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Volume 53 Issue 4
A place where we belong: The Los Angeles LBGT Center
Members of the Spectrum club stand united to support the LGBT+ community. ANGELO TORRES Co-editor-in-chief
National LGBT Awareness Day, held October 19, celebrates the contributions of and spreads awareness of LGBT Centers throughout the world, that provide LGBT people of all ages with information, psychological services, and sex education. Founded in 1969, the Los Angeles LGBT Center has served as a haven for LGBT people. The center provides many services necessary for youth in the LGBT area. Youth Center on Highland, an extension of the Center in LA, provides homeless students with shelter for up to 30 days, and provide temporary residents
with clothing and three meals a day. “A staggering 40% of [homeless youth] in Hollywood identify as LGBT,” explains Gil Diaz, Communications Manager of the LGBT Center. “Another program we provide to LGBT youth is the Transitional Living Program (TLP) where they can stay for up to 18 months and receive medical care and counseling.” Bullying and harassment are major problems faced by LGBT youth. The website, Mental Health America, reports that LGBT youth are statistically twice as likely to commit selfharm or experiment with drugs or alcohol. They are also four times more likely to commit sui-
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cide than non-LGBT identifying youth. Mental health is a major concern for the LGBT Center. “[The] Center offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as well as psychiatric care. We operate one of the few programs to assist LGBT people involved in domestic and intimate partner abuse/violence and our programs to combat substance,” reads the Health Services tab of the Center’s website. The Center also provides education services. To combat bullying and harassment, the Center has a charter school, created in collaboration with the organization Opportunities for Learning, for students between grades 7-12. Adults can also find oppor-
tunities for education and job preparation. The Youth Center in Highland provides “GED and [a] college prep program, employment preparation, training and placement program; and whatever support youth[s] need to get off the streets,” Diaz explains. The non-profit organization relies heavily on the kindness of private donors. The Center needs to raise over $15 million this fiscal year, and an additional $81 million made up in government grants and program fees are also necessary to support the Center’s many programs and services. “Private gifts are essential to the Center’s ability to respond to the people who turn to us for life-changing and life-saving services. Although the govern-
ment is the largest single source of funding, it never pays for the entire cost of a program, and some important programs have no government funding at all,” says Diaz. Students interested “can make a donation in someone's honor, in memory of a loved one, or to celebrate a wedding or other significant life event.” Non-LGBT identifying youth can also enjoy services provided by the LGBT Center. The 24th Annual Models of Pride Conference offers over 100 educational workshops to LGBT and allies, aged 24 and under. The event is hosted on the USC campus. Admission to the event is free.
A Secret Garden: Green Wonderland in Front of our Eyes ERIC MUNOZ Reporter
Environmental science students at Rio Hondo are planting California-native and drought resistant plants in a garden which will introduce the campus to hillside planting. The plan has been in motion since 2006 when it was detailed in the Rio Hondo College Landscape Master Plan that a “native plant garden” was to be established on the southeast slope of the science building. Even though the plan has begun, the project had to be postponed until the construction
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of the student services building finished. Upon completion, student interns and faculty worked to lay the foundation of the native plant and drought resistant garden. Now the garden has evolved into a sprawling ecosystem with many plants, critters, and insects, while the environmental interns and the professors still maintain and facilitate the garden’s growth. Up until now, the garden has been a secret among those who are unfamiliar with the project. Closer examination of the area reveals there is no indication of the garden’s location.
There are no signs nor a visible way to get into the garden’s path. Because of the lack of a “No Littering” sign, trash is strewn about the garden. When asked if they knew what was supposed to be there, students by the garden had no idea of the its existence despite standing in front of it. Biology professor, Robert Bethel, mentioned that no one knows about the project because it’s not finished. The hillside planting and maintenance is still a work in progress and the lack of resources in the environmental technology department is not helping the expedience of the
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project. According to Bethel, instead of putting an unfinished project on display, it would be “best to wait until the plan came to its fruition for a full unveiling”. The gardening is done mostly by faculty of the science department and student interns.
Unfortunately, progress is waning because of the lack of interns available to help care for the garden. The garden sees its worst conditions in the summer, when due to the heat, few students sign up for the native garden internship.
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RHC Hosts Campus-wide National Coming Out Day CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Reporter
As part of National Coming Out Day, the Associated Students as well as Spectrum (formerly the GSA) hosted an event at Rio Hondo College in the mid quad Oct. 11 in show of support to the Lesbian Bisexual Gay Transgender (LGBT+) community and equality. This kicks off a series of events that the AS and Spectrum are having on campus they hope will encourage students to open up. President of Spectrum, Diana Juarez said “We didn’t have an event regarding this last year, so we are trying to bring it back. We plan on having a huge event in April which we are currently in the process of working out.” Rio Hondo College supports the LGBT+ population on campus and Spectrum offers various events, assemblies, and speakers that allow students to become more educated about the LBGT+ community. Spectrum meets in room A-208, Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. and all students and staff are encouraged to stop by to sit in on one of their meetings. The ultimate goal is to help LGBT+ students feel acceptance throughout the school and community by educating individuals on the topic. When asked how she felt about the event, Clara Jacobo of the AS said “I’m pretty excited, it’s the first event
SANDRA REYES/EL PAISANO National Coming Out Day was founded in 1988. It is also observed in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. for National Coming Out Day. We are implementing new programs, such as Safe Zone, as well as a series of workshops that allow people to become more comfortable with speaking out about the topic.” The Rio Safe Zone Ally is a program started by Rio
Hondo College which actively takes steps to reduce and prevent harassment, discrimination, and violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity of students and staff on campus. “Through the Rio Safe Zone Alley program, LGBTQI campus members know that
they can speak freely with ‘Allies’ about issues, including sexual orientation and gender identity, which may affect their academic success or job satisfaction. Rio Hondo College is committed to diversity and creating safe spaces for all students and employees.” states Dr. Mike Munoz, Associate Dean of Student Services. Through these efforts, Rio Hondo College has a goal to ensure that all students have equal opportunity while attending the school. During the first event of National Coming Out Day there was a booth set up by the AS that was giving away “RHC FOR EQUALITY” pins, plastic toy rings, wedding certificates, as well as bead necklaces. There was a door set up which represented “coming out” and it gave students the opportunity to symbolically come out of the closet, which refers to disclosing one’s sexual orientation by recognizing it within yourself and choosing to share it with your friends or family. Plenty of information was also provided for students regarding understanding gender differences, being gay/lesbian, the legal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees and students, accepting yourself and others, along with a LGBT+ vocabulary handout that defines many terms people may not know. Raising awareness on the subject is the best way to
expose students to the issues of the LGBT+ community on campus as well as around the world. Rick Loza, 21, of Rio Hondo said “I think it’s a good thing, people are starting to become more accepting of gender preferences,” in regards to the day’s event. A sizeable crowd gathered at the lower quad by the Rio Cafe to show their support to the LGBT+ community as well as to gather any information they wanted. Students lined up to sign their marriage certificates and pick out their wedding rings, followed by a “coming out of the closet” celebration. When asking Marcia Serrano of Spectrum what the event means to her, she said “I’m glad that the school is celebrating National Coming Out Day, it affects me personally and it’s nice to see my school supporting it.” Serrano had a booth set up alongside Juarez and other Spectrum members to show their support to the LGBT+ community. In the week to come, there will be an event in which students of Rio Hondo College will be allowed to write a story in where they anonymously come out or simply get the opportunity to share their voice. Along with this event, other resources, such as crisis and help hotlines, are provided to students in case they are seeking help or have any questions.
Wells Fargo CEO Resigns Amid Scandal CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Sports Editor
Former Wells Fargo CEO John Strumpf officially resigned Oct. 13 after it was revealed earlier last month that the bank opened more than a million fake bank accounts, forcing him to forfeit $41 million in stock awards. Nonetheless, Senator Elizabeth Warren does not believe his resignation is enough and feels that Strumpf should actually be facing criminal charges. “If Mr. Strumpf is leaving with all of his ill-gotten millions, that’s still not real accountability,” said Warren, regarding the issue in a statement she wrote on Twitter Wednesday night shortly after Strumpf announced his resignation. Warren went on to say, “A bank teller would face criminal charges and a prison sentence for stealing a handful of 20’s from the cash drawer. A bank CEO should not be able to oversee a massive
fraud and simply walk away to enjoy his millions in retirement.” The US Senator from Massachusetts has already confronted Strumpf in September, referring to him as a “gutless leader” as well as called for his resignation during a senate hearing. But now that Strumpf has resigned, Warren believes that he is not being held accountable for the fraud he abetted. Wells Fargo paid a $185 million fine to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while Strumpf still got to walk away from the whole situation with well over $100 million, despite the scandal. Warren is not happy that Strumpf was quick to blame the 5,300 lower-level employees for this scandal after the employees involved were fired by Wells Fargo. During last month’s senate hearing, Warren stated “You squeezed your employees to the breaking point so they would cheat customers and you could drive up the
value of your stock and put hundreds of millions of dollars in your own pocket.” Now that Strumpf has retired, the frustration from Warren has only grown stronger after only a month ago she told Strumpf he should be criminally investigated and she called him out for not firing a single senior executive. Although the $41 million Strumpf forfeited is the largest compensation forfeiture from a major US bank since the 2008 financial crisis, it is still far from what Warren believes Strumpf should be forfeiting, such as his freedom. According to public filings, Strumpf will resign with around $134.1 million, a sizeable amount of money all things considered. Before the fake account scandal, Wells Fargo was the world’s most valuable bank, as reported by USA Today. Since the scandal, the bank has only dropped a mere place and now sits in the no. 2 position behind J.P. Morgan
SUSAN WALSH/ASSOCIATED PRESS/ Former CEO, John Strumpf, testifies before Congress. Chase. Even through the midst of a national fraud scandal like this, the general value of the bank has not been affected as severely as one would’ve expected following a massive scam. Strumpf, a 34-year veteran and CEO of Wells Fargo
from 2007-2016, earned a whopping $19.3 million in pay last year. Despite the wrist-slap Strumpf received, Wells Fargo continues to lose business as the states drop them from their official business accounts.
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Trustee Mike Eng speaks to RHC Students about CA Propositions ANGELO TORRES Reporter
Los Angeles Community College Board trustee, Mike Eng, spoke to students about the importance of voting and political involvement at the Wray Theatre September 29. Eng is the current Vice President of the Board of Trustees for the Los Angeles Community College district, elected last July. He has served in the California State Assembly and the Monterey Park City Council. Eng was invited to the event to speak to students on the importance of voting, with an emphasis on explaining the propositions on this year’s ballot. “The best thing about the initiative progress, is that it is more of a reflection of the will of the people,” the trustee stated. Eng explained that the voting power of people allows them to support initiatives that directly benefit. Being a board trustee member and speaking to a group of community college students, he highlighted support of proposition 55. The passing of Prop 55 would increase personal income taxes for individuals making over $250,000, to fund both education for K-12 schools and community colleges, and an additional $2 billion to support medi-cal. This bill is an extension of Prop 30 that passed in 2012, which has since raised $6 billion dollars a year, for an additional twelve years passed its 2018 expiration
Photo courtesy of LATIMES.COM/MARK BOSTER Los Angeles County residents will cast their votes on Tuesday November 8 for Props 55, 56, and 58. date. Trustee Eng also used the opportunity to speak of bills he supported on this year’s ballot, including prop 56 and 58. Prop 56 would increase tax on tobacco and tobacco related products by $2, and large portions of the revenue would be allocated toward services related to medi-cal, tobacco prevention education programs, and cancer research. “My father passed away of residual lung cancer and emphysema,” Eng explains, expressing bias, but showing the audience his humanity. “I feel kind of personally connected to voting for this bill.” The other bill publicly supported by Mike Eng during the presentation was Prop 58. The proposition would repeal Prop 227,
known as the ‘English in Public Schools’ initiative and enacted in 1998, that banned non-English languages in public school. The passing of 58 would mean students identifying as English learners would no longer be required to complete a year-long Intensive English course before being immersed into general courses, and English-only classes. “My good friend, Ricardo Lara, who I served with in the state legislature, [is the] author of the of the legislation to repeal the ban on bilingual education,” says Eng. He refers to the passing of Prop 227 in 1998 as a product of “immigrant hysteria,” and gladly supports its repeal. A major point of discussion during the presentation was on the importance of voting and young voters. Eng
examined and rejected some of the critiques of voting and reassured the audience of the significance of their vote. “This is gonna be the first election in which [young people’s] vote collectively will outnumber the vote of the baby boomers,” Eng explained to the audience of college students. “The issue confronted by younger adults versus older adults are different, they’re generational differences, because they’re at different stages in their life,” explained Moderator Baca. “It’s very important to be engaged, because if [younger voters are] not, then the government moves in ways that not be beneficial to younger generations.” Election day is November 8. The last day to register to vote is October 24.
Rio Hondo College says “Hola España!” ERIC MUÑOZ Reporter
Rio Hondo students are going to Spain! Undergraduate students have the opportunity to travel abroad to Barcelona Spain this spring to make progress towards their degrees. Southern California Foothills Consortium for Study Abroad, a collective of colleges across California, is in partnership with The American Institute for Foreign Study to allow Students from all over the state to enroll in overseas classes and receive transferable general education credits. Students can also apply for financial aid and scholarships to help cover the cost. The program’s classes and activities take advantage of the international location, and according to the Rio Hondo study abroad homepage, “students gain an invaluable multi-cultural experience by living and learning outside
Image courtest of WIKIPEDIA.COM/CARLOS DELGADO La Plaza de Cibeles is a landmark in Madrid, Spain. the United States. The program’s brochure details some classes and activities students can attend. Classes like HUM 127-Spanish Civilization, which the brochure states, “provides an interdisciplinary global
understanding of the culture and history of Spain.” Students attending the trip will also be able to tour the city, and will receive a pass that allows admittance to six major art museums. The final day to enroll
is November 18th, accepted students attending will be departing February 16th, and returning to the United States May 13th. Based on an enrollment of 45 or more participants, the fee per person is 7,825 dollars with a 250 dollar refundable accident deposit. The program is run through Citrus College in Glendora, however Rio Hondo College has personnel at Citrus to aid Rio Hondo Students with the process. For more information, contact the Study Abroad Coordinator, Dr. Adam Westman (awetsman@riohondo.edu). Office hours are held in the science building room 320f Tuesday and Thursday’s from 8:00-9:30 AM. Interested students could also find more information by contacting the Department of Behavioral Sciences, located in the Administration building room 221. (562/908-3429)
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Pentagon Pays UK PR Firm $540 Million to Create Terrorist Propaganda CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Sports Editor
The United States Pentagon is currently under fire for allegedly spending $540 million on fake terrorist propaganda videos that were being made by a European public relations firm which were then used by the media to propagate terrorism. Investigations by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) revealed Oct. 2 that the U.S. Pentagon paid over half a billion dollars to a British public relations firm who offered the service of providing fabricated media of terrorist propaganda. The stories emerged through the work of the non-profit news organization that published a report regarding an investigation into the matter. The report contained information on a “top secret” propaganda program in Iraq during the U.S. led war, which included videos produced by the London-based public relations firm, Bell Pottinger. After this was discovered, it prompted an investigation into how much money was used on behalf of the Pentagon for the particular services for which they contracted the European public relations firm. “Some of these activities involved contracting communications firms, [that] include Bell Pottinger, to produce media products to advance these objectives,” as stated by a U.S. defense official who chooses to remain anony-
Photo courtesy of SFGATE.COM/JEROME DELAY/ASSOCIATED PRESS A United States Marine drapes the face of a statue of Sadaam Hussein with an American Flag April 9 2003. mous. ment of Defense Inspector they were from a legitimate The media that was being General, and even Bell Potnews source. produced was everything tinger’s own corporate filings Most of the news articles from billboards, public serand specialist publications on produced were kept secret, vice announcements, telemilitary propaganda. but in 2005 it was revealed vision news programming, These interviews rethat the public relations conand newspaper articles that vealed that Bell Pottinger tractor, the Lincoln Group, were intended to negatively was to create three different helped the Pentagon place portray al-Qaeda to the Iraqi types of videos. The first were the articles in Iraqi newspapeople. commercials that were used pers. The TBIJ based their to make Al-Qaeda appear to This ultimately led to report on over half a dozen be extreme terrorists. a DoD investigation on the interviews they had with The second were news manner, because the articles former officials and contracpieces that were produced to were being placed in Iraqi tors involved in intelligence look like they were “created news and they were often operations in Iraq, as well as by Arabic TV,” Wells said. presented as unbiased when interviews with Bell Potting He told TBIJ that Bell in actuality they were the er employee, Martin Wells. Pottinger would send out exact opposite. Other sources the news teams to shoot footage of The third and final organization used were the Al-Qaeda bombings and then product produced by Bell standard U.S. Army conedit them to look like news Pottinger was probably the tracting consensus, federal pieces. Teams went as far as most expensive, and most procurement transaction reto voice the videos in Arabic controversial: the production cords, reports by the Departto give the impression that of Al-Qaeda short films
Wells told the TBIJ that he was given precise instructions on how to create the videos, with directions going as far as requesting a 10-minute time frame, a specific file format, and it even needed to be encoded a certain way. According to Wells, U.S. Marines would take the films that were made and they would drop them in areas they were patrolling and intentionally leave behind a CD to be found containing “terrorist” activities. “If they’re raiding a house and they’re going to make a mess of it looking for stuff anyway, they’d just drop an odd CD there,” said Wells. Through the TBIJ’s report, they were able to identify that $540 million was paid to the firm for “informational and psychological operations” between 2007-2011. This report states the U.S. spent nearly $120 million a year for the services that Bell Pottinger was providing for the Pentagon. The TBIJ’s report on the manner cannot confirm that the U.S. actually paid $540 million to Bell Pottinger, because a U.S. government database puts that number more along the lines of $279,206,834 between 2008 and 2011. Though not able to pinpoint the exact amount of money that was spent on these propaganda videos, the report, interviews with Wells and other former officials and contractors show the Pentagon is spending vast amounts of taxpayer money.
Secret Garden Continued [From page 1] Since Fall is the best season to clean out weeds and plant new vegetation that could sustain themselves, it is imperative to the project that more interns sign up to prepare for the next dry summer. Aside from the lack of interns able to give time to tend to the garden, another aspect that slows down progress is that native plants take a while to create their root systems. Many plants native to California have deep roots that need to be established when the plant is first introduced to the garden. Roots dispersed deep through the soil make plants drought resistant. When a deep rooted plant is in its early stages it heavily relies on watering while its roots burrow into the soil. While the majority of Southern California is a desert, Rio Hondo College is classified as a chaparral, which is an ecological community composed of shrubby
plants that have adapted to moist winters and dry summers. Despite the difficulty and tedious nature of planting native vegetation, plants native to California are embedded into the state’s history, such as the Manzanita shrub. The Manzanita is an evergreen shrub that has a dark bark with hues ranging from red-orange to ebony. Manzanita leaves were once used by Native Americans from Northern California as a treatment for poison oak rash. A native plant garden could serve as a window into the historical horticulture of California’s indigenous people and early settlers. The project could be a great introduction into the science of botany. Students interested in the Native Plant Garden internship should enquire through professor Steve Katnik in Room S113A or at (562)463-7501.
ERIC MUÑOZ/EL PAISANO The path to the garden is worn but remains hidden. A lack of resources make its existence unknown.
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Nintendo to Announce New Console: Nintendo NX DANNY CELIZ Reporter
Nintendo is on the verge of announcing their newest console to the public, the “Nintendo NX.” However, this may be the company’s last stand in the home console market if previous sales are any indication. Nintendo’s current console in stores now is the “Nintendo Wii U” and according to IR Information on Nintendo’s personal website, the Wii U has only sold 13.02 million hardware units in its lifetime as of June 30, 2016. This means that the Wii U has had roughly over one-tenth of the lifetime sales of the previous Nintendo console, the Wii with lifetime sales of 101.63 million units. The contributing factors that made the Wii U fail was a lack of third party support - (hardly any games from EA, Actision, etc.) tablet controls that can also be found in customer’s apps through smartphones or their own tablets, and overall
confusion of what made the product different from the Wii. Nintendo’s own president of Nintendo America, Reggie Fils-Aime is owing to the mistakes that the company made with the Wii U to ensure customers the NX won’t be the same. In an interview with AList, Fils-Aime stated, “One of the things that we have to do better when we launch the NX, is we have to do a better job communicating the positioning for the product. We have to do a better job helping people to understand its uniqueness and what that means for the game playing experience. We have to do a better job from a software planning standpoint. How will the NX try establish itself as the newest hardware in a world where Microsoft and Sony are getting ready to release hardware capably of rendering 4K, smoother performances, and other high-tech extravagances?
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An unofficial interpretation of Nintendo NX’s logo. While fan excitement has inspired many fan renderings of the logo, Nintendo has yet to release an official image. Rumors have been floating around the internet that Nintendo’s NX has yet another screen controller, but that it can be “plugged” into a base that turns a handheld into a console. Many speculate that the NX can be turned into a handheld when gamers are on the go and then connect to a base to play
when at home. The latest rumor is that the NX will take some of best features of Sony’s PS4 and utilize a “share functionality” to allow players to share pictures and videos across the internet. This is huge news, as Nintendo is one of the few gaming companies has some detests from having content
shared and has even issued cease and desist to everyone from vloggers to fan made projects. Nintendo has gone on record saying the NX will have a new Mario game, some sort of Pokémon game, and will be launching with the new Zelda game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.”
Samsung’s Galaxy Implodes: Company ends production of the Galaxy Note 7 ANGELO TORRES Reporter
After weeks of controversy over their newest product, the Galaxy Note7, Samsung officially ended production and distribution of the flagship device October 11, costing the company millions. The South Korea-based conglomerate, Samsung, has had an intense couple weeks following the release of its latest version of their smartphone, the Galaxy Note, and the recall of the device only two weeks thereafter. After its August release, reports of the phone overheating and exploding urged Samsung to announce a recall in early September. Samsung said that they were proceeding with a “thorough inspection with [their] suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market,” in a statement released September 2. “For customers who already have Note7 devices, [the company would] voluntarily replace their current device with a new one over the coming weeks,” the batteries, this time, supplied by a different provider. However, since disbursement of the replacement phones more incidents involving Note7’s have been announced, one incident even taking place aboard an airplane. The Verge reported on a story involving a smoking
and popping Note7 that disrupted a Southwest Airlines flight to Baltimore October 5. “The Verge spoke to Brian Green, owner of the Note7, on the phone earlier [that day] and he confirmed that he had picked up the new phone at an AT&T store on September 21st,” the tech-based news outlet reported. “Green said that he had powered down the phone as requested by the flight crew and put it in his pocket when it began smoking.”
The former Note7 owner describes a “thick grey-green, angry smoke” emitting from the smartphone following the incident. A friend of Green’s also explains that the phone had burned through the carpet of the plane after being abandoned. Green, in his interview with The Verge, also explained that his phone was at 80% battery life during the time of the incident, and he had only used a wireless charger on the device since
receiving it. Following the controversy over the replacement versions of the Note7, Samsung have announced a second recall, now including all versions of the phone. Samsung also announced that it is working with the US Consumer Product Safety Commision to complete an investigation on the product, in a statement release October 10. “Samsung is asking all carrier and retail partners
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A colleague of Green’s returned to his seat to retrieve some personal belongings, and was able to capture this image of the aftermath
here and around the globe to stop sales and exchanges of the Galaxy Note7...since the affected devices can overheat and pose a safety risk,” said Samsung in their statement issued last week. Despite reports, Samsung has yet to release a statement confirming the official discontinuation of the defective smartphone, leaving the possibility of a re-release following the investigation. While the China release of Note7 used a different battery supplier upon initial release, Samsung had not included the country in the first recall. However, since discovering the battery was not the source of the problem, 190,000 Note7’s owned by Chinese customers are also being included in the second recall. On October 14, the Department of Transportation announced an official ban of the Galaxy Note7 aboard American passenger and cargo air transportation within the US. Following the announcement, Australia and several countries in Europe and Asia also announced a ban on the smartphone. Rumors of an official discontinuation of the Galaxy Note series have been circulated but not confirmed. Customers still in possession of any variation of the Note7 are asked to turn off the device, contact their service provider and look into refund or replacement.
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LIFESTYLES Student Feature Ruth Hernandez
Ruth Hernandez enjoys spending her spare time with her friends and family. SANDRA REYES/El Paisano SANDRA REYES Ad Manager
As a student at Rio Hondo College, Ruth Hernandez has dedicated her time to her studies and to helping people on or around the campus. Hernandez has been
a student at Rio Hondo since Fall of 2014 but during her first year she was not as involved in school as she would have wished, she explained “I was afraid, I was shy, but my friend introduced me to AS [Associated Students at Rio Hondo College] and I applied.” Hernandez explained how joining AS changed her experience at Rio Hondo, “it was something scary for me but I’m glad I did because it opened a lot of doors for me.” Hernandez has met new people, she is more connected and involved in school, and she is better informed. Hernandez’s ded-
ication to her studies and helping her peers is shown on a regular basis. “I catch the bus to school and I’m here on campus either studying, in class, or helping organizations like student government from 7am until sometimes 9:30pm” she explained. While she served for the Student Government, Hernandez was a part of the Culture Diversity task force. With the task force, Hernandez helped create events, and organize events for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and Latino Heritage Month. Although she is no longer a part of Student
Government, Hernandez explained that she still likes to help them and other organizations that require assistance. Hernandez is currently working alongside advisor Shaina Phillips, and fellow student Orelia Alcorta to bring a new program to school called “Project Sister Family Services,” which is going to work to bring about sexual abuse advocacy to campus. Hernandez will be working as a Sexual Assault Counselor and Victim Advocate with the program. Hernandez plans on transferring to a four-year university in the fall of 2017 and her
major is Sociology. With her degree, Hernandez plans on either getting involved with non-profit organization’s, college counseling, or as she said, “anything that involves helping people.” Hernandez’s next hope is to transfer to a school in Northern California. University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, and Berkeley are all on her list of possibilities. She wishes to continue her involvement at her school of choice and to continue helping people.
Got Wings? El Monte Does.
ALEX RODRIGUEZ Reporter Southern California
opened a brand new Wingstop in El Monte, on Septmber 24th and their residents were standing in line at 10:30 in the morning for its grand opening. From free hot wings to live music; El Monte residents were enjoying an amazing Saturday watching football with their families and eating wings. Many of them were excited about the idea of the grand opening since many residents drive to Whittier or Pico Rivera just to satisfy their wing craving. El Monte resident Lisette Chavez says, “I feel really great because at least we got free wings right now, that’s pretty cool. I’ve never seen restaurants do that.” The closest Wingstop that Chavez travels to is located in Rosemead, and she will still eat there because she likes the area. Wingstop owner Sagar Patel said, “I think it’s great for the community, it’s great for the well being, the economy of El Monte.” Patel went on to say that Friday’s are always busy now that the high school football season started, since kids come in for post-game celebrations. Not to mention the NFL season starting up as well, and bringing with it more customers. Patel says he did not have any obstacles opening the restaurant, as matter of fact, this is his sixth restaurant so far. He says the opening went by smoothly. Opening the restaurant has seemed to have made many El Monte residents happy because it will profit the city and Wing Stop will be the light of that for its variety of wings.
Vacant Wingstop restaurant before opening COURTESY PHOTOS BY THE EL MONTE/SOUTH EL MONTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
“I think it’s great for the community, it’s great for the well being, the economy of El Monte.” Residents waiting for the Wingstop Managers to cut the ribbon. COURTESY PHOTOS BY THE EL MONTE/SOUTH EL MONTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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Rio Hondo is shaping bodies| 5 ways to use Rio’s campus as your personal trainer
STEVEN PEREZ Reporter
Anyone who’s experienced Rio Hondo’s Campus can attest that no matter where your location, you can expect a work out. Anywhere from the parking lots, stairs in the quad, down to the stairs upon each building. At times (who are we kidding ALL the time) it can get quite annoying and aggravating, that with a simple walk to class one can produce sweat of a 5k runner. Let’s take a moment to remember the out of breath, sweaty mess you are arriving to class. Got it? Now with that image in mind, let’s propose the idea that campus, in all its rigorous, hilly greatness can be used to potentially provide that 2017 summer body you, along with many
others, so desperately want. Not to mention that by using any of these options, you are getting school responsibilities and a workout done at the same time. Talk about productivity and killing two birds with one stone, am I right? 1.Change where you park Parking at ANY lower lot adds those extra steps that amps your daily step count. Also walking up from all lower lots provides that “incline” sensation without the treadmill. Another perk about parking in lower lots is how fast you find parking. So ditch waiting for parking and some weight gain by simply changing where you station your wagon. 2.Taking the stairs - All
Two tired Rio Hondo Students hiking to class. ALEX RODRIGUEZ/El Paisano
Drained out Rio Hondo Student walking up to class. Alex Rodriguez/ El Paisano around campus you are surrounded by stairs. And by taking those stairs, whether it’s from floor to floor or building to building, is a great way to incorporate the Stairmaster from the gym to your everyday walk to class. But let’s not limit yourself to just that use, how about using these stairs on your breaks between classes? Or a couple sets in morning or afternoon? The truth is no matter how you add them, adding stairs to your everyday routine is a great way to burn those extra calories. 3.Take a Hike - Rio’s campus contains many paths that can be used as hikes along side the hill heading up to main campus. Taking them provides a good workout and that hint of nature
without having to travel too far. Also, campus being so high up, provides great views of the surrounding cities, perfect for those in search of that #hiking view picture. 4. Take a Gym course Gym memberships can be fussy and expensive. More often than not forcing one to decide it to be unnecessary. However, Rio Hondo provides a state of the art gym facility for students and athletes. By simply registering for the class you are given access to a gym where you can work out and get credits. A place where you independently work and log your hours, no set schedule, just a required amount of hours expected at the end of the semester. Does it get any easier than that?
5. Take up Swimming - Another great resource available to you is Rio Hondo’s swimming pool. Also provided through registering for a class that can teach you the basic swim techniques while exposing you to the great workout that swimming provides. These are just five ways that you can add a little sweat time to your days on campus. A way to bring a healthier lifestyle closer and allow you to do your best while feeling your best. Many times it is hard to get those workouts in between school life, home life, and social life, but with these five ways I’m sure you can do it. Good luck, you’re already looking thinner!
Drained out Rio Hondo student walking uo lot 5 hill. ALEX RODRIGUEZ/El Paisano
Oktoberfest at Fairplex DANNY CELIZ Podcast Editor
The fall season gets many people excited for a multitude of paraphernalia like pumpkin spiced delicacies, sweater weather, and of course Halloween. Others count down the days until they can celebrate the time-old German tradition of Oktoberfest, a 21-year-old only event full of Oom-Pah-Pah music (bands that can be heard in villages and beer halls of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for the past 100 years), games with prizes to be won, authentic German food, and gallons upon gallons of beer. Taking place exactly where the L.A County Fair was, Oktoberfest has a different vibe upon walking into the fairgrounds. As guests enter the grounds they’ll be greeted by large colorful fountains, rows of flags, and the sounds of people having a good time. Once past security, guests will finally see all the entertainment stands surrounded by a colorful array of decorative scarecrows, sunflowers, autumn leaves and pumpkins. Moving right into the main draw of Oktoberfest is the beer itself, and guests will be excited to know that there are a dozen different choices to guzzle down. From German owned beers
such as Widmer Hefewizen, Franziskaner Hefeweizen, and of course Spaten Oktoberfest. For those that aren’t adventurous in their drinking endeavors, there is also a choice in Shock Top Pumpkin and Budlight. All of these beers and more can be poured into a 32-ounce stein for the totally Oktoberfest experience. Having a few beers is fun in and of itself, but listening to music with some friends while drinking is even better. Thankfully the Fairplex put on three different types of music events to get people up and dancing. One of the two halls hosted a D.J. playing modern music on a turntable with colorful lights and another had bands play OomPah-Pah music for those who want the full experience. The main draw is a center stage located outside, next to beer stands that have cover bands playing classic rock music. As the night gets darker and the beers begin to pile up, that’s when hunger starts to set in and Oktoberfest has the food needed for a true festival feel. With grilled bratwurst, knockwurst, and even sweet corn on the
menu, you can’t help but have the full experience. For lighter meals there are also pretzels and pickles for those guests that want food, but don’t want to lose their buzz. If someone needs to sober up with something greasy, there is also King Taco that has a full list of tacos and burritos. As the event hits 11 o’clock and last calls are heard throughout the halls, guests then gather their belongings and start making their way back to their cars. Ubers and Lyfts are all lined up to help those who can’t drive home. For those who can drive, they stumbled their way into the night air that reeked of mistakes and bad decisions. The fairgrounds closed their doors, only for the night, awaiting their
next victims.
If this event sounds like fun, there is still time to go as this was only the first week. The event goes on until the 29th of October and tickets are only ten bucks per person. So if you’re 21 and love beer, this is one event you should not miss.
THIRSTY OUTGOWERS ARE GREATED BY THE SIGT AND SOUND OFALCOHOLIC FESTIVITIES PHOTO COURTESY FLAIRPLEX
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‘Han Solo’: a scoundrel turned hero
signed up to help the Rebellion on another life or death mission; Solo wants to leave his mark on the galaxy, but he’s having a hard time coming to terms with that fact. Solo describes himself as “… a nobody. Just a pilot. A darn good pilot, but nothing special. I like it that way,” but Re Anno can see past his resistance to change and knows the hero inside of him, not the scoundrel the rest of the galaxy sees. Re Anno is an exceptional character because she sees things and people for who and what they are and pinpoints the good in them. After the insightful discussion, Re Anno and the Twi’Lek sisters return to their ship to prepare for the
race, and we see a much more reserved Dorae and Chewbacca sipping what can only be assumed to be space-coffee with Bot, the other rebel informant Solo picked up at the beginning stages of the Dragon Void. This is where we find out that the third informant, which was supposed to be picked up later in the race, is in fact on the same planet and scheduled to rendezvous with them at their refueling station, meaning Solo would have to await their arrival and disqualify himself from the race (which he did not take kindly to, even though the race isn’t his primary objective.) Luckily enough, the informants, who were being pursued by what appear to be Tanktroopers (a Stormtrooper variant we will get to see more of in the upcoming Star Wars film, Rogue One) make it with only seconds to spare before the Millennium Falcon would be disqualified. Suspiciously, the informant arrives at the rendezvous with company, but it is a familiar face. It is U’il, Bot’s old bodyguard, who is now assigned to watch the third informant. What’s curious though, is that Bot refers to U’il as “Grega” in the first issue. I’m not sure if that could be her last name, or if it relates to her and Bot being the rebel traitor’s Princess Leia has been looking for. I wouldn’t be surprised if they are, though. Bot could be hiding under a false personality, only pretending to be as insecure and scared as he is. U’il on the other hand is just outright suspicious, referring to herself as “more than a simple bodyguard,” and is the only one in a rush to return
to the rebel base to meet with Leia. Solo refuses to return to the rebel base without first identifying who the traitor amongst the informants is, and until he finds out, he is going to continue the risk-ridden Dragon Void race. As if stakes weren’t high already, the comic concludes when the Falcon and rest of the racers exit hyperspace into a fleet of imperial Star Destroyers and star fighters. Solo suggests that the race is certainly over, but Re Anno responds with inspiring words, “The race is never over, Solo. Isn’t that right, fellow pilots? Are we not here to fly? Have we come this far to be stopped now?” An inspiring part of the comic to say the least. Re Anno unites all of the pilots, not as competitors, but as a family; a family that is trying to be free from the restraints of the empire and reach the fullest of their potential. The comic concludes when an inspired Solo tells his crew to strap in, in preparation of the battle that is about to commence, but in an unexpected turn of events, Chewbacca discovers the corpse of the third informant laying on the Falcon’s cold, metal floor. The Han Solo series is one of my favorite Star Wars comics so far, and issue #4 takes a detour from the action to explain how Solo discovers the changes within himself and how he might embrace them in the future. With all of the informants now gathered and the Empire hot on the smugglers tail, my expectations are high for issue #5 of the series, which will be available November 9.
Andrew Caraveo Reporter Want a formula for success? Take hollywood’s surging new star, surround him with mainstay veterans, and throw in a beloved western from the 60’s era of film to top it all off. The Magnificent Seven , directed by Antoine Fuqua who also directed films such as Training Day and Southpaw, is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name and brings back the same basic plot. A town full of miners is taken over by a greedy businessman named Bartholomew Bogue who’s looking to take their land and their gold-filled mines. Before leaving town, Bogue and his men shoot and strike down a handful of people and then burns down the town church. The wife of one of
the slain men, Emma Cullen, played by Haley Bennett, then moves on to another town in search of someone willing to help. Chisolm, played by Denzel Washington, happens to be in said town bringing down a wanted man and a saloon full of men singlehandedly. In the same saloon, Josh Faraday, played by Pratt, is swindling some other men out of some money during a card game. Chisolm then convinces Faraday to come on this suicide mission resulting in the assemblement of the other seven. They all come into town eliminating the minions left to protect their boss’ town, and commence the training of the everyday normal folk, which proves to be very comical. The rest is a predictable western done with modern filmmaking
techniques which proves to be very entertaining, but does not make any moves beyond basic action western. The three main characters played by Pratt, Washington, and Hawke do their best with the writing they are given and prove to the world why they are hollywood stars. However, D’Onofrio, who plays soft-speaking, savage woodsman Jack Horne, is the character who shines the most and steps most outside his typical acting chops and is rewarded by a wonderful performance. In short, The Magnificent Seven is a western done right with amazing visuals to go along with a star-studded cast, but if you’re expecting to walk out of the theater questioning life or some other significant aspect of the world, then don’t hold your breath.
Pete Escobar A&E Editor Marvels Han Solo series has been an outstanding one so far. We’ve dug deeper into the iconic character we know and love from the original trilogy of Star Wars movies, and writer Marjorie Liu effectively implements his persona into the story. Issue #4 of the series picks up from the previous stand off Solo and Chewbacca find themselves in in issue #3. Dorae, an old rival of Solo and Chewbacca, turns out to be one of the rebel informants the duo has been assigned to pick up. After some assistance from fellow Dragon Void racers, Loo Re Anno and the Twi’Lek sisters Sotna and Nowk, Dorae and the rest of the ensemble temporarily settle their differences due to the restless nature of the Dragon Void’s course and the greater cause at hand, the retrieval of informants for the Rebellion against the Empire. This issue has been a lighter one, but it still captures the excitement of the series. One of Re Anno’s mysterious glowing orbs continues to accompany Solo on his journey through the Dragon Void and is in fact the reason Re Anno and the Twi’Lek sisters knew Solo needed their assistance from Dorae on the Millennium Falcon. I have developed a liking to these ominous glowing orbs, because they keep me guessing. Are they the last life forms of Re Anno’s kind? Are they some sort of half-developed being awaiting to shed into its new skin, or do they originate from the Force itself? Although we might not ever be told
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARVEL In Issue #1, Princess Leia assigned two undercover rebels to track down Solo and request the use of his ship, the Millennium Falcon, to use in the deadly Dragon Void race. Of course, Solo declined.
directly what these beings are (as with most things in the Star Wars universe) they have added an interesting dynamic to the series. Following the standoff with the feline-looking alien Dorae, Re Anno pulls a heated Solo to the side for a chat, where she reveals the true perceptiveness of her character. Re Anno sees something in Solo that even he can’t seem to realize yet. It’s the fact that Solo has been longing for something more since the Battle of Yavin in A New Hope. That is the reason why Solo was hesitant when looking for work in the beginning of the series, he doesn’t want to risk his life delivering some junk cargo anymore, and that is why he
‘The Magnificent Seven’ sticks to tradition
PHOTO COURTESY OF CAVALCADE Denzel, Pratt and Hawke lead the way to a box office success in this 2016 remake of A Western Tale of Vengeance.
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La importancia del Voto MYRA CHULO Reporter
Director de la Junta de Colegios Comunitarios de Los Ángeles, Mike Eng, habló a los estudiantes sobre la importancia de votar y la participación política en el Teatro Wray el 29 de septiembre. Eng es el actual vicepresidente de la Junta Directiva para los colegios comunitarios del distrito de Los Ángeles, elegido el pasado mes de julio. Se ha desempeñado en la Asamblea del Estado de California y el consejo municipal de el parque de Monterey. Eng fue invitado al evento para hablar con los estudiantes sobre la importancia de votar, con énfasis en explicar las proposiciones de las votaciones de este año. “La gente hace elecciones al momento de decidir qué auto comprar, qué tipo de comida comprar, qué tipo de casa comprar, o al nombrar a sus hijos, “ explicó el director. “La mejor cosa sobre el
progreso iniciativo, es que es más de una reflexión de la voluntad de las personas.” Eng explicó que el poder de voto de la gente les permite apoyar iniciativas que benefician directamente. Al ser un miembro de director de la junta, y hablando a un grupo de estudiantes universitarios de la comunidad, destacó el apoyo de la proposición 55. La aprobación de la proposición 55 aumentaría impuestos sobre la renta para las personas que ganan más de $250.000 anualmente, para financiar la educación de K-12 escuelas y colegios comunitarios y un adicional de $2 millones para el apoyo médico. Esta cuenta es una extensión de la Propuesta 30 que pasó en 2012, lo cual desde ese entonces ha recaudado seis mil millones de dólares al año, durante doce años adicionales pasados su fecha de caducidad es en el 2018. Eng también aprovechó
la oportunidad para hablar de facturas que apoyó en la votación de este año, incluyendo la propuesta 56 y 58. La proposición 56 aumentaría el impuesto sobre el tabaco y los productos relacionados con el tabaco por $2, y una gran parte de los ingresos sería asignado a los servicios relacionados con Medi-Cal, los programas de educación de prevención del tabaquismo, y la investigación del cáncer. “Mi padre falleció de cáncer de pulmón y enfisema residual,” Eng explica, expresando parcialidad, pero mostrando al público su humanidad. “Me siento un poco conectado personalmente para votar a favor de este proyecto de ley.” El otro proyecto de ley apoyado públicamente por Eng durante la presentación fue la proposición 58. La proposición revocaría la proposición 227, conocido como el ‘’ Inglés en las escuelas públi-
cas ‘’ promulgada en 1998, lo cual prohibió idiomas distintos del Inglés en las escuelas públicas. La aprobación de la proposición 58 significaría que los estudiantes identificados como aprendices del inglés ya no serían obligados a completar un curso de inglés intensivo de un año antes de ser sumergido en cursos generales y sólo clases de inglés. “Mi buen amigo, Ricardo Lara, con quien yo serví en la legislatura estatal, es el autor de la legislación para revocar la prohibición de la educación bilingüe,” dice Eng. Él se refiere a la aprobación de la Proposición 227 en 1998 como producto de la “histeria de inmigrantes,” y apoya con mucho gusto su revocación. Un punto importante de discusión durante la presentación fue la importancia de votar y también sobre los votantes jóvenes. Eng examinó y rechazó algunas de las críticas de la
votación y aseguró a la audiencia de la importancia de su voto. “Esta va a ser la primera elección en la que el voto de las personas jóvenes, colectivamente superará la votación de los ‘baby boomers’,” Eng explicó a la audiencia de los estudiantes universitarios. “El problema confrontado por los adultos más jóvenes en comparación con los adultos mayores son diferentes. “Son diferencias generacionales porque están en diferentes etapas de su vida,” explicó Moderador Baca, “Es muy importante estar involucrado, porque si [los votantes jóvenes] no lo están, entonces el gobierno se mueve en formas que no benefician a las generaciones más jóvenes. El día de la elección es el 8 de Noviembre. El último día para registrarse para votar por correo, en el internet o en persona, es el 24 de Octubre.
The treatment of 2D animation against 3D DANIELLE ANZURES Reporter
Animation has taken some big strives since it first emerged in the 1900s, both in animation and storytelling, but with all this change it can leave a desire for the old. While 2D animation isn’t extinct, as it’s still a main medium for cartoons, on the big screen the numbers of 2D films is dying out. The recognition 2D films could get from major award shows can be small to nonexistent when compared to 3D.
DIDI ACOSTA Acosta Calls this piece “Johnny Depp Meets the Klowns From Outerspace” Based on a quote from the actor himself “Something about the painted, the fake smile... There always seemed to be a darkness lurking just underneath the surface, a potential for real evil”
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Not only that, but 2D films are getting harder to find in cinemas. It may have to do with Disney and DreamWorks, the two biggest studios for animation, who have stopped production of 2D films. While both companies have done 2D movies interestingly DreamWorks first featured film was 3D and later movies were a mixture of 2D and 3D. Where as Disney was the pioneer of 2D films with its success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs when it
premiered in 1937. It’s a bit saddening, but not surprising. Money plays a big part in any type of business so when Toy Story, Pixar’s first full feature film in 3D, made major bucks it changed views on 3D animation. EDN Network reported the film made $362 million worldwide and was the top earning film of 1995, and since then the company has made more big hits among audiences. Where 2D films usually don’t do great at the box
office, Big Hero 6 managed to gross $657.8 million becoming Disney’s third highest grossing film as reported by Deadline. While Song of the Sea, a 2D Irish film, didn’t do so well in the box office. The film have limited amount of distribution yet was well received for both its story and animation. Though it may seem 2D animated movies are becoming uncommon, it’s just become more of a challenge to find them. These movies often fly under the radar of
mainstream media and since they are not created by western animation studios, it’s harder to find them and they often don’t get recognition they deserve. As Cartoon Brew reported in their breaking news for how voters voted for the 2015 Oscars, one voter referred to Song of the Sea and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, a Japanese film, as “Chinese fuckin’ things,”. The amount of respect these films get is just despicable and at a level like the Oscars it’s ridiculous. By all accounts it seem 2D can’t win and yet it’s still a big medium in animation. Most cartoons still use it and Gravity Falls and Adventure Time are just two of the most well received and reviewed shows in the last year. While 2D may be dying out in big screen films it isn’t going away soon ad who knows there may be a revival in the future. But until then support the 2D film industry by going out and watching these creations and enjoying them.
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SPORTS
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CALENDAR
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Monday
Events of October 2016
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Tuesday
11 Women’s Soccer RHC vs. Chaffey Home, 4 PM CSU Application Workshop SS250 12-1 PM
Wednesday
12 Women’s Volleyball RHC vs. LA Harbor Away*, 6PM
Thursday
13 CSU Application Workshop SS250 6-7PM
Men’s Wrestling
RHC vs. Santa Ana Dual Home, 7PM
Tool Crib Gallery RHC Gallery Oct 17-Nov 18
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Women’s Soccer
Women’s Water Polo
UC Application Workshop
Women’s Volleyball
RHC vs. El Camino Away**, 2pm
SS250 6-7 PM
RHC vs. ELAC Away**, 3pm
RHC vs. Cerritos Home, 6pm
Men’s Wrestling
RHC vs. Mt. SAC Dual Away, 7pm
20 Works in Progress: Dance Concert Wray Theater, 7pm 20-22nd
UC Application Workshop SS250 10-12 PM
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Women’s Soccer
Women’s Volleyball
CSU Application Workshop
Men’s Wrestling
RHC vs. LA Habour Away**, 2pm
SS250 5-6 PM
RHC vs. El Camino Compton Away**, 6pm
RHC vs Cerritos Dual Away**, 7pm
Women’s Water Polo RHC vs. PCC Home, 3pm
CSU Application Workshop SS250 12-1 PM
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Calendar Notes: *Location Specified Above, **Opponent’s Field
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Wrestling
Women’s Water Polo
Halloween Film Festival
RHC vs. Compton Home, 4 PM
RHC vs. South Duals Away Palomar, All Day
Wray Theater, 2 PM
21 Women’s Soccer RHC vs. LBCC Home, 4pm
Women’s Volleyball
22 Men’s Wrestling
RHC vs. Meathead Invitational Away* Cuesta, All Day
RHC vs. El Camino Away**, 6pm
Women’s Water Polo RHC vs. B@TB Away* LBCC/Cypress 21-22nd
Men’s Water Polo
RHC vs. SMC SM Mini Tournament
SS250 6-7 PM
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RHC vs. Cuesta Away**, 14-15th
CSU Application Workshop
23 ASRHC Aids Walk Grand Park, LA
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Saturday
Men’s Water Polo
SS250 5-6 PM
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Friday
RHC vs. Citrus Tournament Away**, 14-15th
UC Application Workshop
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Away**, All Day
27 Boo Bash
Lower Quad 10-1 PM 26-27th
28 Women’s Volleyball RHC vs. LBCC Home, 6pm
Women’s Soccer RHC vs Cerritos Away**, 2pm
Women’s Water Polo RHC vs. RHC Mini Tournament Home
Men’s Water Polo
RHC vs. Saddleback Tournament Away**, 28-29th
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