El Paisano Newspaper Vol.66 Issue 5

El Paisano Brings in the Highest Award

Is Creed 3

Worth Watching?

Robert Jimenez @chris_jrnlsm

@chris_jrnlsm

Rio Hondo College did it again and swept awards at The Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) in collaboration with the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) conference/competition on March 9-11 at Hyatt Regency Embarcadero in San Francisco.

RHC took part in the competition where, for the first time, every student that competed placed and went home with an award. They won a total of 11 awards over the weekend. Over a hundred students from colleges from Northern and Southern California also attended to compete.

The Awards RHC won are Matthew Medina, with an honorable mention in his Feature writing, fourth place in social media, and first place in the video story. Marilin Campos got third place in the editorial cartoon category, fourth in social media, and first in video stories. Christopher Villasenor placed first in video story. Christopher Araujo got an honorable mention for editorial cartoon. Mia Alvarez placed fourth in sports photo and placed first in team feature. Luis Martinez placed first in the team feature. Fernando Ramos's magazine photo essay earned an honorable mention, Raymond Luna's honorable

mention photo story essay, and Jasmine Soria's second-place publication layout. But the most prominent win was General Excellence-Online Edition, where El Paisano is measured as a top-tier publication.

JACC/ACP is a convention for students to learn from keynotes like Rick Green, who spoke about his experience in journalism and how it is essential to have freedom of speech—the convention is an opportunity for media and journalism students to attend and learn about the industry by professionals aside from the competition. The statewide competition is held every Spring.

Nancy Garcia Against All Odds: A Woman in STEM

Marilin Campos

@marrmedia_

A career in a STEM field may seem quite daunting for many. In 2015-16 the National Center for Education Statistics found that "only 18% of the 1.8 million bachelor's degrees awarded were in STEM fields."

Of those, only 36% were female, and 15% were Hispanic.

Despite the odds, Professor Nancy García had earned a successful career in the STEM field. She began her education at Cal State Fullerton, completing her Bachelor's in Mathematics and later earning a graduate degree there.

There, she was able to take classes with a math cohort and found that "having this experience made me aware of how important it is to socialize and make connections because those classmates are the ones you tend to stay in touch

with even after graduation."

Cal State Fullerton became a second home for her, where instructors believed in her and pushed her to grow, allowing her unique opportunities to display her abilities and encourage unconventional thinking.

Her love for math was discovered during her first year as an undeclared undergraduate student.

"I developed an interest in math after the Supplementary Instruction (SI) Leader noticed my performance in class and my ability to explain concepts to my classmates during the Supplementary Workshop for the College Algebra course I was taking," said Garcia.

She was later able to take a placement test, placing her in Calculus I. She had discovered her love of math, and her later experiences as a tutor and SI Leader led

her to a career in education.

A career in Mathematics is no easy feat, and as a woman of color, Professor Garcia has had a unique journey filled with obstacles and hurdles. One experience she can recall occurred at the start of her teaching career and one of her graduate courses had them discuss their experiences throughout the semester.

"It was eye-opening to see how fellow female instructors experienced a lack of respect from their students, which I experienced in some of my classes." She, along with many women in STEM, felt underestimated, not only by her peers but by her students as well.

"We felt we had to prove our abilities much more than our male counterparts." She's often had to deal with people being surprised that she majored in math or assuming she teaches

Michael B. Jordan directed his first film Creed III. It opens with a flashback of Adonis and his childhood best friend helping him sneak out to a secret underground boxing club for a match. Damian, his best friend, is a well-known boxer in the club who easily defeats his opponent in the match. They then celebrate and stop at a local store for food. As Adonis walks into the store, he passes a man he recognized and asks,“Hey, Leon do you remember me?” He then punches the man knocking him to the ground. The first scenes already have you questioning the movie and how this will all add up.

The movie then cuts back to the modern day and where Adonis seems to be losing in his final match. He seems defensive in the fight but comes into the next round swinging, easily defeats his opponent, and retires as a champion. Which confuses the audience because he’s retiring. Makes you question the direction the movie is going in.

The next scene is Adonis taking a phone call in his gym and walking outside. He sees a man leaning up against his car and confronts him. When confronting the man he then realizes kindergarten or middle school.

Thankfully, she has had a great support system to aid her in her journey as a math educator. She feels she can turn to her experienced colleagues for guidance and support. She also has role models, like her father and mentor, Jolene Fleming, who inspire her to be innovative and persist in adversity. She has been teaching for eight years at Rio Hondo and has earned the love and respect of many students. Mathematics is not an easy career path, but

it’s his old friend damian. We see the two hanging out and catching up. But the whole time Damian seems jealous and as if he has something on his mind. He then asks Adonis to help him get back into the boxing world after being in prison for 18 years. Adonis tries to help him, but it doesn’t seem as if he actually can due to Damian being too aggressive during practice matches. The original fight that was going down between Adonis’s prodigy and Drago was canceled due to Drago being attacked and injured. Adonis then gives Damian the opportunity to fight his prodigy. The rest of the movie is a mystery until you go see it for yourself.

This was the first film in the series’ to not feature Rocky, Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character. The cinematography of the movie was amazing, and the pace was perfect. There wasn’t a time in the movie where it felt as if it was dragging or too long.

The last fight was a favorite. The cinematography was on point, and the effects were perfect. You could really feel the tension between Adonis and Damian in the final fight. Another viewer at the theater, Jose Ramirez said, “I loved the dynamic between the two characters and how you can feel each other’s anger throughout the build up.” As an overall ranking, the film is a nine out of 10. Currently, on Rotten Tomatoes tomatometer the film holds a solid 88% and a 96% on the audience score.

she hopes to encourage more women to pursue a career in mathematics. "I would say to those women who are trying to pursue a career in math that they are just as capable… No one can determine what you can and cannot do, so do not limit yourself based on someone's comment or a course grade. You belong there if that's where your interest lies. Trust yourself if that is where your interest lies. Trust yourself, follow what you think is best, and keep moving forward."

Aaron Martinez

Every competing member of El Paisano Media took home an award on Saturday, March 11. From left to right: Advisor Aaron Martinez, Staff Marilin Campos, Online Editor-in-Chief Mia Alvarez, Print Editor-in-Chief, Broadcast Director Christopher Villasenor, Layout Editor Matthew Medina, Layout Edtior Christopher Araujo.

Christopher Araujo

Aaron Martinez

Professor Nancy Garcia is an instructor of mathematics in the science building at Rio Hondo College. Thursday, March 16.

Manuel Smith @mannysmithmedia

The Student Success Center held a Time Management workshop on March 16th in the LR-128. Speaker Alexandria Toscano went over how to manage your time wisely and overcome obstacles like unclear goals, lack of organization, commitments, and burnout. She explained a lot about procrastination, why we procrastinate, and how we could fix that by setting the alarm and getting a planner.

Toscano went over a method with the word SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Timebased) and also spoke about procrastination affects your mental health and how little steps could work to get that stop multitasking. The example of SMART Toscano made (specific)

graduate, (Measurable) In 2 years, (Attainable) take the bus, (Relevant) there were no words for it and (Time-based) how much time you put in and put all distractions to the side.

Toscano said, “sit and consider what you want to dedicate your time to. Sit down and be realistic school takes

this much time. Work takes this much time. I have to take into count that your travel time make sure you have time to rest and make a list of everything you want to thru the day” she added that time management is essential, saying, “using tutoring hours using their professors’ office hours starting a study

Manuel Smith

group or attending study groups to stay up on your academics and then that’s going to help them at the end of the year when there are midterms and finals and ending terms papers where you already know all the information from the first half of the week. Hence, you apply it to the second half of the week.

Mia Layout

Christopher

Christopher Araujo Marilin Campos

Robert Jimenez Brandon Garcia

Pedro Galvez

Leslie

Matthew Medina Blake Rodriguez

Editors Staff

Manuel

Luis Martínez Jeffrey Barragan Wendy Carrera

Aarón

Alexandria Toscano was talking about tips about time management on Thursday March 16, in LR-128 at Rio Hondo College. This was helpful for RHC students who struggle with managing their time and procrastinate.

How Should You Use Your Time Management Wisely

LAFC Advances to the Next Round

LUIS MARTINEZ @luismartineznews

Despite losing 2-1 to Liga Deportiva Alajuelense (LDA) on Wednesday, March 15 at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 8 as the aggregate score of the series between the clubs is 4-2. This game was the second leg of their round-of-16 matchup. LAFC dominated in the last game, defeating LDA 3-0. Kickoff was at 7:30 p.m. with a packed crowd of 19,672 attendees in Los Angeles.

First-Half Action LAFC took control of the ball first and took no time in applying pressure. The Los Angeles club got close to the Alajuelan club’s box, but LDA’s defense took care of the threat. LDA took no time with their rebuttal, however. After review from the Video Assistance Referee (VAR), the referees awarded LDA a penalty kick and placed a yellow card on LAFC’s Giorgio Chiellini. He waS found to have committed a handball after review. Giancarlo Gonzalez of LDA took and converted the penalty at 9′.

LAFC tried their best to apply pressure after conceding a goal. Carlos Vela had a free kick at 14′ but didn’t convert. A couple of opportunities presented themselves once again at 21′. Vela didn’t convert on either opportunity. Kwadwo

Opoku and Sergi Palencia both had opportunities to score but couldn’t manage to get the ball past Moreira. Although match referee Adonai Escobedo awarded four minutes of extra time, the highlight of the half for LAFC came at 44′. Kwadwo sent a pass to teammate Stipe Biuk whose shot was deflected by the toes of Moreira.

At 51′ LDA started to make the game and series much more interesting. After a solo attack, Aaron Suarez found himself in a one-versus-one situation against John McCarthy of LAFC. Mccarthy put up a strong effort, deflecting the first shot of their duel. Suarez was in the right place at the right time as the rebound went over to him and him alone. Suarez scored the second Ajuelense goal of the night, making the game score 2-0 and the aggregate score a much closer 3-2.

Just like much of the night so far LAFC found themselves in a prime attacking position but were unable to convert. At 57′ Vela found himself with an undefended heading opportunity. Moreira once again made an outstretched save to keep the Los Angeles club scoreless. With momentum on their

Checo the “King of Street Circuits”

LUIS MARTINEZ @luismartineznews

Sergio (Checo) Perez and Max Verstappen filled out the first and second positions on the podium on Sunday, March 19 at the Jeddah circuit in Saudi Arabia furthering the Oracle Red Bull Racing dominance. This marks the first time that Checo starts a race from pole and finishes the race as the winner. Verstappen also made his way through the pack, passing up 13 drivers on his way to his podium finish. Checo was also close to being the second Mexican to lead the F1 World Drivers Championship (WDC), but Verstappen’s fastest lap of the night on the final lap secured a one point lead for the Dutchman.

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Racing rounded out the podium with his second consecutive third-place finish. Alonso was assessed a five-second penalty at the beginning of the race as he was in false formation to begin the grand prix. During a safety car period, Alonso attempted to serve his penalty, but it appeared as if his rear jack mechanic made contact with the car, which under FiA regulations is illegal. At the end of the Jeddah Grand Prix, it was believed George Russel of Mercedes AMG Petronas clinched the final podium position as Alonso was assessed a 10-second penalty. Hours after the race the FiA rescinded the penalty. This pushed Russel down to fourth and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes to fifth. This podium also marks Alonso’s 100th podium of his illustrious F1 career.

side, LDA tried to capitalize on this many times throughout the match. Notably, at 71′ Carlos Mora sent a cross from the right pitch to Suarez in the box. Much like how LAFC’s night was going at this point, Suarez was unable to beat the lone goalkeeper and missed the back of the net.

Much of the night looked bleak for the black and gold crew till 82′. Vela found himself in a prime position inside the box and capitalized giving us the first LAFC goal of the night. LDA still leads 2-1.

Six minutes of stoppage time were given, but no notable moves were made by either team. As the final whistle was heard around BMO Stadium, LAFC moved on to the next round of competition in this Champions League.

With their victory tonight, LAFC will play next against a familiar team. Los Angeles is slated to play against MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Steve Cherundolo, head coach of LAFC, said, “Yeah, there is that unknown when you play a team you’ve never seen before or played against and that can go well, and that can go poorly too. The element of surprise is no longer there for us; both teams know each other very well. It should be a tight one over two legs so it’s a matchup where I know what’s expected of us and it’s a matchup where we think we could advance and I’m sure Vanni [Sartini] and his team are saying the same things.”

Today the CONCACAF Champions League had two elimination games before the

matchup between LAFC and LDA. Canadian club Vancouver Whitecaps FC faced off against Real España of Honduras. The Whitecaps lost to Real España 3-2. Like LAFC the losing team advanced, as the Whitecaps led the aggregate score 7-3. American team Orlando City SC tied against Mexico’s Tigres UANL 1-1. Since the Tigres scored the lone goal in the first leg of the series they advanced to the next round.

As of publication date Violette AC, Atlas FC, and Philadelphia Union, all have advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League. Club León and Tauro FC face off at 5 p.m. (PST on Thursday, March 15. CF Pachuca and FC Motagua will play on the same day at 7:15 p.m. (PST).

Lance Stroll of Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team and Alex Albon of Williams Racing retired from the race early, being the safety cars incidents that changed the outcome of the grand prix.

Stroll retired in lap 16 due to unspecified engine failure. Stewards on the track were seen with fire extinguishers spraying down the brakes of his car. Albon retired in lap 27 due to brake failure which led to a collision with a wall which made him lose a part of his car’s front wing. Although he was able to return to the pits safely, a safety car was used to clean up the track of his car’s debris.

Verstappen and Perez are battling out for the (WDC) title as they are separated by a point difference in the standings. Alonso is behind them both, currently in third place. Red Bull leads the F1 World Constructors Championship, followed by Aston Martin and Mercedes.

LAFC advanced to the quarter finals of th CONCACAF Champions League with an aggregate of (4-2) after losing 1-2 against Alajuelense, Carlos Vela scored the long goal for the home team today at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Aaron Martinez

With their win over Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, Los Angeles Football Club will continue in the Champions League.

Aaron Martinez

Lady RoadRunnersBeach Volleyball Winning Streak gets Snapped by the Warriors

El Camino College Warriors took over the Lady Roadrunners’ winning streak of 0-5 at their first conference game with a 3-2 win at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach on Friday, March 17.

The Results:

Nadine Oronoz #7/Faith

Lee #2 won 22-20, 21-18

Faith Wada #4/Jade Fuentes #8 lost 18-21, 21-18, 15-9

Denisse Sanchez #3/ Madison Mader #14 lost 2523, 11-21, 15-5

Jennifer Martinez #15/ Jaida Zuniga #6 won 21-19, 21-19

Daniela Sanchez #1/ Maleia Petterez #5 lost 1824, 21-13, 15-5

Postgame Interviews: During the postgame, Head Coach Teddi Esko gave her thoughts, “We have an awesome team, out here, working hard for our college” said Esko. “Overall, we got more athletic players, better ball control, and our returning players are a year stronger, it makes a difference,”

All Photos by Mia Alvarez