RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE VIEWPOINTSONLINE.ORG
APRIL 25, 2024
VOL. 102, NO. 5
Retired journalism instructor awarded with Emeritus status
JOANNAH CLEMENTE STAFF REPORTER
Flowers, candles and notes left at memorial site outside of parking structure on April 22.
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RCC mourns beloved student NATALIE STRAIN NEWS EDITOR
R iverside City college mourns the loss of one of its students. On April 16, RCC students and faculty were notified of a medical emergency involving a student at the parking structure. The student was later identified as Carlos Daniel Pedorza Villalobos through a public records police request. In a statement issued by RCC, Pedroza Villalobos was said to be graduate of Henry J. Kaiser High School, based in
Fontana. He was passionate in sociology and anthropology, working to transfer from RCC to pursue a bachelor’s degree. He was known for his dedication to his academics and his bright personality in and out of the classroom. RCC President Claire Oliveros has since spoken on behalf of the RCC community. “We are devastated by the loss of Danny. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” said President Oliveros. “The well-being of our
community is our top priority, and we are committed to providing the support and resources needed to navigate through this tragedy together.” In response, the school has provided on-campus support to students, providing resources on coping with the loss of a loved one and navigating through emotional distress. Students can attend dropin counseling sessions and receive on-campus support by contacting Health and Psychological Services in the
Bradshaw Building below the bookstore, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling 951-222-8151. A memorial site has been located behind the southeast side of the parking structure where loved ones can leave flowers, notes, and memorabilia. A vigil and other ceremonies will be organized by the community in remembrance of Pedroza Villalobos. More details are yet to be released by the Associated Students of Riverside City College (ASRCC).
District votes to insure part-time instructors AYDEN VASQUEZ ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
Riverside Community College District unanimously approved covering 100% of health insurance premiums for eligible associate faculty members across all three colleges in the district during the Board of Trustees meeting on March 20.
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With over half of the associate faculty across all three colleges in the district being eligible for coverage, this will not only benefit professors at RCC but the entire district as a whole. “With most classes in the district being taught by part-time instructors, this program will give associate faculty comfort and stability
in the workplace but also allows them to not worry about if they should spend money on health insurance or feeding themselves and their families,” Co-lead negotiator and full-time faculty at Norco College Virgil Lee said. In addition to the unanimous passing of this program, RCCD’s Board of Trustees has agreed
to completely refund all associate faculty who spent money on healthcare premiums for RCCD health insurance options during the 2023-2024 academic year across all three colleges.
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New sports information director
Riverside Community College District conferred Allan Lovelace with emeritus status for his unwavering dedication to the Riverside City College Journalism Department at the District Offices on April 16. Amidst the recognition, Lovelace, a former Associate Professor of Journalism from 1996 to 2020, was revered alongside instructors from various disciplines. These included individuals like Scott Blair (Astronomy), Linda Braiman (Library Services) and James Cregg (Computer Information Systems). Lovelace’s commitment to advocating for students’ First Amendment rights inspired students and the broader campus community. He encapsulated the essence of his students’ motivation, “They were driven to make a difference,” Lovelace said. “They wanted to serve the public.” Under his guidance, the student newspaper Viewpoints, thrived as a platform for diverse perspectives and open expression. “I tried to make sure that every student had an opportunity, no matter what their background was… to do whatever they wanted with the newspaper,” Lovelace said.
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Director screens ‘Black Wall Street’
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