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The News Site of Fresno City College

The Rampage Online
The News Site of Fresno City College

The Rampage Online
Edward Smith

Edward Smith, News/Copy Editor

Edward Smith writes for the Rampage and is in his fourth semester at Fresno City College. He majors in Journalism out of a deep love for reporting and an obsession with news and current events. He debates for FCC, loves watching boxing, and will someday win a Tony.

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Curly Velasquez and Maya Murillo of Buzzfeed's Pero Like. Courtesy of Pero Like

Buzzfeed Brings ‘More Than Tacos and Chanclas’ to Fresno City College

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2018
Randa Jarrar, an English professor at Fresno State, cancelled her appearance at LitHop after she made controversial posts on Twitter.

Professor Set to Headline LitHop Pulls Out Amid Twitter Controversy

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2018
Photo courtesy of Public Information Office

Ampersand to Feature Creations by Culinary Students

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2018
State Center Community College District Police Officers.

Man Pulls Gun on Students in Parking Lot

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2018
Norma Faye Goldsmith. Courtesy of Carole Goldsmith.

Mother of Carole Goldsmith was Creative; an Entrepreneur

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2018
Rampage archive photo

Woman Robbed at Gunpoint Near Campus

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2018
Ram Pantry Opens Its Doors in New Space

Ram Pantry Opens Its Doors in New Space

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-chief
November 29, 2017
A composite sketch of the man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in a parking lot at Fresno City College in September 2017.

Woman Allegedly Dragged Into Car and Sexually Assaulted on Campus

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2017
Rampage File Photo.

Part of Parking Lot D is Fenced Off. Here’s Why

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-chief
November 8, 2017
Maintenance crews work on a chilled water line leak near the Language Arts building at Fresno City College on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Water Leak Affects South End of Campus

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2017

FCC Earns Top Spot for Increase in Transfer Degrees

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2017

California College Promise Offers Free College to First-Time Students

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2017
Fresno City College alumnus Joseph Rios reads from his new book "Shadowboxing: Poems and Impersonations" during his book launch at Heartbeat Boxing on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017.

Former Rampage Editor Launches Poetry Book

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-chief
October 24, 2017
Flavio Arechiga, 20, is the FCC student trustee.

Student Trustee — Determined to Soldier On, Despite Immigration Status

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2017
A protester holds up a sign as they walk down Olive avenue for the "March to Defend DACA" at Fresno's Tower District on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Don’t Have the DACA Renewal Fee? Scholarships Are Available

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-chief
September 25, 2017
Activist Luis Ojeda asks panelists about how intersectionality plays a part within the immigrant issues during the DACA town hall meeting in the OAB auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.

Undocumented Immigrants: ‘We Are Not Bargaining for Our Families’

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-chief
September 20, 2017
Anacecilia Tover, a DACA recepient, tears up during the "Stand Up for DACA" protest in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Fresno on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

FCC Community Vows to Stand by DACA Recipients

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2017
Anacecilia Tover, a DACA recepient, tears up during the "Stand Up for DACA" protest in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Fresno on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

College Offers Support as Dreamers Wonder if They’ll Have to ‘Give up School’

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-chief
September 5, 2017
Students wait in line for free Dutch Bros by the Old Administration Building on Oct. 4, 2016.

Student Appreciation Week is Back with Dutch Bros, Free Food

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2017
Protesters gather during "Counter Rally Against Hate" held in Fresno's Tower District on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. The rally is among the other anti-white supremacy rallies happening across the country in response to the events in Charlottesville.

‘It Takes the Action of Ordinary People,’ History Instructor says at Anti-Hate Rally

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2017
The Slants perform in the Old Administration Building Auditorium at Fresno City College on April 4, 2017.

After Winning Supreme Court Case, The Slants are Returning to Fresno City College

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-chief
August 25, 2017
Total project costs for Fresno City College total over $200 million. The total budget for construction across the district exceeds $500 million.

New Plans for an Old Campus

Story By: Edward Smith, News/Copy Editor
May 3, 2017
Rampage photographer Larry Valenzuela took first place in the sports action photo competition during the Journalism Association of Community Colleges awards banquet on April 1, 2017. The photo was taken on December 2, 2016 during a boxing match in Fresno, California.

Rampage Wins at State Competition

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-In-Chief
April 5, 2017

Searching for Answers: Fair and Open Bids Optimize Cost

Story By: Edward Smith, News/Copy Editor
April 5, 2017

Searching for Answers: PLAs Increase Inclusion, Protection

Story By: Edward Smith, News/Copy Editor
April 5, 2017
The Slants

Dance-Rock Band The Slants to perform in OAB

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2017

Owner, Employees Mourn Closing of Pacific Cafe

Story By: Edward Smith, News Editor
March 22, 2017

Is the Media Liberal? Pro

Story By: Edward Smith, News Editor
March 21, 2017
Q97 Hosts Talent Show

Q97 Hosts Talent Show

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-chief
March 19, 2017
Cars line up on the road from the McKinley entrance as students attempt to find parking at Fresno City College on Aug. 15, 2016.

Controversy Surrounds District’s Solar Project

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-In-Chief
March 8, 2017
Man Allegedly Exposes Himself in Front of Library

Man Allegedly Exposes Himself in Front of Library

Story By: Edward Smith, News/Copy Editor
March 4, 2017
President Goldsmith to hold open forum on March 2

President Goldsmith to hold open forum on March 2

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2017

Known Serial Offender Allegedly Gropes Woman on Campus

Story By: Edward Smith, News/Copy Editor
February 24, 2017
A photo of Mireyda "Mia" Barraza Martinez at a celebration of her life in downtown Fresno on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

‘Brown Girl Noise’ Celebrates Life of Mia Barraza Martinez

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2017

Pitch Competition Offers Chance to Win $1,500

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor In Chief
February 21, 2017

Free Dental Care for Kids at FCC

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor In Chief
February 21, 2017

District Gets $1.5 Million for Central Valley Promise

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor In Chief
February 21, 2017

Wall of Honor Awards Three

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/News Editor
February 21, 2017
Rampage archive photo

Injured Woman Dies near FCC

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2017

Black History to be Celebrated through Song

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
February 7, 2017

Should the US expand its Nuclear Arsenal? Pro

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy Editor
January 24, 2017

Another Interim for VP of Student Services

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/News Editor
January 24, 2017
College to Offer Free Food, Chances for Selfies during Student Appreciation Week

College to Offer Free Food, Chances for Selfies during Student Appreciation Week

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-chief
January 21, 2017

Goldsmith, Payne Attend MLK ceremony in downtown Fresno

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2017
SCCCD Board of Trustees Elect President, VP, Secretary in December Meeting

SCCCD Board of Trustees Elect President, VP, Secretary in December Meeting

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
December 16, 2016
Former Fresno County Sheriff's Office captain Jose Flores has been named chief of police for the SCCCD Police Department.

Former Fresno County Sheriff’s Captain Selected as New SCCCD Police Chief

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
December 15, 2016
The Revival of Ruby Red

The Revival of Ruby Red

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
December 12, 2016

Proposed Board Relocation to Clovis Meets Resistance

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
November 30, 2016

District Funding Boosted by Passage of Propositions 51 & 55

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
November 30, 2016

Educational Leaders Ask Trump to Protect DACA

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
November 30, 2016
Outgoing Music Instructor Dedicates Last Concert to Colleagues, Students

Outgoing Music Instructor Dedicates Last Concert to Colleagues, Students

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
November 30, 2016
Fresno protesters reject Dakota Access Pipeline

Fresno protesters reject Dakota Access Pipeline

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
November 11, 2016

Board Approves Contract with Fresno PD

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
November 9, 2016

Goldsmith Seeks More Funds and Services for Dream Center

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
November 9, 2016
High school students from Fresno County arrive at the Save Mart Center on Nov. 2 for rally where the State Center Community College District unveiled the Central Valley Promise, designed to give students one semester of college free.

District Enacts College Promise to Incoming Students

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
November 4, 2016
High school students build a robot during DevFest 2016 at Bitwise South Stadium in downtown Fresno on Oct. 22, 2016.

DevFest Brought Together Google and Tech Enthusiasts

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
October 26, 2016

Fall Carnival Provides Safe Alternative to Trick-or-Treating

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
October 26, 2016
Fresno City College instructors Sheila Martin and Linda Vang attend a Canvas workshop at the Clovis Community College Herndon Campus on Oct. 22, 2016.

Canvas Training, Familiarity Growing Ahead of Spring Transition

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
October 25, 2016
Rampage archive photo

District’s Deal with Fresno PD Means Increased Patrol

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
October 25, 2016

FCC Students Weigh in on the Value of the Vote: Con

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
October 25, 2016

District May Retain Auditor for Classification Study

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
October 12, 2016
The Fresno City College Unity Walk took place on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. Students walked from the college free speech area to the Old Administration Building where they pledged for unity.

Unity Walk Marks 100th Anniversary of OAB

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
October 12, 2016

Personnel Commission Refuses to Hear Out-of-Class Pay Petition

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
September 28, 2016

Clinton’s Health Policy Will Reduce Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing Editor/ News Editor
September 27, 2016
Fresno City College Associated Student Government President Kou Xiong.

New ASG President Wants to Bridge Gap between ASG and Students

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
September 14, 2016
District Challenged for Out-of-Class Pay Discrepancies

District Challenged for Out-of-Class Pay Discrepancies

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
September 14, 2016
The Colin Kaepernick Con-Test

The Colin Kaepernick Con-Test

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy/Opinion Editor
September 13, 2016
End is Near for Blackboard as College Slowly Introduces Canvas Program

End is Near for Blackboard as College Slowly Introduces Canvas Program

Story By: Edward Smith, Copy Editor
August 28, 2016
New interim chief Dave Paris stands outside his office on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016.

New Interim Police Chief Shares Hiring Goals for Semester

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
August 28, 2016

‘Pokémon Go’ Class Scheduled for Mid-semester

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Managing/News Editor
August 28, 2016
Patricia Granados stands with her three children, (from left to right) Azaria Granados, Hadassah Granados and Josiah Granados.

Juggling School, Work and Parenting — the Making of the New Super Woman

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
May 16, 2016
Advocates of the California High Speed Rail sit on stage at the Old Administration Building as they bring information about the possibilites of the train for students and future generations during an event on April 27, 2016.

High-Speed Rail Advocates Urge Students to ‘Own’ Rail

Story By: Edward Smith, Reporter
April 30, 2016
Patrick Forrest stands behind a podium before a news briefing by the White House Press Secretary, Josh Earnest at the White House College Reporter Day on April 28, 2016. U.S. President Obama also made an appearance during the briefing.

Student Gets Rare Chance to Interview President Obama

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
May 2, 2016
Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims was selected as the 2016 Distinguished Alumna for the Fresno City College graduation ceremony on May 20, 2016.

FCC Announces End-of-Year Ceremony Details

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
April 28, 2016
Student Art Show runs through May 11

Student Art Show runs through May 11

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
April 25, 2016
Forum planned to discuss benefits of high-speed rail

Forum planned to discuss benefits of high-speed rail

Story By: Edward Smith, Reporter
April 24, 2016

Man and Best Friend Become Big Hits on Campus

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
April 19, 2016

High Speed Rail Club Strong After Project Construction Begins

Story By: Edward Smith, Reporter
April 5, 2016

Chancellor meet and greet scheduled for Friday

Story By: Edward Smith, Reporter
March 31, 2016
LGBTQ Spectrum Club members from left to right: Treasurer Adri Almaguer, Vice President Kristen Lopez, President Cody Sedano and Secretary Roger Her. March 14, 2016.

New LGBTQ club aims to ‘shake things up’ at Fresno City College

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
March 24, 2016
Summer and fall registration opens soon. Are you ready?

Summer and fall registration opens soon. Are you ready?

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
March 14, 2016
The Math, Science and Engineering building is expected to be remodeled if a district bond measure is approved during the June 7 ballot.

[Photo] SCCCD Bond Measure to Be on June 7 Ballot

Story By: Andrea Briseno, News Editor
March 9, 2016

Student Government to Launch Initiative to Entice More Students to Serve

Story By: Edward Smith, Reporter
March 9, 2016

ASG Fills Two Vacant Positions As Election Nears

Story By: Edward Smith, Reporter
February 23, 2016

Students Urged to take Advantage of Clubs

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
February 23, 2016

Am I A parent? Am I a student? The struggle of being both

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
February 23, 2016

Selma Superintendent Urges Students to Seek ‘a Seat at the Table’

Story By: Edward Smith, Reporter
February 10, 2016

Youthbuild Movement Gives Second Chances

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
February 10, 2016
A vehicle with a bullet hole on its right side stands on campus after being caught in the crossfire between two other vehicles near Fresno City College on Jan. 12, 2016.

Shooting Spills onto Campus Amid Calls for More Training

Story By: Edward Smith, Reporter
January 27, 2016
Students discuss returning to campus after break, on Monday Jan. 25, 2016.

Freshmen Give First Impressions of College Life

Story By: Ashleigh Panoo, Reporter
January 27, 2016
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