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The RamPod Ep. 3 – Federal Government Shutdown (Fall 2025)
November 13, 2025
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About the Contributors
Gavin Ruland, News Editor
Gavin Mark Ruland was born on April 16, 2004 at Clovis Community Hospital. A few years later his sister would be born and the Ruland family moved to LA so Gavin’s mother could attend culinary school.
Gavin and his family moved around a lot, living in places such as Simi Valley, Northridge, Redondo Beach, and Tarzana before moving to Reedley, California to be closer to extended family. Gavin’s mother would move up to Shaver Lake a few years later, where Gavin would finish 8th grade at Big Creek Elementary.
Gavin would later attend Clovis West High School but only for his freshman year before moving back to Shaver and attending the rest of his schooling at Sierra High School. Gavin has worked on and off at various restaurants his mother has run and operated as a dishwasher/prep cook. Gavin has more recently worked as a store clerk at Lakeshore Resort in Huntington Lake over the Summer. Gavin is now in his second semester as a journalism major at Fresno City College. He is the current news editor for The Rampage, FCC’s student-run newspaper. Gavin is a fan of comic books, movies, and he is hoping to pursue a career as a writer (more specifically a comic book writer) in the near future.
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