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Day of the Dead ADAM CALLEJA Reporter
Rio Hondo College will acknowledge Día De Los Muertos today as seven clubs will participate in an Altar contest on campus at 11:30. The seven clubs participating are Spectrum, Care, Alpha Gamma Sigma, JCPR, One in Christ, Unity in Diversity club and Creative Writing club. The clubs begin setting up at 8 am. The competition consists of each club building an altar to honor the Day of the Dead celebrating and remembering loved ones who have died and passed on to the other side. Winners of the competition will receive monetary compensation for their club. The first place winner receives $150, second place receives $100 and third place receives $50.
El Paisano Tuesday, November 1, 2016
NEWS Rio Hondo Welcomes A New Communications Dean XAVIER ALATORRE News Editor
Alice Mecom has officially become the new dean of Communications and Languages at Rio Hondo. Prior to becoming the division’s dean, she was an ESL Instructor in Dallas, Texas before moving to Los Angeles City College, fulfilling the same role. She was an associate professor at Glendale Community College, as well as a member of the Academic Senate. Her experience as an administrator began at Pasadena Community College where she was Associate Dean. Dean Mecom understands the challenges of being a new administrator wanting to implement a vision without having an established rapport. “My first plan, really, is to get to know the faculty and their views on the student experience,” stated Mecom. She wants to create “winwin” situations for everyone involved that advances the college and the students.
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Alice Mecom became dean October 26
Having been a faculty member for many years, Mecom wants to use her experience as an instructor to help faculty members and students. “There are conditions as faculty that you work under that impede student learning,” said Mecom, sharing her
impetus for becoming an administrator. Air conditioning not working or not enough sections being available are problems that plague community colleges. “It’s frustrating when you’re in a classroom and you’re only supposed to be working on the students in your classroom,” Mecom continued. “Students go to different colleges because they can’t get the classes they want or need,” she said, while also highlighting the frustration students face when having to complete another campus’ assessments. Aside from having to deal with the bureaucracy of campus administration, Mecom is also attuned to the struggles of students juggling life at school and at home. Dean Mecom is keenly aware of the challenges students face as well. “Teachers and administrators know that students need to be supported not just instructionally but holistically.”
El Paisano Staff Competes at JACC JAKE LAURELL Reporter
Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) hosted at Cerritos College, was held last Saturday, October 29 for student attending community colleges in Southern California. The competition had five on-the-spot writing contests and featured workshops with experienced journalists. El Paisano took home two awards; Diana Jaurez won fourth place in on-the-spot opinion writing, and Zackary Mejia won second place in onthe-spot critical writing. “I didn’t expect to win, I’ve never written a newspaper article before,” said Diana Juarez, copy editor for El Paisano. “I was ecstatic about winning an award because it was my first time competing at a writing competition,” stated Zach Mejia, El Paisano’s managing editor. El Paisano will be attending state championships in Sacramento spring 2017.
AT&T and Time Warner Complete Merger
CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Sports Editor
In the wake of a fully driven society that focuses on media to relay valuable information such as news, AT&T has recently acquired one of the few remaining entertainment industry telecommunication giants, Time Warner for roughly $85.4 million. This merger sees the two companies now able to both produce media content, as well as distribute it to millions of people across the globe with either wireless cell phones, broadband subscriptions, or satellite TV. Time Warner is the home of HBO and CNN, so the possibilities have now become endless for AT&T in regards to the amount of, as well as the specific type of, content they will now be able to produce. This type of deal is nothing new for telecommunications outlets, with Comcast’s $30 million takeover of NBCUniversal as well as Verizon Communications’ takeover of Yahoo and the Washington Post. More and more telecommunication giants continue to seek mergers in which their companies expand the potential to produce more media increases. This deal was approved by both parties. AT&T as well as Time Warner felt that this merger would be a good thing for the both of them. “When Jeff and I started talking, it became clear to us very quickly that we shared a very similar vision,” said Randall L. Stephenson,
Image courtesy of BLOOMBERG.COM/ANDREW HARRER Randall Stephenson has overseen AT&T mergers with DirectTV and, now, Time Warner. AT&T’s chief executive, over a conference call with reporters, referring to Jeffrey Bewkes, Time Warner’s chief executive. Analysts and investors have noted that Time Warner’s initial merger when they sold themselves to AOL was one of the biggest of all time, and created the brilliant idea of combining both media content and the internet. Lately, the rise of younger customers seeking various types of media content such as outlets like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and YouTube, which differ from traditional media, have caused media companies to feel pressured into mergers.
The idea is simple, if you have a telecommunications giant like AT&T and you combine it with a media outlet like Time Warner, it creates a colossus capable of producing vast amounts of content while having more leverage in regards to advertising all of their services. The main priority is to find new ways to reach potential customers, an example being HBO offering content like “The Game of Thrones” and “Westworld” to consumers who may not have a cable subscription but want to watch the show. Time Warner’s deal with AT&T is likely to face scrutiny from tough government
regulators who are skeptical of power being shared by only a few telecommunications giants. Republican presidential nominee, Donald J. Trump stated that he would attempt to block the deal if elected president because he feels “it’s too much concentration of power in the hands of too few.” Trump has a valid point, only a few telecommunication or media outlets remain open. Warner Bros. movie studios, as well as cable channels that include the likes of CNN, TNT, Turner Sports, and TBS, are the last bastions of merger-free media outlets. Bewkes has previously
faced tough scrutiny after he turned down 21st Century Fox’s $85 a share bid, stating that the offer undervalued his company. But now Bewkes has found someone willing to pay more of a reasonable offer, at $107.50 a share in cash and stock Stephenson has agreed to the merger with Time Warner after feeling the pressure from rival telecommunications giants. Richard Greenfield, a media analyst at BTIG wrote in a research note that “Bewkes will end up being remembered as the smartest C.E.O in sector - knowing when to sell and not overstaying his welcome to maximize value for shareholders.” AT&T’s ambitions with this merger certainly go to show that the company is exerting intelligent measures to reconstitute their brand after already having spent hundreds of billions of dollars acquiring companies like DirecTV for $48.5 billion. After acquiring DirecTV, AT&T began adding satellite TV subscriptions as another method of gaining negotiation leverage with the various content providers who were interested in mergers in order to expand their companies. As the future of telecommunications, the internet, and media outlets continue to grow, more and more corporate giants will continue to merge with other outlets to expand their own company and essentially have the potential to get a larger amount of content and exposure to consumers.
El Paisano Tuesday, November 1, 2016
El Paisano Newspaper Editors-in-Chief DIEGO CRESPO ANGELO TORRES
A&E Editor
PETE ESCOBAR
Managing Editor ZACKARY MEJIA
News Editor
XAVIER ALATORRE
Sports Editor
CRYSTIAN MENDOZA
Opinion Editor NOAH GARCIA
Lifestyle Editor EILEEN GAETA
Science & Tech Editor ANDREW RUDIN
Photo Editor AARON MARTINEZ
Digital Editor-in-Chief MALISSA MYERS
Copy Editors
DIANA JUAREZ VANESSA LUNA
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NEWS
California DMVs Shutdown Due To Hardware Malfunction SANDRA REYES Ads Manager
The Department of Motor Vehicles in California experienced computer hardware malfunctions Oct 25, causing an outage that affected nearly two-thirds of DMV offices in the state for almost three days. The system failure affected 122 of the DMV’s 188 offices in the state, said DMV officials in a press release, also stating that the failure was not caused by cyber hackers. The DMV’s hope was to get the systems up and running for Wednesday Oct 26, posting that date on their website as the day customers could return for their DMV services, but the systems
Image courtesy of SANFERNANDOSUN.COM/AP Massive lines formed as DMV shutdown delayed service. were still malfunctioning. Customers lined DMV offices Wednesday and were disappointed when they were turned away because of the still-present hardware failures.
The DMV later removed their estimated time for repair from their website. Some of the affected offices in the area included Whittier, El Monte, and West Covina.
Hillary Clinton Proposes No-fly Zone in Syria PETE ESCOBAR A&E Editor
Hillary Clinton’s controversial proposal for a no-fly zone over Syria was brought up again during the third presidential debate Oct. 19. Chris Wallace, Fox New’s moderator, pressed Clinton for details about her proposal, and explained how President Barack Obama has shown concern with the proposition, since he believes it might escalate the ongoing conflict in Syria. Wallace also mentioned the concerns of Gen. Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, citing him as stating “you impose a no-fly zone, chances are you are going to get into a war with Syria and Russia.” Wallace proceeded to ask Clinton “If you impose a no-fly zone, first of all how do you respond to their concerns? Secondly, if you impose a no-fly zone and a Russian plane violates that, does President Clinton shoot that plane down?” Clinton doubled down on her proposal, explaining to Wallace that creating one would be a timely process, but it would ultimately “save lives and hasten the end of the conflict.” “It would also take making it clear to the Russians and the Syrians that our purpose here was to provide safe zones on the ground.” Clinton explained. Clinton never addressed what her response would be as president if a Russian plane were to violate the nofly zone. Clinton’s Republican rival, Donald Trump, is strongly against the idea of a no-fly zone. “You’re going to end up in World War Three over Syria if we listen to Hillary Clinton,” Trump previously stated. “Russia is a nuclear
Customers were able to take their behind-the-wheel tests, ask any questions they may have had, or get assistance on appointment rescheduling. Some systems remained down Thursday, Oct 27, while others weren’t able to provide full DMV services. Vehicle registrations were unable to be processed, causing some customers to face late renewal fees. Jaime Garza, a DMV spokesperson, said that customers who are facing late fees as a result of the outage can request for fees to be waived by filing a Statement of Facts with the DMV or writing a letter explaining the situation.
AB 540 Program Makes College Possible JAKE LAURELL Reporter
Image courtesy of NATIONALREVIEW.COM/RICK WILKING Hillary Clinton lays out policy proposals at third debate. country, but a country where the nukes work as opposed to other countries that talk.” Trump also denounced Clinton’s ability to negotiate a no fly zone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, since she has strongly criticized him in the past. “How is she going to go back and negotiate with this man who she has made to be so evil?” Mr Trump explained. The idea of establishing a no-fly zone in Syria has been a hot topic in Washington for the past five years, and military representatives like John Kuehn have been hesitant in supporting it because it puts military pilots at risk from Syrian air defenses. Kuehn, a retired navy officer who has previously participated in no-fly zone missions, stated, “I see almost nothing positive that can come from implementing [a no-fly zone] at the current time over Syria. Conversely,
the potential to make a bad situation worse is very, very high.” Also, strategists don’t see how establishing a nofly zone would help settle anything between the United States, Syria, and Russia. Joshua Rovner of Southern Methodist University explains that there is no recorded history of no-fly zones helping alleviate or solve any conflict, and that “there were no-fly zones in Iraq for close to a decade and it settled nothing.” Despite all of the opposition, Clinton plans to continue supporting her no-fly zone proposal, since she believes it will help protect Syrians as well as help settle tensions between the Syrian government and rebels so that “we can have the kind of serious negotiation necessary to bring the conflict to an end and go forward on a political track.”
Non-resident students from all across the globe have attended and graduated from Rio Hondo by being able to afford college. The AB 540 program grants non-resident students the opportunity to affordably attend Rio Hondo College via the California Dream Act passed, October of 2001. The program allows nonresident citizens to be exempt from paying nonresident tuition. This program is only available to students who have already attended three or more years at a K12 school, and have graduated high school or obtained a GED. The AB 540 program was passed for students caught in situations like having graduated from a California high school but attended an out of state college only to come back. Another issue this program remedies is U.S. born children of nonresident parents, where the parent(s) returned to their native country but chose to leave their child behind. If the child is in this circumstance, and graduates a California high school they could now afford college in California based on AB 540. Rio Hondo, according to California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) website, Datamart. cccco.edu, has a breakdown of demographics of citizenship status of Rio’s students. Of the 18,164 students that were enrolled during the fall 2015 semester: 47 were temporary residents, 15 were refugee/asylum seekers, 44 had student visas, 761 were under the “other” category, and 37 were under the unknown/uncollected status.
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NEWS
California Propositions Explained: A Preview of the Ballot Measures ANGELO TORRES Co-Editor-in-Chief JAKE LAURELL Reporter
In addition to deciding the 45th president of the United States, Californians will be also voting for seventeen propositions that will affect every household. Taxes, marijuana, and the death penalty are just a few controversial topics on this year’s ballot, and it is important for voters to educate themselves on each of the initiatives. A yes vote for proposition 51 will issue a $9 billion bond to fund construction, modernization, and improvement of facilities for K-12 schools and community colleges. This will aid many schools in need of additional facilities, upgrades or renovations to current facilities. Opponents argue that the proposition evenly distributes funds without concern for those with greater need. Additionally, this initiative will cost $9 billion in the initial bond, however will also accumulate $8.6 billion in interest. Proposition 52 will amend the California Constitution, so that a change to the hospital fee program would need two-thirds of legislature approval. The federally funded Medicare program requires states to contribute a matching amount of money in order to receive federal funding, and the state accumulates the matching funds through the hospital fee program. The hospital fee program is currently set to end, January 1st, 2018. A yes vote will extend it indefinitely. Proposition 53 would require voter approval for the state to issue infrastructure bonds above $2 billion, that would require a tax increase or fees to the project to repay debt. The purpose of the bill is to increase transparency between people and the cost of large infrastructure projects. It would also hold politicians accountable for failed projects, and prevent use of “blank checks,” spending large amount of taxpayer dollars without approval. The next measure on the ballot, proposition 54, would require a bill to be made available to legislators and to the public in print and online, for at least 72 hours prior to Legislative approval. This includes making video recordings of all public Legislature meetings available online. While some recordings of Legislative meetings are already available to the public, there is no set time regulation regarding when legislators can vote on a bill. Proposition 55 is actually
Image Courtesy of LATIMES.COM California voters will be voting on 17 different ballot measures on Election Day. an extension of proposition 30, passed in 2012, to increase income tax on incomes over $250,000 a year. While prop 30 is set to end in 2018, prop 55 would continue it’s mission for an additional 12 years into 2030. Revenue accumulated through this tax would continue to support K-12 school, community colleges, and to a lesser extent, Medi-cal and other healthcare programs. Since approval in 2012, the tax has raised an approximate $6 billion a year, and is expected to raise an addition $4 to $9 billion in the future if it were to be extended. Proposition 56 would increase tax on tobacco and tobacco related products by $2.00. The current rate of tax on tobacco products is $0.87, raising $3.5 billion annually. Those funds are allocated to childhood development programs, low-income healthcare and environmental protection programs, the General Fund, and breast cancer screenings and research, and a tax increase is expected to increase the amount of funds allocated to those causes, and would include funding research for other forms of cancer and school-based tobacco prevention education. The bill is also meant to decrease use of tobacco, as well as decrease tobacco related healthcare costs. A yes vote on proposition 57 would increase parole and good behavior opportunities for non-violent criminals and juveniles. The passing of prop 57 would also allow judges to
decide if juveniles should be tried as adults, instead of having the prosecutor decide. The primary goal of this bill to push towards solving overcrowded prison populations, whilst maintaining the goal of inmate rehabilitation. Lower prison populations would also lower the tax burden prisons have on the state. Proposition 58, would repeal the 1998 proposition 277. Prop 277 required students to complete a year of intensive English instruction before integrating into general English-only classes, taught by English-only teachers. Proposition 58 would allow immediate student integration and would allow instructors to use non-English languages when teaching in public schools. Proposition 59, proposes ratification of an amendment to overturn the Citizens United vs. FEC ruling in 2010. Citizens United set a precedent of allowing unlimited amounts being spent on political expenditures to considered freedom of speech. All performers in the adult entertainment industry will be forced to use condoms during filming of sexual intercourse according to proposition 60. Prop 60 also forces porn producing companies to pay for performer vacations, performer medical examinations regarding sexual transmitted diseases. It would also require porn producing companies to obtain a health license and have signs stating condoms required at filming locations. Proposition 61 if voted
“yes” regulates drug prescription drug prices, by forcing state agencies to pay the same amount as the Department of Veteran Affairs(VA) for manufactured drugs. The intent of the measure is to receive the lowest discount possible for prescription drugs which is the VA. This is applies to any case of which the state pays for prescription drugs even if not purchased directly. This measure does to not apply to anyone obtaining prescription drugs on individually, only to state agencies. Proposition 62 is a repeal of the death penalty in California. Prop 62 also limits that the maximum punishment that could be given to is a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Those sentenced with this new law in place will work towards paying off debts to the victims of the crime committed. Up to 60 percent of the inmate’s wages can could be deducted to pay the crimes done. Proposition 63 bans the possession of large capacity magazines and requiring certain individuals to pass background checks and obtain a permit to purchase ammunition. Requires businesses to acquire a year license from the California’s Department of Justice to sell guns. Any consumer wanting to purchase ammunition, would need to now with this law, obtain a four year permit. Recreational Marijuana is the focus of proposition 64. Proposition 64 allows for the
use of recreational marijuana for anyone 21 years or older. The measure would bring government regulation on the drug, and taxes based upon selling of the drug. The bill would also bring about more strict labeling when it came to marijuana products of any kind, to protect underaged users. Proposition 65 redirects a portion of money collected from carry out bags to a certain fund created by the Wildlife Conservation Board. The fund could be used to protecting the environment in multiple ways: such as drought prevention, clean water protection, recycling and cleanup purposes, and wildlife restoration. (Prop 65 and 67 are not the same. Either one determines how the 10 cent fund in Prop 67 is spent. If 65 passes and 67 fails, all revenue goes to wildlife conservation fund; If 67 passes and 65 fails, all costs go to education and covering costs. If both pass then the majority of the fund will go to education first then conservations needs afterwards.) Proposition 66 changes the process of appeals on revoking death penalty and sentences. This initiative would change to put the duty of appeals on trial courts along with hasten the process to completed by five years. Qualifications needed in order to represent the inmates would change, and the number of attorneys would increase. Prisoners would also be put to work to pay restitution as well, but at a rate of up to 70 percent instead. The banning of the use of plastic bags is the topic of Proposition 67. Prop 67 bans all big grocery stores, pharmacies stores from using single-use plastic bags, except for the use of milk, bread, produce, bulk food, and perishable items. It is then followed-up by liquor stores and convenience stores being prohibited in the same regard the year after. Any store outlet will be forced to charge 10 cents for recycled bags, where the revenue is spent covering manufacturing cost and education of consumers. The measure would exempt any recipient paying with a payment card or voucher from the California Special Supplemental Food Program. The plastic manufactures would receive two millions because of this measure and help the companies retain jobs. Election day is November 8.
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Nintendo’s Next Generation: Switch Andrew Rudin Science and Technology Editor
Nintendo has finally revealed the rumored Nintendo NX console, now named the Nintendo Switch. A trailer was released Thursday October 20th for the Nintendo Switch showing its portability and functionality. From Competitive to Casual, the trailer shows how practical the Switch can be in many different
scenarios. The Switch is a hybrid gaming system designed to be played at home or on the go. It carries two Joy-Con controllers that can be attached to the console itself for portable gaming, or onto an accessory called the Joy-Con Grip to mirror a traditional controller. The console will also support a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller that can be used instead of the detachable JoyCon controllers. The Joy-Con
Grip and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller are intended for at home gaming. The Switch comes with a dock which connects to a television for the intended home gaming. Portable gaming is also capable by disconnecting the Switch from the dock. By attaching the Joy-Con controllers to either side of the console, the Switch can be played as a tablet style console. Games played while docked can also be
PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.POLYGON.COM This is the Nintendo Switch in tablet form, one of its many transformative capabilities.
Archaeologists Discover Cannabis use in Ancient Sacrament Alexis Rodriguez Staff Writer
Marijuana has been used for many reasons throughout the past decades, mainly for one’s necessity, but also for a spiritual purpose to get closer to a higher being. The National Geographic reports having found cannabis buried in the ground next to a presumed 35 year-old deceased male with 13 cannabis plants laid out on his chest in China’s Turpan Basin. The report further indicated that scientists were able to estimate, through the use of radiocarbon, that the burial occurred 2,400 to 2,800 years ago. Cannabis seeds have been reportedly found in the area of West of Turpan along with burials, including with the body of a woman who supposedly died of breast cancer. The use of Marijuana has been used in many cultures, including the Scythian groups of Central Asia, ancient Germanic paganism, and Rastafari, a popular religion that firmly believes the plant is the tree of life. Now, present day the use of marijuana in the West has become controversial, with many opponents of its
consumption believing it to be a gateway drug. According to the Huffington Post, a federal court judge ruled that religion can be used as a defense in a marijuana distribution charge. An overlooked argument is that marijuana has been used as a ritualistic herb going back thousands of
years. It was used to worship the Hindu deity, Shiva, and of course the Rastafarian group still uses it today. According to the Huffington Post, the big question is whether or not marijuana should be permitted for sacramental use.
PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC. COM Burial sight in Turpan, China with 2,500 year old cannabis plants.
continued after you disconnect the Switch from the dock. The trailer shows the Switch casually being played in a park. It also shows the Switch being played on an airplane showcasing a stand attached to the console to hold itself up. The Joy-Con controllers can be used connected or disconnected to the Switch showing a tablet style console or a portable home style console. The trailer also boasts of multiplayer portability as you can use each Joy-Con controllers independently, splitting between two players. The Switch can also connect to with other owners of the console for even more multiplayer functionality. In a competitive environment, many Switch owners can gather and strategize for a competition in any scenario. The trailer shows 2 competitive teams planning before an event with their consoles as they map their plans on paper and ingame. The portability of the Switch seems to be the focal point of the console. The hybrid capabilities gives this device a lot of versatility in the real world. The Switch is getting a lot of support from many gaming companies for at home gaming such as Bethesda, and mobile
gaming such as Gungho. The trailer also features highly anticipated games as well as games that still hold popularity today such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Exclusive titles such as Zelda and Pokemon games will be made specifically for the Switch. The possibility of mobile style games to also be made exclusively for the Switch does peak curiosity. All games designed for the Switch will be played through cartridge form called GameCards. This cartridge style of gaming seems to be a trend in the mobile realm of Nintendo. The early days of consoles also boasted a cartridge style of holding games. As time closes to the release date more will be revealed, but this innovative idea could bring a new generation of gaming.
Vines Lifespan Similar to Content Length Angelo Torres Co-editor-in-chief
Following a drop in share prices this quarter, Twitter announced that they are shutting down the video-sharing mobile app, Vine, October 27. Vine, created and bought by Twitter in 2013, is used to record and share six-second videos. The videos, and subsequently the site, gained popularity through reposts and shares on various internet sites, like Facebook and Twitter. Vine released a statement last week, confirming the discontinuation of the mobile app. Specifically, they confirmed an eventual end within “the coming months.” In addition to discontinuing the mobile app Vine, Twitter has also responded to their drop in share prices by reducing staff by 300 employees. “Twitter has produced nine straight quarters of slowing revenue growth compared with the prior-year quarter,” reported Paresh Dave, Contact Reporter for the Los Angeles Times. “Monthly active users, the com-
pany’s key usage measurement, has stagnated for the last year.” In the October 27 post, however, Vine also clarified that the discontinuation would not mean deletion of the site, allowing vine users to access, download, and archive their content. “We’ll be keeping the website online because we think it’s important to still be able to watch all the incredible Vines that have been made,” reads the blog post released by Vine and Twitter. Vine plans to keep users updated on changes to the site. They also explain that they will be working closely with Vine creators to ensure questions and concerns are addressed.
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LIFESTYLES
El Paisano Tuesday, November 1, 2016
New Clerk Typist Makes Communications More Accessible DIEGO CRESPO Editor-in-Chief
PHOTO PROVIDED BY KARLA BERMUDEZ Karla Bermudez and her team “The Furry Kitties” play Wednesday nights for the Westside Volleyball League. Back Row: Kevin Wung, Kevin Fang, Wing Chu Front Row: Gabbie, Karla and Lia
As of July 2016, Karla Bermudez became clerk typist III for the communications department and now provides students with further assistance. Before she had this position, Bermudez was substitute teaching for foster care classes and behavior and social sciences. “Foster was more about providing that little niche of students with computer services and foster care education. That was more working with the public and setting up RSVP’s to our classes that we offered. And then coming over to behavior and social sciences, that was more working with the faculty members and then we get students coming in, but it’s a different student need. Foster care was definitely with the computers and support services where you’d see a certain student needing more emotional support and a specific counselor would reach out to the student to let them know they’re available. Here the mail boxes and office house are right there. It’s a drastic change.” Said Bermudez.
Before Rio Hondo, Bermudez worked at South Central regional center where they provide services from newborns to age three for developmentally disabled. Assessments were done to see if students were eligible for assistant services for physical and speech therapy, to determine if their disabilities were only present under the age of three or if their disabilities were for life. In her spare time, Bermudez enjoys spending time pursuing physical activities. “I like to hike, but volleyball is my thing since high school. I’ve been playing on travel teams. Now that I’m older a lot of people are like ‘Oh, you still play’? And I explain ‘yeah I do’.” Bermudez now plays on travel teams for Tuesday and Wednesday nights. On Tuesday nights, Bermudez is only a sub, opting to maintain a casual relationship with her Tuesday team. This season Bermudez explained “I think I’d rather stick to one team and sub as needed for the other squad. The [Wednesday] team is Furry Kitties.” “I play for Westside Volleyball league and there are three pools: A, B, and C. C is more of a social league. B is a little more
competitive. A is sometimes semi-pro. I’d rather just stick to my social.” Commented Bermudez. Bermudez has three kids. Two are students at Rio Hondo, one is preparing to transfer into the electrical engineering program and another is planning to major in child development. As a hard working mother of three children, Bermudez said “For me, it’s easy. Once I have a set schedule, it’s just like plugging in numbers.” “I guess what I like most about being here is being support to the faculty and the students and encouraging them in their classes,” said Bermudez. “I’m looking at the master’s program in education and I would like to specialize in special education for children with disabilities. The thing about special education is catching it early on. Once you aid them as a child, that can make a big difference in their growing up.” She plans to finish her bachelor’s for business administration in the near future. Thanks to her hard work and perseverance, the future looks bright for Karla Bermudez and those she encounters.
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YAHIRA URBINA/EL PAISANO Local Fixture Now Open YAHAIRA URBINA Reporter
David Chung, alongside his brother Jason Chung, have opened up a very unique establishment for the city of Whittier. They have brought the community a new way of shopping for specialty items while enjoying a freshly brewed coffee in their new shop called Local Fixture. Although they opened up about three years ago, this business manages to continuously bring in local customers and beyond. The location is not only available for window shopping and coffee lovers, but the ultimate goal for these brothers is to bring the community together. It began with the realization by the Chung brothers that within the city of Whittier, it
was hard to truly find a place where you can find a variety of gifts for absolutely anyone without needing to drive to an unlimited amount of locations, a completely different county, or the famous city of LA. The objective isn’t to raise sales, but to make the community become more like family. “At the same time we wanted to make it a place where the community can gather and hang out, whether it would be for a date, to shop, or events we have”, Chung explained. It’s genuinely a place for absolutely anyone, no matter what age or gender, there’s something here for you! They include items from jewelry to apparel, all types of accessories, furniture, books, and other nifty items. There’s a little bit of every-
thing “We cater to the whole family; mom, dad, the kids, teenagers, college kids. Everything ties together because everything is so unique” David Chung continued. The coffee bar is actually new within the building, that after a lot of planning, it only made sense to bring the idea to life. The Chung brothers were able to reach beyond their successful gift shop and add a place where people can come together for a home like vibe. Local Fixture now has more people coming in, not only for beautiful accessories or very unique items, but for coffee lovers and tea admirers. The addition of the coffee bar brought sales up and the amount of people excited to stop by has expanded. Many have found it a lot easier to visit Local Fixture for the same great quality coffee that many only find in Los Angeles or Hollywood. This allows customers to receive the same quality of coffee without the excessive drive and just as friendly service. The beautiful and welcoming general store has become more than just a place for shoppers, it has become a way to make it more convenient for the Locals to avoid a crazy drives, and come together as more than just customers. Local Fixture puts in their effort to make Whittier more than a city, but a family.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Beach Goth’s diversified headliners almost make up for its lack of organization PETE ESCOBAR A&E Editor Costume-filled crowds bombarded the Observatory grounds this past Saturday and Sunday for The Growlers fifth annual Beach Goth music festival. You’d think it was their first, though. Not to say that the festival was bad, but the organization was definitely lackluster. This is probably because the event changed its location last minute from the Oak Canyon Ranch in Irvine, to the Observatory grounds in Orange County. Even considering how the festival turned out, the switch was probably for the better. Who knows what the rain that flooded one of the outside stages would have done to the grassy and dirt-filled terrain of the Oak Canyon Ranch. The Observatory grounds weren’t all that better, though. It was over-packed, and the outdoor RX stage just seemed to be thrown in last-minute. When it rained on Day 2, the RX stages dance floor flooded and needed to be shut down (it opened up again, eventually.) At that point, I had forgotten I was at a music festival for a good 30 minutes, since security were refusing to let people into the indoor Observatory and Constellation room stages, and no artists were performing on
PETE ESCOBAR / EL PAISANO Kali Uchis brought out a huge crowd despite her up- and- coming status as an artist. She’s absolutely a fan favorite.
the Dome stage outdoors. However, without the rain, the festival was at least doable, even though it felt more congested than the years prior. One other big problem? Overly-aggressive security. Sure, their job might be frustrating, and at times challenging, but it’s NEVER right to start pulling and throwing people out of the crowd while they’re waiting in line to see
their favorite bands perform. This happened when people were waiting outside the Indoor stages that were locked down. People were being told to leave the line, but had nowhere to go. Security still started literally throwing people out that had no chance at exiting. Besides the horrible logistics, the lineup was as original and great as could be. Mixing greats like Gucci
The lineup automatically spurs a lot of diversity... It’s not just in the music, but in the audience too.
PETE ESCOBAR / EL PAISANO Brooks Nielson perfomed a dance-rich, enthusiastic set for a crowd of more-than-tired and drenched beach goth attendees.
Mane, Devendra Banhart, The Growlers, and Violent Femmes is something Beach Goth is known for. The lineup automatically spurs a lot of diversity, and that’s what keeps me coming back every year. It’s not just in the music either, but in the audience too. It was a great thing to see a full-blown “hipster” getting wild to a Kali Uchis song. One of the first bands I had the opportunity to see was Wild Nothing, and their set was like no-other. Performing dream-poppy classics like “Nocturne” and “Shadow” off of their album “Nocturne” had me feeling free. Their instrumental sound echoed throughout the dimlit venue, which helped to seemingly saturate their riffs into the audience’s very soul. It’s for that reason that I’m glad their set was inside the Observatory stage and not at an outdoor one. Even with so many great performances going on, missing the return of Gucci Mane would have been a total mistake. With the DJ and Vocals blasting even louder than the more than hype crowd, I’m sure it was hard to not hear the set. It’s great seeing him committing to his performances right out of prison and I’m expecting great things from him in the near future. Violent Femme’s folk-
punk rich performance was angst-y as hell. Hearing classics like “Kiss Off” awoken my inner 16-year-old, and made me want to ditch my camera and stage dive right into the crowd (not such a terrible idea now that I think about it.) I definitely had the most fun watching them perform. The Growlers’ set on the second day was delayed by at least 30 minutes, and when they finally came out they briefly addressed their festivals shortcoming and played the exact same set they performed on the first day. Although I was disappointed that they didn’t mix it up for the fans on the second day, they still played their hearts out to fan-favorites like “Big Toe.” Watching Brooks Nielson getting the audience moving with his seemingly Egyptian-style dance moves is always fun too. Overall, this year’s Beach Goth was a bit of a mess, though some props must be given to organizers doing a fairly good job of setting things up last minute. Fans have even started petitioning for a refund since they don’t feel satisfied with its outcome, and the Growlers issued an apology statement that focuses on optimism for the future, but fans still weren’t satisfied. I’m hoping they take the fans major feedback into consideration and properly execute next year’s festival.
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OPINION
Student Speakout
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“I think when a person dies and has unfinished business here on earth they stay in the purgatory, where they never reach a place of peace.But if they die at peace already they reach heaven.” Michael Audelos
“I would like to believe people go to heaven after death, but if they’ve done wrong here in the world I think their soul wonders on earth.” Magaly Villarreal
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SPORTS
World Series intensifies as Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians are three games away from being World Champs CAIN HERNANDEZ Reporter
Both the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians are three games away from being world champions. The Cubs bounced back with full force after dropping Game One of the World Series on Wednesday. The bats were locked and loaded vs Indian’s pitcher Trevor Bauer. Bauer gave up just two runs on 6 hits throwing 3.2 innings. 2015 Cy Young award winner Jake Arrieta pitched a gem on Wednesday night. He tossed a hitless 5 innings before surrendering a hit to Jason Kipnis. As the Cubs summoned Kyle Schwarber from the Disabled List, he was the spark from the Cubs in Game 2. Schwarber, coming off of ACL surgery and playing for the first time since April, drove in two of the five runs that Chicago scored. No one coming off a serious injury should be able to contribute right away to their team’s success right? But Schwarber has shattered those expectations and silenced the haters. On being asked about Kyle
Schwarber, Indian’s manager Terry Francona said “… special players do special things.” Since the series now shifts to National League turf, Schwarber will not play the field after being a Designated Hitter in Cleveland. He will be used as a pinch hitter and just maybe, have a key at bat to make the Chicago faithful go nuts. Now the Chicago Cubs will host their first World Series game since 1908. And the Indians now will hope to spoil the Cubs return to Wrigley and take down the almighty Cubbies. The Indians are a very good baseball team and are overlooked by many people. You can consider them the underdogs because it seems like everyone in the world except for Cleveland thinks the Cubs will now win the series in five games. The Cubs are more than capable of doing it but the Tribe also has history of their own to make. Why not the Indians? As Ohio’s golden boy said best, it is “Ohio against the world.” Game Three in Chicago will feature Cub’s Kyle Hendricks versus Indian’s Josh Tomlin on Friday.
PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC NEWS Chicago Cubs catcher Wilson Contreras leaps for the sky as the Cubs stole Game 2 of the World Series from the Cleveland Indians.
Rio Hondo College women’s water polo team ends South Coast Conference with a 7-5 win against Pasadena City Collge CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Sports Editor
The Rio Hondo College women’s water polo team improved their overall record to 10-13 after their 7-5 South Coast Conference victory over Pasadena City College Oct. 26 as they closed out the season. Freshman Quinn Reynosa helped lead Rio Hondo against Pasadena City College scoring four goals while Sophomore Emily Mena scored three, dividing Rio’s offense of the day between the two. Rio Hondo wrapped up their regular South Coast Conference season with a 4-4 record. After the conference they prepared for the RHC
MATHEW SALAS/EL PAISANO Rio Hondo College women’s water polo player, #10 Evalina Macias eyes the goal and prepares for a shot against Pasadena City College Oct. 26.
Mini Tournament Oct. 28. Rio Hondo was down 3-1 early on against Pasadena City College in the first quarter, but a goal by Reynosa with 1:57 minutes left in the quarter and another by Mena with 13 seconds left on the clock tied up the game 3-3 for Rio Hondo. The second quarter remained scoreless as neither side was able to put a shot past the goalie, but in the third quarter Rio picked up the tempo and scored three goals to give them a 6-3 lead against Pasadena City. Zuri Pulido scored two more goals in the fourth quarter and now had four out of five goals for Pasadena that put them within reach of a comeback against Rio Hondo, but they fell short 7-5
after a late goal in the end of the quarter secured the Lady Roadrunners victory. With the season now over, Rio Hondo looked to host Santa Ana College Oct. 28 for the RHC Mini Tournament where they had a 10:30 a.m. game followed by a 1:30 p.m. contest against Los Angeles Valley College. Rio Hondo managed to get the win against Santa Ana by a comfortable score of 16-8, but unfortunately got completely shutout by their LA Valley College opponents as they fell short 14-0. With the tournament now over, Rio Hondo now awaits the start of the South Coast Conference Championship Nov. 3 at Pasadena City College.
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SPORTS
Rio Hondo College women’s volleyball team continue to improve on their season ADAM CALLEJA Reporter
The Rio Hondo women’s volleyball earned two strong conference wins against Cerritos College and LA Trade-Tech College, but struggled against El Camino and ended last week with a tie against Long Beach City College. The Roadrunners are now 10-7-1 on the season and 2-2 in conference play. The Roadrunners started the evening with a commanding first set as they beat Cerritos 25-16. It was the same story for the second game as the final score was also 25-16. During the third game, Cerritos did their best to make things interesting as they tied it all up at 24. Though, Rio Hondo did not panic and closed out the game ending with a final score of 26-24. “Haley Brownwood played amazing, she had at least five aces,” said Coach Esko, “Rachel Bustillos came in off the bench just to serve and play some defense and I think she tallied up at least four aces.” The Roadrunners also received solid play from Bree Newton as she had some nice
hits. “Heading into next match we really need to work on our defense at the net, we were really off with our blocking,” added Coach Esko, “We’re a really good defensive team and we had moments tonight where we didn’t capitalize like we should’ve.” Erika Mendoza led the offense with 8 kills, Jacqueline Chaidez had 6 digs. Coming off a very strong performance against Cerritos the Roadrunners would travel to El Camino College to face the number one team in the South section of the South Coast Conference. Rio Hondo was swept losing the first game 25-20, then lost the 25-17 and lost the third game 25-16 struggling to keep the game competitive. Tanya Metchkoff had 11 aces and Michelle Rosas added 7 kills. The Roadrunners then traveled to LA TradeTech in downtown Los Angeles for another South Coast Conference Crossover. Rio Hondo started off strong with a 25-14 win for the first game and they would never look
back. The Roadrunners played with the same confidence in the second game leading to a 25-16 win and the story was the same for the third game winning 25-20. The Roadrunners would sweep LA Trade-Tech building momentum into a competitive game against Long Beach City College. Michelle Rosas had 6 kills and Tanya Metchkoff had 13 aces. Rio Hondo hosted the Long Beach City College Vikings last Friday. It was a competitive game throughout that ultimately ended in the Roadrunners’ first tie of the season. Haley Brownwood added 16 aces, while Paula Alferez and Michelle Rosas both had 7 kills. The Roadrunners are now in 3rd place at 2-2 in the North Section of the South Coast Conference. Undefeated Mt. SAC is in first at 4-0 and Pasadena City is in second at 3-1. With four more North conference games, the window is still open for Rio Hondo to make a run at first place in the conference.
ADAM CALLEJA/EL PAISANO Rio Hondo College women’s volleyball player, Sophomore Erika Mendoza gets up in the air for a return hit against Ceritos College Oct. 26, getting 8 kills on the evening.
“We’re a really good defensive team and we had moments tonight where we didn’t capitalize like we should’ve.”
Jordan Clarkson leads LA Lakers to a 120-114 win over the Houston Rockets VICTOR LOZANO Reporter
In a game that was played on the offensive, the new look Los Angeles Lakers held their own against James Harden and the Houston Rockets for their first win of the 2016-2017 NBA season. Moving past the Kobe Bryant-era were the Lakers, facing off against a familiar face in Mike D’Antoni, who coached the Lakers for two seasons, now coaching the Rockets and were in for a showdown against a potent offense that ranked fourth in NBA last season. D’Antoni made the call prior to the season starting to make Harden a point guard and it was nothing short of outstanding as he totaled 34 points, eight rebounds and 17 assists for the entire game, with 14 of those assists coming in the first half. For the Lakers, the struggle was trying to find a starting lineup that would match up well against the Rockets, something that Walton finally figured out hours before tipoff.
PHOTO COURTESY OF USA TODAY Jordan Clarkson was key in the 120-114 win over the Houston Rockets, contributing 25 points for the LA Lakers with 22 of those points coming in the second half.
He named the starters D’Angelo Russell, Luol Deng, Julius Randle, and Timofey Mozgov. all Many were shocked when it was announced that Nick Young was in the lineup as the starting shooting guard. While Young was subject to trade rumors and personal issues in the offseason, he reemerged as the player that most fans knew in his first season as a shooter that can heat up at any time with Walton’s new offense in place. Young, not really known for his defensive prowess, was positioned in guarding Harden throughout the game and succeeded to a certain extent, making sure he would have to work for all his shots. Randle kept the Lakers afloat through the second and third quarters, showing a much more composed game and taking his time posting up when he saw a matchup disadvantage or attacking the rim with his famous unorthodox methods. He finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and led the team in assists with six. As the Rockets had an eightpoint lead at the half, the Lakers
had only cut into the halftime lead by two at the end of the third quarter, and it was Jordan Clarkson who would step up to rally his Lakers to a win. While only playing seven minutes in the first half with only three points, the sixth man proved to be too much for the Rockets, scoring 22 of his points in the second half with 12 of those coming in the closing quarter to secure an opening night win. Not only did Clarkson energize the team with his offensive play, but also defensively, having three key steals in the fourth, with one coming off a Harden post up where he poked the ball loose, and Russell diving for the ball to give Harden one of his seven turnovers of the game. The Lakers are 1-0 and will go on an early road trip from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2 playing the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks in that span. The team will come back home for a nationally televised game against the defending Western Conference champions, Golden State Warriors Nov. 4.
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SPORTS
Rio Hondo College men’s soccer team get back to back wins on the road CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Sports Editor
The Rio Hondo College men’s soccer team started off their week on the road with a comfortable interdivision win against Los Angeles Harbor College Oct. 25. The Roadrunners are currently unbeaten in their last eight games as they improved their overall record to 8-2-6 after their 3-0 win against the Seahawks. Freshman Andrew Gomez scored the opener in the 12th minute, giving the Roadrunners an early lead against the opposing LA Harbor College. Rio Hondo was able to contain the Seahawks going into halftime with the score still at 1-0, as goalkeeper Jose Paredes held down his sides end of the goal. Nine minutes after the start of the second half, Sophomore Nicholas Knapp managed to create space to score Rio Hondo’s second goal of the game after an assist from Sergio Ramos in the 54th minute. With the score now at 2-0, Rio picked up the momentum of the game and in the 60th minute Gomez setup Knapp for his second goal of the game giving the Roadrunners a comfortable 3-0 lead with thirty minutes left in the match. The Roadrunners held their
opponents out for the remainder of the game, as Paredes helped give Rio Hondo their second consecutive shutout and eighth overall this season after getting four saves against LA Harbor. The 3-0 win against LA Harbor is exactly the reassurance Rio Hondo needed before they had to hit the road to face rivals Cerritos College Oct. 28. Feeling confident after their previous win, Rio Hondo stepped onto the field driving straight towards the goal creating chances in the first couple of minutes. After a few attempts at goal, Ricky Sotelo was able to pick up a rebound that the opposing Cerritos College goalkeeper spilled as he scored the opener for Rio Hondo in the 6:56 minute mark giving the Roadrunners an early lead in the game. Goalkeeper Paredes picked up an injury in the 20th minute after taking a blow to his left shoulder after he saved a shot and crash landed on the goal post. Rio Hondo then had to substitute their second goalkeeper in, Edwin Elizarraraz to take over for the remaining 70 minutes of the game. Nonetheless, the Roadrunners held the lead going into halftime as Elizarraraz managed to make a couple of solid saves that could have easily been goals.
When asked how he felt to give Rio Hondo the lead against Cerritos, Sotelo said “I felt good to score the opener, it was my first goal of the season and against a team like Cerritos, it feels good to contribute for my team.” Sotelo’s goal was the only thing separating Rio Hondo from their opponents who were not far away from scoring a goal themselves on several occasions. As the second half commenced, the Roadrunners continued to dominate and do more offensively than the Falcons, who struggled to finish in front of the goal. With the game evenly matched, Alejandro Luna broke the suspense and scored a low driven shot from a free kick in the 62nd minute to give Rio Hondo the breathing space they were looking for that evening. With the score now at 2-0, the core of Cerritos College’s offense began to slowly fall apart as they struggled to connect their passes in Rio’s half of the field. The Roadrunners coasted to a comfortable victory against the Falcons as they failed to get back into the game. After two consecutive wins Rio Hondo improved their overall record to 9-2-6 as they next look to face East Los Angeles College Nov. 1 at 6 p.m.
“I felt good to score the opener, it was my first goal of the season and against a team like Cerritos, it feels good to contribute for my team.”
CRYSTIAN MENDOZA/EL PAISANO Rio Hondo College men’s soccer player #4 Ricky Sotelo scored the opener against Cerritos College Oct. 26 after picking up a rebound that the opposing Falcon goalkeeper spilled out after he failed to hold onto a low driven shot.
RHC women’s soccer team ends 12 game winning streak against defending State Champions, Cerritos College 4-0 CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Sports Editor
The Rio Hondo College women’s soccer team travelled to Los Angeles Harbor College Oct. 25 as they looked to continue their undefeated streak in Wilmington. The Lady Roadrunners are currently ranked No. 17 in the nation for the community college level as they extended their winning streak to four games after winning LA Harbor College by a close score of 1-0. Rio Hondo’s win on the day improved their overall record to 10-0-4 while dropping LA Harbor’s overall record to 8-6-2 in the South Coast Conference. The Seahawks managed to keep the score tied at 0-0 going into halftime as their goalkeeper Nitzia Gastillo kept every shot out of the goal. While Rio Hondo dominated the tempo of the game, they were not able to score until the 87th minute when Sophomore
Gracie Lopez scored a late goal after an assist from Erika Lizarraga to give the Lady Roadrunners the win that day. Rio Hondo’s goalkeeper Jenny Garcia managed five saves to help the Lady Roadrunners get the shutout against LA Harbor. Thanks to Lopez’s late goal, Rio Hondo continues to be undefeated in the South Coast Conference as they next looked to face No. 2 nationally ranked rivals Cerritos College Oct. 28. Rio Hondo lost the CCCAA State Championship final against the Falcons last season, so the tensions were high for the Lady Roadrunners who now had to face their toughest opponents so far. As Rio travelled to Cerritos College for their rematch against the Falcons, the possibilities for an explosive match were endless. Cerritos College managed to get on the scoreboard first, as Amber Whitmore scored the opener off
an assist from Carolina Jaramillo in the 13th minute. The score remained 1-0 going into halftime, as the game appeared to be even sided de-
spite the goal difference. The score remained the same all the way until the 79th minute when Cerritos College scored the second goal of the
AARON MARTINEZ/EL PAISANO Rio Hondo College women’s soccer player #10 Viviana Viramontes carries the ball up the field as an opposing Falcon opponent chases her down the sideline Oct. 28 at Cerritos College.
game when Cheyenne De Los Reye scored off of Dana Jacobs assist as Rio Hondo was left helpless late into the game. The momentum of the second goal helped Cerritos College pick up the tempo and shortly after Maria Hernandez scored another goal for the Falcons in the 84th minute of the game leaving the Lady Roadrunners with blank faces. The last minute goal fiasco didn’t end there, and four minutes after scoring their third Cerritos got their fourth goal of the game after Jacobs got another assist and set up Ashli Villalobos to end Rio Hondo’s undefeated season. After 12 undefeated games the Lady Roadrunners finally fell short, facing last season’s State Champions in a repeat of the 2015 CCCAA State final. Rio Hondo College will next face East Los Angeles College for a South Coast Conference game at 2 p.m. Nov. 1.
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Men’s Soccer
November 1 RHC vs. ELAC* Home, 6 PM
November 4 RHC vs. Pasadena* Away, 4 PM November 8 RHC vs. Mt. SAC* Home, 6 PM November 11 RHC vs. Chaffey* Away, 3 PM November 19 RHC vs. So Cal Regional Away, TBA
Women’s Soccer November 1 RHC vs ELAC* Home, 2 PM
November 4 RHC vs. Pasadena* Home, 6 PM
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Men’s Water Polo
November 3-5 RHC vs South Coast Away, ALL DAY
November 9 & 11-12 RHC vs. TBA @ So Cal Regional Away, ALL DAY November 18 & 19 RHC vs TBA @ State Championships Away, ALL DAY
Women’s Water Polo
Noember 3-5 RHC vs South Coast Away, TBA
November 9 & 11-12 RHC vs. So Cal Regional Away, TBA November 18-19 RHC vs. CCCAA Away, ALL DAY
November 8 RHC vs. Mt. SAC* Away, 6 PM
CSU/UC Application
November 11 RHC vs. Chaffey* Away, 1 PM
November 1 UC Application Workshop SS250 5-6 PM
November 17 RHC vs. So Cal Regional Away, TBA Saturday 19 RHC vs. So Cal Regional Away, TBA
Women’s Volleyball
November 2 RHC vs. PCC* Away, 6 PM
November 4 RHC vs. ELAC* Home, 6 PM November 9 RHC vs. Chaffey* Home, 5 PM November 11 RHC vs. Mt. SAC* Away, 6 PM November 16 RHC vs. LA Trade Tech Away, 6 PM
Men’s Wrestling
November 2 RHC vs. USC Dual Home, 7 PM November 5 RHC vs. Fresno Away, ALL DAY
November 9 RHC vs. Palomar Dual* Home, 7 PM November 19 RHC vs. ELAC Away, ALL DAY
November 7 CSU Application Workshop SS250 12-1 PM November 9 UC Application Workshop SS250 12-1 PM
November 9 UC Application Workshop SS250 12-1 PM
November 14 UC Application Workshop SS250 12-1 PM November 15 CSU Application Workshop SS250
6-7 PM November 17 UC Application Workshop 6-7 PM
Transfer Center Campus Tour Dates November 4 Cal Poly Pomona Tour Sign up in SS250 8-2 PM November 18 University of La Verne Sign Up in SS250 8-2 PM December 2 Cal State Los Angeles Tour Sign up in SS250 9-2PM
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Campus Events October 17 - November 18 Tool Crib Gallery @RHC Art Gallery November 1 Dia de los Muertos @Mid-Quad 11-1:30PM November 3-6 Play: The Laramie Project @Wray Theater Nov 3-5 - 8PM, Nov 6 - 2PM Free Admission November 15 Frank and Friends @Black Box Theater 7:30 PM November 20 Skyrose Chapel Presents: “Have You Seen My Childhood?” @Rose Hills Parks 1 PM
Off-Campus Events
August 1 - November 27 “Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters” Art Exhibit @LA County Museum of Art 11-5PM Mon., Tue., Thu. Admission: $25 November 4 CalRio HIgh School Forensics Tourament @California High School 3-9:30PM November 2-12 The Whittier Photographic Societys’ Annual Exhibit @Whittier Art Gallery
Movies
Flims Released November 4 Doctor Strange Synopsis: Dr. Stephen Strange’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) life changes after a car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he looks for healing, and hope, in a mysterious enclave. Hacksaw Ridge Synopsis: The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds.
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