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Story By: Victoria Resendez and Collins Tanomkhum
September 18, 2025
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About the Contributors
Victoria Resendez, Reporter
Victoria Resendez is a 23-year-old first-generation college student from Fresno, California. She has already earned her associate degree in sociology and is currently completing her associate degree in journalism, which she expects to receive this semester. Passionate about both fields, Victoria is dedicated to understanding society while also using journalism as a tool to advocate and use her voice .
Victoria began studying sociology because she wanted to understand how social systems function within communities like her own. Her motivation comes from a passion for advocating equity, inclusion, and opportunities for individuals facing systemic barriers. She also pursued journalism, not only because it allows her to give a platform and highlight important issues, but also because it’s fun and creative. For her, journalism is both an outlet for curiosity and a way to connect with people
Being an indecisive individual Victoria decided to try and go and see if journalism is for her growing up Victoria has always been called a news reporter as a joke by her Family for being curious , wanting to find out the truth about what’s going on and obviously being in everyone’s business. She decided maybe she can use these skills and make something out of it as a career.
Some experience with photography and journalism that Victoria has is during her senior year of high school in 2019-2020 she was in her high school yearbook class at Hoover high school and was able to gain experience from her time there. Victoria is in her second semester with The Rampage. During her time on staff, she has gained experience in reporting, interviewing, and writing articles , she has enjoyed collaborating with peers, and building the hands-on skills that will prepare her for a future career in journalism.
Beyond academics and career, Victoria’s is a concert goer and enjoys the energy that comes from one. When she’s not enjoying the thrill of concerts you can find her PC gaming with friends to relax and pass the time. Journaling is another thing you can find her doing, documenting her lust for life and memories that have been created in a photo.
Victoria is excited to embark on her next adventure at The Rampage this semester and is excited what there is to come and is excited to see what skills she gains and what skills can grow at her time this semester and is excited to contribute once again
Collins Tanomkhum, News Editor
Collins Tanomkhum is a 20 year old journalism major with a passion for the visual arts. He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, until his family moved to Fresno in 2021, where he’s lived ever since with his cat, Pinecone. After a semester at the Rampage gave him insight on how to tell people’s stories through journalism, Collins found a place in the newsroom as the Rampage’s news editor.
With an initial interest in film, Collins took his love for sharing stories to empower the community’s voice. His experience in journalism prior to joining the Rampage was limited and independent but becoming part of the team has been a highlight of his time in college, giving him a new reason to get out and participate in the community more often. He has an eye for aesthetics, particularly in graphic design where he’s always looking to improve his photography and editing skills. Collins hopes to continue finding stories in each corner of campus to share during his time in the spring semester.
In his free time, Collins enjoys discovering new films, shows and music that he shares with his brother. He adores sad stories, but he ends up watching a lot of awful horror films instead of his growing to-watch list.