Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Rio Hondo College Newspaper

El Paisano

Christopher Castanon

Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor

All content by Christopher Castanon
Rio Hondos Dance team lined up for one last dance before closing

Harmony in Motion: RHC’s Dance Alumna’s Spectacular Concert

Written by Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor Dec 5, 2023

Last week marked the commencement of Rio Hondo's dance team concert performances, showcasing mesmerizing talent and creativity. Organized by Kristina Urteaga, a member of the dance faculty at Rio Hondo...

Lizette Villanueva (left) demonstrates a self-defense technique with Daniella Herrara (right) as the aggressor.

Student Defense Against Violence

Written by Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor Nov 15, 2023

Late last week, considering October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, Rio Hondo has hosted several workshops one of which is being focused on Self-Defense. It is paramount to learn about personal safety....

Heart Heroes Recruit Rio Hondo for CPR Techniques.

Written by Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor Nov 15, 2023

On Thursday, Oct. 4, 2023, earlier this month, Heart Heroes of Los Angeles County Center came to the Rio Hondo College. Their purpose, to demonstrate CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation techniques. So...

Workshop host, Fabiola Vega, lectures on the importance of time management

How Many Minutes? Learning About Time Management

Written by Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor Nov 15, 2023

Last week, a workshop on the subject of time management was brought to Rio Hondo so that students can better understand its importance. Time Management So, what is time management? According to any dictionary,...

Glenn Haeyo (right) lectures on the importance of motivation even when stressed.

Students Stay Motivated! RHC Workshop on Stress and Motivation

Written by Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor Nov 15, 2023

On Wednesday, Oct. 25, Rio Hondo Student Health Services hosted a workshop on stress, anxiety and motivation. As the semester progresses towards the end, tests start to arise, some of which are too difficult...

Welcome gate to the nation coming out day even on Rio Hondo Campus

Rio Hondo “coming out” to celebrate National Coming Out Day

Written by Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor Oct 18, 2023

Rio Hondo held an event that celebrates National Coming Out day, a day put aside for members of the LGBTQIA+ Community to celebrate, Wednesday, Oct. 11. In an era marked by growing acceptance of the LGBT...

Dr. Angelica Diaz (right) and Gudalupe Villagas (left) present their lecture on adulting.

Rio Hondo Empowers Students with Life Skills on Adulting

Written by Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor Oct 11, 2023

           Thursday, September 27, Rio Hondo hosted a workshop in hopes that students would know about adulting. This workshop worked to bridge the gap between student life and adulthood for students,...

Dr. Angelica Diaz (right) and Gudalupe Villagas (left) present their lecture on adulting.

Rio Hondo Empowers Students with Essential Life Skills Hosting

Written by Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor Oct 11, 2023

        Thursday, September 27, Rio Hondo hosted a workshop in hopes that students would know about adulting. This workshop worked to bridge the gap between student life and adulthood for students,...

Dean of the library, Mike Garabedian, sits in front of what he thinks best describes himself.

Architect of Information

Written by Christopher Castanon, Copy Editor Sep 21, 2023

  The dean of the Rio Hondo Library, Mike Garabedian, is a walking historian with a vast expanse of knowledge and wisdom. A published author of two books, Whittier: Images of America and Whittier:...