Serving the Rio Hondo Community
Wednesday November 6, 2019
Volume 59 Issue 7
DREAM SEASON COMES TO AN END
The Seattle Sounders move on to the MLS finals leaving LAFC behind. JESUS MANRIQUEZ/EPM
SPORTS
3
Men’s Soccer: The Roadrunners struggle Lady Roadrun- carries on ners earn recognition JESUS MARQUEZ Reporter
jesus.marquez1625@my.riohondo.edu
IGNACIO CERVANTES Contributor
ignacio.cervantes8813@my.riohondo.edu
With the latest release of California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) poll, the Rio Hondo College women’s soccer team jumped up two spots into no. 6 in the state. With an undefeated record in South Coast Conference play, the Roadrunners are gaining momentum heading into Southern California regionals. There are three games left to play in the SCC but head coach Jennifer Tanaka and her squad look destined for top seed in the playoffs. Rio defeated Mt. San Antonio College Friday, Nov. 1 1-0 on the road and the win made it six on the bounce with their last loss coming Sept. 17 against Santa Monica. Up next is a road trip to Compton Tuesday, Nov. 5 with two home games trailing to finish the regular season. First East Los Angeles Friday, Nov. 8 followed by Pasadena City Friday, Nov. 15 to close out the league. Both games are set for a 6 p.m. kickoff.
Rio Hondo men’s soccer team continues to struggle as the Roadrunners lost against East Los Angeles College 2-1 on Friday, November 1. The Roadrunners confidence was tested in the first half after conceding two goals in nine minutes. Rio managed to pull one back through forward Stefano Panebianco at the last minute but it was too late to draw. Rio has now lost four straight conference games in two weeks. Five minutes into the clash East Los Angeles nearly got on the scoreboard but, Rio Hondo goalkeeper Jafet Salgado kept the Roadrunners alive with a great save. Rio Hondo also tried to notch their first goal through Federico Hurtado, but ELAC goalkeeper Oscar Ponce kept the Huskies in the game with a great save as well. Both goalkeepers were crucial in the beginning of the match to keep their respective team in the game. Both teams showed passion and fight, but the Huskies were the strongest side. In the 16th minute, East Los Angeles took the lead thanks to midfielder Martin Perez. After the first goal, East Los Angeles didn’t take their foot off the gas and nearly doubled their
JESUS MARQUEZ/EPM
Rio Hondo forward Federico Hurtado and ELAC defender Jason Trujillo had an entertaining matchup throughout the game. Although Hurtado wasn’t able to score against the Huskies, the Sophomore has been an important player for the Roadrunners with nine goals and five assists in 18 games. lead, but were unlucky to hit the crossbar. A moment of distraction from the Huskies almost gave Rio Hondo the tie, but midfielder Fernando Guerrero was offside . As time went on, ELAC began to gain control of the game, making it hard for Rio Hondo to find a chance on goal. That control of the game paid off for the Huskies in the 26th minute after forward Christian Galeana doubled the lead for the away team. In the second half,
Rio Hondo began to gain a little bit of confidence back, but continued to struggle to gain possession of the ball. After a decent first period from the Huskies, Rio Hondo were still having issues to get back into the clash. East Los Angeles were almost 3-0 up, but the ball hit the post once again. In the last 15 minutes, Rio Hondo looked sharp and began to make the visitors nervous. In the 90th minute, Panebianco scored a brilliant header and notched
his first goal of the season. The Freshman’s superb goal wasn’t enough for the Roadrunners to tie the match, and lost their fourth consecutive game. With one game remaining, Rio Hondo will want to end the season with a win against Pasadena City College on Tuesday November 5. Meanwhile, East Los Angeles will travel to Compton to take on the Compton Tartars on the same day.
Sounders Rob The Banc, Eliminate LAFC IGNACIO CERVANTES Contributor
ignacio.cervantes8813@my.riohondo.edu
In Seattle Sounders 3-1 road victory at Banc of California Stadium Tuesday, Nicolas Lodeiro’s first half goahead goal flipped the script on LA Football Club. The win put Seattle in Sunday’s MLS Cup Final against Toronto FC. Going into the match, Seattle wasn’t the better team on paper. The Pacific Northwesterners, though, came into Downtown LA and showed why they’re one of the best franchises in MLS history. From intelligent time-wasting that frustrated the sellout crowd to key goalkeeping and defending. The visitors rolled in, did their job, robbed The Banc and went back home with yet another Western Conference title. “It wasn’t easy,” said Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan. “The amount of pos-
session and chances that they had. The half chances that we had that our DP’s buried. The amount of effort that our team put in was incredible.” Seattle started the game on the front foot. For the first ten minutes, the midfield duo of Roldan and Gustav Svensson stuffed passing lanes in the LAFC attacking third. It took a finely converted Eduard Atuesta 30-yard free kick in the 17 minute to lift LAFC and the home fans into a frenzy. A quick response from the visitors through Raul Ruidiaz, though, evened things five minutes later and created nervousness in the stands. Just four minutes later, Seattle captain Lodeiro made something out of nothing with a lethal floor shot that went just inside the left goal post for a 2-1 lead which the Sounders wouldn’t surrender. LAFC manager Bob Bradley felt that at the start
JESUS MANRIQUEZ/EPM
Seattle Sounders will face off against Toronto F.C in the final for the third time in four years. of the second half his team had the chance to “push the game more” and “had a great start.” Then Ruidiaz struck again. “We’ve had these games,” said Bradley while describing the inability to handle situations correctly. “We’ve had these moments. Where we’re the team that’s going to spend more time on their end, but you’re ability to control some of those transition moments and when you need to make a play. Those things let us down today.” It’s those same things
that kept LAFC from winning during its worst period during the season. The Sounders came in with that same game plan and executed it to perfection. Seattle manager Brian Schmetzer, in the big dance for the third time in four years, was the architect. “We devised a game plan,” Schmetzer said subtly when asked to talk about his blueprint going into the match. “The players executed the game plan. And we ended up winning the game.” Bradley and LAFC
now approach an offseason feeling empty-handed. How they can feel that way speaks volume of the second year club following the history-making regular season they accomplished. “In the end we have to be proud with what we’ve done all year and learn,” LAFC captain Carlos Vela said. “After today we see everything as bad but we have to change some things and get strong, come back next year and be better. It’s the only way.”
NEWS
4
Boyfriend of Slain South El Monte High School Student Will Be Tried in Adult Court
SAMUEL GARCIA/EPM At the time of the crime Miguel Reyes was the age of 16 leading the police to not reveal his idenity or fully trial him till today. SAMUEL GARCIA News Editor
samuel.garcia8465@my.riohondo.edu
An El Monte resident will be tried in adult court for the fatally stabbing his boyfriend in South El Monte. 18-year-old Miguel Reyes will be arraigned November 4 at Pomona Superior Court for the April 18, 2018 murder of 17-year-old Jeremy Sanchez of El Monte. Reyes was also
charged with the special allegation of using a sharp instrument as a deadly and dangerous weapon, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney spokesman Ricardo Santiago. Santiago stated that a juvenile court judge ruled that the case can be transferred to adult court. Reyes was a minor when sheriff’s homicide detectives arrested him last year on suspicion of killing
Sanchez, who was a junior at South El Monte High School. Since Reyes was a minor at the time of his arrest, authorities did not reveal his identity, only that he was a 16-year-old from South El Monte. As for the motive, detectives believe Reyes was upset at Sanchez, who wanted to end the relationship. According to school officials, Sanchez was a popular student-athlete at South
Fire Destroys Whittier Church
El Monte, said the detective. According to the coroner’s office, Sanchez died due to stab wounds to his torso. Hearing Reyes’ story, investigators became suspicious, so they searched his home. He was arrested April 19, 2018. Detectives have not revealed what evidence they discovered at Reyes’ home.
said Pastor Gamboa. “But we are the church and the church will continue.”
He said that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, along with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, will work to determine what caused the fire.
According to Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Sky Cornell, church fires fall under federal jurisdiction.
SAMUEL GARCIA News Editor
samuel.garcia8465@my.riohondo.edu
Good Shepherd Bible Church in Whittier caught fire the morning of Halloween. The fire started around 4:15 a.m. and quickly spread throughout the building. Los Angeles County firefighters staved off the flames, with one firefighter sustaining minor injuries from the blaze. They were able to extinguish the flames after a few hours. Fire officials stated that the cause of the fire is unknown and is under investigation. It does not appear to be related to the numerous brush fires that have popped up in Southern California. Tom Crowe, who lives near the church, said he overheard sirens and smelled smoke. “I thought it was the hills,” said Crowe. “Thank God the winds weren’t here, if the winds were like yesterday.”
El Monte High, where he had played football, wrestling and baseball. April 18, 2018, Sanchez did not show up to class, so his father reported him missing. A sheriff’s homicide investigator said Reyes and a friend offered to search for Sanchez. Reyes called Sanchez’s father, claiming he found the body near the riverbed at Thienes Avenue and Parkway Drive in South
Fall Semester 2013
Tired of seeing red? Engl. 125: Grammar and Usage . Transfers to CSU & UC T & R 11:15 - 12:40 CRN: 31434
It’s time to
SAMUEL GARCIA/EPM Halloween morning, the Good Shephard Bible Church caught fire. Firefighters arrived att the scene and fought diligently to put out the flames. The cause of the fire is unknown. The building was deemed a “total loss” by fire officials. Despite the fire, Pastor Samuel Gamboa stated that there would be a service held Sunday, even if they
have to hold it in the parking lot.
“I hate to see this beautiful building go - a historic place of Whittier,”
befriend the grammar monster!
OPEN COURSE
My nightmares … Your/You’re Their/There/They’re Who/Whom Comma splices Sentence fragments Passive voice Verb tenses
Put an end to costly grammar and usage errors. Explore the extraordinary history of standard American English, learn how to properly apply grammar to real-world communications, and enjoy the power and influence afforded by the effective use of written and spoken language. This course is especially helpful for students planning to go into teaching.
RIO HONDO COLLEGE WRITERS’ RESOURCE CENTER
CALL FOR PAPERS & POSTER ART
Open submissions from ALL Rio Hondo College disciplines for Assemblages, RHC’s ILLUSTRATED Academic Journal published by the Writers’ Resource Center.
THEME FOR THE 2019-2020 EDITION OF ASSEMBLAGES
This theme, specified by the funding grant, that funds the project, can be unpacked, explored, redefined, examined, exhumed, animated, enlarged, or otherwise approached in any lively intellectual style.
GET PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
FOR PAPERS & ARTWORK 1.
Professors can nominate strong student papers or artwork OR students can submit their own work.
2.
Submission is required in print copy to A217A; Electronic Word file or jpg, emailed to jspringer@ riohondo.edu Include the following information: a. Author/Artist Information: Full name, address, phone number, and your full student ID number. b. Title of your piece.
3.
Papers should range between 1000-1500 words. Papers can include embedded graphic evidence (Charts, diagrams, maps, photos, drawings, cartoons, and other credible images that advance the thesis). Graphics must be documented or original.
4.
Poster Art submissions should be portrait orientation and submitted in digital form to jspringer@riohondo.edu. (May include original drawings, paintings, computer graphics, photographs). Format should match the paper’s academic field, including MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style.
NEED HELP? Students can receive help editing their final version including adjusting graphics from managing editor Prof. JoAnn Springer, along with Writing Center faculty and staff.
SUBMISSION DATES FOR PAPERS & ARTWORK
FALL 2019
.
SPRING 2020
. PRIZES AWARDED
1ST – $75 | 2 – $50 | 3RD – $25 ND
MC/10.21.19
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
7
Keeping the Classic Monsters Alive at Rio Hondo
ILLUSTRATION BY JAIME APARICIO / EPM During set-up, the Halloween maze at Rio Hondo follows many creative steps similar to those taken for mainstream mazes like Horror Nights and Knott’s Scary Farm. Auditions for the event are opened to all students, whether or not they are theater majors. JAIME APARICIO Reporter
jaime.aparicio2474@my.riohondo.edu
When it comes to discussing favorite horror movies with today’s generation, most would probably mention the most recently released films from the last couple of decades or so. Now, when it comes to deciding what qualifies a movie as a classic, many would simply mention their own person-
al favorites and categorize them as classics. But because the entire art form of film is subjective, it’s somewhat difficult to agree with someone else as to which movie is a classic over the other. One thing that can probably be agreed upon is the fact that the Universal Monsters of old are considered classics. So with this year’s Halloween maze continuing the now annual tradition of having the attraction open to Rio Hondo students, Creative
Director Richard Santoyo and his fellow art performers bring their own take on the Universal Monster movies. Santoyo and his team have talked over and worked hard to bring such characters as The Wolf Man, Dracula, The Mummy, and Frankenstein’s monster to Rio Hondo’s campus for students to enjoy and take part in. The creation of the mazes on campus began in 2017 with the love of such classic monster movies in
mind. When deciding what would be this year’s theme for the maze, Santoyo was hesitant to include the Universal Monsters saying that, “at first we were kind of worried about it ‘cause it’s black and white and a lot of this generation doesn’t know,” referring to the movies that were made in the 1930s and on. With the creative team passionately bringing to life their creations at Rio Hondo, Santoyo was asked if they would possibly take their
mazes to other campuses for more students enjoy or if the tradition would continue. Santoyo goes on to say, “It’s gonna carry on [at Rio Hondo]. There’s no saying whether it’s gonna end or not.” So with this year’s Halloween coming to an end, students who will be attending Rio Hondo next fall semester will be able to experience the team’s creativity in the next maze to come.
Rio Hondo Professor Contributes to Book, ‘Women Who Illuminate’ JAZMINE MARTINEZ Reporter
jazmine.martinez7632@my.riohondo.edu
“Who Illuminate: A collection of Illuminating Stories that Will Brighten Your Heart’s Journey,” has been available for the public through Amazon to purchase and read real accounts of life experiences. The book contains 30 illuminating stories by several female writers, including Rio Hondo’s associate professor for communication studies, Angela Williamson. Reviews for the book have been mainly positive with one reader expressing that “Women Who Illumi-
nate” is an excellent book for women of all ages to relate too. While others would say that it’s an inspiration for women to continue on their own path in being successful and motivate others. Williamson gives her intake of the book and what purpose it serves. “...The stories in this book talk about women who have dealt with depression, anxiety, body-image and feelings of hopelessness,” Williamson said. “What is so inspiring about each story is how women from young to old, different ethnicities, and different countries dealt with
each one of these situations. Personally, I think this would be a great book for a psychology, counseling or even an interpersonal communication class. I have been inspired by every story in this book and am so honored to write the forward for it.” These stories are real-life accounts of these female writers especially for Williamson, who has been living her story for ten years. When it came down to writing her story to be part of the collection, it only took her about a week to complete it. This had to do with her spending a lot of time in
self-reflection. She also spent the last two years telling her story as well as having notes. “Writing this story really changed me and was an emotional process for me because I really needed to heal from the inside-out,” said Williamson. “This book has helped me reclaim the self-esteem I lost over the last ten years-which is why I say writing your own story is always the first step to anyone’s healing process.” Besides the book, Williamson also just finished writing a children’s book about Rosa Parks which goes with her documentary film,
“My life with Rosie”. Both will be released in 2020 in February. Williamson will also start production for her second upcoming documentary in March 2020 about Arabella “Belle” Babb Mansfield who was the first woman in the United States to pass the bar exam back in 1869. For further information on Williamson’s projects and upcoming events please visit her website at www. drangelasadlerwilliamson. com.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
8
Growing Old Leads to Weight Gain?
ESTEVAN MACIAS/EPM Despite what may go into obesity and gaining weight as an individual ages, exercise and a healthy diet seems to be the logical solution to keep fit. An individual’s set of mind is also important to keep a healthy lifestyle to prolong one’s lifespan. JAZMINE MARTINEZ Reporter
jazmine.martinez7632@my.riohondo.edu
The Washington Post has released an article titled Growing Older Doesn’t Automatically Mean You’ll Get Fat, According to Science by Marlene Cimons Oct. 29. The article addresses the issue of weight gain in the American population who ranges in the ages between 30-80. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, studies have shown that 40 percent of American adults (young and middle-aged) are affected by obesity. That is a rough estimate of 93.3 million adults. It’s explained that the main reason for the weight
gain as individuals get older has to do with the fact that people gradually lose muscle mass. Donald D. Hensrud is an associate professor of preventive medicine and nutrition at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He is also a medical director of the Mayo Clinic’s Healthy Living Program. His intake on this addresses that people lose about 1 percent of muscle mass each year, which seems insignificant. “It may be imperceptible year to year, but compare the amount of muscle mass with the average 80-year-old to the average 20-year-old and it becomes more apparent,” says Hensrud. Hensrud also explains to the reader that the larger
amount of muscle mass an individual has will have a positive effect on the person’s resting metabolic rate. This information can be supported by another article which was written by Taysha Murtaugh and published on the Woman’s Day website. The Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight as you get Older, the article was made available to the public Jul. 25, 2017. Allowing individuals to read Dr. Caroline Apovian’s intake on the situation of weight gain in the American population. “The amount of lean muscle mass we have is the primary determinant of metabolic rate. In other words, the more muscle mass we have, the more calories we
County of Los Angeles DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
We Are Here to Assist You with CalFresh and Medi-Cal Enrollment Did you know? • You may qualify for CalFresh and/or Medi-Cal benefits. • It’s helpful to have the following information with you when you apply: Personal identification (CA driver’s license, CA ID, etc.), Social Security numbers, verification of income/assets/expenses, and verification of citizenship or legal residency/sponsorship for residency.
• You can apply for CalFresh and Medi-Cal on-site.
October 30, 2019 8:30AM-4:30PM
CalFresh Enrollment Day Rio Hondo College @ The RioSource Room 3600 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601
For more information, contact the DPSS Customer Service Center at (866) 613-3777. Apply online at dpss.lacounty.gov.
will burn,” said Dr. Apovian. “Our muscle mass naturally begins to decline around age 30, and that process, called sarcopenia, accelerates around age 40. Unless something is done to actively protect and build up that lean muscle mass, our bodies will require fewer calories, our metabolisms will slow, and the lost muscle will be replaced by fat.” Dr.Caroline Apovian was the director of the Nutrition and Weight Management Center at the Boston Medical Center, a professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, and the vicepresident of The Obesity Society when this article was released and addresses the same issue that Hensrud
explained in the Washington Post article. After both of these articles presented their evidence to the readers they both suggested that individuals should keep exercising daily, monitor their calorie intake, be active and move throughout the day, and avoid sitting for long periods of time. As people realize that we will all start experiencing issues on weight gain after 30, it would be clear to see that people should start changing their unhealthy eating now before it gets harder.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
9
The World’s Best Cooler May Come from Pineapple Scraps EVELYN VARGAS Reporter
evelyn.vargas3749@my.riohondo.edu
Pineapple scraps were actually used to produce something useful with engineers in Singapore and Vietnam decided to insulate it for their piña coladas. In fact, it does not only keep the drinks at a cool temperature as compared to commercial coolers, also it supports a final resting place for the world’s pineapple waste. Approximately 20% of the world’s tropical fruit production are pineapples. At about more than 25 million tons are harvested each year; however, more than half forms waste byproducts such as leaves, peels, and seeds. In order to find a good use of the pineapple leftovers, researchers decided to mix pineapple fibers, eventually leading to them being shredded in a blender with polyvinyl alcohol as an adhesive agent and as the solvent, water took place. After that they treated the mix with ultrasound and heated it up in the oven at 80°C for two hours. Suspension was from after this and that was set aside to chill before being freezedried. Finally, the result of this experiment was a
pale yellow aerogel that is flexible, and lightweight and has more than 96% porous properties. This makes it an ideal material that will be great insulating material against heat as well as sound. Researchers then wrapped a sheet of the pineapple aerogel around a military-style canteen bottle, surprisingly they discovered that the gel was capable of providing three times the thermal insulation of commercially available alternatives, as it was reported this month in Materials Chemistry and Physics. Upon research it was stated that the gel-wrapped bottle maintained -3°C water at a cooler temperature below 0°C for as long as six hours and liquid was able to heat to 90°C above 40°C for 2.5 hours. Not only did it help in temperature, but it also acted as a sound barrier, in a different test, the gel made a more efficient job of damping noise than Basmel, a very popular kind of soundproofing panel. Nonetheless, these findings provide eco-friendly perspective to recycling agricultural cast-offs but as well as an excellent excuse to get a second blender in case one isn’t enough.
ILLUSTRATION BY JAIME APARICIO/EPM Pineapples in general are believed to be a healthy choice to keep your immune system up and running to combat future interactions with the flu or cold.
White House to Host Closed-Door Summit on U.S. Research Enterprise
ILLUSTRATION BY JAIME APARICIO/EPM Whatever brews within the walls of the White House, all collective minds involved must make the most out of the situation for the greater good of future generations. EVELYN VARGAS Reporter
evelyn.vargas3749@my.riohondo.edu
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will be hosting a one day meeting in Washington D.C. to discuss a host of hot-button conflicts affecting the U.S. research community. However, this meeting is very exclusive and restricted that an invitation is required to attend, the event will take place on November 5.
A handful of universities and industry leaders from different parts of the country have been invited by OSTP Director Kelvin Droegemeier to guide an internal committee he conducts that its main goal is to harmonize research policies regarding all federal agencies. Foreign collaborations will make the most impact on national security and it will probably be uppermost on the minds of those attending. While some of them will still reel from aggressive efforts by the
National Institutes of Health to apply existing rules that need NIH-funded scientists to reveal all external sources of support. Three challenges are also being addressed by the Joint Committee on Research Environment (JCORE) which include: how to combat sexual harassment in the workplace, how to reduce the administrative burden on grantees, and finally how to strenghten scientific integrity. Droegemeier won Senate confirmation in January,
filling a post vacant for the first 2 years of the Trump administration. In May, he added JCORE to the government’s long-running in-house coordinating body, the National Science and Technology Council, and mandated to overlook policy deliberations on all four topics. The office’s communications director, Kristina Baum, told Science to “stay tuned” for further information and declined to speak on any part of
the event would be open to the media or webcast. In addition, community leaders refused to speak on the record about this event, deferring to OSTP. After nine months into his job, Droegemeier has started to make the rounds at regional town halls that allow for a much more higher community participation. He was able to visit the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and in fact met with the University and industry leaders from South Carolina, he then keynotted the annual event of a federal program to promote geographic excellence in research hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia. A letter sent to the nation’s research community in September, in which Droegemeier thanked them for “making America the world leader in science and technology” yet warned them to not take it so lightly and instead appreciate it. Those who are participants should be looking forward to hearing a similar encouragement, and those who weren’t invited will have to wait for a White House press release to find out what took place.
OPINION
10
NCAA College Athletes Are Finally Getting Paid SAMUEL GARCIA Reporter
Samuel.Garcia8465@my.riohondo.edu
It is about time. Tuesday, October 29 the head honchos of the NCAA voted unanimously to allow college athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. What does that mean, in layman’s terms? Student athletes are making money moves - they’re getting paid! The NCAA crossed the billion dollar mark for the first time during the 2016-2017 school year, with $1.1 billion in revenue, according to businessinsider.com. And not only that, but during March Madness, the organization makes about $800 million a year. Do you want to guess how much of that money went toward student-athletes? If you guessed zero dollars, then you are correct. Though they will be getting paid, student athletes are not to be treated like employees of their respective universities, according to a press re-
The NCAA is the home of 1,268 instutional sport teams lease by the NCAA. So, if the athletes are not employees, then why are they getting paid? “As a national governing body, the NCAA is uniquely positioned to modify its rules to ensure fairness and a level playing field for student-athletes,” said NCAA
President Mark Emmert via press release. “The board’s actions today creates a path to enhance opportunities for student-athletes while ensuring they compete against students and not professionals.” While it’s great that the NCAA is moving forward
Keto Diet: Good or Bad for You?
with this legislation, there’s something that doesn’t sit right with yours truly. Maybe it’s because of the many athletes the organization has profited ridiculously off of. Just look at Tim Tebow and the collegiate phase of Tebow Mania. When he won the Heisman Trophy in 2007,
Gender Reveals KATHERINA O’BRIEN Reporter
EVEYLYN VARGAS Reporter
katherina.obrien6215@my.riohondo.edu
Evelyn.Vargas3749@my.riohondo.edu
Many people may ask, what is a keto diet? The answer to that is, a weight loss very restrictive diet that causes the body to release ketones into the bloodstream. As it is known that most cells prefer to use blood sugar which comes from carbohydrates, it is also the body’s main source of energy. In the deficiency of circulating blood sugar from the food, the body starts breaking down stored fat into molecules called ketone bodies, this process is called ketosis. Once ketosis has been reached, the majority of the cells will use ketone bodies to create some type of energy until carbohydrates are eaten again. This type of diet lacks the amount of carbohydrates being consumed, but is beneficial because it is rich in proteins and fats. The most popular foods are typically meats, eggs, processed meats, sausages, cheeses, fish, nuts, butter, oils. seeds, and fibrous vegetables. It is also rumored that ketogenic diet reduces seizures in children, and can be compared to work effectively like medication. Though this type of diet may be beneficial to some people it is a damaging diet. The fact that carbohydrates account for at least 50% of the average American diet, living a keto diet restricts all
ESTEVAN MACIAS/EPM
ESTEVAN MACIAS/EPM A keto diet may consist of egg, meats, fish etc. that. Also, persons with kidney diseases and complications need to be very cautious because this diet can put their health at risk and worsen their condition. A couple other negative facts regarding this diet is that some may feel tired and lousy at first, while others may have bad breath, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and experience sleep problems. In addition, it causes “loss of muscle mass as we age has a number of serious consequences,” says Edwina Clark, RD, a dietitian in private practice in San Francisco. Additionally, protein alone is less effective for muscle building, as opposed to protein and carbohydrates being combined after an exercise. Based on a research in the Journal of Child Neurology,
keto can also put stress on the kidneys and possibly give kidney stones, high intake of animal proteins makes urine more acidic and increases calcium eventually leading to being more susceptible to kidney stones. Another risk factor is that it can lead to dehydration and a loss of electrolytes, due to the fact that body water decreases as carbohydrates become depleted on a strict keto diet. There are many other risks of following and undergoing a keto diet, in my opinion it is best to consult a doctor about which diet works best for you, but certainly a ketogenic diet is not as good as it seems. Overall while keto dieting is trendy and popular it is unhealthy and dangerous and most importantly it is not good.
it helped the University of Florida earn a spot in the top three in the country for athletic merchandise sold, according to an article published on orlandosentinal. com. Tebow did not receive a single dime. Now, the uptick in merchandise sales was not wholly contingent on Tebow, but the fact that he contributed to the cause and was not compensated is pretty “not chill.” Many athletes have contributed to the sales of game tickets and merchendise sold that brings in the revenue for most universities. Their schedules are so jam packced, that many of these collegeathletes dont have the time to maintain a job. I think its only fair for them to recieve some profit for their part. The new law does not go into effect until 2023, so the NCAA and its three divisions have some time on their hands to flesh out new rules and specifics. But no later than January of 2021, according to the press release.
Creative gender reveals have become more and more popular these past couple of years and I think it’s great. I think gender reveals are fun and exciting, the idea of them is exciting because it gets everyone together, such as family and friends for a special moment. There is a different reaction when there is more going on during a gender reveal like a balloon pop or a confetti cannon because of the suspense leading up to the announcement. Instead of being told what the gender of the baby is over the phone. It’s a nice way for everyone to share this experience together. As many my find these types of parties annoying, I think it’s just another way of celebrating something special
in one’s life, like a birthday or a reunion. Pregnancy is not always guaranteed and a party to find out the gender is just another way to celebrate. It’s also a party where the guest are typically not expected to bring a gift. Whether it’s biting into a cupcake and seeing pink or blue frosting, to releasing confetti cannons these parties can be lots of fun. But, because of this party craze different individuals will try to outdo others and try to go “viral” on the internet and go for the extreme and in many cases they can be dangerous. A 56 year old woman was killed because of the debris from an explosion at a gender reveal. Trying to be extremely flashy in some cases, such as this one can potentially be dangerous and it’s devastating that such a joyful moment had to end tragically.
LIFESTYLES El Paisano Newspaper Editor-in-Chief EST EVA N M ACI AS
11
2019 Six Feet Hondo Halloween Event ESTEVAN MACIAS Editor-in-Chief
estevan.macias6303@my.riohondo.edu
News Editor SA M U EL GA RCI A Opinion Editor KIANA ARVIZU Lifestyles Editor K AT HERINA O’BRIEN Sports JESUS M A NRIQU EZ Sci.&Tech JA IME A PA RICIO A&E Editor MEGA N DE L A R A Photo Editors K AT HERINA O’BRIEN Advisor W ENDY CA R R ER A
Reporters
Estevan Macias (D)(P) Joe Rodriguez (D) Jesus Manriquez (D)(P) Leo John Villanueva (P) Gilberto España (D) Jake Laurell (D) Ashley Espana (D) Jesus Marquez (P) Samuel Garcia (P) Jaime Aparicio (P) Arline Chaidez (D) Jonathan Flores (D) Brayan Altamirano (D) Lucia Penate (D) Marissa Valenzuela (D) Ashley Sevilla (P) Evan Cookman (P) Jazmine Martinez (P) Kait Leyva (P) Evelyn Vargas (P) Ryan Rivera (P) 3600 Workman Mill Rd. Whittier CA 90601 (562) 692-0921 EXT. 3345
A Congressionally Recognized Publication
October 31st brought us Rio Hondo’s annual Six Feet Hondo Halloween event for the faculty and staff of the school. Hosted by Yolanda Ramriez and California Schools Employee Association the event had the staff of Rio Hondo unwind and enjoy food with a costume contest. Held in the boardroom of the A building with it being covered with decorations from the board members being skeletons in the front to the ghost floating around the dining tables. “The Californians Schools Employee Association, works really well with faculty and management to ensure that we have time for friendship, fun, and relaxation. We’re not in pressure of work and we bring everyone together for a fun time.” Said Yolanda Ramirez. The day continued after lunch with a moment of
ESTEVAN MACIAS/EPM Halloween brought the Rio Hondo staff together for dinner and a costume contest. silence and memorial for the people we lost over the years at Rio Hondo. Then all the staff presented themselves whether they were dressed as Batman or simply a teacher from the
school everyone had their time to shine and were able to garner appreciation for whatever position they have on campus. A small set of judges were then selected as the staff in costumes walked
around the room hoping to be the winner of the costume contest for recognition and prizes. The Six Feet Hondo event hopes to see this grow larger as the years go on.