U.S. Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez Attends the Brown Bag Lunch Discussion at Rio Hondo College
Olivia Venegas, Staff Writer
August 30, 2017
Filed under News, Top Stories
Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez joined Rio Hondo students for lunch today to discuss legislative updates and to address concerns from the students. These concerns included the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), affordable college, the Affordable Care Act. Once open for discussion the topic...
Californians complain of contaminated tap water
Lisa Garcia, Staff Writer
March 15, 2017
Filed under News
Thousands of Californians have recently begun to complain about their water being contaminated. NBC 7 news had discovered that more than 3,000 people in the San Diego area are without safe tap water. State investigations showed high levels of arsenic, uranium, nitrates and lead in the tap water supply...
Northern California University Tour
Jonathan Manjarrez, Reporter
February 16, 2017
Filed under News
Rio Hondo College is holding information sessions throughout the month of February for students who are interested in visiting some of California’s most prestigious northern universities. The next information sessions for students are being held February 13th-16th in the Student Services building on ...
Rio Showcases Talent at Women’s Volleyball Tournament at El Camino
Nicolas Trujillo, Staff writer
May 8, 2016
Filed under Sports
Rio Hondo’s Beach volleyball team journeyed to El Camino College as their post-season continued with matches against Pierce College on April 27. Music played as the sun beamed down on a windy afternoon to add to the challenge of serving to many opponents who on average stood much taller than the...
RHC students can earn a $20 giftcard by taking a test
Ryan Guerrero, Managing Editor
April 23, 2016
Filed under News Briefs & Upcoming Events
RHC students can be a part of California Community College History. Rio is now testing the new Common Assessment test that includes content in both English and math. Students who partake in the test will receive a $20 gift card to the RHC bookstore. The test is open to all admitted students...
The Griffith Observatory and why you should pay it a visit
Pete Escobar, Staff Writer
November 17, 2015
Filed under A&E
Whether you are an astronomy lover that is always looking towards the stars, or somebody who knows as much about astronomy as they do about the explanation of sailing stones, the Griffith Observatory is educationally fascinating, offering a variety of things available to people who wish to cognitively...
Taste of Soul celebrates 10th anniversary
Armand Santos, Senior Staff Writer
October 23, 2015
Filed under A&E, Lifestyles, News, Top Stories
The Taste of Soul Family Festival turned 10 this year. This is the largest festival in Los Angeles, with crowds approaching 400,000 for the single-day event. Crenshaw Blvd. was closed to vehicular traffic between Stocker St. and Rodeo Rd. Oct. 17 for the event. Boasting four full stages, h...
New workshop series available for freshmen
Yiyun Zhang, Senior Staff Writer
October 9, 2015
Filed under News, Top Stories
The First-Year student success center hosted a workshop on Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. in room 201 of the Student Union. For the new students attending Rio Hondo College, the first year workshop is a good chance for every freshmen to learn about the campus and know what to expect during and after attending school. ...
Local organization brings mobile showers to homeless
Carlos Alvarado Jr., Staff Writer
October 9, 2015
Filed under News, Top Stories
Los Angeles City Council members along with Mayor Eric Garcetti introduced the $100 million proposal that will promote shelters and permanent housing for those in need on Sept. 22. First, it will be brought up to the entire City Council and needs to be approved by unanimous vote. If approved, the first distri...
Rio Hondo Offers A ‘Pathway to Law School’
Victor Lozano, Staff Writer
September 26, 2015
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The Pathway to Law School program had a meeting on Sept. 22 for students that are interested in the field of law. The meeting was hosted by Rudy Santacruz, who is a counselor and a coordinator for the Pathway to Law School program and discussed the general information about the program. The Pathway ...
Speak Out: Should student/teacher relationships be okay on a college level?
Alexandra Del Salto, Staff Writer
September 25, 2015
Filed under Opinion, People Speak, Top Stories
“On a college level I guess it’s okay because by then students are adults. So you know what to do, what’s wrong, what’s right. If you want to tell other people, that should be your decision. I think its fine as long as they know how to handle it properly and the teacher is not biased....
A team’s success starts with its coach
Crystian Mendoza, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
Filed under Featured Sports Story Carousel, Sports
The Lady Roadrunners soccer team have started off the 2015-2016 season in great shape and got an important home win at Smith Park vs Moorpark on Sept 18. Sabrina Gonzalez scored the first and only goal with an assist by Janeth Acuna in the close match up between the two sides. The Lady Roadrunners held the lea...
