Whittier’s Guildhall E-Sports Bar

Noah Garcia, Editor-in-Chief

May 22, 2019

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There has alway been a tough choice to make: whether to stay home in a comfortable environment and relax or go out into the world and socialize. Now you can have the best of both worlds, as the Guildhall Esports Bar just opened in Uptown Whittier. Opening May 10, The establishment has created a relaxing atmosphere for those who want the comfort of home but also want the experience of going out.

No Home, No Help, No Hope

Noah Garcia, Editor-in-Chief

May 17, 2019

Filed under News

the residents of the Whittier Greenbelt have been cleared out by a combination of  law enforcement, social services and Caltrans , April 22, 2019. With the 38 tent community disassembled, many of the residents have been sent off, either on their own accord or to accept Whittier Area First Day two month hotel vouchers.It’s been weeks since the clean out and Whittier has already begun plans to make sure such an encampment would never form again.

Whittier Goes Green for Earth Day

Sam Garcia, Staff Writer

May 9, 2019

Filed under News, Top Stories

Saturday, April 27, the city of Whittier held their annual Earth Day celebration. The event ran from 10 am to 2 pm. Environmental groups, like the San Dimas Forestry Unit and the Beekeepers Association of Southern California, were all in attendance. State Senator Bob Archuleta, one of the keynote ...

Earth Day Event in Whittier

Sam Garcia, Reporter

May 2, 2019

Filed under News

Saturday, April 27, the city of Whittier held their annual Earth Day celebration. The event ran from 10 am to 2 pm. Environmental groups, like the San Dimas Forestry Unit and the Beekeepers Association of Southern California, were all in attendance. State Senator Bob Archuleta is one of the keynot...

All Around Rio: Playing Catch Up

April 30, 2019

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Erika and Diana catch up on campus life and announce the events going on for the first week of May.

Police Chase Ends with Fiery Crash in Uptown Whittier

Diane Chau, Writer/reporter

February 25, 2019

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Trouble in Uptown Whittier  A police chase leads to a hot chaotic accident in uptown Whittier on Monday. The fiery commotion has killed an innocent civilian. It was just a typical Monday morning, roughly about 11 am when an officer saw an act of road rage. In addition, the officer tried to pull over...

Low Income Housing for Rio Hondo Students

Daniel Gomez, Online Editor-in-Chief

January 30, 2019

Filed under News, Top Stories

Los Angeles County plans to open a new apartment complex in South Whittier. The apartments will replace the former South Whittier Public Library that closed in 2014 after a new one nearly double the size opened in 2016. The goal of this project is to provide low-income community college students with...

Men’s and Women’s Basketball: South Coast Conference Tip-Off

Ignacio Cervantes, Sports Editor

January 23, 2019

Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Today the South Coast Conference-North Basketball season kicks-off at Rio Hondo College as the Pasadena City College men’s and women’s teams visit the Roadrunners Wednesday night. The men’s teams face-off first with a 5 p.m. start and following will be the women’s teams at 7 p.m. at the Rio...

The Holiday Season Kicks Off In Uptown Whittier

Noah Garcia, Reporter

December 4, 2018

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This weekend, Whittier celebrated the arrival of the holiday season with the 24th Annual Grand Illumination ceremony as well as its 26th Annual Holiday Sonata, this previous weekend  in Uptown.

Rio Hondo Board of Trustees Say Goodbye to Mary Ann Pacheco and Madeline Shapiro

Diana Juarez, Managing Editor

November 21, 2018

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After losing their bid for re-election Board of Trustee President Madeline Shapiro (Area 5) and Trustee Member Mary Ann Pacheco (Area 3) attended their last board meeting Nov. 14th in the boardroom. Newcomers Rosaelva Lomeli, who is replacing Pacheco, and Oscar Valladares, who is replacing Shapiro, will ...

A History of Printmaking

Diana Juarez, Managing Editor

November 2, 2018

Filed under A&E, Top Stories

Reflection and Futurity: 45 years of Dia de Los Muertos reception was hosted at the gallery Oct. 25th at 7 p.m. Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG) showcased various colorful prints and

California Proposition Debate During Town Hall Meeting

Danielle Anzures, Staff Writer

October 26, 2018

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A town hall meeting discussing California's Propositions that will be included in November's midterm elections was held at the Student Union Thursday, October 24. Erik R. “Doc” Stone, who is in charge Legislative Affairs, hosted the meeting. Featuring five speakers from the Associated Students...