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Congratulations Class of 2019 j Summer 2018 Graduates k Zaph Dingbats is the font for the symbols.
✪ J Dean’s List Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher ✻ Alpha Gamma Sigma Permanent Member
Summer 2018 Graduates Acevedo, Andrew M. Agnew, Attessa L. ✪ Aguilar, Susana Aguirre, Selene Berenice ✪ Alarcon, Flor De Maria Aldana, Alyssa Melanie Alvarado, Lorraine M. Amaro, Celina Gabriela Angel, Lizbeth F. Angeles, Jose Araujo, Precious J. ✻ ✪ Arellano, Laurence Arredondo, Leticia
Baeza, Stephanie Marie Baldivia, Francisco Lorenzo Jr. Baldomino, Michelle Barragan, Kristina Barragan, Noe Brambila, Gabriel Anthony Bullock, Alexander L. Caamal, Stephanie Cabral, Vanessa Nicole Caldera, Alyssa Ernestina Calderon, Isabella Camacho, Alexis Y. Cao, Hoai Nam Nguyen Castillo, William Cristobal Castro, David Jr. Centeno, Jose Antonio Chau, Khang Chavez, Andrea Trinidad Chow, Justin Genato Clavesilla, Jacob Anthony Contreras, Brittney Z. Contreras, Raul A. Cordova, Henry Arturo Cortez, Jennifer Covarrubias, Martin I. Jr. Cramer, Samantha Christine ✪ Cubilla, Javier Cuevas, Richard A. ✪ Dardon, Edgar Anthony Dinh, Hong Dominguez, Brian Gustavo Durant, Jonathan Robert Espinoza, Alexander Qb Farias, Annette Victoria Fileto, Edgar R. Flores, Grethel M. Fonseca, Aaron Jacob Garcia, Aurora Bianca Garcia, Jalessa Marie Garcia, Lizbeth ✪ Garcia, Prism Garr, Destinee Bijon ✪ Gil Preciado, Hilda
Gomez, Crystal J. Gomez, Jonathan Gonzalez, Denise Gonzalez, Hector Luis Jr. Gonzalez, Stephanie Gorocica, Frank D. Granados, Destenie M. Gutierrez, Blanca Estela Gutierrez, Jacob Hernandez, Brennan Stanley Hernandez, Kathaleen Ann Hernandez, Melissa Barbara Hernandez, Sergio ✪ Hernandez Kim, Alma R. ✻ ✪ Ho, John Ngoctoan Hsu, Eric Huynh, Thanh-Truc T. Ibarra, Jessica Yvette Jaime, Liliana Jimenez Sosa, Rafael Juarez-Pinedo, Rodolfo A. Khuraibet, Michael W. ✪ Lam, Larry Lima, Caresse Angel ✪ Lo, Puiyi Lopez, Adina Stephanie Lopez, Bryanna Julia Lopez, Melissa M. Lopez, Sofia Marisol Macias, Gilbert Leonardo Madrigal, Daniel Eduardo Martinez, Diana Martinez, Molly Angelica ✻ ✪ Mata, Adrien T. Mejia, Ena I. Mendoza, Loraine Hope Mercado, Janelle Christine Mero, Jennifer ✪ Mireles, Desiree Molina, Carolina Stephanie Molina, Christine J. Montoya, Stephanie Mora, Alejandra Morante, Luis ✪ Moreno, Michelle Munguia, Jessica Marie Muniz, Luis A. Naranjo, Alberto Naranjo, Vanessa Guadalupe Navarro, Miguel Navarro, Stephanie N. Nguyen, Nancy Nguyen, Tom Khac ✪ Norman, Angela D. Oregel, Heriberto Guadalupe Ortega, Marie E. Ortega, Matthew James Ortiz, Alexander Aaron Ortiz, Clara Denise Ortuno, Issa F. Padilla, Jocelyn Nichole Palacios, Victoria Pantoja, Ariana
✦ Associated Students of Rio Hondo College ❖ Honors Scholar
Park, Sabrina ✪ Paulino, Victor ✪ Peeper, Damianos Pereira, Joshua Anthony Perez, Angelica Diana Perez, Carlos Jr. Perez, Joey Shantel Perez, Laura F. Perez, Marlon W. Perez, Michael Joseph Perryman, Christopher Nicholas ✪ Phan, Brenda ✻ ✪ Phan, Huy Thanh Pizano, Celina Alexandria Pluas, Kimberly Naomi Prado, Jennifer Quintana, Brianna ✪ Racine-Guardado, Lilliana ✪ ❖ Ramirez, Christina M. Ramirez, Darrill S. Ramirez, Mireida Ramirez, Victor H. ✪ Ramirez, Yutziri Aeli Rauh, Chaya Mushka Reyes, Alejandro Reyes, Briceida Nallely Reyes, Edwin G. Reyes, Julieta Reyes, Stephanie Rivera, Ashley Michelle ✪ Rivera, Estrella Lynn Valentina Rivera, Jessica Ann Robinson, Joshua David Robinson, Kristy Eileen Rodarte, Salvador Rodriguez, Alexander S. Rodriguez, David Anthony Rodriguez, Jamie Natalie ✪ Rodriguez, Stephanie Rodriguez-Lares, Gabriela Elizabeth Rojas, Jorge Luis Romero, Alejandra Romero, Jacob Bradley Romero, Lorena T. Rosales Diaz, Daniela ✪ Rosas-Castaneda, Esther Guadalupe Rubalcava, Natasha Vianey ✪ Rubio, Jose A. Ruedas, Yvonne Elizabeth Salazar, Anahi D. Salmoran Ortega, Jorge Luis ✪ Sanchez, Jorge Alberto Sanchez, Marisol Sanchez, Ruby ✪ Sanchez, Vanessa L. ✪ Sanchez Guzman, Daisy Sarmienta, Karla Scales, John Edwin III ✪ Schultz, Laura Christine ✪ Segura, Betsy Sepulveda, Javier Serrano, Leticia E. Simental, Angel Simpkins, Rheannon Kerstie Soenarijo, Sheryl Jessica ✻ ✪ Solis, Kimberly Lindsey ✪
Solorzano, Steven Vladimir ✪ Solorzano, Steven Vladimir ✪ Stigger, David William Solorzano, Steven Vladimir ✪ Stigger, David William Stigger, David William Tablas, Carla S. Tablas, Carla S. Mckenzie Taylor, Tablas, Katelyn Carla S. Taylor, Katelyn Tha, Phone MyatMckenzie Taylor, Katelyn Mckenzie Tha, Phone Myat Topete, Jesse Gustavo Tha, Phone Myat Topete, Jesse Gustavo Topete, Paola Jesse Gustavo Topete, Paola Lorenda ✪ Toriz, Alegra Topete, Paola Toriz, Alegra ✪ Torres, Cathy Lorenda E. Toriz, Alegra Lorenda ✪ Torres, Cathy E. Torres, Heaven Cathy E.V. ✪ Heaven V. ✪ Torres, Ivette Torres, Karen Heaven V. ✪ Torres, Karen Ivette Toscano, Albert Torres, Karen Ivette Toscano, Albert Tran, Phuong Truc Toscano, Albert Tran, Phuong Truc✪ Tran, Quang PhuongVinh Truc Tran, Quang Vinh ✪ Trujillo, Ivette Tran, Quang Vinh ✪ Trujillo, Ivette Trujillo, Ivette Valadez, Antoinette Valadez, Antoinette Valencia, Jose Luis Jr. Valadez, Antoinette Valencia, Jose Luis Valenny, ✪ Jr. Valencia, Steffy Jose Luis Jr. Valenny,Norberto Steffy ✪ Vargas, Valenny, Steffy ✪ Vargas, Norberto Jessica Vargas Vargas,Martinez, Norberto Vargas Martinez, Jessica Vasquez, Alexandra Sarai Vargas Martinez, Jessica Vasquez, Alexandra Sarai Vazquez, Julia Esmeralda Vasquez, Alexandra Sarai Vazquez, Julia Esmeralda Norma Vazquez, Julia Esmeralda Vazquez, Norma Velasquez, Anthony M. Vazquez, Norma Velasquez, Anthony M. Victor, Natalie Velasquez, Anthony M. Victor, NatalieAnahi Viera, Angela Victor, Natalie Viera, Angela Vitela, ErnestoAnahi A. ✪ Viera, Angela Anahi Vitela, Ernesto A. ✪ Vitela, Ernesto A. ✪ Wang, Guanyao ✪ Wang, Guanyao ✪ Werth, Amanda Lezlie Wang, Guanyao ✪ Werth, Amanda Lezlie Winsser, Shaina Nataly Werth, Amanda Lezlie Winsser, Nataly Wu, JiaqiShaina ✪ Winsser, Shaina Nataly Wu, Jiaqi ✪ Wu, Jiaqi ✪ Xie, Pauline Xie, Pauline Xie, Pauline Yaber, Osvaldo Yaber, Osvaldo Young, Britney Anne ✪ ❖ Yaber, Osvaldo Young, Britney Anne ✪ ❖ Young, Britney Anne ✪ ❖
Barrera, Noel Barron Legaspi, Sismanov S. Bautista, Vanessa Beard, William Loren-Nelson ✪ Beltran, Kevyn Beltran, Suleika Benavides, Ulyssa Beristain, Patricia Bermudez, Kerin Blancas, Cynthia E. Bolden, Khylan La’Mar Breucop De Melara, Alicia Guillermina ✪ Brizuela, Guadalupe R. Cabrera, Melissa D. Calvillo-Reyes, Ruby Camacho, Adriana ✪ Camacho, Brittany Jennifer Camberos, Steven Campos, Sergio J. Candelario, Isabella L. ✪ Cao, Jielin ✪ Cardenas, Jocelyn Carlos, Alfonso Carlos, David Carranza, Stephanie V. Carrera, Daniel Anthony Carrillo, Robert M. Carrillo, Taylor L. Casas, Maria Elena Casasola, Stephanie Casement, Nathaniel Alan Castaneda, Mario A. Castillo, Debbie Ann Castro, Angel Patrice Castro, Christopher Drew Castro, Michelle Marie Ceja, Desirae Cervantes, Brenda Cervantes, Norman Chang, Roger A. Chavez, Erick Chavez, Jose Alberto Chen, Julia Chen, Yiluan ✪ Cheng, Hao Wei Cheng, Joshua T. ✪ Chung, Keith Cohen, Bryce Patrick Contreras, Brittney Z. Contreras, Isaac Cordon, Karyn Coronel, Javier ✪ Coronel, Jeannete ✪ Corrales, David Covarrubias, Vanessa Cramer, Samantha Christine Cristerna, Mirna Aidee ✪ Cruz, Aracely Cuellar, Priscilla Marie
jj Fall 2018 Bachelor of Science Fall 2018 Bachelor of Science
Fall 2018 Bachelor of Science Graduates Alvarez, Jose H. Alvarez, Jose H.R. Garcia, Alvarez,Patrick Jose H. Garcia, Patrick R.R. ✻ ✪ Meza, Raymond Garcia, Patrick R. Meza, Raymond Serrano, Michael R. ✪ Meza, Raymond R. ✻ ✻✪ Serrano, Michael Serrano, Michael
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Fall 2018 Graduates
Aguilar, Laura Ariel Aguilar, Laura Alarcon, ArthurAriel Aguilar, Laura Ariel Alarcon, Arthur Alba, Jazmin Alarcon, Arthur Alba, Jazmin Alvarado, Jose Antonio Alba, Jazmin Alvarado, Jose Antonio Alvarez, Alejandro Alvarado, Jose Antonio Alvarez, Alejandro Alondra Alvarez, Alejandro Alvarez, Alondra Alvarez, Frank Alondra Alvarez, Frank Amezcua, Candy Lizett Alvarez, Frank Amezcua, Candy Lizett Anguiano, Anthony Thomas Amezcua, Candy Lizett Anguiano, Anthony Thomas Apaez, Daniel Anguiano, Anthony Thomas Apaez, Daniel Aparicio, Cynthia Alexis Apaez, Daniel Aparicio, Cynthia Alexis Aquino, Jocelyn Aparicio, Cynthia Alexis Aquino, Jocelyn Argueta, Stephanie G. Aquino, Jocelyn Argueta, Stephanie G. Arreguin, Vanessa Argueta, Stephanie G. Arreguin, Vanessa Arsola Guizar, Candice Kuuipo Arreguin, Vanessa Arsola Guizar, Candice Kuuipo Avelino, George Arsola Guizar, Candice Kuuipo Avelino, George Avelino, George Babadjanian, Anita Anna Babadjanian, Anita Vanessa Anna Banuelos, Nereyda Babadjanian, Anita Anna Banuelos, Nereyda Vanessa Barcenas, Banuelos, Yessica Nereyda Vanessa Barcenas, Yessica Baron, Rosa M. Barcenas, Yessica Baron, Rosa M. Baron, Rosa M.
Diaz, Desiree Monique Diaz, Eddie Diaz, Freddy Diaz, Isaac ✪ Diaz, Melina ✪ Dominguez, Carlos Andres Duarte, Martin Anthony Jr. Duenas, Nathan Roman Eichel, Erica Nicole ✪
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Kalayci, Maral Kang, Aaron Sato ✪ Kang, Elena Khuraibet, Michael Walid ✪ Kim, Sunny Klimenko, Brianna Yvette Klimenko, Wasilik E. Jr. Escalera, Jocelyn Escarcega, Anthony Isaiah Espinosa, Daniel C. Estrada, Julia ✪ Fernandez, Valerie Denisse Fletes, Melany Flores, Adrianna Flores, Brenda Flores, Mayra C. Fonseca, Cinnamon Crystal ✪ Foskarino, Alexander T. Gaddis, Ronnie L. Jr. Gallegos, Annette G. Garcera, Sara E. Garcia, Alec J. Garcia, Denise F. Garcia, Matthew Richard ✪ Garcia, Nadia Garcia, Patricia V. Garcia, Sarah B. Garibay, Erica C. Gavidia, Rebecca M. Gerardo, Amairany Giang, Teddy ✪ Godinez, Jose A. Gomez, Jarely ✪ Gomez, Jessica G. Gomez, Jhoseline Marlyn Gomez, Johnny Steve Gomez, Lauren Grace Gomez, Lyzeth Gomez, Paloma Anne Gomez, Tania Marisol Gonzalez, Andrew Steven Gonzalez, Danielle Gonzalez, Hugo Gorin, Michelle Granados, Rolanda D. Grano, Roberto Greer, Melody S. ✪ Grigorian, Maria ✪ Guenther, Dylan Douglas ✪ Gutierrez, Jacqueline Guzman, Teresa ✪ Hadley, Ariel Nicole Hagan, Thomas Michael ✻ ✪ Hamill, Linda C. Helguera, Jennifer L. Heredia, Bianca Hernandez, Briana Richelle Hernandez, Christian A. Jr. Hernandez, Jessica Hernandez, Jose A. Hernandez, Justin Stephen Hernandez, Michael A. Hernandez, Oscar Armando Jr. Hernandez, Regina Rayne Hernandez, Sandy Nayely Hernandez, Shirley Lizeth ✪ Hernandez Lara, Yareli Hernandez Martinez, Luciano Herrera, Alyssa Marlene Herrera, Kayla B. Herrera, Michael A. Herrera, Michelle Hidalgo, Priscilla Denise Huang, Samantha Huerta, Antonio
Ibarra, Danielle Christina Iniguez, Benito Izaguirre, Giselle A. Jara, Rebecca R. Jasso, Anthony R. Jauregui, Carlos II ✪ Jimenez, Jessica Isabel Jimenez, Julia Marlene Jimenez, Karla A. Jimenez, Sabrina J. ✪ Johnson, Victoria Jordan, Kyle D. ✪ Juarez, Ivete Guadalupe ✪ Kalayci, Maral Kang, Aaron Sato ✪ Kang, Elena Khuraibet, Michael Walid ✪ Kim, Sunny Klimenko, Brianna Yvette Klimenko, Wasilik E. Jr. La, Nancy Le La, William Van Lazcano, Riccardo Jr. ✪ Leija, Rudy A. ✪
La, Nancy Le La, William Van Lazcano, Riccardo Jr. ✪ Leija, Rudy A. ✪ Lewis, Ana Maria Lombera, Miguel Lopez, Delia A. Lopez, Ivan Lopez, Jessica M. Lopez, Laura Angelica Lopez, Savannah Lopez, William ✪ Lopez Gavino, Adriana Lopez Oregel, Christian Lozano, Carlos ✪ Lozano, Emelyn M. Lucero, Sandra Lui, Sheena Luo, Ping ✪ Machuca, Esau Maldonado, Michael B. Mancera, Kristyn V. Mancia, Merari E. Manzo, Juan Daniel Marquez, Marin Jr. Marquez, Tanya Anaid Martin, Oscar ✪ Martinez, Alexandra Dolores Martinez, Anais Martinez, Arnulfo Gerardo Martinez, Ashley Cristine Martinez, Diana Martinez, Jennifer Angelique Martinez, Josie Carla ✪ Martinez, Larissa Martinez, Liliana Martinez, Rebekah Lahlandra Martinez, Violet Rose Matranga, Cassey Janet Mccoy, Jenisha McDonough, Yuridia ✪ Medina, Dayana ✪ Mendez, Paul Daniel Mendoza, Aileen Mendoza, Anita Marie ✪ Mendoza, Norma Mercado, Andrea L. ✪
Mercado, Laura E. ✪ Mesa, Martha O. ✪ Meza , Lorena Miramontes, Jacqueline N. ✪ Miranda, Oracio S. Miyamoto, Ryutaro Monreal, Guillermo Francisco Montoya, Brian Alberto Montoya, Maria Elena Morales Magdaleno, Ricardo Moran, Brianna Vanessa Moreno, Lisandro Moreno, Michelle Alexandra Morones, Randy Jacob Morris, Joshua ✪ Morris, Suzette Moya, Monique Kristina ✪ Munoz, Julian Murillo, Anthony Murillo, Rosie Murillo, Veronica Muro, Maria Paula
Navarro, Matthew Christopher Ngo, Crystal ✪ Nino, Jessica Yanira Nishinaka, Sarah Jean Norman, Angela D. Norrbom, Kyle Eric ✪ Nunez, Brenda G. Obando, Arlene Daniela Ochoa, Ciara Catalina Olivares, Elena P. Oliveira, Michelle ✪ Orozco, Melissa Marie Ortiz, Lauren Kristen Ortiz, Sergio Martin Ortiz, Tabitha K. Ortiz, Victoria Cecilia Ortiz Zavala, Emely Leonor ✪ Pacheco, Adrian Raul Pacheco, Anthony Palacios, Rosa Yeny ✪ Palomino, Jasmine Alexandria ✪ Paxton, Johnnie Albert Perez, Carlos Jr. Perez-Rogers, Michael Bijan Juan Carlos Perry, Monica Christine Pessina, Evelyn Pimentel, Anthony A. Pineda, Francisco Javier Portillo, Karina
Ortiz, Lauren Kristen Ortiz, Sergio Martin Ortiz, Tabitha K. Ortiz, Victoria Cecilia Ortiz Zavala, Emely Leonor ✪
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Pacheco, Adrian Raul Pacheco, Anthony Palacios, Rosa Yeny ✪ Palomino, Jasmine Alexandria ✪ Paxton, Johnnie Albert Perez, Carlos Jr. Perez-Rogers, Michael Bijan Juan Carlos Perry, Monica Christine Pessina, Evelyn Pimentel, Anthony A. Pineda, Francisco Javier Portillo, Karina Portillo, Pearl Natalie Portugal, Christopher Jacob Prado, Mario C. Quezada, Luis Elizardo ✻ ✪ Ramirez, Christina M. Ramirez, Elizabeth ✪ Ramirez, Jeannette E. Ramirez, Marcus L. ✪ Ramirez Lopez, Daniela Ramos, Luz Elena Ramos, Sabrina Ramos-Tovares, Christopher Rasero, Yvonne ❖ Rebollo, Sergio Reedy, Claire J.
Rega, Mark Christopher Rejon, Sophia Reyes, Alejandro Reyes Zepeda, Cesar Oswaldo Rivera, Mayra Esmeralda Robinson, James Allen III Robles, Candace Robles, Darlene A. Rodriguez, Alexander Matthew Rodriguez, Alexis Marie Rodriguez, Brett Anthony Rodriguez, Daniel Rodriguez, Joshua Phillip Rodriguez, Morgan Rodriguez, Sarah R. Rodriguez, Sergio Jr. ✪ Rodriguez, Stephanie Roman, Amber Jeanette Romero, Kevin Silvino ✪ Roque, Marilyn M. Rubio, Jose A. Salazar, Jessica Nicole Salcedo, Luis A. Sanchez, Amy C. Sanchez, Amy M. Sanchez, Andrew Sanchez, Norma Sanchez Ramirez, Joselyn Santana, Pedro Jr. Santiago-Covarrubias, Courtney Shirleene Santillan, Noah Vincent ✪ Santos, Samantha Renae Saravia, Joshua E. Sarmiento, Jose Luis Sepulveda, Urbana F. Serrano, Michelle Serrano Rivas, Jonathan Serrano-Pineda, Giselle Shih, Maximillian Han Shryne, Samuel J. Solano, Natalie N. ✪ Solis Zavala, Zachary Alexander Soliz, Jacob Ryan Solorio, Angel ✪ Soltero, Oswaldo Soriano, Jasmine Soto, Christopher R. Stevens, Juliette Tabico, Angel Gabriel Tagle, Joshua Tu Takenaka, Kamiko Love ❖ Tang, Kevin Tang, Tracy Tarango Aranda, Karla Taylor, Katelyn Tejeda, Jocelyn Thompson, Diane L. ✪ To, Jeffrey Luong Torres, Adan Jr. ✪ Torres, Marina F. Toscano, Albert Tran, Do Van Trujillo, Nicholas Ernest Truong, Nhi Bich ✪ Tubbs, James Brinton ✪ Turner, Cameron Evan
Urias, James Michael Valadez, Cesar ✪ Valdovinos, Jocelyn Valente, Samuel Alexander Urias, James Michael Valenzuela, Erica Valenzuela, Grecia G. Valadez, Cesar ✪ Valenzuela, Jonathan S. Valdovinos, Jocelyn Valle, Erika Marisol Valente, Samuel Alexander Valle, Steven Richard Valenzuela, Erica Vallejos, Irene R. Valenzuela, Grecia G. Vargas, Jorge Valenzuela, Jonathan S. Vasquez, Adriane Valle, Erika Marisol Vasquez, Jerman Valle, Steven Richard Vasquez, Unique Corrine Vallejos, Irene R. Vazquez, Maria Vargas, Jorge Vazquez, Stephanie Vasquez, Adriane Velarde, Sandra J. ✪ Vasquez, Jerman Verduzco, Luis Alberto Vasquez, Unique Corrine Victor, Natalie Vazquez, Maria Villa, Ulises Adrian Vazquez, Stephanie Villalobos, Rene Velarde, Sandra J. ✪ Villarreal, Joanna Verduzco, Luis Alberto Villescas, Vanessa Evelyn Victor, Natalie Vitela, Zulema Hailin ✪ Villa, Ulises Adrian Villalobos, Rene Whelan, Timothy James Villarreal, Joanna White, Jeffrey R. Villescas, Vanessa Evelyn Willison, Cole J. Vitela, Zulema Hailin ✪ Wilson, Ashton Win, Jason Whelan, Timothy James Winovitch, John Scott White, Jeffrey R. Wong, Jonathan Willison, Cole J. Woodhead, Michael A. ✪ Wilson, Ashton Win, Jason Ybarra, Ciana Winovitch, John Scott Young, Keoni J. ✪ Wong, Jonathan Woodhead, Michael A. ✪ Zamora, Lucero D. Zaragoza, Erica V. Ybarra, Ciana Zarate, Frank David Jr. Young, Keoni J. ✪ Zarate-Garcia, Carmen Zepeda, Daniel Humberto ✪ Zamora, Lucero D. Zepeda, Yesenia Zaragoza, Erica V. Zou, Ying ✪ Zarate, Frank David Jr. Zuniga, Destine Ruth Zarate-Garcia, Carmen Zuniga, Janelle Zepeda, Daniel Humberto ✪ Zuniga, Jose Manuel Zepeda, Yesenia Zou, Ying ✪ Zuniga, Destine Ruth Zuniga, Janelle Zuniga, Jose Manuel
Akanbi, Janet Atinuke Hilary ✪ Akers, Adam Paul Alaniz, Isabel Alarcon, Isabel Alarid, Coreena M. Alatorre, Jessica ✪ Alba, Jazmin ✪ Alcala, Kenia Michelle ✪ Alcaraz, Griselda D. Aldaz, Maria Dolores Alejandrez, Hugo Gonzalez ✪ Alfaro, Jimmy Anthony Aliaga, Jose A. Alvarado, Alexandra Alexandra Alvarado Alvarado, Crystal S. Alvarado, Edgar Alvarado, Kevin Vinicio ✪ Alvarado, Ramon Jose ✪ Alvarez, Alejandro Alvarez, Alejandro Alvarez, Jaime ✪ Alvarez, Janely Chantel Alvarez, Jazmin Alvarez, Kenia Michelle Alvarez, Yunuen A. Ambriz, Michael R. Anand, Jashandeep Singh Andrade, Julian ✪ Andujo, Adrian Simon Aparicio, Anamaria Aquino, Jocelyn Arceo, Melissa Arciniega, Cesar Anthony ❖ Arcos, Juan Jr. Arellano, Alexander Luis Arellano, Jesus Anthony Arevalo, Celeste C. Arevalo, Luis Alberto Arevalo, Melissa Arguello, Elizabeth Argueta, Lilian Arias, Felix Arias, Miguel Angel Armenta, Dianna P. Armijo, Anna Karina Arredondo, Melissa Arreola, Sarah E. ✪
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Arrevillaga, Araceli Arriaga, Eduardo Arriola, Itzel Arzola, Bridget Nicole Atanante, Milani Lita ✪ Atkinson, Sheryn Lynnell Avantes, Brittney Nicole Avelar, Marisol ✪ Avila, Sophia R. Avina, Alex Ulises ✪ Avina, Carlos Feliciano Ayala, Emily Nicole
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Spring 2019 Bachelor of Science Candidates Berman, Alex A.
Babadjanian, Anita A. Baca, Ireland Baca, Reyna Noelle ✪ Ballesteros, Erika ✪ Banda, Brianna Marie Banda, Karina Christine Banister, Charlotte Ashley Banuelos, Kimberly J. ✪ Barahona, Luis Enrique Jr. Barajas, Alfredo ✪ Barajas, Stephanie Natalie Barboza, Marilyn Diana Barragan, Emily Renee Barragan, Noe Barragan, Vianey Barrera, Carlos Jose ✦ Barrera, Diana Shirley Barrientos, Natalie Guadalupe Barron Legaspi, Sismanov S. Barroso, Bryan Barroso, Octavio Manuel Basurto, Daniel Joseph ✪ Bati, Toni Beard, Brenda Gail Beard, Mark E. II Beauvais, Phillipe Cain Becerra, Ana Cristina Becerril, Diana M. ✪ Bello, Miriam Barbara ✪ Beltran, Annette J. ✪ Beltran, Brian Beltran, Brianna Nicole ✪ Beltran, Imelda ✪ Beltran, Kevyn Vincent Benavides, Peter Michael Benitez, Dulce Alejandra Berio, Sebashiana Nadine Bermudez, Victor A. ✪ Bernabe, Daniel Javier Bernal, David Berson-Toney, Ian Garay Bettis, Joel Walter ✪ Blanco, Jessica Blas, Jessica Bohen, John Joseph Bolanos, Francisco Antonio ✪ Bolden , Khylan La’Mar Bonilla, Rene Humberto Boone, Corbin Rashad ✪ Briseno, Brandy Selena Brown, Bianca C. Browning, Drina Brundin, Joshua Edward ✪ Bucio, Joshua Isidro Bucio, Joycelin Buelna, Irene Carlota Bui, Carly D. Bui, Tina N. Burgos, Marlene Jaqueline ✪
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Davila, Dennis Jose De La Torre, Ruben ✪ Esten , Lee H. ✪ Berman, Alex A. Keays, Raymond C. Davila, Dennis Jose De La Torre, Ruben ✪ Polidano, Jonathan Esten , Lee H. ✪ Rios, Manuel ✪ Keays, Raymond C. Rubi, Andre A. Veloz, Perla Polidano, Jonathan Zuniga, Mauricio Anthony Rios, Manuel ✪ Rubi, Andre A. Spring Veloz, 2019 Perla Candidates
j Spring 2019 Candidates k Abarca, Julio Cesar
Zuniga, Mauricio Anthony Abbond, Kody Reid ✪
Acevedo, Corina Elizabeth Acevedo, Cynthia Acevedo, Jessica Griselda Aceves, Katherine E. Aceves, Kimberly A. Adame, Mark Anthony Adams, Christopher Daniel Adauto, Silvia Patricia Agueros, Janean Grace Aguilar, Davey Aguilar, Karina Aguilar, Michelle Edwiges Aguilar, Sierra Marie Aguilera, Mariana ✪ Aguirre, Crystal Aguirre, Genevieve ✪ Aguirre, Selene Berenice ✪ Aguirre, Zachary James Aguirre , Maria De Jesus Akanbi, Janet Atinuke Hilary ✪ Akers, Adam Paul Alaniz, Isabel Alarcon, Isabel Alarid, Coreena M. Alatorre, Jessica ✪ Alba, Jazmin ✪ Alcala, Kenia Michelle ✪ Alcaraz, Griselda D. Aldaz, Maria Dolores Alejandrez, Hugo Gonzalez ✪ Alfaro, Jimmy Anthony Aliaga, Jose A. Alvarado, Alexandra Alexandra Alvarado Alvarado, Crystal S.
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Busse, Brye Michael Busse, Chase James Bustamante, Gabriela ❖ Butz, Tyler Dean ✪ Caamal, Andres Cabral, Kassandra Marquez Cabrales-Melendez, Lucia V. Calderon, Christina Caldwell, Justine Annmargaret Calletano, Marcos Camacho, Alexander Camacho, Ixel ✪ Camacho, Peter Junior Camacho Vallin, Ramon Camarena, Christian R. Campos, Heyde Judith Campos, Nestor D. Canales, Cindy M. Candelas, Sarah Stephanie Cano, Alvaro Rey ✪ Cano, Monique Antoinette Capelo, Gina Marissa ✪ Capul, Sandhee Cardenas, Christina ✪ Cardenas, Luisa Monique Cardenas, Michelle Britney Cardona, Kimberly Cardona, Steven Alberto Carlin, Mariah Nicole Carlos, Mally Alexandra Carmona, Klaryssa M. Caro, Lyzette Carpena, Andrew Robert ✪ Carranza, Natalie Carrillo, Alejandro Carrillo, Fernando ✪ Carrillo, Jorge Javier Carrillo, Laura Renee Carrillo, Miguel Fernando Jr. Carrillo, Thomas Jacob Carrillo, Travis Esau Carter, Arianna Christina Carvajal, Michelle Stephanie Casalesgil, Alvaro Casillas, April Josefina Casillas, Juan Jesus Casillas, Sandra ✪ Castaneda, Mario Arriaga Castanieto, Khia Nicole ✪ Castillo, Bryan P. Castillo, Evelyn Guadalupe Castillo, Lesley Castillo, Marissa Elena Castillo, Melissa Irene Castrellon, Desiree Aimee Castro, Andrew David ✪ Castro, Gilbert Jr. Castro, Jaime Angel Castro, Jeffrey Castro, Michael James ✪ Castro, Monica Ceja, Gustavo Yglesias Ceja, Lourdes Bernadette Ceja, Manlio F. Cendejas, Jesus Cerritos, Edlin Idalia Cervantes, Anaizel Cervantes, Andrea Monique Cervantes, Diana ✪ Cervantes, Oliver Ventura Cervantes, Stephany
Cervera, Ashley Chang, Christina Lin-Lih Chavana, Alexander ✪ ❖ Chavers, Cydney Chavez, Abraham Chavez, Anthony Richard Jr. ❖ Chavez, Christian Chavez, Cynthia Chavez, Daisy Chavez, Jeanette Chavez, Priscilla Monique ✪ Che, Hong ✪ Chen, Ben P. Chen, Kathy Thien Chihuahua, Alicia Chinh, Brenda Christy, Cooper J. Ciriaco, Juan Manuel Clara Sebastian, Kimberly Colmenares, Ivy Julissa Colome, Noah Matthew ✪ Concepcion, Karen ✪ Contrado, Anthony William ✪ Contreras, Alessandra Monet Contreras, Brittney Zalest Contreras, Damion Rene Contreras, Marisa Danielle ✪ ❖ Coons, Nicholas A. Cordero, Leslie Cordova, Dana Kimberly
Ciriaco, Juan Manuel Clara Sebastian, Kimberly Colmenares, Ivy Julissa Colome, Noah Matthew ✪ Concepcion, Karen ✪ Contrado, Anthony William ✪ Contreras, Alessandra Monet Contreras, Brittney Zalest Contreras, Damion Rene Contreras, Marisa Danielle ✪ ❖ Coons, Nicholas A. Cordero, Leslie Cordova, Dana Kimberly Cordova, Johanna Corella, Sky Celeste Cornejo, Ana Matilde Corona, Bryant O. Coronel, Jeannete ✪ Corrales, Isaiah Christopher ✪ Cortez, Brian Josue Cortez, Jonathan Steven Cortez, Rene Costello, Frank Steven ✪ Coutino, Adrian Ernesto Coutino, Angel Daniel Coutino, Jocelyn Cozart, Sara R. Crabtree, Marina Cruz, Daniel Pablo Cruz, Hazel Elisa ✪ Cruz, Heydi Madeleine Cruz, Raphael Cruz, Reylina E. Cruz-Robles, Daisy ✪ Cuevas, Anelyssa Cuevas, David ✪ Cummins, Sabine S. ✪ Cunningham, Omari Kamau Dacus, Adam Richard Dahal, Aarti Dalaten, Eugene V. Dam, Vi Duc ✪ Dang, Amy Dang, Trong ✪ Davalos-Ochoa, Freddy ✪ Davidson-Ponce, Amber Davila, Cesar Antonio De Jesus, Ruby De La Cruz, Monica Alexis ✦ De La Cruz, Omar Isai De La Vega, Mark Anthony ✪ De Leon, Andrew Rick De Leon, Angelica De Leon, Roberto De Los Reyes, Mutya Serafica Dean, Travis Dalton ✪ Del Castillo, Federico Deleon, Ray A. ✪ Delgadillo, Izella Delgado, Amy Nicole ✪ Delgado, Mathew David Delval Contreras, Lesly Itzel Diaz, Alejandra Stephanie Diaz, Andrew Mark ✪ Diaz, Angel Alexander ❖ Diaz, Erasmo Diaz, Freddy Diaz, John Joseph III Diaz, Kiara Alejandra Diaz-Lopez, Rebeca Dinh, Sean Dobbins, Lynelle Dominguez, Annel Doyle, Mark Duarte, Judith Duenas-Vazquez, Marilyn Christine Duong, Valerie Duran, Maricela A. Duran, Mayra Duran, Robert G.
Edwards, Mariana Flora Elizondo, Miguel ✪ Empett, Rosary Encinas, Mariah Jaylene ✪ ❖ Escalera, Andrew Jonathan Escarcega, Anthony I. Escobar, Gabriel Jr. Escobar, Kevin A. Escobar, Maria Magdalena Esgro, Sarah J. ✪ Esparza, Jose P. ✪ Espinosa, Javier Emiliano Espinoza, Austin Joshua Espinoza, Brandon Angel ✪ Espinoza, Madeline Marie Espinoza, Rikkey Espinoza, Saulo Uriel Espinoza Nunez, Sugey ✪ Estrada, Evelyn Stephanie Estrada, Julissa Nicole ✪ Estrada, Stephanie Estupinian, Natalie Jasmine Eudabe, Adriana Fabela, Ilse Felix, Bacilio ✪
Espinoza, Rikkey Espinoza, Saulo Uriel Espinoza Nunez, Sugey ✪ Estrada, Evelyn Stephanie Estrada, Julissa Nicole ✪ Estrada, Stephanie Estupinian, Natalie Jasmine Eudabe, Adriana
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Fabela, Ilse Felix, Bacilio ✪ Felix, Beatrice Felix, Leticia ✪ Felix, Sandra ✪ Felix, Uziel Fernandez, Adam Fernandez, Andrea M. Fernandez, Bradley C. Fernandez, Kevin Javier Fernandez, Valerie D. ❖ Fierro, Michael Anthony Figueroa, Juan Carlos Figueroa, Martha Luz ✪ Fimbres, Maribel Flores, Andre Flores, Brayan Ismael Flores, Charles Christopher Jr. ✪ Flores, David Charles
Flores, Jessica Dianna Flores, Jessica Nicole Flores, Joanna Guadalupe Flores, Laura Flores, Luis Angel Flores, Markos Ivan Flores, Paola Flores, Rodrigo ✪ Foster, Jeremy Francis, Yanique Shannel Franck, Elijah Franco, Cristian Armel ✪ Franco, Sarah M. Frausto, Ray J. Fregoso, Janielle ✪ Fregoso, Sara Frick, Megan Masami Fuentes, Regina Isaura Galindo, Jasmine ✪ Galvan, Ronald Manuel ✪ Galvez, Anthony Michael Galvin, Alexis Amy ✪ Gama, Ana Brenda Gamboa, Rachel Gamez, Charly Garay, Isabel Rose Garcia, Adriel Louis Garcia, Alessandro Dominic Garcia, Alexis Jenavie Garcia, Alyn Garcia, Andrea Virginia Garcia, Breanna Raelene Garcia, Brenda ✪ Garcia, Desiree Garcia, Diamond Jesse ✪ Garcia, Esli Esay Garcia, Jacob Anthony Garcia, Jalessa Garcia, Jordan E. ✪ Garcia, Karla Abigail Garcia, Kassandra Garcia, Margarita Garcia, Margarita Garcia, Maria Del Carmen Garcia, Marisol Garcia, Marissa Lorena Garcia, Maritza Karina Garcia, Maxine Mercedes Garcia, Michael Angel Garcia, Monica Gricelda ✪ Garcia, Noah Jacob Garcia, Salvador Garcia-Gutierrez, Genesis Naylea Garcia-Sanchez, Destiny Alexis Garfias, Erika Aline ✪ Garibay, Stephen ✪ Garrido, Jacobo Macuil Gaspar, Teresa Gastelum, Madelyn Marie Gavarrete, Yasmin Bell Gearhart, Samantha Gigante, Halli Rae David ✪ ❖ ✦ Godinez, Andrea Manuela Gomez, Anna Gomez, Christopher Anthony Gomez, Daniel Christian ✪ Gomez, Genevieve Christine Gomez, Isis Jazmin Gomez, Jhoseline Marlyn
Gomez, Lyzeth Gomez, Melissa Gomez, Sonia Martha ✪ Gomez, Valerie Gonzales, Felicia Lauren Gonzalez, Alberto Gonzalez, Bridgette Gonzalez, Caesar Ricky Gonzalez, Carlissa ✪ Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, Eduardo Gonzalez, Emily Marie Gonzalez, Felix Armando Gonzalez, Joesph Thomas Gonzalez, Jonny Noel Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, Melissa Gonzalez, Miguel Angel Gonzalez, Moises Gonzalez, Rolando ✪ Gonzalez, Vanessa Ann Gonzalez, Victor Gonzalez Hernandez, Anette Michel Gonzalez Iniguez, Alejandro Gorin, Michelle Granados, Destenie Granados, Marina Granados, Melissa Anahi Granados, Rolanda D. Grijalva, Samantha Joey Guadarrama, Martin Guardado, Karla Guerra, Brianna Fernanda Guerrero, Ramiro D. Gutierrez, Adrian Gutierrez, Arturo Gutierrez, Christian Jesus Gutierrez, Jesus Gutierrez, Joseph Rene Gutierrez, Luis Joshua Gutierrez, Marisol Gutierrez, Samanta Quezada Gutierrez Mora, Armando Guzman, Guillermo Enrique Guzman, Herlinda Isabel ✪ Guzman, Jesenia Eileen Guzman, Nancy ✪ Guzman, Victoria Rose Ha, Sujeong Hagan, Thomas Michael ✻ ✪ Hanneken, Garrett Michae ✪ Hansen-Urzua, Caroline Danyelle ✪ Haro, Hector Haro, Yvette Laura ✪ Harrison, Justine Ariel Hau, Jane C. ✪ Held, Courtney Lynn Helguera , Jennifer Leilani Henderson, Lindsay Marie Henderson, Savanna Mae Henrriquez, Gabriela Xiomara Hernandez, Amber Rae Hernandez, Andrea Hernandez, Dinah Denice Hernandez, Dominick Vladimir Hernandez, Elvira ✪ Hernandez, Estefania Hernandez, Fernanda Hernandez, Gabriela ✪ Hernandez, Gareth Lloyd Zuniga ✪ Hernandez, George Andre ✪ ❖ Hernandez, Gladys C.. Hernandez, Jazmine Elizabeth Hernandez, Jennifer Hernandez, Jessica Michelle Hernandez, Joseph Hernandez, Karina Leilani ✪ Hernandez, Maria ✪ Hernandez, Melissa Anabel Hernandez, Priscilla Yvette Hernandez, Rosemerie Hernandez, Ruben D. Hernandez, Stephanie Hernandez, Tracy Nicole ✪ Hernandez, Yesenia Luz ✪ Hernandez Cordero, Erik ✪ ❖ Hernandez Kim, Alma R. ✪ Hernandez Rosas, Jorge Herrera, Alyssa Marlene Herrera, Ariana D. ✻ ✪ Herrera, Belem Herrera, Christian Herrera, Darlene Herrera, David Anthony Herrera, Omarr Isaac ✪
Hernandez, Stephanie Hernandez, Tracy Nicole ✪ Hernandez, Yesenia Luz ✪ Hernandez Cordero, Erik ✪ ❖ Hernandez Kim, Alma R. ✪ Hernandez Rosas, Jorge Herrera, Alyssa Marlene Herrera, Ariana D. ✻ ✪ Herrera, Belem Herrera, Christian Herrera, Darlene Herrera, David Anthony Herrera, Omarr Isaac ✪ Herrera, Wynonah Leilani ✪ Herrera-Quintero, Noah Angelo ✪ Hibbard, Joshua Michael Hidalgo, Evelin Higgins, Valentina Hilario, Angeles Paola Ho, Michelle Hochstrasser, Walter Ruben Hooker, Kimberly Lee Huang, James ✪ Huang, Samantha Huesca, Magali Huizar, Alan Daniel Hurtado, Christian Hutchins, Ciara Renee ✪ Huynh, Ashley ✪ Hy, Kristine Ibarra, David Ibarra, Jessica Yvette Illescas, Dolores Felipa Infante, Jasmine Alexandra Jacobo, Clara D. Jaime, Jacquelyn Marie Jaimes, Dayna Marie Jaimes, Jessica Nicole Jaloma, Jordan Jayson ✦ Jaquez, Alyssa Danielle Jaramillo, Lindsey Rose Jaso, Stephanie Angelina Jauregui, Emma Concepcion ✪ Jerez, Thomas Michael Jiang, Qian ✪ Jimenez, Alejandra Jimenez, Alexander Jimenez, Anthony Michael Jimenez, Delgadina Jimenez, Jose G. Jimenez, Julia Marlene Jimenez, Nataly Marisol Juarez, Miguel Angel ✪ Juarez, Nicholas Jacob Juarez, Noemi ✪ Juarez Isidro, Aridai Juarez Sayune, Diana Laura
Kang, Elena ✪ Kang, Erin Soonlim Kao, Calvin Corey Kasparoff, Ashley Rose ✪ Kil, Jenny Kim, Jinmi Kincanna, Madeline Christine ✪ Kinsey, Maryjane ✪ Klubnikin, Debora Jane Knowlton, Teresa Lynn Korner, Erin Krietzburg, Kyle Philip Lam, Alice Hoa Lam, Katelin Lama, Sunil Lara, Christina Marie ✪ Lara, Maria Guadalupe Lazo, Amanda Maria Leal, Wendy Ledesma, Abigail D. Lemus, Veronica Magaly Leon, Brandon Pablo ✪ ❖ Leon Cruz, Gerson Adolfo ✻ Lepe, Saul Lewis, Frankie Don Li, Huizi ✪ Li, Jieying ✪ Limon, Jorge Limon Alberto Linares, Adrian Eduardo Linares, Ashley Liusuwan, Jonathan Lizano, Linda Inez ✪ Llamas, Celia Lo, Jason Nhieu ✪ ❖ Loaiza, Alicia Maria ✪ Lodico, Mia Joy ✪ ❖ Loera, Araceli Renee Loera, Gabriela Loera, Kimberly Nicole Lomas, Amber N. Lombera, Miguel ✪ Lomeli, Daisy Lomeli, Gloria ✪ Long, Ryan David ✪ ❖ Longoria, Eduardo
Lo, Jason Nhieu ✪ ❖ Loaiza, Alicia Maria ✪ Lodico, Mia Joy ✪ ❖ Loera, Araceli Renee Loera, Gabriela Loera, Kimberly Nicole Lomas, Amber N. Lombera, Miguel ✪ Lomeli, Daisy Lomeli, Gloria ✪ Long, Ryan David ✪ ❖ Longoria, Eduardo Lopez, Adina Stephanie Lopez, Alexandria Alyssa Lopez, Diana Cecilia Lopez, Jacqueline Haydee ✪ Lopez, Johnny Anthony Lopez, Jorge Eduardo ✪ Lopez, Kevin Lopez, Leopoldo ✪ Lopez, Marcela Alejandra Lopez, Omero Lopez, Savannah Lopez, Sofia Marisol Lopez, Victoria Lopez Gavino, Yesenia ❖ Lopez-Cruz, Douglas Steve ✦ Lorenzo, Delilah Loza, Connie Loza, Michael Eliseo Lozano, Ashley Priscilla ✪ Lozano, Marc Lucha Gonzalez, Nelson Roberto Luevanos, Jessica Luis, Alexis Luna, Francesco Antonio ✪ Luna, Guillermo Luna, Melinda Marie Lutz, Derek ✪ Ly, Anson Macias, Cristina Nicole Macias, Marissa Rose Macias , David Maciel, Monica Emily Maderos, Jose Magana, Diego Magana, Marlen ✪ Magana, Natalia Diana ✪ Magana, Vanessa Dawn Magdesyan, Annie Malcolm, Michael Anthony ✪ Maldonado, Maritrini Maldonado Barrios, Josue Daniel ✪ Mancera, Kristyn Valerie Mancilla, Leslie Nichole ✪ Mancilla, Raul Marin, Erick Joseph Marin, Isabel C. Marin, Kristina Mariscal, Marlene Michelle Mariscal, Vanessa E. Mariscal, Yisella Marquez, Gloria Ivette Marquez, Sergio Manuel Marquez, Victor S. Marron, Karen ✻ Marrujo, Oscar Rafael Marsh, Ashley Ann Martin, Jacqueline Martin, Monica Crystal Martinez, Abel Matthew Martinez, Amber Marie ✪ Martinez, Andy ✪ Martinez, Ashley Cristine Martinez, Cristal Monique Martinez, Danya Martinez, Dominique Jayleen Martinez, Geraldine ✪ Martinez, Guillermo ✪ Martinez, James Dean Martinez, Jorge Martinez, Linda Yvette ✪ Martinez, Marbely ❖ Martinez, Maria Guadalupe Martinez, Nichole Breanne Martinez, Rebecca Marie Martinez, Rebekah Lahlandra Martinez, Rosa Ana Martinez, Rosemarie ✪ Martinez, Selene Aurora ✪ ❖ Martinez, Steven Martinez, Uriel Robert Martinez, Violet Rose Martinez, Yasmin Lizbeth ✪ Martinez, Yvanna Martinez Flores, Itzel Martir, Francis Lissett Marxreiter, Michael Joseph Mata, Rosa Sophia Mata, Samuel Mataalii, Keana Alyssa ✪ Matias, Miles C.
Nunez, Brianna Ashley Nunez, Jose De Jesus Nunez, Natalie A. Nunez, Tania Alejandra ✪ Nunez, Tiffany ✦
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Mazariegos, Erica Mcdermitt, Scott Tracy ✪ Mcelroy, Elijah Isaiah Mcintosh, Keenan Robert Medellin, Cristian Alfredo ✪ ❖ Medina, Catherine Medina, Edward Paul III ✪ Medina, Rafael T. Medina, Veyra Yulisa Mejia, Boris Mejia, Lorenzo Marco Mejia-Gutierrez, Briana Janelle Melgoza, Jose Melo, Osvaldo Membreno, Dora Emily Mena, Khryztopher Jesus ✪ Mendez, Diana Itzel Mendez-Perez, Jennifer Mendoza, Enrique Mendoza, Judy Denise ✪ Mendoza, Norma Mendoza, Sebastian Mercado, Andrea L. ✪ Mercado, Lesly Ann Mercado, Mia Christina ✪ Merideth, Greg C. Merriman, Jennifer Christine Mesa, Martha O. ✪ Mesones, Luisa M. ✻ ✪ Meza, Armando Enrique Millan, Iran Noe Milon, Madelyn Samantha Miralrio, Anthony Miranda, Emiliano Martin ✪ Miranda Trujillo, Mario Robert Moisa, Sofia Mari Molina, Carolina Stephanie Monroy, Milagros Montano, Gladys M. Montes, Alma Delia ✪ Montes, Natalia Isabel ✪ Montoya, Jeromey S. Mora, Brittany Faith Mora, Jesse Gabriel Morales, Arleen Miah Morales, Bradley Alexander Morales, Cynthia Morales, Gabriela Morales, Jasmin Renee Morales, Maria Fernanda Morales, Paula Andrea Moran, Kevin ✪ Moreno, Crystal Moreno, Muriel Morris, Joshua Danie ✪ Moss, Elliett Lorene Munoz, Brenda Irma Munoz, Emma Marie Munoz, Jocelyn Munoz, Jorge Munoz, Matthew Munoz, Wendy Jazmin ✪ ❖ Munoz-Negrete, Rosalina Angelica Murillo, Pedro Murillo, Veronica ✪ Naranjo, Alfonso ✪ Navarrete, Dana Karyne ✻ Navarro, Adrian Thomas Navarro, Angel M. ✪ Navarro, Christopher Albert Navarro, Gregorio Navarro, Helen Y. Navarro, Joell Mariano Aleman Navarro, Karla Noemi ✪ Navarro, Linsie Melissa Navarro Garcia, Karla Noemi Neely, Christopher James ✪ Nguyen, Cathy Nguyen, Jennifer T. ✪ Nguyen, Luan Gia Nguyen, Tran ✪ Nguyen, Trang T. ✪ Nguyen, Trinh Phuong ✪ Nieves, Luis Nino, Jessica Yanira ✪ Nopala, Emanuel Mauricio Nunez, Brianna Ashley Nunez, Jose De Jesus Nunez, Natalie A. Nunez, Tania Alejandra ✪ Nunez, Tiffany ✦ Ochoa, Blanca Alicia Ochoa, Rogelio III ✪ Oishi, Hikari Okamoto, Matthew Scott Olivares, Hugo Olvera, Cynthia Lauren Orellana, Jennifer
Ochoa, Blanca Alicia Ochoa, Rogelio III ✪ Oishi, Hikari Okamoto, Matthew Scott Olivares, Hugo Olvera, Cynthia Lauren Orellana, Jennifer Orihuela, Norma Guadalupe Orozco, Carolina Orozco, Melissa Marie ❖ Ortega, Julian Alexander Ortega, Melissa Denise Ortiz, Amy Ortiz, Christina ✪ Ortiz, Giovanni Leonardo Ortiz, Marisol Ortiz, Melissa Marie Ortiz, Samantha Nicole ✪ Ortiz, Sergio M. Ortiz, Vanessa Ortiz-Ontiveros, Anai Guadalupe Ortuno, Issa F. Osuna, Diana Osuna, Juan Oyarzabal, Nicole Irma
Pablo, Giovanni Pacheco, Cristal Pacheco, Sara Marie Padilla, Guadalupe Rosario ✪ Padilla, Hilda Yolanda Padilla, Jessica C. Padilla, Jesus Paez, Desserie A. Palafox, Veronica Palavecino, Johnny Lorenzo ✪ Palomera, Aracely Panameno, Jerson Alexander ❖ Parra, Ricardo Saldivar ✪ Pasillas, Javier Pasillas, Leanna Pasillas, Natasshia Patterson, Stedman J. ✪ Peach, Ryker M. Peach, Zander Jeremiah Pearl, Portillo N. Pena, Edwin Pena, Winter Perez, Alma E. ✪ Perez, Blanca Diane Perez, Celene Perez, Celeste ✪ Perez, Daisy Perez, Jennifer Diane Perez, Jennifer Isabel Perez, Joseph Anthony ✪ Perez, Matthew Paul Perez, Stephanie Samantha Perez, Valerie Arlene Perez Nogueron, Karina Perryman, Christopher Nicholas ✪ Pham, Hanh Hong ✪ Phan, Jodie Ngoc Phillips, Christina Marie Phu, Thi Tu Co ✪ Phung, Michael Huyhuynh ✪ Pimentel, Jessica Yvette Pina, Claudia Pineda, Francisco Javier ✪ Pinzon, Hillary Plascencia, Eric Manuel Plaza, Adriana Pochon, Berlyn Ponton, Robert Preciado, Tabitha Elizabeth Presley, Keiera R. Price, Conner William Pulido, Peter Pulido , Cristal Pulley, Talese Punzalan, Dina Marie I.
Quach, Hue Phu Quach, Jane Lee Quevedo, Alyssa Nicole Quezada, Andrew Anthony Quezada, Marlene Quijas, Daniel Anthony Quimiro, Aundrina Ann Quintero, Sascha Arielle Quiroga, Denisse Quiroz, Eveline Raigosa Hernandez, Arlette Selene ✪ ❖ ✦ Rajsavong, Samantha Tam ✪ Ramirez, Albert Ramirez, Cynthia Edith Ramirez, Jasmine
Quimiro, Aundrina Ann Quintero, Sascha Arielle Quiroga, Denisse Quiroz, Eveline Raigosa Hernandez, Arlette Selene ✪ ❖ ✦ Rajsavong, Samantha Tam ✪ Ramirez, Albert Ramirez, Cynthia Edith Ramirez, Jasmine Ramirez, Leslie B. Ramirez, Monica Esther Ramirez, Ralph Ramirez, Robert Jason Ramirez, Sabrina Justine Ramirez, Suzzett Guadalupe ✪ Ramirez, Teresa Hiliana Ramirez, Tiffany R. Ramirez, Vicente Ramirez, Yadira Ramirez Guevara, Karen Michelle Ramirez Lopez, Daniela Ramon, Christian A. Ramos, Ariana Isabel ✪ Ramos, Jayden Renee Ramos, Jewel Leanne ✪
Ramos, Luz E. Ramos, Maria Isabel Ramsey, Thaliea B. Randin, Tabitha Lois Rangel, Renee Crystal Regaldo, Kalene P. Rendon-Zavaleta, Jesus Reyes, Andrea Fae Ilagan ✪ Reyes, Jason Fernando ✦ Reyes, Jessica Diane ✪ Reyes, Jonathan Daniel Reyes, Paulina Reyes, Tania Lizbeth Reynaga Vasquez, Wendy Loraine Rico, Todd Orion ✪ Rios, Aaron Rios, Dustin Michael Rios, Guillermo Rios, Jennifer A. Rios, Maria D. ✦ Rivas, Joe Rivera, Corrine Ashley ✻ ✪ Rivera, Laurence Isaac Rivera, Rick Rene Rivera, Steven B. Rivera , Cynthia Diane Robledo, Kyle Christian Robles, Alejandra Robles, Alejandro ✻ ✪ Robles, Briana Rayell Robles, Candace Rocha, Samantha Ariana ✪ Rodarte, Rosana Rodriguez, Amanda Jazzel Rodriguez, Andrew Joseph ❖ Rodriguez, Anika D. Rodriguez, Daniel Rodriguez, Danny Rodriguez, Emily Rodriguez, Felix Rosendo Rodriguez, Lynda Marie Rodriguez, Priscilla Rodriguez, Rocio ✪ Rodriguez, Sergio ✪ Rojas, David Rojas, Jorge Luis Rojas, Michelle ✪ Rojas, Monica Michelle ✪ Rojas, Orlando Rojas, Steve Romero, Cesar Angelo Romero, Manuel Romero, Vero B. ✪ Romo, Natalia Lopez Rosa, Robert Wayne Rosales, Kandie M. Rosales, Maria Neli Rosales, Rocio ✪ Rosales, Vanessa Rosas, Erica Rotunno, Patricia Carmen ✪ Rubalcava, Robert Miguel Rubio, Alysaa Brianna Rubio, Diana Guadalupe Ruiz, Andrew X. Ruiz, Jazmine E. Ruiz, Tony N. Russo, Samantha Joanne Rutherford, Crysta Ruvalcaba, Heidi ✪
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Saavedra, Ella Marie Sabedra , Peter Christopher Saenz, Pamela Salas, Diana P. Salas, Matthew Theodore Salazar, Briana Nicole Salazar, Samantha S. Salazar, Sarah Amanda Salcido, Alianna Elizabeth Salcido, Nicole Alicia Saldana, Janessa Diane Saldivar, Jacqueline Salgado, Katherine ✪ Salinas, Bianca M. Sanabria, Jonathan Sanchez, Alanni Sanchez, Eduardo Sanchez, Ervin Miguel ✪ Sanchez, Eva Claudia Sanchez, Hilda Sanchez, Jenny Ernestine ✪ Sanchez, Jessica Sanchez, Jessica M. Sanchez, Jordi Brian Sanchez, Karla Teresa Sanchez, Kristen Nicole ✪ Sanchez, Marisol Sanchez, Nicole Sanchez, Norma Sanchez, Rebeca Sanchez, Sergio Sanchez, Victor Jonathan Sanchez, Walter Sanchez, Yael Suzette Sanchez Contreras, Lesly Denisse Sandoval, Joanna Lace Sandoval, Karina Sandoval, Matthew Steven ✪ Santillan, Martin Santillana, Lucas Benjamin Santos, Lorraine M. ✪ Santos, Steven Joseph Santos, Vivian Mayte Sao, Brandon Keleka ✪ Sarmiento, Maria Angela ✪ ❖ Saucedo, Heaven Florecita Schumacher, Jacqueline Susanne Sedano, Jimmy Anthony Segura, Wendi Sepulveda, Valerie Carmen ✪ Serrano, Kelly Regina Serrano, Ryan James ❖ Serrato, Vanessa Servin, Enrique Jr. Sevilla, Michaela Kristian ✪ Shrestha, Aastha ✪ Shumaker, Jessica Siles, Michelle Silva, Ana Jaslyn Silva, Janelle Lanise Smith, Ashley Smith, Karla E. Solano, Natalie Nicole Francisca ✪ Solia, Talani Oriana ✦ Solis, Elizabeth ✪ Solis, Enrique M. Solis, Freddy Solis, Gus Jr. ✪ Solis, Vanessa Mackayme ✪
Solorio, Katia Soshana Solorzano, Steven Vladimir ✪ Soltero, Juan ✪ Soria, David Sosa, Aracely Sosa, Oscar Jr. Sotelo, Charline M. Sotelo, Ricky Adrian Soto, Shantae ✪ Speakman, Stephanie Ann ✪ Spriggs, Melissa Stassis, Michael Anthonty Stephens, Lindsey Marie Stone, Erik R. ✻ Stubblefield, Donna Marie ✪ Suarez, Erika Janette ✪ Suarez, Flor Maria Sunpanich, Paul Sychareun, Dylan ✪ Sychareun, Sue Sykes, Chelsea Lynn
Spriggs, Melissa Stassis, Michael Anthonty Stephens, Lindsey Marie Stone, Erik R. ✻ Stubblefield, Donna Marie ✪ 6 Suarez, Erika Janette ✪ Suarez, Flor Maria Sunpanich, Paul Sychareun, Dylan ✪ Sychareun, Sue Sykes, Chelsea Lynn Tabizon, Elijah Daniel Talamantes, Jareny Tapia, Daniela Tenorio, Gabriela Beatrice Tenorio, Melissa Terriquez, Paul Alexander Terriquez, Sarah Priscilla Tervandian, Seda G. Tieng, Gloria ✻ ✪ Tierney, Joshua Patrick ✪ Tieu, Sammie Ai Tirado, Nancy N. Toro, Santiago Jr. Torres, Angelo Torres, Christine Patrica Torres, Cristina Annabel Torres, Crystal Torres, David III Torres, Janet ✪ Torres, Jonathan Salvador Torres, Jorge M. Jr. ✪ Torres, Sandra Martinez Torres Solis, Fatima Lonely Torres Soto, Sabrina Sarai Torres-Flores, Diana C. Toscano, Albert Tram, Bao Bich Gia ✪ Tran, Kevin Tran, Mary Khuyen ✪ Tran, Tan Day Trevilla, William Neal Trigueros, Marvin Troncoso Rodriguez, Daniela Lisset Troncoso Rodriguez, David Alfredo Truong, Diem Hoang ✪ Turner, Mary Ann Tustin, Raeann Nekole Ugalde, Armando Ulloa Hernandez, Jennifer Andrea ✪ Urbina, Nancy Uribe, Sabrina Nicole ✪ Uribe, Valerie ✪ Valadez, Cesar ✪ Valadez, Mauricio Valdes, Stephany Brianna
Valdez, Erica Gabrielle Valdivia, Rubi Gisel Valdovinos, Anthony Pabel Valdovinos, Vicente ✪ Valera, Julian ❖ Valverde, Freydsert Varela, Jajaira Jacqueline Varela, Ricki R. Vargas, Jorge Vargas, Jorge Vargas, Linda A. Vargas, Raymond Junior Vargas Morales, Mirta Jahaira ✪ Vasquez, Alexandra Vasquez, Jonathan Tyler Vasquez, Michelle Stacey Vazquez, Destiny Brittany Vazquez, Maria C. Vega, Nicolas ✪ Vega Leon, Bryanda Lizeth Velasco, George M. Velasco, Stephanie Velasquez, Esmeralda Velasquez, Jose J. Jr. Velasquez, Nicole Elizabeth ✪ Velazquez, Judith Pauline Velazquez Mendoza, Elizabeth Vera, Mary Elena Verduzco, Luis Alberto Victorian, Richard Villa Flores, Karla S. Villa Soto, Arley Ismael Villafuerte, Derick Villalon, Norma Lizeth Villarreal, Kayla Michelle
Elizabeth ✪ Velazquez Mendoza, Elizabeth Velazquez, Judith Pauline Vera, Mary Elena Velazquez Mendoza, Elizabeth Verduzco, Luis Alberto Vera, Mary Elena Victorian, Richard Verduzco, Luis Alberto Villa Flores, Karla S. Victorian, Richard Villa Soto, Arley Ismael Villa Flores, Karla S. Villafuerte, Derick Villa Soto, Arley Ismael Villalon, Norma Lizeth Villafuerte, Derick Villarreal, Kayla Michelle Villalon, Norma Lizeth Villegas, Alexis Monique Villarreal, Kayla Michelle Villegas, Jeanette Alexandra Villegas, Alexis Monique Virgen, Emily Villegas, Jeanette Alexandra Virgen, Jose Alonzo Virgen, Emily Vitiello, Luke Vincent Virgen, Jose Alonzo Vitiello, Luke Vincent Waight, Cyndi Wells, Carlos Antwawn Waight, Cyndi Wheeler, Whitney M. ✪ Wells, Carlos Antwawn Wirtz, Talitha Wheeler, Whitney M. ✪ Wong, Raymond Wu Wirtz, Talitha Wong, Raymond Wu Yanez, Yessenia Jazmine Yang, Xingyi Yanez, Yessenia Jazmine Yang, Xingyi Zamora, Nayely Berenice Zamorano, Johni R. Zamora, Nayely Berenice Zanazanian, Christina ✪ Zamorano, Johni R. Zaragoza, Erica V. Zanazanian, Christina ✪ Zelaya, Jonathan Albert ✪ Zaragoza, Erica V. Zepeda, Janine Michele Zelaya, Jonathan Albert ✪ Zepeda, Jezelle Zepeda, Janine Michele Zepeda, Marie Guadalupe ✪ Zepeda, Jezelle Zhang, Andrew ✪ ❖ Zepeda, Marie Guadalupe ✪ Zhang, Baojun ✪ ❖ Zhang, Andrew ✪ ❖ Zhang, Yi Jun Zhang, Baojun ✪ ❖ Zhao, Zihao ✪ Zhang, Yi Jun Zhao, Zihao ✪
Felix, Jackelyn Flores, Bryan Ismael Flores, David Charles Francis, Yanique Shannel Fregoso, Cristina Fuentes, Joseph ✪
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Gallardo, Marlinda Shanae Garcia, Breanna Raelene Gonzalez, Carlissa ✪ Gonzalez, Roberto Gutierrez, Jetro Gabriel Gutierrez, Joseph Rene Hernandez, Angela Hernandez, Ciani Siboney Hernandez, Raeline Sky Herrera, Tony Jauregui, Emma C. ✪ Jomarron, Andy Knott, David Andrew ✪ Knott, Jocelynn Sidney Lara, Cintia J. Lopez, Guadalupe Lozano, Daniel Robert Lozano, Kristan Valentine ❖ ✦ Lucha Gonzalez,
Robles, Adell Michelle ✪ Robles, Mattia Antoinette Rodriguez, Elizabeth Ann Rodriguez, Jaqueline Rodriguez, Joseph Rodriguez, Mabel Rojas, Luz A. Rojas, Michelle ✪ Romero, Allison Janell Roque, Erin Sydney Rosas, Maria F. Salazar, Sarah Amanda Salazar, Vanessa Marie Sanchez, Job Josue Sanchez, Norma Sanchez, Yvette Sandoval, Arturo Sandoval Cabadas, Adriana Santillan, Emmaly Celia ✪ Serrato, Martha Shelton, William Walter Shoemaker, Kristen Nicole Solis, Freddy Solis, Gus Jr. ✪ Solis, Natalie Spriggs, Melissa Stone, Erik R. AGS Suarez, Erika Janette ✪
Torres, Betsy Del Carmen
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DIANA JUAREZ/ EL PAISANO NEWS The students of the Forensics Speech and Debate Team, honored at the board meeting, May 8, 2019- Not only has the team won dozens of awards this season, they have placed first in debate at the nationals tournament that they attended in March.
Awards Presented at Board Meeting DIANA JUAREZ Managing Editor Diana.juarez8805@my.riohondo.edu
After over 60 hours of intensive workshops and training, the 7th cohort of the Rio Hondo College Leadership Academy (RHCLA) were awarded their certificate of completion May 8, 2019 during a board meeting. The eight staff members participated in a ten month long fully funded training program that will better help them during their current and future employment. The eight month program, which starts in the fall, runs through the school year and involves at least 6 hours of outside assignments and
activities each month. The RHCLA was created in order for “the college to ‘grow its own’ leaders” by training current staff to have the opportunity to enhance their own capacity to lead more effectively. With a focus on self-awareness and effective communication, among other things, the RHCLA program is expected to begin its eighth cohort this upcoming fall. “I want to thank President Dreyfuss for her continued support...and especially to doctor Russell Castaneda-Calleros and Katie O’Brien for all of their efforts,” said Kelly Lynch, a FLEX committee member. But, the RHCLA program was not the only one celebrat-
ed during the board meeting. The 2019 Forensics and Debate team were also recognized during the meeting for winning awards at the National Championships. Professor Grant Tovmassian was on hand to speak about his team and award them their certificates. “I’m proud to say that this year we were tremendously successful on the competition circuit and we were able to bring the national championship [awards] to Rio Hondo,” said professor Tovmassian. It wasn’t just the student members that were recognized, but the coaches that helped get them to the national championships. “The real reason we were able to finally achieve this
success is because of the tremendous amount of work our coaches have put in into working with our students... Usually we have practices roughly about 16 hours per week and competitions Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...It’s with extra pleasure that I would like to recognize them,” said Professor Tovmassian. “I would like to thank all of you for the amazing opportunity to witness and to show not just our staff, our region, but the world that any student with the right support...we can all thrive. Thank you for bringing the championship home. But, most importantly thank you for volunteering and for your dedication to show us, the
board, that we need to invest because this is what happens when we invest..There’s a lot to be done from the board’s perspective to make sure that we fully support you and the next generation that comes through Rio Hondo,” said vice president of the board of trustees, Oscar Valladares. Professor Tovmassian also personally thanked President Dreyfuss for her support throughout the years and said that, “this year, president Dreyfuss has been very generous enough to support us with upcoming tournaments and cycles. Which means that that support is already taking effect and so we are very very thankful.”
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Rio Hondo College board of director, president Gary Mendez and superintendent and president Teresa Dreyfuss presented certificates of completion to the present members of the Leadership Academy’s 7th cohort Albert Bretado, Claudia Ramirez, Christine Waugh, Karla Bermudez, Joy Tsuhako, Cecilia Rocha, Markelle Stansell, and Felix Sarao. Not pictured was Jasmine Zavala and Rocio Saenz.
Rio Hondo’s Campus Wide Repairs
LEO VILLANUEVA Reporter
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Navigating construction sites seems to have become an integral part of student life for Roadrunners. An email was sent out February 26th, informing
faculty members and students of a road closure on Circle Drive.With each new semester comes carmageddon, thanks to the fine job of security: a potential traffic and parking disaster was averted. According to Yulian Ligioso, Vice President of Finance & Business, a hot-water leak
was discovered under the roadway of Circle Drive near the Central Plant. The leak has been repaired, but work was halted due to heavy rainfall. An inspection of the site will be performed this week. Rio’s complex plumbing infrastructure combined with the lower quad’s topography presented challenges in locating the leak, but with the help of a drain camera, the leak
has been narrowed down to an area near the café. A plan to replace the faulty pipe, or perform a bypass is the next step. The Finance & Business dept. is contemplating a facilities bond for 2020, which will include infrastructure needs, and within those needs will be a plan to phase out Rio’s aging Central Plant. The “L” Tower, formerly the library, is being seismical-
ly retrofitted and upgraded to bring the building into compliance with Title 24/CBC. Among those upgrades are new restrooms, and new elevators. Contractors have clearly marked and secured each site. It is advisable to maintain a safe distance from all construction equipment and barriers.
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NOAH GARCIA/ EL PAISANO NEWS Superintendent / President Teresa Dreyfuss addressing the crowd about her experience at the college as well as her journey , May 9, 2019 - During her speech, she also expressed gratitude for her family, whose been a constant source of strength and support for her over the years.
After years of Service, Superintendent/ President Teresa Dreyfuss is Retiring NOAH GARCIA Editor-in-Chief noah.garcia3720@my.riohondo.edu
The position of President/ Superintendent is often a short one, where the seat is filled for a couple of years and then the person is replaced. This short lifespan makes it hard for them to accomplish much, especially with the shifting needs and viewpoints of the college and its interests. Teresa Dreyfuss and Rio Hondo have always had intersecting goals; those being the flourishing of its students and the betterment of its community. After 32 years of dedicated service, Superintendent/ President Dreyfuss is retiring from her position, a time capped by her Retirement Celebration Dinner at the Doubletree Hotel in Whittier, Thursday May 9, 2019. The dinner started at 6:30, with opening remarks by the Master of Ceremonies Henry Gee, which eventually led to Dreyfuss addressing the crowd and thanking them for their support of her work. During her own speech, Dreyfuss remarked on her time at the school and how she had achieved so much , “I’m grateful for Rio Hondo College for making my American dream come true … Education has been my ticket to succeed, along with my strong work ethic, discipline, determination, and always remember where I came from.” It was then that she re-
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The members of the Rio Hondo Board of Trustee’s toasting to Dreyfuss, May 9,2019- From left to right Norma Edith Garcia,Vicky Santana,Gary Mendez, Rosaelva Lomeli, Dreyfuss and Oscar Valladares.
ceived accommodations from dozens of people, all representing cities, programs and special interest groups- With several city officials presenting her awards for the works shes done for their communities. Many of the speakers praised Teresa for creating an flourishing platform for their communities to stand on. Martin J. Plourde, Superintendent of the Whittier Union High School District, conveyed the reach her positive influence has had on the area. “You don’t know too many superintendent presidents, who can truly say that their legacy is affecting the current 11,00 students and the future hundreds of students that will be coming to our districts and matriculating to Rio Hondo College, because of the hope Teresa Dreyfuss gives our kids.” Norma Edith Garcia, Member of Rios Board of Trustees,
addressed the crowd on the dedication Dreyfuss has had to the college and it’s community. “We know that the average Superintendent / President works three to five years, if they’re lucky. At Rio Hondo College, she has managed to serve over 20 students annually, over 1000 staff and faculty annually with a budget of almost 90 million annual . What I’ve learned from you ( Dreyfuss) is that we just can’t just think about today, but plan tomorrow because there is a lot of responsibilities on our shoulders. ” Many people praised her creation of dozens of different programs with her smart monetary management has helped Rio Hondo, as well as its contributors to Flourish. At the end of the night, Celebrity Cici Lau ( Brooklyn 99 / Legally Blonde ) entertained the crowd with her voice as well as filling the dance floor
with attendees. From a young age, Teresa was encouraged to pursue higher learning, with her mother doing all of the housework so that she could focus on her studies. She would later im-
migrate to America from Taiwan, where she’d eventually work at Rio as an accountant in 1987. She would steadily rise through the ranks, as she would become interim superintendent/president in 2012, later permanently taking the post a year later. President Dreyfuss has racked up a number of achievements during the last several years. This includes ensuring no layoffs and furloughs during the last economic recession, execute close to $300 million in construction projects, open three regional campuses,create a four-year degree in automotive technology as well as a free year of tuition for incoming high schoolers named the “Rio Promise”. Earlier this year, She was awarded with the Distinguished Woman of the Year for the 57th Assembly District . Dreyfuss officially retires on June 30th, filling a position in the community that will be hard to fill.
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Dreyfuss and one of her grandchildren, who brought her up some flowers, one of many bouquets she would receive that night, May 9, 2019.
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Six Weeks, 545 Miles: 10,000 Dollars
his big smile and outgoing personality. His big heart has lead him to forgo his 30th birthday and instead raise money for AIDS/
LifeCycle. Flores didn’t want an over the top birthday because he said that he feels truly blessed with everything that he has and he wanted to do for his big 3-0. “It started as an opportunity to do something more meaningful, as I hit a birthday milestone,” he said. “I wanted to forgo a birthday party and instead celebrate the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS, both present and past.” While talking to a friend about not wanting a party, he was told about the AIDS/ LifeCycle and decided that he was going to cycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles over seven days riding a total of 545 miles. Former Student Jesus Manriquez, “ I wasn’t surprised when he told our class he didn’t want a party instead he was going to do a bike ride for a charity.” The opening ceremony for the ride will be a special one as AIDS/LifeCycle will have riderless bikes to honor those who have lost their battle to HIV/AIDS. Flores has been preparing for this ride by going to a spin class four days a week, called the Sweat Shop. He has taken a liking to spinning, as well as riding his bike on the weekend. With only one off day during the week that day being Wednesday. Flores’ donation page is helping spread the word for the cause. So far he has raised A renowned comic book writer George Perez donated to his donation page. Perez has a personal connection to the cause. His friend Patrick Anthony Crosby who died of AIDS, was a life cut to short. Flores said it would only be right if he rode for him throughout these seven days.
Flores had a goal of raising $10,000 and met that goal and raised more than he had anticipated getting $10,392 in donations in only six weeks. He said without the help and generosity of the Rio Hondo staff and their donations meeting this goal would not be possible and he is forever grateful for them. Counseling receptionist, Patricia Castillo said “ I love it! It’s nice to have someone that takes the time to help others and I love that he has met his donation goal.” The money will help those suffering from HIV and AIDS in the LGBTQ community. The mission of the ride is to provide free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing, and prevention services to San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. As well as reduce new HIV infections and improve quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS. Flores is looking forward to day five of the race which is red dress day. The cyclist wear red during the ride to commemorate those who have died and celebrate their life. The mission of the ride is to provide free HIV/AIDS medical care, testing, and prevention services to San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. When they cross the finish line they will be hearing the chants of many the pride parade. The AIDS/LifeCycle started in 1993 and has raised over $200 million and has had 42,000 riders participating in the journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. If you would like to get involved or donate visit www. aidslifecycle.org.
the Dean and the head of the program itself such as Tesla Representative’s. The interview process is not based on how the interview goes and if they like you or not, but on your prerequisites and what courses are already completed for Rio Hondo students. The Students who didn’t get into past classes because of prerequisites have returned with the necessary classes to have an opportunity to get in again. The program is a twelveweek course and the class runs from 8am-4pm MondayFriday. These courses are paid for from Tesla and the company also pays its students attending hourly.
Alcantar also stated that you can also clock-in for two hours outside of class to complete homework as well. After the program is completed students receive a certificate of completion and are sent back to the Tesla Centers with the opportunity to become a technician. Alcantar says he is very blessed to have this opportunity because of how much Tesla is investing into their workers and they don’t feel like they are being taken for granted. He also goes on to say that sometimes Tesla has people helping out at other centers and now he knows people at different centers and feels more comfortable.
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NICHOLAS JUAREZ / EL PAISANO NEWS Julio Flores in front of the counseling center, in the Student Services building. While counseling at Rio, he’s currently a Professor a La verne and is working on getting his Doctorate from Cal State Long Beach. Bottom Left is a screen grab from Flores campaign that has three tiers, $30(Birthday Cadence) $50(Chamois Cream Friend) and $100(Very Important sPoke) all important parts of this riding prep / execution.
RHC Counselor Fundraising To Fight AIDS For His 30th Birthday
NICHOLAS JUAREZ Reporter
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Enthusiastic counselor, Julio Flores, is known for
Third Cohort Graduates from the Tesla Program CYNTHIA OLVERA Reporter
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Rio Hondo College celebrates Tesla’s third graduating cohort. Josh Alcantar is a graduate in the third cohort of the Tesla START program. Alcantar was an internal transfer from the Tesla Center in Pomona. He worked there as
a Service Assistant and has been looking for the opportunity to become a technician for the company. There were many candidate’s apply to enter the program most of the people in the class are already with the company. There are some Rio Hondo students in the program, but in order to enter the program you need to complete an interview with
SAMUEL GARCIA Reporter
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Wednesday, May 1, Rio Hondo College hosted its Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Celebration. Yoshio Nakamura, who served as a vice president of community services at Rio Hondo College, spoke at the event. He spoke about the stereotypes Asian Americans face: doing well in school and being labeled “overachievers.” CONTINUED PAGE 11
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VINCENT FRANCO/ EL PAISANO NEWS ‘Denim Day’ offers a chance to stand with victims of sexual violence simply by wearing jeans.
‘Denim Day’ Comes To Rio Hondo
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Students across campus wore jeans on April 24, to show their support for ‘Denim Day’ that was held at the
self-care after a trauma, and mental health referrals. Students were given ‘goody bags’ with all the information, as well as a stress ball and whistle. There was a section for
Leon (Bronze) In IPDA, Ed Minasyan( Bronze) In NFALD, Edward Minasyan & Carolina Campillo (Gold) and Diana Laureano & Brandon Leon (Bronze) In Parliamentary Debate and Ed Minasyan getting 2nd Place in the Speaker Awards. The two coaches that accompanied the students was Patricia Hughes and Grant Tovmasian. Head coach Grant Tovmasian addressed the achievements of this year’s team, as well as the factor that helped contribute to the overall victories of the past academic year. “ I think availability of the coaching staff is what put us over the top this year.
With three more coaches being here and being here to address the variety of issues students face day to day in academia and forensics , helped Rio Hondo Speech and Debate over the top.” This tournament has been the 19th tournament of the entire school year from Fall 2018 to Spring 2019. Nationals was a multi day competition that was hosted by National Forensic Association for Two Year Colleges. A program that is the oldest forensics organizations in the united states, being established back in 1929. When comparing the past years, this semesters( and year) has been larger than most, with an influx of new recruits joining the program weekly. Over said period, the team has accumulated dozens of awards - achieved by a teaching style that focuses on self development and education rather than awards and
recognition. “ the only thing that this means, is that the work is only just beginning .... This was not a chance, this was not a fluke, this was not a accident, but rather a combined effort by a group of exemplary students that is going to be repeated again and again…” With this mentality, the team has done well, not only with its award record but with its students as well. Many of them have graduated and transferred to universities based on their achievements in the field. Team captain Edward Minasyan spoke on the success of the team and growth of it since his involvement. “ I feel like everybody sort of working together and being really cool with each other, that the support system was there. I’ve seen it grow and develop on its comradery and the commitments of students who are coming to more practices, be more com-
petitive and working together to make each other stronger as a team.” Team member of the Nationals group, Lina Campillo, has been apart of the program for a year. She stated that, “ This is honestly the best educational opportunity I think I’ve ever had in my entire life. Coming into debate is not only about argumentation it’s also about knowledge and learning. I’ve learned more in debate than I have in any class I’ve ever learned.” While there is one more tournament left in the year, known as“ cool downs” which is relaxed and more focused on development of next years team than awards. If you’re interested in the Forensics Speech and Debate team, you can visit them in the A building on campus, or visit the Speech and Debate Tab on the Rio Hondo College Website.
Nakamura and his family were taken from their home in El Monte and incarcerated in an internment camp in Arizona. They were interned for “no particular reason” other than being Japanese-Americans. Nakamura likened the experience to being a prisoner of war. In 1942, Nakamura was drafted into the war and became a member of the
all-Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He’s proud of the fact that this unit is the most highly decorated unit in U.S. military history. “Even though I came in late, I was still a part of it.” Despite the incarceration of many Japanese-Americans, Nakamura felt that this was a “teaching moment” for the country.
He was especially proud of the fact that the people who were incarcerated did so “with a great deal of grace.” “If there are lies that are being circulated as truth, or exaggerations of small incidents, be very suspicious,” he noted. “Look into these rumors that are floating about.” Christina Almanza, who’s the Senator Chair of the Cultural Diversity Club at Rio
Hondo College, arranged the celebration. She wanted to not only create a platform to honor Nakamura, but to create a space where all students could feel welcome. She felt it was especially important for the Asian and Asian-American students to feel “part of a community” and to feel represented.
upper quad from 11am-1pm. The annual event that brings awareness to sexual violence prevention, featured a stand with helpful information and resources about consent,
In National Tournament The champions have returned after a week of battle to declare their victory ! Rio Hondo’s Forensics Speech and Debate Team has just finished the PHI RHO PI National Championships in Reno Nevada, April 6-13 2019. While there were many different categories that the team competed in, they beat out the competition overall finishing first in debate. Aside from coming in first on the national level, several students earned awards at the tournament including : Lina Campillo (Gold) Brandon
Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Celebration CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 “Stereotypes that are even positive may have other consequences for some people,” he noted. As a junior in high school,
about asking for consent and ending rape culture.” The story behind ‘Denim Day’ began in 1992 in Italy when a 45-year-old driving instructor was arrested and prosecuted for the rape of a 18-yearold woman. The court argued that the rape was actually consensual sex since the victim was wearing very tight jeans and would have needed help from the man to take them off. Rio Hondo student, Jasmine Ramirez, explains why events like these are important to have, “I know people that were sexually assaulted and there’s ignorant people that don’t really know that there are people out there that have been sexually assaulted. For the people who have been sexually assaulted, they can see that there are people supporting them.” Martin encourages students to visit the Student Health & Psychological Services on campus whenever needed. They offer services including appointments with a RN, pregnancy tests, HIV testing, crisis intervention and many more. The room is located in the Student Service Building in room SS230.
students to write a message on white pieces of cloth to anyone affected by sexual violence. Graduate intern at the Student Health & Psychological Services department, Lola Martin, describes the message that is trying to be said, “We’re trying to talk about sexual assault awareness, we are trying to spread a message
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Congratulations to Jonathan Martinez who will be continuing his Academic and Basketball Career at Chapman University Next Year !
Congratulations to Journalism students Ericka Suarez, Diana Jaurez and Ashley Lozano for earning Scholarships: Suarez/Lozano earning the Osher Initiative for California Community College Students, Suarez Getting the Ted Snyder Scholarship and Juarez getting the Guinto Family Excellence in Journalism and the Tony Valdez Journalism Scholarship !
The Vagina Monologues
At Rio Hondo College
“ ... An emotional, yet inspirational, play that Without a doubt made an impact to many of the audience members one way or another.” ASHLEY LOZANO Reporter
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“The Vagina Monologues” was an empowering play that left guests and students with awareness of what real women go through in life, while also praising the word “vagina”. The play took place at the Wray Theater, January 31 at 7p.m. The hour-long play covered a variety of topics including rape, sexual assault, and body empowerment. With the seriousness of these topics, they still managed to add comedic aspects to what was being said, which gave the normally “uncomfortable” topics a better and relate-able understanding. The play was divided into 15 different monologues, as each girl stood up to talk on the Mic, every monologue became more real and more serious.
VINCENT FRANCO / EL PAISANO NEWS One part of the Fifteen “Vagina Monologues” was a five minute presentation given to the audience, of the various orgasms a women can experience. This one was the “Please don’t stop” Orgasm. Although they made jokes to lighten the mood, what was being said were real stories of experiences many women have went through. From the tone of their voices to their hand movements, the words coming out of their mouths left you speechless. It left you feeling exactly what they were feeling. These women did an amazing job trying to get the audience to feel the real emotion behind what they were saying. They talked about things people are too embarrassed or too scared to talk about. They made women feel like they are not alone and that having a vagina isn’t something that should devalue you.
“Personally I want the audience to get out that vagina’s are important, that women are important and we should view every aspect of a woman. Especially things that happen to woman, rape or other things like mutilation in other countries. We live in a patriarchal society so women are still demeaned to being less than. I think we should take back the word vagina and especially the word cunt and reword it,” said cast member and Rio Hondo student, Valeria Gomez, after being asked what she wanted the audience to take away from what was being said in the monologues. Numerous times throughout the play the cast made it a point that the word ‘vagi-
na’ isn’t a word that people should be embarrassed about. It should actually be a word that should be said proudly and without a bit of shame. The stories, “Hair” and “Because he liked to look at it,” truly represented that women should not feel belittled for having a vagina, instead they should embrace it and show confidence in what they have no matter the shape or size. The “My Angry Vagina” monologue got the audience in a laughing outburst with what Gomez was expressing about what vagina’s have to go through. This monologue truly captured the humor that they wanted to put off while also
getting the message across. Audience member and former Rio Hondo Student, Naomi Cortez, enjoyed the play saying, “I enjoyed the variety of humor and the complex and almost triggering stories but realistic stories. It was a good flow, no pun intended.” “The Vagina Monologues” left every women proud to be themselves and every man with a better idea of what women go through because of their sex. It was definitely an emotional, yet inspirational, play that without a doubt made an impact to many of the audience members one way or another.
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Queer Visibility Day DIANA JUAREZ Managing Editor Diana.juarez8805@my.riohondo.edu
Rio Hondo’s Queer Initiative hosted Queer Visibility Day at the student union April 3rd, 2019. Siblings and hosts of the podcast Café Con Chisme, Yasmin and Sebastian Ferrada, joined students for an afternoon of “chisme” with a side of education and a dash of heart to heart storytelling that ended with a couple of rounds of Joteria. “The purpose of Queer Visibility is to show students that representation matters. To show that we ARE here. Many times there isn’t representation of the LGBTQ+ community and if there is it’s through cishet (cisgender heterosexual) actors. Having Cafe con Chisme at Rio Hondo was amazing,” said Christina Almanza, student senator to Cultural Diversity with the Associated Students of Rio Hondo College (ASRHC). Almanza, along with help from Magdalena Munoz, advisor to Student Life and Leadership, and the Cultural Diversity task force helped organize the event. Students got the opportunity to ask important questions both in regard to the queer identity and to how podcasting works. At times, the questions were hard hitting and emotional.
One student shared their experience about coming out and being told by their mother that they would be sent to conversion therapy. This was something that both Ferrada siblings felt strongly against, stating their disapproval for conversion therapy and offered their apologies for what the student had gone through. “[Coming out] is a process, it is a journey. My parents supporting me was also a process. I think that every year we’re kind of growing and getting to do a little bit better. So, for folks who are either in that stage of not being sure how to come out or have just come out and have gotten really negative response. I know it’s hard and it’s really painful, but finding folks who can be your chosen family during that time will be very helpful,” said Sebastian. “For us, having to push back and having to say things that makes folks feel uncomfortable is empowering to those who need it to be empowering...It’s necessary for us with identities that are marginalized to have these conversations even if it makes people feel uncomfortable,” said Yasmin. Haily Hernandez, a chair for Sustainability with ASRHC, shared her thoughts on the importance of events like this one. “Queer events bring the
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Giovanni Vazquez, Gabby Martinez, Alyssa Yuniguez, Priscilla Medoza, Aleeza Flores, Diego Barrera, Asha Chand, and Johanna Huerta enjoy a round of Joteria. Joteria is a spinoff of the Mexican game Loteria that’s more inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. The name of the game takes ownership of a commonly used derogatory Spanish term for people in the LGBTQ+ community.
community together because it exposes important issues that wouldn’t be talked about otherwise. A combination of serious and social queer events and topics is important because it isn’t just one or the other,” said Hernandez.
DIANA JUAREZ/ EL PAISANO NEWS Podcasting siblings, Sebastian and Yasmin Ferrada, joined Christina Almanza and Student Life and Leadership advisor, Maggie Muñoz for a picture during Queer Visibility Day. Almanza is one of the creators of the pilot program, The Queer Initiative, geared towards the LGBTQ+ students on campus.
Riopalooza Lifts Spirits
VINCENT FRANCO / EL PAISANO NEWS A Rio Hondo Student at the bubble stand, one of the several activity booths at Riopalooza, April 10, 2019There was a wide bucket filled with bubble solution, with different types of bubble tools available. JAKE LAURELL Reporter jake.laurell7011@my.riohondo.edu
The Santa Ana winds could not stop Riopalooza, Wednesday, April 10, from blowing
away a wonderful show. The concert lasted between 11 a.m. and two p.m. , taking place in the lower quad near the LRC building - the festival area filled with activity
booths and places to grab snacks with a food truck on standby. “I saw all kinds of people looking on, or walking by at first but then stop and walk
over to one of the booths and view the performances.” Jason Reyes Firetech major and Center Chairman for campus engagement for ASRHC said when asked about his thoughts on the turn out of the event. Reyes stated that he was overall really happy about the aesthetics and the turn out for Riopalooza. “I wanted Riopalooza this year to have bubbles, have that spring feeling you know? Kind of to match with the 70s hippy theme I was going for.” Stated by Jason Reyes. The lower quad was filled with balloons and stations pumping out bubbles like a scene out of feel like a colorized modern version Woodstock. Spectator Janet Valdez stated that she really loved the live performances and the food truck they brought. “This event is really colorful and I like the Tie Dye booth.” Valdez said when asked about what she thought of the theme of Riopalooza this year. “This was so fun, so colorful and such a great day to be out here like this!” Cassandra Torres, a music major that sang “Somebody to Love” by Queen during the event. She stated that because
of her 11 year background in singing, she loves to challenge herself and chose that song to do that. There was even a lip-syncing competition that the Band from the ACT (Artists Creating Theater) club placed first in with their performance of Don’t Stop Believing by Journey. Student Jonah Collazo ,Member of the club and theatre major, that performed during the competition said that they choose this song because everyone “knows” Journey and thus easy to just get into it. Collazo and her bandmates expressed that how they really enjoyed Riopalooza this year with it having a bigger crowd than last time and plan to participate next year.
While the idea of Riopalooza is relatively new, it’s really taken to the student body, with a larger response each year its been on campus.
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Comedian Tim Conway Dies at 85 DAVID IBARRA Reporter
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Tim Conway, the comedian who entertained fans all over the world with his performances in “The Carol Burnett Show” and “30 Rock” passed away Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. Conway’s publicist, Howard Bragman, announced to CNN that Conway had been dealing with an illness before his passing. He was 85.
With a career spanning over 100 credits in film and television, Conway exemplified versatility as an actor and a writer. The inception of his fame came in 1962 when he starred in “McHale’s Navy,” a comedy centered around a group of soldiers aboard a PT boat during World War II. Conway’s character, Ensign Charles Parker, portrayed a colorful, heartwarming klutz in the series. Towards the late 60’s, Conway starred in “The
Carol Burnett Show.” The show, which offered a variety of skits at the hands of Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, and Conway, ran from 1967 to 1978. Conway won four Emmys and a Golden Globe throughout his tenure on the show, including an Emmy for contributing to the writing of the show. Conway would win another two Emmys in 1996 and 2008, for his spectacular guest appearances on the shows “30 Rock” and
“Coach.” Conway would also go on to be the voice of ‘Barnacle Boy’ in the infamous “Spongebob Squarepants” television show. Carol Burnett, his longtime colleague and friend, expressed her memories of Conway in a statement to CNN. “I’m heartbroken. He was one in a million, not only as a brilliant comedian but as a loving human being,” Burnett said. “I cherish the times we had together both on the
screen and off. He’ll be in my heart forever.” Conway leaves behind his six children, which he had with his first wife Mary Anne Dalton. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Conway, whom he married in 1984.
He’ll be in my heart forever.” - Carol Burnett
Guildhall E-Sports Bar Opens in Uptown Whittier
NOAH GARCIA / EL PAISANO NEWS With “geek” culture at an all-time high in todays media, many who are into the latest big craze look for a place to find solace and to converse with fellow fans. The Guildhall E-Sports Bar is the latest establishment to offer such a place where fans and non-fans alike can sit back and enjoy a game or two with the occasional drink in hand. NOAH GARCIA
Editor-In-Chief noah.garcia3720@my.riohondo.edu
There has alway been a tough choice to make: whether to stay home in a comfortable environment and relax or go out into the world and socialize. Now you can have the best of both worlds, as the Guildhall E-Sports Bar just opened in Uptown Whittier. Opening May 10, The establishment has created a relaxing atmosphere for those who want the comfort of home but also want the experience of going out. The uptown bar has branded itself as “geek centric” with amenities being catered to said audience. First stepping into the place, you’re greeted by a bright, warm open space paired with wooden furnishings. The aesthetic is a combination of Basement hangout and Guildhall essentially
functions as a gastropub, serving high end drinks and food at a moderate price. The food ranges from appetizers and sandwiches with the drinks including all craft cocktails, and rotation of craft beer with local drinks on tap. They also have over 180 board games to choose from (with 80 more currently on their way), ranging from Monopoly to Settlers of Catan. The number of games increases each day as customers can request new ones to be added to their collection. There are several screens around the bar which play movies, twitch streams, gaming tournaments etc. They can also stream up to three different games at a time; where the customer has the ability to request what they want to watch. Spencer Cox, the owner and operator of the business, addressed the accommodations his bar
offers to its customers, “If a group of people come in, and they want to watch something specific, by all means- we love to accommodate … If you wanted to come in, let’s say that there’s a smash brothers event going on, you absolutely can ask for that stream and we’d happily put it on.” The Whittier location is the second one, with the original being in Burbank. This idea first came about several years ago, while he was a general manager of an Italian restaurant. One day, he hustled over to Dave and Busters in Arcadia because of the League of Legends world tournament that was happening at the time, and loved the atmosphere. “My roommate and I would sit down with a pack with a couple of Coronas and watch E-Sports on TV at home and every day we’d be
like: why isn’t this a place we can go and see and go to a bar. Why do I have to stay at home and enjoy [a place] that my friends that like the NBA of the NFL: they get to go see the games with their friends. That’s where the idea started to build,” says Cox. The Burbank location is about to hit their two year mark this summer in July. While the start up took time, his years of experience helped him and his team build a strong, reliable customer base that grows to this day. When looking for a place to set down the second location; Whittier fit the bill. This being the fact that it’s close to a community that fits the bar demographic, as well as it being one that welcomes new businesses. While he had concerns that people wouldn’t be into the idea, it’s become clear that there is a need for this type of service in the community.
“I think that there’s a social aspect of playing board games: that’s why we let big groups come in. The cool thing is, if you host it at your house there’s a bunch of clean up, you don’t have to do that here.” Guildhall Esports bar located at 6741 Bright Ave. Whittier CA, 90601 and is open from 5pm to 12am through Monday to Friday and 11am to 12am Saturdays and Sundays.
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LP’s Sold Out Wiltern Concert Was Not Lost On Us
DIANA JUAREZ / EL PAISANO NEWS LP and her touring band wowed fans as she took the stage for one of the last scheduled concerts of her Heart to Mouth tour. Fans went crazy as she sang through some of their favorite songs. DIANA JUAREZ Managing Editor
diana.juarez8805@my.riohondo.edu
LP brought the sold out Wiltern to its feet during her unforgettable homecoming concert March 9. After a rocky start to the first leg of her “Heart to Mouth” tour when illness forced her to reschedule a handful of concerts early on, LP recovered and brought over 1,500 people to their feet. Dedicated fans from all over the world congregated at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles starting around noon this past Saturday. From Italy to Texas, France to Mexico, LP’s fans treated each other more like family as they shared stories about the first time they heard her sing. “This is my first time seeing her,” said Nancy Elizabeth Aguiar, an LP fan from Baja California, Mexico, “I just love her so much and I had to make the trip up here. We drove all the way from Ensenada just to see her.” Loaded down with gifts and letters for their favorite musician, fans braved the cold L.A. evening. Always approachable, LP has a very close relationship with her fans and the meet-andgreet VIP tickets sell out just as often as her concerts themselves do. Brenda Ro and her sister, Karina Ro Cruz, drove from San Diego to see the show. While Cruz is an avid fan of LP’s, Ro was more of a casual listener who quickly fell in
love with LP’s power vocals. “We couldn’t get the VIP but we brought her something,” said Cruz, “we gave our gift to someone in the VIP line so we really hope she gets it.” This type of dedication isn’t strange at all considering the caliber of artist that LP is. The New York native, L.A. based singer songwriter has had many hits and misses in her career that began in the late 90’s. Although she received plenty of positive reviews from critics, her early albums didn’t gain enough traction at the beginning. LP went on to sign with multiple record labels and co-wrote songs with famous musicians including Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, and even Cher. Her songs have been featured in popular shows such as Orange Is The New Black, Shades of Blue, and Sense8. It wasn’t until her single, “Lost on You,” made the radio in Greece back in late 2016 that LP’s career took a turn for the better. She has played late night shows such as David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon, and Conan O’brien. With her signature whistle and undeniable swagger, LP drove the crowd wild at The Wiltern as she danced from one end of the stage to the other. Not even a literal and accidental mic drop was enough to stop the electric performance. From upbeat dance music to heart wrenching break up songs, LP kept her captivated
audience entertained with her versatility and undeniable talent. Even the opening acts for this tour were brilliant. With bands such as The Years, Slug, and Lauren Ruth Ward, LP’s fiancée and an amazing singer songwriter in her own right, the tour was a hit. After the show, fans quickly opened Instagram to see if the singer had posted to her account a video of all the gifts she received, hoping to see their own gifts showcased. “...Thank you LA and @thewiltern for such an amazing night wow!! What an amazing home town audience!!” Posted LP to her instagram. A sentiment
she repeated throughout the show. LP’s infectious charisma, mind blowing vocals, and heartfelt lyrics attract people of all ages, making her rising star one to keep an eye out. There is no doubt about it, as if the string of sold out shows across the west coast weren’t enough, LP’s larger than life stage presence will keep fans wanting more. The concert closed out with one of fans all-time favorite, “Lost on You,” which the audience belted out along with LP. It was an echo to her show at the Observatory in Santa Ana, when LP was too sick to finish the song and the audience gladly took over for her.
To say that the show at The Wiltern more than made up for any perceived disappointment is an understatement as LP delivered far and beyond anyone’s expectations. If you’re not familiar with her music you should definitely check her out, and if you see her walking around L.A. with her dog, Orson, just wave “hi.” She might even let you pet him. Her tour will be taking her around the world for the next few months but people will get a chance to experience her at the Ohana festival in Dana Point.
DIANA JUAREZ / EL PAISANO NEWS LP played a sold out Wiltern Theater March 9, 2019 during one of the last few shows of her Heart to Mouth tour in the U.S. before she heads to Mexico and Europe for a string of music festivals.
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Shakespearean Absurdities Brought to Life
RHC’s Performing Arts Department Presents: A Comedy of Errors NOAH GARCIA Editor-in-Chief
noah.garcia3720@my.riohondo.edu
There’s a negative stigma attached to the works of Shakespeare: Dry arid and tedious: Rio’s Performing Arts program stabs at this notation and brings life to the lines of the immortal Bard. Friday April 26 was the Opening Night for A Comedy of Errors, a William Shakespeare comedy featuring Giorgio Spelvino sponsored by William Korf. Korf teaches acting and theatre history at Rio Hondo, with Spelvino being a Shakespearean scholar and a contributor of the event. This event was hosted in the Black Box Theatre on campus, and arena-esqe staging using simple but defining props and costumes. The set was one big stage with two movable columns, with the front of a home built with a two story access with windows to dramatically close and open. The play itself was one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays, Set in Ephesus Greece, revolving around servant twins separated at birth and the commotion it causes when their parties meet for the first time. This is the crux
of all of the mishaps that occur within the 24 hour time frame the play fills. Matt Schleicher, an instructor in theatre arts at Rio Hondo, spoke on the reasoning behind choosing Shakespeare for these students, many of which are dealing with the bard for the very first time. “It challenges these students to really work on their acting craft … whenever you provide a challenge to the actor they usually rise to the occasion,” said Schleicher. And these students, experienced and new, have risen and really pulled it off. The prose of each actor was fantastic, sprouting lines filled with such bright bouncy energy. This is paired with fantastic physicality that helped form the world that these actors tried to convey. Because of the lack of certain props/costumes etc, the acting really had to work just right to create and instill the Shakespearean atmosphere. Which they were successfully able to do. Schleicher also described the process the students and faculty go through when understanding and interpreting the piece. “The analysis of the
NOAH GARCIA / EL PAISANO NEWS
The entire cast of Rio’s A Comedy of Errors in the black box theatre, Friday April 26, 2019- Below this group shot are several snapshots of the play, where the actors would pose as audience members, and would be drafted into acting in the play; all apart of the chaotic design of said play. script is the key … you pick up on what the physical humor is , once you can understand that, then you can relate that to physical action and that to physical humor.” The play actually premiered on Shakespeare’s birthday. The rest of the dates for the show are May 2, 3 and 4 at 8pm - with a special 2pm performance closing the show on May 5. Their next event is the Theatre Arts Showcase on May 15 at 8pm in the Wray Theatre.
LIFESTYLES Stand-up Routine, But in Literary Form ANAMARIA APARICIO Lifestyles Editor
anamaria.aparicio8532@my.riohondo.edu
“To be honest, I don’t think I write with any inspiration, because anything I’m “inspired” to do, I never complete. Inspiration, for me, is always short-lived and never completed; kind of like New Year’s resolutions. Rather, what kept me writing was basically the need to get the stories out of me. “ Hector G. Gonzalez is a professor at Rio Hondo College, where a lot of his classes consist of the Mexican and Mexican American culture. Not only does Gonzalez teach at Rio Hondo, but he’s also an author and most recently released his book, The Mexican Red Blanket. The Mexican Red Blanket is what he considers a stand-up routine, but in literary form. Unlike his previous book Flying Blue Tacos, the stories in this book are stand alone. Although they are both written in style of a stand-up routine, Flying Blue Tacos was written with stories that followed into one another. Plus the topics for Flying Blue Tacos was specifically with topics he can bring up in class, as it is one of the books he requires to read in his Mexican- American course. “Also, the Taco book had many topics of discussion that come up during class: Why do Chicanos glorify Che, and not one of their own? What is a Chicano? What is Mexican-American art? Should MEChA change their name? Is “Si Se Puede” a chant that has lost its value? Others as well. The Red Blanket stories aren’t so serious. Well, there are a couple ones that make one think.” said Gonzalez. When also asked what he
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“Like the thought occurred to me, as I was getting my Mexican blankets out on a cold night, that I’ve never seen a yellow Mexican Blanket. I mean an old one, not a new one you can buy at the border or downtown LA.” hopes the readers get out of his new book, his answer was simple“That’s an easy question; a good laugh.” For Gonzalez, writing his book in a comical way comes natural for him. It’s who he is as a person. Whether its at home with his family and friends, or at school in his classroom. Although he is aware that once the humor dies down, the stories have underlying topics that can be discussed. Gonzalez doesn’t try to force himself to write. His stories have to flow naturally out of him as well as being able to manage time in order to complete the book. “It does get challenging to write, work and having a family. But it’s all about managing time. When I take my daughter to the dentist, I’ll take work or the stories to work on. And like I said earlier, if the stories aren’t coming out of me – I won’t force it; so that give me more time for family and work.” But his inspiration for these book come from moments or situations that come to mind and that he finds funny. The ones that catch his attention the most and have him say “that’s funny’ are usually the ones he ends up writing about. Like this new book, he stated that it was something that just came into mind while looking for a blanket. “Like the thought occurred to me, as I was getting my Mexican blankets out on a
cold night, that I’ve never seen a yellow Mexican Blanket. I mean an old one, not a new one you can buy at the border or downtown LA. So, that thought turned into The Red Mexican Blanket” Another story that he says came from one if his thoughts was, “ I’ve always had a fear of pulling up next to a cholo at a red light and being mistaken for a white guy by the cholo, and him shooting me. So that turned into a story; a story, by the way, that many students can relate to I came to find out.” The process for writing The Mexican Red Blanket did take him a couple of years. “Life” gets in the way and the process of editing is the hardest part. To him writing is the easiest, but once it gets to rereading and making sure everything is perfect, it’s the most miserable part. “The process of writing the book was easy on one hand, and painstakingly slow, laborious and miserable on the other hand. What I mean is that the stories easily flow out; they kind of write themselves. That’s the easy part, the fun part. The miserable part, the part that takes way longer is editing and rewriting the stories over and over.” He doesn’t add to the stories, but instead takes away words and changes words here and there. Then has to leave the stories for a while to get “fresh eyes.” The same goes for writers block, if the stories aren’t coming out naturally, he
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“The Mexican Red Blanket” isn’t something Gonzalez sees incorporating into his classroom as it wasn’t written with that in mind. But it does include topics that can be discussed in his Mexican American class.
walks away and returns when he’s ready to write. It may be a day or weeks, but he wont sit in front of the computer
for hours trying to think of something.
Summer Adventures “A weekend in nature is definitely a great way to sit back, relax, and take a breather from the usual stress of living in LA.” ASHLEY LOZANO Reporter
ashley.lozano1408@my.riohondo.edu
Go CampingLuckily, Los Angeles is in the middle of many campsites that people can choose from within a two-hour drive. From campsites in Big Bear Mountain to Joshua Tree, camping is a perfect and affordable activity to do during the summer. A weekend in nature is definitely a great way to sit back, relax, and take a breath-
er from the usual stress of living in LA. Take a day trip to Catalina IslandNot many people take advantage of the hour long boat ride to Santa Catalina Island. Departing from three different locations, a one-way trip costs about $40. Once on the island, there are many outdoor activities one can do to make the trip an adventure. From zip-lining, hiking trails, and snorkeling, spending the day in Catalina Island will for
sure be an eventful trip. Watch a movie on a rooftopSpend a summer night watching a movie on a rooftop cinema. The Rooftop Cinema club offers movies throughout the entire summer at a cost of $17-$24. Each ticket comes a choice of a comfortable lounge or love chair and bottomless popcorn and drinks. They feature classic movies like Grease and Breakfast at Tiffany’s and more recent movies like Bohemian Rhapsody and A
Star in Born. Ride a bike through several beachesRental bikes are easily found at the beach and are a great way to enjoy the ocean breeze while getting a good workout done. With the variety of bikes to choose from, setting up a speaker with your favorite songs, riding through the bike lanes while watching the sunset is a great way to spend the day at the beach. Ride from Santa Monica Pier
to Venice beach or Huntington Beach to Newport beach. Go to a theme parkSounds like a typical way to spend a summer day, but you can never go wrong with visiting a theme park. If going to a common theme park like Disneyland or Knotts Berry Farm feels repetitive, a water park is also a fun alternative that will for sure cool you down. Hurricane Harbor and Knott’s Soak City are great options to spend a hot afternoon by a pool.
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ASHLEY LOZANO Reporter
ashley.lozano1408@my.riohondo.edu
Rio Hondo College surpassed their goal of donating 500 blankets to the homeless after pairing up with the organization, Blankets of Hope. Learning Disabilities Specialist at the Disabled Student Program and Services department, Jose Arroyo, helped organize the event that took place on campus last month. Students, faculty, and staff at Rio had the opportunity to write short letters of inspiration and encouragement to the homeless, the letters were then attached to a blanket. The blankets were handed out to the homeless in Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. Arroyo had originally asked for 115 blankets from the organization to be sent to him as part of his contribution. However, when he presented the idea to Rio’s students, faculty, and staff, everyone was excited about the cause and wanted to be involved as well.
JESUS MANRIQUEZ Reporter
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Blankets Of Hope
Arroyo quickly ordered more blankets to be sent to the school and they went to work writing down the short inspirational letters. The nonprofit organization, Blankets of Hope, had an overall goal of reaching 10,000 blankets and with Rio’s help in donating 500 blankets, they officially reached their goal. It was a great group effort from all students and staff that were involved. The tutors in the Learning Assistance Center helped greatly for attaching the hundreds of handwritten notes to the blankets. There was a positive reaction from all the homeless recipients after they were donated the blankets. Word had spread throughout the homeless community about the blanket donations, that many were trying to get their hands on them. “Hey, it’s Blanket Man!”, a man yelled to Arroyo upon seeing him when he arrived to pass out the blankets. “We touched so many grateful souls that were so appreciative to receive the
blankets with the inspirational notes. They loved hearing it was written by students”, Arroyo said. “I always made an effort to ask for their name since most of them had not heard their own name said
out loud in a very long time. That small gesture assisted them in humanizing them once again after being overlooked by society.” Rio Hondo staff, faculty, and students appreciate
what Arroyo has done. If you want to help those in need or would like to donate much needed supplies, please visit the Rio Source Room.
JOSE ARROYO/ DISABLED STUDENT PROGRAM AND SERVICES
Tutors from the Learning Assistance Center were a big help in attaching the hundreds of notes with encouraging messages.
Tips On Studying
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Let’s be honest, studying is one of the most challenging things to do in college. Many of us do not know how to study. We sit and read whatever we are reading and feel like we understand it and that’s it. We think that studying is a complex process, but in reality it is more simple than we think. Here are some simple tips to study better in college. 1.Take Better Notes Before you get to the studying part, you need to make sure you are taking good notes. If you take messy or bad notes, then you already have a problem. It is much more difficult to study something that you can’t even read or follow along. Taking better notes will make it easier to read and comprehend. All of us have opened our notes and realized we can’t even understand our own writing, good organized note taking will make it so much easier. 2.Do Not Over Study Just because you spend a lot of time staring at your notes or books doesn’t mean you’re learning. If you feel like you’ve lost track and find yourself stressed, take a break. Studying for hours will just make your brain tired, take a break for an hour or more if you need it, go outside,do your thing and then go back to studying. A relaxed mindset will make it easier
VINCENT FRANCO/ EL PAISANO NEWS for you to absorb information. 3.Be Organized Plan out everything that you need to get done each week. Make sure to space out work in the best possible way so that you do not have to deal with too much in a short period of time. The worst thing you can do is to try and absorb all the information needed for multiple classes the night before. Make a calendar or a planner that will
help you stay on track. Sometimes we forget we have a test two days from now and try to learn chapters worth of work in two days. Organization is one if not the most important thing you can do in college. 4.Practice Practice Practice The best way to learn something is to practice it over and over again until you get it right. Whatever it is that you need to learn, practice it until
you become an expert on it. Just like when you get your license or learned how to ride a bike, practice does make perfect. Sometimes teaching or helping someone else in the same problem will help you absorb the information better. 5.Study In Groups Multiple brains are better than one. Sometimes we just can’t manage to understand things, and when we study
alone, it feels almost impossible to understand it. Assembling study groups will help make it so much easier to learn things. When you study with multiple people, you help each other, there will always be someone out there that knows something you don’t. Working with multiple people isn’t just beneficial for studying but also for homework. Multiple brains can always get through anything.
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To my group of TALENTED REPORTERS: Remember DREAM BIG and CONQUER! Jump over life's hurdles and disallow external factors to stop you. This "momma" believes in YOU always... luv you 3,000 ;) "I'm the one at the sail, I'm the master of my sea" - Imagine Dragons "Believer" #seizethemoment
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TEN TREMENDOUS MOMENTS From the Pros to Rio and local. El Paisano Sports Staff compiled a list of the ten best moments this spring.
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Contributions from Nicholas Juarez, Christian Salinas, Jesus Manriquez, David Ibarra, Jesus Marquez, and Ignacio Cervantes
l WOMEN OF RIO TRANSFER BEYOND
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Six members of the women’s soccer program along with three members of the women’s volleyball team were recognized at the Rio Hondo aquatics complex in a small but captivating ceremony in front of teammates, coaching staff, family and friends for their achievement of transfering to a 4-year institution and signing their letters of intent to continue their education and athletics for some Soccer players Izella Delgadillo ( University of La Verne), Marissa Morales ( Kansas Wesleyan University), Viviana Ramirez ( Kansas Wesleyan University), Natalia Magana ( Cal State University, Fullerton), Flor Suarez ( Briar Cliff University), and Karina Banda ( Cal State University, Dominguez Hills) were honored by head coach Jennifer Tanaka-Hoshijo and her staff. Volleyball players Madelyn Gastelum ( Cal State University, Long Beach), Denyse Perez ( Cal Poly Pomona) and Felipa Moreno (Mills College) were honored by their head coach Teddi Esko and her staff as well.
WATCH THE LION ROAR AT GALAXY AGAINST REAL
El Paisano Newspaper’s own Brayan Altamirano captured Los Angeles Galaxy center forward and captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic mid-road following his game-winning goal against Real Salt Lake Sunday, April 28 at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Galaxy won 2-1 and continued their unbeaten run during the span of five matches.
GARCIA TO PLAY FOR MCPHERSON COLLEGE
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Lefthanded pitcher Armando “Andy” Garcia has commited his future to McPherson College in Kansas. The Dirty Birds pitcher will head to the midwest following his conference-high 10.22 strikeouts per nine innings with 39 Ks. PHOTOS COURTESY OF AG
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WESTBROOK SAYS GOODBYE TO NIPSEY HUSSLE The death of rapper Nipsey Hussle reverberated through all of Los Angeles and transcended into a worldwide recognition of one of the most iconic hip hop artists of recent years. Nipsey Hussle, who’s real name is Ermais Asghedom, was gunned down Sunday, March 31 outside of his clothing store in Crenshaw, The Marathon Clothing. Hussle was an inspiration to most in South Los Angeles. His humanitarian work for youth city kids and the community around his home town was in full description from other celebrities around the world. None less emotional than the incredible triple-double Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook put up just two days after his close friend’s death. Westbrook grew up in similar conditions to Hussle. The UCLA Basketball standout grew up in Long Beach and became close friends with Hussle after appearing in community work for each other’s charities. Shortly after the start of their friendship, Westbrook found himself dedicating his 20-20-21 statical numbers against the Los Angeles Lakers April 2 to Nipsey post-game. “That’s for Nipsey, that’s for Nipsey,” Westbrook said after recording the final rebound.
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ISAIAH VASQUEZ STILL DECIDING FUTURE
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Rio Hondo Basbeall’s righthanded pitcher Isaiah Vasquez (right) is in limbo for which colleges that have offered him a spot on their roster to choose from. McPherson College, Concordia University, Univeristy of California, Irvine and Colorado State Univeristy, Pueblo are all vying for Vasquez’s signature. According to sources, Vasquez will be ready to make a decision sometime in June following all of his visits to each campus. Vasquez overall pitching record was 1-3 will starting two games and saving two more.
RIO HONDO DIVER AND SWIMMER AUGUSTINE DIPPED IN GOLD
The biggest accomplishment this semester athletically fro Rio Hondo? Roadrunners Swim and Dive’s Aaron Augustine securing a gold medal at the California State Diving Championships. His 287.5 in the 1-Meter Diving Board was good enough for first slot. PHOTO COURTESY OF ATHLETICS.RIOHONDO.EDU
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RIO BEACH HITS THE SAND FOR CONFERENCE IGNACIO CERVANTES Sports Editor
ignacio.cervantes8813@my.riohondo.edu
Following an exceptional start to the season, the Rio Hondo beach volleyball team has endured through a tough March. Friday, March 15 saw the Lady Roadrunners lose its seventh straight match despite starting the season 5-0. The team’s 5-0 loss to El Camino College Friday meant the team’s record will now see it at 5-7 which is a big turn from the record in February. Luckily for coach Teddi Esko and her girls, the team has a chance to get to .500 with a couple of games this week that can right the ship. First up for Rio Hondo beach is a trip to Fullerton College tomorrow. The record for the Fullerton College Hornets isn’t too appealing as a 3-15 mark sees them at the bottom of their division. Also battling the Lady Roadrunners this week will be the Mt. San Antonio Col-
Passing and bumping versus LBCC.
lege Mounaineers on Friday, March 22. Unlike the Hornets, the Mountaineers seem to pose more threat as a 6-4 record after 10 games looks respectable. The game in Fullerton tips off at 1 p.m. while Mt. SAC and Rio starts at 10 a.m. in Long Beach’s Granda Beach
Photographer Brayan Altamirano didn’t stop after the Los Angeles Galaxy’s match against Real Salt Lake. He was front and center for the Galacticos’ Western Conference matchup against Minnesota United Football Club. The Galaxy went on to win that match 3-2 and back for more was Altamirano as the Houston Dynamo visited Carson. The Galaxy would keep the fine streak alive after winning that game as well - 2-1 this time. UPPER LEFT: Houston forward Alberth Elis attemtped a chip on Galaxy goalkeeper David Bingham which ended going wide of the net. UPPER RIGHT: Galaxy’s midfielder Jonathan dos Santos celebrated the win.
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Against Minnesota United, similar scorelines resulted as another one-goal win against the Loons lifted the Galaxy over the visitors. Attacking midfielder Sebastian Lletget was mobbed by teammates here following the silky attacker’s 81st minute go-ahead goal which eventually earned Los Angeles three points. Chris Pontius (above) goes highest in the pile certifying the importance of that goal from Lletget. The goal was the American international’s first of the year and a very important one for him.
FELIPA MORENO SIGNS TO MILLS COLLEGE
IGNACIO CERVANTES Sports Editor
ignacio.cervantes8813@my.riohondo.edu
Wednesday, May 1, life became larger than volleyball for Rio Hondo College sophomore athlete, Felipa Moreno. The communications and business major signed her commitment away to Mills College, a private women’s liberal arts university in Oakland, Calif. to continue her volleyball career and begin the next phase in her education. Upon graduating from Pioneer High School in the summer of 2016, Moreno was heavily recruited by both women’s volleyball head coach Teddit Esko and women’s soccer coach Jennifer Tanaka. Ultimately, Tanaka won her over and Moreno featured on the Roadrunners soccer
roster as a goalkeeper for her freshman season. After redshirting for both volleyball programs, the communications and business major finally found herself on the court with coach Esko’s volleyball team in the fall of 2016. “It’s been a road for her,” Esko said. “Going from this sport to this sport and so forth, it’s been really fun to see that it’s coming to a head in a postive way.” All that hard work and a little bit of a rocky road was worth it for Moreno who is preparing to move miles away from home and finally get what her coaches and teammates feel the ex-Pioneer student deserves. Despite Moreno leaving her family for a new adventure, Moreno mentioned that a lot of what she has accomplished will go down as an
Sports Editor Ignacio Cervantes spoke to Felipa Moreno, women’s indoor and beach volleyball player, about her special journey while taking a picture of her signing .
win for her and her family as well. “They’re really supportive with everything I do,” Moreno said about her parents Griselda and Rito Moreno. “So when it comes to me leaving them, they are OK with it.” As for why Oakland, Moreno said it was time for her to break out of her shell she’s been comfortable in so far. The Mills College recruit felt that she knew everyone around here, so “I want something new for myself.” The next few years at Mills, Felipa will be on for a challenge which she feels she’s ready for. Beach volleyball couples
partner Denyse Perez, who will be transeferrring to Cal Poly Pomona to study hospitality, mentioned Felipa’s competitiveness will keep her on the right path. “Her goal is to win no matter what,” Perez said. “That’s why I know for a fact that when she transfers out I think it’s gouing to go great for her at Mills.” Moreno mentioned that her drive and chosen journey were a product of coach Esko’s guidance throughout the Mills-bound student-athlete’s time at Rio. The 17-year Rio coach has always harped on making sure her athletes don’t forget what the real goal in life is while on her programs: a degree. “She believes in every one of us,” Moreno said. “Throughout the years I learn something from her and she’s all about having an education and a future.” At Mills College Moreno will feature in the Cyclones women’s indoor volleyball program coached by Jack Cowden. Moreno will also be studying business and communications to fulfill Griselda and Rito’s lifelong dream of owning a Mexican mariscos restaurant. The soccer, beach and indoor volleyball player featured in a total six seasons as a Roadrunner athlete. Soccer 2016, Beach 2017-Soccer 2016, Beach 2017-19, and indoor 2018-19.
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NOAH GARCIA / EL PAISANO NEWS
Although homelessness has decreased 17 percent in 2017, as stated 2018 Homeless Plan released by Whittier, the 204 sheltered/unsheltered individuals are persistent - With the city that they call their home taking steps forward and backward in the past several years in order to help this downtrodden group of people. This image is taken right before the cleaning of the Whittier green belt, alongside Mar Vista Street.
The Future of Whittier’s Homeless While the amount of homeless Individuals has decreased, the issue remains at large. NOAH GARCIA Editor-in-Chief noah.garcia3720@my.riohondo.edu
It’s midday and the sun is bright and the wind is flowing- acutely accompanied by the drone of the traffic building up along Whittier boulevard. You stop at the light between Mar vista St. and Whittier Boulevard, where a homelessness encampment resides parallel to you. Shopping carts, umbrellas, tents and blankets are the prime constructs of this public residence, one which stays the same size no matter how close or far you are to it. Turning onto Mar Vista, going through the uptown area, the displaced individuals claim the sidewalks as their residence, for at least a little while. That moment in time is now gone, as the residents of the Whittier Greenbelt have been cleared out by a combination of law enforcement, social services and Caltrans , April 22, 2019. With the 38 tent community disassembled, many of the residents have been sent off, either on their own accord or to accept Whittier Area First Day two month hotel vouchers. It’s been weeks since the clean out and Whittier has already begun plans to make sure such an encampment would never form again. Council members Henry Bouchot and Cathy Warner, officials in the committee to tasked with overseeing the city’s homelessness action plan. Bouchot spoke to El Paisano on the current Homeless situation in the city.
NOAH GARCIA / EL PAISANO NEWS A homeless individual on the corner of Greenleaf Ave and Mar Vista St. In front of Garcia’s Fresh Meat Market, April 29th, 2019. While the cleaning of parks have displaced a lot of these unsheltered individuals, This person has taken a long refuge at this bus stop. “ One of the things I’ve noticed is that the public and the government and the service have a different time table than those who serve the homeless. They recognize that you have meet people where they are, to take time and create trust, and you have to find creative ways to get them homes…” While the idea of homelessness is cut and dry( without a home), the reason for said issue is wildly complex ,stemming from economical and personal issues. Solving the problem is even more complex, as so many sides that all strive for the same goal have different understandings and expectations than each other. Bouchot Spoke on how some people think it’s easy to just take an unsheltered individual to a shelter and that’ll solve the issue, but this perception is shortsighted. “ Some people have 32 traffic tickets, no drivers license, they got lice, untreated mental health issues,
substance abuse, trauma - if your a victim of sexual assault, I met a woman out in the encampment, she was the victim of rape- do you think she wants to live in a communal environment ? She tried once and started having nightmares ; so she went back to the streets.” The clearing of the Whittier greenbelt was preceded the April 11th clearing of
Parnell park, where another encampment was cleaned up due to community events and public safety. While homelessness has always been an issue, it has been harder for law enforcement to clear out areas due to a court decision last September. The case from Boise, Idaho had declared that a said that activities such as sleeping, are basic human rights of which
stopping said individual from doing so would be cruel and unusual punishment. Whittier California, as stated by the Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority, accounted for 204 homeless individuals in the year of 2018. 73 of these peoples being unsheltered, with the remaining 23 residing in emergency shelters. While there has been a 20 percent decrease of the accounted population since 2016, the site does not record unsheltered youths ( 18-24) and is a statistical estimation based on a comprehensive census. These Finding helped to form the “City of Whittier Homeless Plan 2018-2021” , a plan adopted in July 2018 to decrease and eventually eliminate the amount of people designated as such. While the formal decision and plans have not been released to the public, the proposed plan can be found on the cities website. Whittier City council meets every second and fourth Tuesday of every month, in City Hall. You can Contact the City Clerk Department for additional information. While this issue is still being hotly debated, it’s undeniable that it’s one that shall affect the lives of these downtrodden peoples, as well as the city itself.
NOAH GARCIA / EL PAISANO NEWS One of the residents of the former Whittier Greenbelt, checking their bike, April 20, 2019 - While each shelter is specialized for each person, they are made from several different components, such as tents canopy’s, tarps and blankets. Page designed by Noah Garcia
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Breaking Ground on Transportation Station SAMUEL GARCIA Reporter
samuel.garcia8465@my.riohondo.edu
Tuesday, May 14, Rio Hondo College had a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Rio Plaza. Rio Plaza is an upcoming, updated bus stop facility for students. This plaza will feature amenities like restrooms and bicycle lockers for students
who take the bus. Not only that, but there will also be vending machines available for students, in addition to shade structures. This project has been in development for more than 10 years.Gary Mendez, Board of Trustees President for Rio Hondo College, was a former student at the college. During that time period,
he would ride his bike and take the bus to get to school. “We’re going to make it easier for students to transit from their home to campus,” he said. As a student, Mendez noted that his bike got stolen, which is why Rio Plaza will have bike lockers. Students will be able to access these lockers with special keys.
Rio Plaza will be located at the entrance of the school. It’ll act as a “new front” for the campus, one that is “more welcoming, more open.” One of the issues with the current transit systems is that they stop traffic during student pickups/drop offs. That won’t be the case with Rio Plaza. Mendez stated that they plan on cutting into the
sidewalk so the buses don’t stop the flow of traffic. James Parker, Director of Transportation for Norwalk Transit, stated that the transit system for Rio Plaza will feature electric buses, which means no harmful emissions. Not only that, but the new amenities will encourage more students to take the bus.
VINCENT FRANCO/ EL PAISANO NEWS Several Rio Hondo Officals, shoveling dirt as a signifier of the upcomming site and development. This the next major project for RHC as the L tower construction is comming to a close.
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Thank you Teresa Dreyfuss for all the work you have done for Rio Hondo, El Paisano, and the community. The massive impact you have made will resonate with us for years to come.
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COMMUNITY RHC’s Study Abroad Program In Taipei
DIANA JUAREZ Managing Editor
Diana.juarez8805@my.riohondo.edu
DIANA JUAREZ / EL PAISANO NEWS Professor Liu and Emerald Rojas are excitedly prepare for this semester’s study abroad program to Taipei. Rojas is one of five Rio Hondo students in the program who will depart from Los Angeles March 3rd and arrive in Taipei March 5th.
Rio Hondo College is sending five students to Taipei University on full scholarships, March 3rd, 2019. Emerald Rojas, Nathan Schmidt, Daniel Cabezas, Daniel Aaron Davis, and Joseph Tustin will be travelling to Taipei for four months where they will get the opportunity to submerge themselves in the culture. The program, which is funded by the Taipei City Government is an all-expenses paid semester long internship. Students will be expected to teach English to elementary school children three days per week and spend the remaining days taking classes at the Taipei University or explore the city. “The students have a great opportunity for an adventure. It’s four months in Taipei where they get to explore life and learn things that they wouldn’t get to do here,” said professor Shin Liu. Professor Liu is in charge of the program and helped develop it alongside school president Teresa Dreyfuss. Rojas, 21 and a Science and Mathematics major, is excited about the
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trip, stating that she’s “waiting on my visa, I already have my passport ready. Being alone is the scariest, I’ve never been away from everyone who I know I can fall back on. It’s going to be nice to teach English to children, especially since I already have experience as a teacher’s aid.”All students involved in the program will receive a $400 stipend during their stay and unlimited access to subway use. Students also get the choice of either lodging with a host family or living on campus and even receive universal healthcare during their four month stay. This is the 3rd year Rio Hondo participates in this study abroad program. “We are excited about our partnership with the Taiwanese government for the Taipei Experience program because it gives students a once in a lifetime cultural experience abroad,” said President Dreyfuss.The next available four month program is from August to December and will also have a full scholarship. If you’re interested or have any questions, don’t hesitate to email professor Liu at sliu@ riohondo.edu.
Congratulations to all Faculty/Staff:
Michelle Velasquez Bean Currently serves as Academic Senate President will now serve as the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges Area C Representative. Kevin Smith Will be the new Academic Senate President. Adam Wetsman Will be completing his two year term as FACCC President.
Reneé Gallegos, MS Executive Assistant to the President & Board of Trustees/Notary Public Prof. John Frala Awarded the 2019 Exemplary program from the CCC Board of Governor’s Awarded 2019 Distinguished Faculty RHC Board of Trustees Instructor Andrew Gold Teaches Automotive Technology Dual Enrollment program in El Rancho Unified School District to high school students. This is the first semester that high school students in El Rancho Unified School District will earn a Rio Hondo College General Service Technician Certificate.
Congratulations, 2019 Pathway to Law School Scholars! Wishing you happiness in life and continued success in your future academic and professional careers! —Young and Angeli
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We Congratulate This Year’s El Paisano Family Graduates
Ana Maria Aparicio CSUSB
Ashley Lozano CSULB
Christian Salinas CSULB
Daniel Gomez Chapman
David Ibarra SFSU
Diana Juarez UCSC
Sabrina Torres CSULB
Ramon Alvarado CSULB
Nicholas Juarez CSUF
Madelyn Gastelum CSULB
Luis Gutierrez CSUDH
Erika Suarez Biola
Shout out to all the students and staff who organized a wonderful first Queer Prom! You all rock! Thank you, Dr. Juana Mora and Cecilia Rocha, for your strong and valuable work in Student Equity.
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RHC Careers in Technical Engineering Program Honored Their First Graduating Class
IGNACIO CERVANTES / EL PAISANO NEWS
Friday, May 17, 2019- Rio Hondo’s first cohort group graduated to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive Technology. MADELYN GASTELUM Reporter
madelyn.gastelum1526@my.riohondo.edu
Friday May 17th Rio Hondo’s Careers in Technical Engineering program honored their first four year program’s graduating class for their success in earning a Bachelors in Science in automotive technology. The graduates were recognized and honored in the Au-
tomotive Technology building on campus. During the ceremony the Dean of Career Technical Engineering, Mike Slavich, and other professors spoke and congratulated their students. The graduates were also given their stoll that they will wear at Rio Hondo’s 56th commencement ceremony May 23rd. The Bachelor’s program was implemented back in
August 2016. There will be 16 students graduating from Rio Hondo with their Bachelors. Dean Slavich said that the numbers are higher than what they predicted for the program, “What we predicted, and promised the state, was 20 students by 2020, this year we have 16 graduating and hopefully 6-8 for 2020. Obviously we are well over
The list above was taken from an itinerary from the Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology Graduation Dinner.
out goal and hope for 8-12 graduates every year after.” What is really special about the program is that 95% of the students within the program have full time jobs. “Because almost all of our students are full time workers, all of our classes were night and weekend courses,” said Slavich. Dean Slavich has been a full time faculty member at Rio Hondo College for 31 years and was one of the main creators of the automotive bachelors of science program. Colleague, Professor Steve Tomory, also helped as a pusher for the program. Dean Slavich believed that Rio Hondo had what it took to take their curriculum to the next level. “The reality is we both, [Pofessor Tomory and I] felt we had the capacity to have the four year program. When the program was still a two year we had the talent and machines to turn it into a four year,” said Slavich. This class will be the first 16 students to earn their 4 year degree from Rio Hondo college. Of those 16 there will also be the first and only female graduate, Perla Veloz. Veloz, like many of the students at Rio Hondo, faced many challenges. She got her associates from Bakersfield College, but before she was about to leave she found out that she was pregnant. Though that didn’t stop her from going to her 4 year she quickly realized she was going to need more help. Veloz found herself at Rio Hondo after a year away from home. With the 4 year degree program she will be able to finish off her goals and will open a lot of opportunities. “This program really helped me understand the electrical side of it. Like all the computers in the cars and how they communicate with each other,” said Veloz. She also knows that she
is working her way in a male dominated industry but that doesn’t scare her from working her best. “I don’t expect no different treatments. You have to assert yourself, and you can’t let anyone push you around,” said Veloz Professor Tomory always felt like he had a deeper connection with his students because like many of them he was a first generation college student. “I never even thought that I would go to college and then one degree turned into another and then another,” Tomory said. He went on to explain that he wanted to make this opportunity possible for his students. The biggest goal that this program hopes to accomplish for its students is turning them from blue collar workers into white collar. Dean Slavich said that, “Students will have the ability to have upward mobility within the companies that they already work with.” The program is hoping to grow in size and popularity after this year. Slavich also added that they hope to have students from other community colleges come to Rio Hondo after they finish with their 2 year degree programs. “We don’t want to take students from their programs where they have already completed a lot of credits. What we want is for them to gain their associates and once they have done so we will honor the credits here at the school and put it toward their degrees,” said Slavich. This program is a great opportunity for the school and for many students out there who cannot afford a cal state. Rio Hondo may be one of the first schools of many and maybe in the future there can be more 4 year degree programs at school!
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