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El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Christopher Araujo

Christopher Araujo, Staff

My name is Christopher Araujo but I go by Chris. This is my first year doing journalism. I have been trying to graduate for a long time now so I think now is the perfect time to continue where I left off finishing school up. It has not been easy as I was still unsure of what I wanted to do in life. At the time when I spoke to a counselor and professor they kept asking how committed I was to the automotive program as I started to lose interest in it. I decided to stop going to school in general to focus on getting a job. When the counselor started listing all these careers I had zero interests in them. Then she asked me what I really liked to do or what is what interests me. I did have much interest outside of school so I really couldn’t think of anything until I said to myself I do like sports a lot. I go to a lot of sporting events and watch them so why not get paid to talk about them or cover the events. I want to be able to travel around the world and cover all types of sports. It is a goal of mine to report on sports i like the most.

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Claudia Rivas the librarian in Rio Hondo College brings back zines for students to read and create.

Claudia Rivas: Zine Project Seeks To Inspire Students on Campus

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Nov 8, 2023

The Rio Hondo College librarian Claudia Rivas was one of the 25 applicants to be part of UCLA’s California Rare Book School’s inaugural Radical Librarianship Institute. More than 300 librarians applied....

The women's volleyball team celebrating a tough win versus Mt. SAC at the Rio Hondo Gym on October 25.

[Photo] Roadrunners outlast the Mounties in a dog fight

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Oct 24, 2023

The women's volleyball team celebrating a tough win versus Mt. SAC at the Rio Hondo Gym on October 25.

The Big Chisme Podcast EP. 1

https://open.spotify.com/episode/28jnlP6ZYgzWQuHgsJn0r8?si=UElN20__Qjyy4AKOeApp9g

Contestant Jezel Alanis in front of a classic car with an altar. Alanis won first place for the "Catrina" costume contest on October 8 at Uptown Whittier for "Los Muertos" festival.

Honoring the Dead: Uptown’s Día de Los Muertos Festival

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Oct 9, 2023

Uptown Whittier hosted the 18th year anniversary “Los Muertos” festival on 8 of October. With lots of festivities ranging from Alta car exhibits, live music and performances, food trucks and a costume...

UCL Semi-Final: Derby della Madonnina

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff May 16, 2023

Inter Milan came into this second leg up 2-0 in the aggregate. AC Milan will look to make a comeback and go to the champions league final. Both games are being hosted at the historic San Siro in Milan...

Bailey Pickett defeats his opponent in the first round via submission due to an arm bar.

Extreme Fighting: Lights Out

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff May 12, 2023

On Saturday May 6, Lights Out Extreme Fighting had their fighting event form their promoter former All-Pro NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman. This event was live on Pay-per-view on Fubo for fans who could...

Diego Wheeler performed at Rio Hondo College in the Library by displaying  a whole different sound in tune in his own artistic way.

The Art of Sounds

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff May 11, 2023

On April 27, 2023 The art department held an event at Rio Hondo College in the campus library. Performance Installation by the students of music and integrated technology, photography, and theater technology...

Moments before the biggest game in the UEFA Champions League at the historic Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. Real Madrid will host the first leg against Manchester City.

UEFA Champions League: Los Blanco’s versus The Citizens

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff May 10, 2023

First Half Real Madrid host the first leg of the UEFA Champions League against Manchester City. Two powerhouses will meet once again after last year's Champions League semi final from Real Madrid over...

Destroy Lonely at his show in Anaheim at the House of Blues. He was listed by some RHC students on their top five list of rappers.

Students Speak on Their Top Five Rappers

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Apr 24, 2023

The rap genre has been the most popular genre for decades now as the sound and flow continues to change. Rap from the 90’s sounds completely different than what it sounds today. Today a lot of the sound...

Daisy Haro for Rio Hondo in her match against College of Desert on Tuesday April 4. Haro shwoing fight in her singles game.

[Photo] Roadrunners Dry Out in the Desert

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Apr 4, 2023

Daisy Haro for Rio Hondo in her match against College of Desert on Tuesday April 4. Haro shwoing fight in her singles game.

The mural painting of Nipsey Hussle is on a bank in the intersection of Crenshaw and Slauson where The Marathon Clothing store is located.

The Marathon Continues: Justice for Asghedom

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Apr 7, 2023

The Passing of Nipsey Hussle Ermias Asghedom, known to many as Nipsey Hussle, was murdered on March 31, 2019, outside his clothing store, The Marathon Clothing, in Los Angeles. Hussle was murdered by...

Nicole Lule in her singles game versus Mount San Antonio College on Thursday March 23 at Rio Hondo College.

RHC Fall to Mt.SAC

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Apr 3, 2023

Rio Hondo’s women's tennis team falls to Mt. San Antonio(MT.SAC) 3-6 on Thursday March 23, at Rio Hondo College. The lady roadrunners put up a good fight through their sets. They gave MT.SAC trouble...

Los Angeles Football Club's captain Carlos Vela fighting for the ball in oppositions area while the score was 1-1 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. on Saturday, March 25.

LAFC Holds Off FC Dallas to Secure a Late Winner

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Mar 26, 2023

First Half Los Angeles Football Club defeated  Football Club Dallas 2-1 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. LAFC kicked off the first half with an early goal in the second minute of the game...

Wednesday March 8, Angel City Football Club hosted Club America Femenil in a friendly match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. ACFC won 3-0 with Jun Endo controlling the midfield in defense and offense.

ACFC Flys High

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Mar 8, 2023

First Half Angel City Football Club hosts Club America Femenil at the BMO Stadium for a friendly match where ACFC dominated America in their 3-0 friendly match on Wednesday March 8. Club America kicked...

Coach Rene Herrera talks about himself on how he got into coaching and his accomplishments as one.

Coaching and Inspiring the Future

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Mar 8, 2023

Rene Herrera is the head coach of Rio Hondo Colleges (RHC) women's basketball team and RHC alumni who played basketball here. He led the women's basketball team to their first playoff win in 17 years this...

Becoming a Wizard: ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Review

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Feb 23, 2023

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood is amazing, with a huge fan base all around the world and huge amounts of merchandise created for fans to collect. Over the years, “Harry...

Roadrunners celebrate after Dylan Schumacher hit a home run in the fifth inning.

[Photo] Rio Hondo Baseball Cruises to Win Versus San Bernardino Valley

Written by Robert Jimenez, Broadcast Director Feb 17, 2023

Roadrunners celebrate after Dylan Schumacher hit a home run in the fifth inning.

Huskies Bite Roadrunners in Rivalry Game

Huskies Bite Roadrunners in Rivalry Game

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Feb 9, 2023

Period 1 Rio Hondo College (RHC) men's basketball hosted East Los Angeles (ELAC) men's basketball in a rivalry game. RHC started off strong with George Ashley, 5, going to the free throw line, making...

Staying Frosty COD: MW2 latest release

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Oct 30, 2022

      Campaign The campaign for this latest edition of the call of duty franchise has been amazing. When you have the likes of Captain Price, Ghost, and Soap, you know you are in for some very intense...

Great Save by Valentina Orozco, Wednesday October 19. Photo by Mia Alvarez, El Paisano

RHC women’s water polo splash ELAC with a win

Written by Christopher Araujo, Staff Oct 22, 2022

Fantastic win for the Rio Hondo Roadrunners Women's water polo team as they hosted ELACs Huskies. A great start and defending, is what kept the momentum going for the roadrunners. That ended up in a 10-7...