Trío Chicontepec Brings Music of Mexico To Rio Hondo
Megan De Lara, A&E Editor
September 19, 2019
World-renowned Trío Chicontepec introduced their unique sound and skill to students in the Wray Theater on September 23. The trio (comprised of founder Rolando Hernandez, his son Jorge Hernandez, and Dr. Edgar Hernandez) shared the history and technique of Son Huasteco, a type of Mexican folk music. Dr. ...
International Friendly: Mexico vs Argentina Preview
Jesus Marquez, Reporter
September 10, 2019
Mexico national team will face off against Argentina in a friendly match today at Alamodome Stadium in Texas. The Mexicans are unbeaten in 2019 with eleven wins and won the Gold Cup in the summer in the United States. "El Tri" are playing well with their new players Uriel Antuna and Erick Gutierrez,...
World Cup: Neymar inspires Brazil as Belgium comeback
Ignacio Cervantes, Reporter
July 2, 2018
Brazil (La Selecao) were comfortable winners in Samara as Mexico’s (El Tri) journey ends after a 2-0 loss. Belgium (Red Devils) also advanced to the quarter-finals after a 3-2 victory over Japan (Blue Samurai). The Belgians will face La Selecao next after coming back from 2-0 down to shatter Blue Samurai...
“AMLO” New Elected Mexican President
Aaron Martinez, Managing Editor
July 1, 2018
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is the new elected Mexican president. This was the third time that AMLO ran for Mexican presidency, he had run back for the first and second time with PRD party in 2006 against former president Felipe Calderon and in 2012 against the current president Enrique Pena Nieto. This...
World Cup: Group F drama, Brazil and Switzerland discover opponents
Ignacio Cervantes, Reporter
June 27, 2018
Group F was settled Wednesday with Sweden and Mexico (El Tri) advancing to the World Cup’s Round of 16. Defending champions Germany were eliminated in group stages after losing 2-0 to South Korea. The Asians defeat of the Germans lifted Mexico to second place despite losing 3-0 to Sweden in Ekaterinburg. In...
Mexico continue to roll as Kroos wins it late
Ignacio Cervantes, Reporter
June 23, 2018
Germany’s (1-0-1) Toni Kroos scored a game-winning goal in stoppage time to cap a dramatic comeback against Group F foes Sweden (1-0-1) in Sochi. The win puts Kroos' clan in contention for a place in the knockout round after losing to Mexico (El Tri) Sunday. Their match against South Korea (0-0-2)...
El Paisano in Russia
Ignacio Cervantes, Reporter
June 13, 2018
The 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup is hours away from kicking off. Host nation Russia will battle Saudi Arabia in the tournament’s opening match in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday. This summer, El Paisano Online will be your guide throughout the duration of the event. Time Difference Usu...
Is Mexico World Cup ready for Russia 2018?
May 28, 2018
Mexico’s National soccer team started their preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. “El Tri” faced the Wales National soccer team at the Pasadena Rose Bowl where more than 80,000 fanatics congregated for the game. This was the first of three games that Mexico is using for preparation before...
Clashes between soldiers and gasoline smugglers leave 10 dead in Mexico
Danielle Anzures, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Clashes between Mexican troops and gasoline smugglers leave at least 10 people dead, including four soldiers, in Puebla state, said Mexican officials May 4. The incidents took place May 3 between Mexican law enforcement authorities and fuel smugglers known as huachicoleros. The clashes occurred in the...
Journalist Killed In Mexico, The Fourth in Six Weeks
Xavier Alatorre, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
A Mexican journalist, Maximino Rodriguez Palacios, was shot dead outside of a shopping center Friday April 14 in La Paz, a coastal city in the state of Baja California Sur. He was 72 years old. Palacios wrote about politics and crime for the Pericu Collective. He had previously worked as a spokesma...
Immigrants face wall even before election day
"Paco", Guest Writer
November 16, 2016
Rio Hondo College sophomore, Paco, 26, experienced life changing events when his mother made the choice to move from Mexico to the United States. It was 1999, and Paco was nine years old. On a hot summer day 17 years ago, Paco’s mother, Rosa, and his uncle Gerardo packed their bags, handed Paco a b...
Abortion, legal or illegal
Teresa Maldonado, Staff Writer
May 15, 2015
Abortion is a delicate, yet epidemic and controversial topic throughout our country. An abortion consists of a woman terminating her pregnancy. Many argue that abortion should be illegal because of the fact that abortion is considered murder. Murdering an unborn child is committing sin. Although, abortion...
Who will win the 2019-2020 Champions League?
- F.C Barcelona (67%, 2 Votes)
- Other (33%, 1 Votes)
- Real Madrid C.F (0%, 0 Votes)
- Liverpool F.C (0%, 0 Votes)
- Manchester City (0%, 0 Votes)
- PSG (0%, 0 Votes)
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