Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

All content by Angelo Torres

[Video] Rio Talk: Homeless

Written by Madelyn Gastelum and Leo Villanueva Apr 17, 2019

Are you aware of the homeless living situation? For updates follow El Paisano on all social media. elpaisanoonline.com

[Video] Round Up 4/17

Written by Madelyn Gastelum, Reporter Apr 17, 2019

Stay updated on events happening at Rio Hondo College.

Resource Fair raises awareness regarding domestic abuse at Rio

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Apr 25, 2017

As a part of Domestic Abuse Awareness month, Rio Hondo hosted a Resource Fair for several organizations that assist victims of Domestic Abuse in the Mid Quad, April 18 and 19. This event was also used...

Pizza & Politics: Ian Calderon Speaks at RHC

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2017

Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon of California State Assembly, and representative of the 57th district spoke at a Pizza and Politics event in the student lounge April 13. Calderon is a democrat,...

Police Searching for Ohio Man Who Broadcasted Murder

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2017

As of the afternoon of April 17, police are looking for a Ohio man who shot and killed an elderly man and broadcasted the murder through Facebook on Easter Sunday, April 16. Cleveland police have issued...

Murder- Suicide at San Bernadino Elementary

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Apr 17, 2017

Two adults and one student were killed and another student was left wounded following an apparent murder-suicide that occurred at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino Monday morning. The shooter,...

Tossed in the Bargain Bin: Payless to Close 400 Stores

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Apr 17, 2017

The discount retail shoe store Payless ShoeSource released a statement April 4 announcing it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close 400 underperforming stores in the US and Puerto Rico,...

FBI director admits to investigation of Russian interference, colluding with Trump administration

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Mar 21, 2017

FBI Director James Comey confirmed rumors of investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election during a testimony before the House of Intelligence Committee the morning of March 20. Russian...

Emergency Medical Services Respond to Call at Rio Hondo College

Written by Blanca Martin and Angelo Torres Mar 8, 2017

Campus security was called to the RHC Bookstore at 11:15 a.m. March 8 due to an individual’s concerning behavior. The school’s psychologist and authorities were contacted to respond to the situation,...

Rio Cafe Long Wait Times Cause Frustration

Written by Angelo Torres, Reporter Feb 6, 2017

Rio Hondo College opened its doors again January 30, to mark the start of the 2017 Spring semester. However, the hustle and bustle of the new semester has also created a flood of hungry students at Rio...

President Trump Announces First Supreme Court Nomination

Written by Angelo Torres, Reporter Feb 3, 2017

President Donald Trump announced conservative federal appeals judge Neil Gorsuch as his first nominee to fill the current Supreme Court vacancy at a press conference January 31. “Depending on their...

Annual ‘Case of Hope’ Backpack and Suitcase Drive Ends Tomorrow

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2016

Rio Hondo's Guardian Scholars program 3rd annual Case of Hope suitcase and backpack drive concludes Wednesday, November 30th. The Guardian Scholars program assists over 130 RHC students who identify...

California Propositions Explained: A Preview of the Ballot Measures

Written by Angelo Torres, Co- Editor- in- Chief Nov 3, 2016

In addition to deciding the 45th president of the United States, Californians will be also voting for seventeen propositions that will affect every household. Taxes, marijuana, and the death penalty are...

Art Guild’s Chalk Walk Brightens the Floor of the L- Tower

Written by Angelo Torres, Co- Editor- in- Chief Nov 2, 2016

Art Guild hosted a Chalk Walk beneath the L-Tower October 21. Participating students and Art Guild members had the opportunity to compete with their fellow artists, their work was judged at the end of...

A Killing Joke: The Dangers of Clowning Around

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Oct 26, 2016

Over the past few weeks clown sightings throughout the country have caused police stations to take precaution, several commercial brands to distance themselves from clown imagery, and countless of aggressive...

Trustee Mike Eng speaks to RHC students about political issues

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Oct 19, 2016

Los Angeles Community College Board trustee, Mike Eng, spoke to students about the importance of voting and political involvement at the Wray Theatre September 29. Eng is the current Vice President...

Samsung’s Galaxy implodes: Company ends production of the Galaxy Note 7

Written by Angelo Torres, Co- Editor- in- Chief Oct 19, 2016

After weeks of controversy over their newest product, the Galaxy Note7, Samsung officially ended production and distribution of the flagship device October 11, costing the company millions. The South...

L.A. LGBT Center: A place we can all call home

Written by Angelo Torres, Co- Editor- in- Chief Oct 19, 2016

National LGBT Awareness Day, held October 19, celebrates the contributions of and spreads awareness of LGBT Centers throughout the world, that provide LGBT people of all ages with information, psychological...

Playwright Moises Kaufman receives National Medal of Arts

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Oct 12, 2016

Moisés Kaufman, writer of the The Laramie Project, the play currently in pre-production by the Theatre Department, was one of the few awarded with the 2015 National Medal of Arts, for his contributions...

‘End Malaria Now’ extends awareness to Rio Hondo

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Sep 28, 2016

Volunteers from the organization End Malaria Now plan to have a continued presence on Rio Hondo College to further relief efforts. End Malaria Now is a non-profit organization located in Manhattan Beach....

Dakota Access Pipeline Continues to Stir Controversy and Criticism

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Sep 28, 2016

Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline continues to be problematic to all parties involved, with over 70 protester arrests in Iowa alone, and court decisions temporarily ceasing progress. The pipeline,...

UCR student Nicholas Diaz Shines for Rio Hondo

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Sep 14, 2016

Nicholas Diaz is a Business Administration major and graduate of Rio Hondo College. He completed his enrollment in the Spring of 2016, receiving multiple degrees, Dean's Honors, and acceptance to the University...

Student Equity Provides Students with Textbooks

Written by Angelo Torres, Staff Writer Sep 13, 2016

The Student Equity Textbook Assistance Program allowed a limited amount of both part-time and full-time Rio Hondo College students to purchase RHC Bookstore textbooks, rentals, and access codes for the...