seth Rogen, Danny McBride, Will Ferrell and Jack Black. These groups represent the two distinct looks of leading men: the chiseled, brooding type and the generously proportioned comedic type.
Read MoreApril was sexual assault awareness month and the laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual conduct in schools are changing. At issue is how schools will address complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Read MoreRichland professor Wayne Loucas, who teaches photography at Richland, returned from sabbatical to Vietnam in the summer of 2018. He shared his work with the public in an exhibit at the Brazos Gallery on campus. A reception was held in his honor on May 3.
Read MoreFinding accurate representation when disabled is sometimes as difficult as finding a four-leaf clover. When an able-bodied person creates a piece of media that includes or centers around the story of a disabled person, even when done without malicious intent, challenges can occur when it comes to understanding the intricacies of being disabled
Read MoreAll it took was four minutes for Alexis Jordan’s brilliance on the soccer field to propel Richland to the national stage and etch her name in history. Her superlative displays attracted an array of suitors, but East Oregon University caught Jordan’s eye, where she committed to play next semester.
Read MoreRunning the Boston Marathon on April 15 was the fulfillment of a dream for Rosalia Baker, an accountant at Richland.
Read MoreNine Richland soccer players have signed national letters of intent to further their collegiate careers at four-year universities. A slew of transfers and an assortment of sophomores enjoyed a fruitful fall campaign in which the Richland men’s team reclaimed the championship as the best NJCAA Division III outfit in the nation.
Read MoreBeat the heat this summer and stay inside to watch these picks.
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