El Paisano vol 53 issue 9

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Volume 53 Issue 9

Violence Erupts at the Dakota Access Pipeline Protest ADAM CALLEJA Reporter DIANA JUAREZ Copy Editor

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Police spray protesters with teargas, rubber bullets, and alleged water canons.

North Dakota law enforcement used water cannons to disband protestors of the Dakota Access oil pipeline Sunday evening as 17 protesters were hospitalized, some of who suffered from hypothermia.

The Washington Post and The Chicago Tribune reported that police used water hoses, tear gas, and rubber bullets to keep protesters from crossing a barricaded bridge that leads to a construction site for the pipeline.

Dallas Goldtooth, an organizer with the Indigenous Environmental Network, claimed that the police used “water cannons” to intentionally drench protesters during the icy Sunday evening, when temperatures in Cannon Ball, N.D. dropped into the 20s.

Morton County Sheriff's spokesman Rob Keller stated that police did not use water cannons, rather they deployed water hoses owned by the Mandan Rural Fire Department to put out fires started by protestors and to keep them at bay during a “rapidly unfolding” clash with police.

"Water hoses were used to keep distance between officers and criminal agitators and also to put out fires set by those agitators," Keller said to the Wash-

ington Post.

Goldtooth said to the Chicago Tribune that protesters, during Sunday night, wanted to remove the burned-out trucks on the bridge so that law officers "can see us face to face, who we are, as peaceful water protectors.”

The sheriff's department also released a statement to Chicago Tribune that law enforcement officers "had rocks thrown at them, burning logs, and rocks shot from slingshots," and that one officer had been hit on the head by a thrown rock.

Police in riot gear sprayed activists with a hose mounted atop an armored vehicle and formed a line to prevent them from advancing up the road, according to the Bismarck Tribune.

The Washington Post reported that “hysicians and tribal healers with the Standing Rock Medic and Healer Council called on authorities to stop using water cannons against the protesters, saying the below-freezing weather could cause hypothermia and criticizing the ‘potentially lethal use of these controversial methods against people peacefully assembled.’”

The Dakota access pipeline protest is ongoing, with people from both sides fighting for their cause. Protesters are asking the public to contact the White House on their behalf to stop the construction of the pipeline through sacred native land.

Donald Trump Settles Also in this issue... on Trump University JAKE LAURELL Reporter

President Elect Donald Trump has agreed to settle in the Trump University case Friday, November 18, and will be paying $25 million in the series of lawsuits concerning fraud. The lawsuits accused Trump of committing fraud with Trump University's real estate seminars.

This occurred just a few weeks after Trump won the presidential election.

Trump had previously opposed any idea of settling and had vehemently claimed so in public.

“I don't believe in it. And when you start settling cases, you know what happens? Everybody sues you because you get known as a settler. One thing about me, I am not known as a settler.”

Eric Schneiderman, New York Attorney General announced the settlement which contains two class action suits filed in San Diego, and one separate suit filed in New York City by Schneiderman.

Some of the suits claimed that they were tricked into maxing out credit cards by high pressure tactics and hiring unquali-

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fied instructors. Some students even had to pay $35,000 tuition for “elite” membership.

“The victims of Trump University have waited years for today’s result, and I am pleased that their patience — and persistence — will be rewarded by this $25 million settlement,” Schneiderman said.

7,000 students will share the settlement. The customers will be eligible to get back 50 percent of what they spent, while some will be able to receive a 100 percent refund, stated from the lawyers.

Daniel Petrocelli, a lawyer for Trump, released a statement regarding the settlement.

“President Trump is pleased to have this case behind him so he can focus on every important issue facing this country. He was willing to sacrifice his personal interests to put this behind him and move forward,” Petrocelli said.

This comes only a few months after Trump’s claim that U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, the presiding judge of the case, was bias because of his mexican heritage.

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LIFESTYLES - PAGE 7 FREDDY VASQUEZ

OPINION - PAGE 11 PACO STORY CONTINUED

SPORTS - PAGE 14 RHC WOMEN’S SOCCER

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El Paisano Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Editorial: El Paisano Represents the ENTIRE Rio Hondo College Community In the Nov. 15 issue of El Paisano, our front page ran with the names of individuals and organizations at Rio Hondo that support undocumented immigrants and their struggle.

The pledge stated that “We are proud to advocate a safe and respectful environment of the Rio Hondo College community.” El Paisano attached its name to the pledge.

Immigration, legal and illegal, is a volatile subject in public discourse. It was wrong for El Paisano to attach its name to one side of a political issue. It showed bias and paid no regard to journalistic objectivity. We will not make that mistake again. Our front page will remain objective and true to journalism’s ethics.

However, institutions are comprised of people. El Paisano’s editors have individual opinions - popular or not - that should also be heard. One of the mechanisms available to a newspaper is an Editorial column from which we, as individual editors, can take a side and state that it is the editors’ positions we are sharing, not that of the paper.

Moving forward, El Paisano will not endorse ANY side with ANY issue.

This first editorial is an apology to the entire Rio Hondo community. We are beholden to accuracy and objectivity. We are representative of all the opinions on campus. We will represent those opinions with neutrality. We will do better.

Jose Antonio Vargas Shares Message of Unity NOAH GARCIA Opinion Editor

Immigration activist, Jose Antonio Vargas, spoke to the Rio Hondo community Nov. 16th about racial inequality and immigration policies in the United States.

The Wray theatre was filled to capacity when Vice President of Student Services, Henry Gee introduced Vargas to students and faculty.

“He’s a journalist, a filmmaker, an innovation-alized activist, a son/grandson, he’s a graduate of Valley View High School, he’s a San Francisco State graduate, he’s a pulitzer prize winner, founder and CEO of ‘Define American,’ he’s undocumented, he’s gay, he’s filipino, and he is ‘here to stay American,” said Gee.

Vargas started his speech by stressing that in the five and a half years he has been in the forefront of immigration activism, this has been the “darkest time: of his work. With all of the emails and messages he’s been recently receiving, especially from young undocumented people, he spoke about where people can find their inspiration.

He discusses a James Baldwin poem, which exemplifies the idea that anyone in this country whom has been and felt excluded, has walked a figurative tightrope, a continuous balancing act one maintains in society; and in such a way of life, he finds beauty in the courage that it takes when you’re oppressed in this country.

Vargas moved the conversation to focus on the continued culmination of racism, ignorance, and the

SANDRA REYES / EL PAISANO Jose Antonio Vargas spoke to Rio Hondo faculty and students about the obstacles he overcame as an undocumented person in the United States Wed. Nov. 16 at Rio Hondo’s Wray Theater internal fear of the unknown whereas his presidency had always the ones studied, and that has become more active only really legitimately start- taken a larger sociological exsince September 11th. ed the racial conversation. amination of, where we need

“If 9/11 brought the coun- With the first Person of Color to focus on white society and try together under simplis(POC) deporting over three how they have developed as tic slogans... I would argue million immigrants within a culture. He then stated that and propose that post 9/11 the time frame of his terms, POC need to stop immediwe consist on complexity, the conversation of racial ately ending a conversation and uncomfortable difficult and undocumented peoples by calling someone or sometruths, and the absolute need relations have just begun. thing “racist.” He described for intersectionality, ”said

“In the past 80 years, that that discriminated Vargas.

55% of the total population against the need to put their

He said that due to dogrow come from Latinos focus on two different types mestic terrorism, the imporand Asians,” he said. Vargas of fronts: tance of the Dream act was discussed how the black lives

“You have to carry the replaced with the persecution movement continues in its liberation front...and at the of Muslims and immigrant effort of racial equality, espe- same time we have to educate Americans; which continues cially because of this new rewhite people about stuff. So today. ality where for the first time when are white people going

The first reality he prein America’s history, caucato start talking to each other, sented was how he believes sian people are an emerging Republican and Democrat that we are living through a racial minority all across the alike.” Vargas said. literal civil war and a reconcountry.

He stressed that people struction that are simul The second “uncomfortneed to talk to each other, taneously taking place. To able truth” he discussed was and one should try to ignore support his claim he talked the the “en-whitening” of bias and comfort zones, labels about how there was meAmerica, which proclaims the of what’s good or bad, as it dia misconception of racial idea that “white” people are doesn’t really mean anything equality when Barack Obama not the center of the world. if you don’t have conversawas first elected to president, He talked about how POC are tions about topics

The third “uncomfortable truth” was one that described the imperative need for a new “language” that is able to be liberating, accessible to all whom would subscribe to it, and one that is able to connect every different type of person.

Vargas stated that in the major society, these issues aren’t discussed and simply forgotten as long as the role of said ignored is fulfilled.

He detailed this claim by discussing a story he wrote for Time Magazine on why he wasn’t deported after coming out as an undocumented immigrant.

“So long as someone’s mowing your lawns and serving your drinks, so long as someone is babysitting your kids or are providing you with the very labor that you can’t live without, so long as someone is in the central valley picking your strawberries and your lettuce, you’re good.

Right, it’s not your problem, it’s Mexico’s, it’s the border, it’s the wall,” Vargas said.

This part of the discussion was a lead into another detail of his speech which talked about the platform that needs to be created for these issues.

The penultimate idea that he presented to the crowd was that the fact the we are in this situation because of our inability to discuss complex topics and our willingness to give easy answers to said topics. He stated that as people, we need to address uncomfortable issues and talk to those who don’t always validate your stance.

“I really believe that listening is a radical act that we need to do more of from all sides.” Vargas concluded.

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Students Continue Speaking Out Against Trump CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

Students of Rio Hondo united Nov. 16 to make the campus a sanctuary campus in order to protect undocumented students from possible anti immigration policies.

Prior to this, students expressed genuine concern at a “Stand in Solidarity” gathering Nov. 9, where those present showed a fear that defined how serious the results of this presidential election were for so many people.

That day, Apolo Ayala spoke about getting involved in community activism and asked students to write down their names and email addresses so that they may keep in contact. This was done in an attempt to unite the campus to take action towards fighting for justice in the community.

A sizeable crowd showed their support and Ayala, along with Samantha Recinos, took the next step and created a petition to ask that Hondo College become a sanctuary campus.

The petition intends to battle the policies that Trump plans on enacting, with a main focus on addressing the deportation of undocumented people and what the campus can do to respond.

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RHC students marched through the Upper and Lower Quads of the campus.

The goal is to ensure that Rio Hondo College will do everything in its power to protect undocumented students on campus, and to ensure their safety at a time when racially charged violence begins to divide the country just as it did in the past.

Following the week of gathering and protest, Rio Hondo hosted guest speaker Jose Antonio Vargas’ “We Are American” event in the

Wray Theatre Nov. 16. Ayala and Recinos gathered a crowd of supporters, bolstered by those that signed up for their email messages. The crowd marched across campus to the Student Union Center voicing their desire for Rio Hondo to become a sanctuary campus.

Students held up signs with various sayings and finally gathered in the upper quad of the campus where they created a circle and

RHC Hosts Resource Fair for Undocumented Students JAKE LAURELL Reporter

The Undocumented Resource Fair occurred Nov. 16 in the lower quad at Rio Hondo College.

The fair was put together in collaboration with, and pre planned by, Angel Aguilar Garcia, Dreamers Student Assistant, and the First to Success Center.

The fair was for any AB540, DACA(Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals), and undocumented students alike to inform them of the resources available.

Jovany Gaucin, Student Success Coach of the First to Success Center, was at the booth to answer any questions in regards to the differences between DACA and AB540 to all undocumented and documented students at the fair; especially regarding the uncertainty around our current political landscape views towards our present immigration policy.

“This was done to support them, and build a coalition between students,” Gaucin said.

At the start of the fair,

near the entrance of the library, the booth had pamphlets of all kinds laid out for questions regarding rights for all undocumented students and instructions on how to apply for the California Dream Act.

The fair took place between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring music, food, and prizes to sell in a raffle through the use of multiple booths spread out through the quad.

“It is a fun event, especially being able to represent Alpha Gamma Sigma,” Diego Rojas, a double major in Psychology and Philosophy, said about attending the fair.

Alpha Gamma Sigma was there to address any questions regarding transferring to a four year university.

Liberty Tax Group provided a booth, representative Luis Aguilar was there to answer any questions for undocumented students at the fair.

Liberty Tax Group provided applications for immigration cases of any kind for free.

Aguilar provided information about making better

decisions and better choices towards filing any immigration paperwork.

He stated also stated that the group offered many services which can be free, depending on the case.

“90 percent of the time people are removed or have their case cancelled during the process because of misfiling of paperwork. We are here to inform them on how to make better choices,” Aguilar stated.

Aguilar announced to those in attendance that there was a free immigration forum at Charles T. Kranz Intermediate School, in the city of El Monte.

It was an event where concerned parties could discuss recent changes to U.S. immigration law with actual immigration attorneys.

For more information regarding the immigration forum contact the Liberty Immigration Center.

Jake Laurell is a reporter with El Paisano.

He can reached at jake.laurell7011@my.riohondo.edu

began to voice their concerns and opinions.

Ayala, who led the rally along with Recinos, opened up the discussion by thanking those present for supporting their cause, which was then followed by an opportunity for students to speak out.

Ayala informed students of the petition they created and why he believes that Rio Hondo should be a sanctuary campus.

“This protest is in

support of undocumented students, it’s to let the faculty and staff know that this is something that we don’t just want, but something that we need on our campus” said Recinos regarding why she helped organize the rally.

The petition was created with the backing of the Association of Latino American Students, a club on the Rio Hondo College campus.

“After this protest we will be trying to get as many signatures as we can and we’re going to be taking that to President Dreyfuss and the Board of Trustees to get them to pass these policies. We’re not necessarily stopping here, we need to make sure that undocumented students here on campus are protected at all times.”

These are the lengths that students here on campus feel that they need to go to in order to ensure their safety and the safety of others as well. The petition can be found at: https://goo.gl/ forms/XL2LsebxUXa7HM203

Crystian Mendoza is the Sports Editor with El Paisano.

He can reached at crystian. mendoza8414@my.riohondo. edu

Clinton Loss Sparks Debate about Electoral College DANIELLE ANZURES Reporter

Senator Barbra Boxer has filed to abolish the Electoral College coming off the heels of Donald Trump’s presidential win without the popular vote.

The retiring California Democratic Senator is introducing a Senate Bill that would put an end to the Electoral College.

The announcement was made Nov. 15 and has said that the Bill would add an amendment to the Constitution to make it so that the winner of the presidential election would be through popular vote as reported by CNN.

This would be only the fourth time in American history that a president has won through only the Electoral College and not the popular vote.

The last time was in the 2000 election where Al Gore lost to George W. Bush, according to the Los Angeles Times.

“The Electoral College is an outdated, undemocratic system that does not reflect our modern society, and it

needs to change immediately.” Boxer said in a statement.

Boxer has argued that Hillary Clinton would have won more votes than any other presidential candidate aside from Barack Obama, as reported by NBC News. Voting data shows Clinton won 61,329,657 votes while Trump won 60,530,867 votes.

The junior senator from California even referred to a tweet President-elect Donald Trump made back in a 2012 tweet.

The reality TV star at the time said the Electoral College “is a disaster for a democracy.” Boxer in her statement added. “I couldn’t agree more. One Person, one vote!”

Since Nov. 15 however, Trump has changed his feeling on the Electoral College, posting on Twitter, “The Electoral College is actually genius in that it bring all states, including smaller ones into play.”

Danielle Anzures is a reporter with El Paisano.

He can reached at danielle. anzures8473@my.riohondo. edu

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El Paisano Tuesday, November 22, 2016

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Donald Trump Demands Apology from “Hamilton” Cast JAKE LAURELL Reporter

President-elect Donald Trump took to twitter demanding an apology from the Hamilton musical cast about their statement to Vice President-elect Mike Pence about inequality.

Friday, November 18, after the play Hamilton was performed, actor Brandon Victor Dixon playing Aaron Burr delivered a message to Mike Pence regarding concerning the new administration potential policies.

“We are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that the new administration will not protect us,” Hamilton said in his address to Pence.

Trump went on Twitter in the early hours of the morning Nov. 18, saying that “The Theater must always be a safe and special place.The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence.

Apologize!”

Trump has also stated in a different tweet that Pence was harassed by the media and that this should not happen.

Pence stated in an interview with Fox News this past Nov. 11

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The cast of “Hamilton” asks Vice President elect Mike Pence to consider all Americans during his time in office.

that he was not offended by the topic openly discussed to him.

Pence even praised the show as “incredible”and the cast were an “incredibly talented.”

“I did hear what was said from the stage, and I can tell you I wasn’t offended by what was

said. I’ll leave to others whether that was the appropriate venue to say it,” Pence said.

Dixon stated in an appearance on CBS This Morning that was nothing to apologize for.

“Conversation is not harassment, and I really appreciate that

Georgia Pushes to Ban Burqas on Muslim Women DIANA JUAREZ Copy Editor

Georgia State Representative Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) is retracting House Bill 3 that would have potentially heavily restricted the use of traditional Muslim garb for women.

HB 3 was to be an amendment to an existing article that had previously banned men from wearing a mask, hood, or any device which conceals the identity of the wearer.

This article, known as Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, was originally created to ban the Ku Klux Klan.

“A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when he or she wears a mask...or device by which any portion of the face is so hidden...to conceal the identity of the wearer and is upon...public property or upon the private property of another without the written permission of the owner... to do so. For purposes of this subsection, the phrase ‘upon any public way or property’ includes but is not limited to operating a motor vehicle upon any public street, road, or highway:” read the HB 3 amendment.

While Spencer had insisted that HB 3 was aimed

Vice President elect Mike Pence stood there and listened to what we had to say.”

Jeffrey Seller, the producer of the play, asked Dixon to speak on behalf of the cast about half an hour before the show ended.

Dixon said he was happy to

Discover Rio Invites Young Students to Campus VICTOR LOZANO Reporter

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Georgia voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump by six percentage points

at public safety since “People wearing head pieces while driving is a distraction and should be prohibited,” the Georgia Council of American Islamic Relations felt HB 3’s wording left too much space for discrimination.

Spencer pre-filed HB 3 this past Nov. 16 and said that “Muslim women should have to show their faces when trying to obtain a driver’s license.”

Yet Edward Ahmed Mitchell of the Georgia CAIR said to FOX 5 Atlanta that “You go to get a driver’s license; you already have to show your face. Muslim

women already do that no problem.

That makes the law unnecessary and it’s also unnecessary for the law to go further and require you to show your face when you are in public minding your own business. It’s completely unnecessary. It’s blatantly targeting a religious minority.”

Spencer released a statement early Nov. 17 stating “After further consideration, I have decided to not pursue HB 3 in the upcoming 2017 legislative session due to the visceral reaction it has created.”

speak on their behalf since the words he shared were about love and unity.

“Art is meant to bring people together. It’s meant to raise consciousness,” said Dixon.

The second annual Discover Rio Day took place Nov.17 on campus and brought in elementary and middle school children from neighboring cities to get the young students involved early in college and explore campus life at Rio Hondo.

Rio Hondo invited nine middle schools and one elementary school from Whittier, Pico Rivera, El Monte and South El Monte to spark young students’ interests in college and potential careers.

Scott Elementary School and various middle schools like Graves, Hillview, Dexter, Los Nietos, the STEAM Academy at Burke, North Park, Kranz, Columbia and Shively all took part in exploring the campus, taking a tour with representatives from the Associated Students of Rio Hondo College.

Students met at the Wray Theater for introductions and explored what Rio Hondo

had to offer with workshops relating to renewable energy and geographic information systems.

They also toured the Science building, the Learning Resource Center, the Business Department, Administrative offices, the Music Department, the Student Services Center and L-Building to get an idea of what classes and daily college operations are like throughout the day.

Students were served food midway through the tour by the ASRHC and were able to interact with staff members, along with current Rio Hondo students. During their lunch break elementary and middle school students participated in activities for prizes and photos.

Victor Lozano is a reporter with El Paisano.

He can reached at victor.lozano2166@my.riohondo.edu

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Science & Technology Rio Hondo: Super Smash Bros Tournement

JAKE LAURELL Reporter

A Super Smash Bros. tournament occurred Thursday, November 17th, at Rio Hondo Community College.

The event took place at the Rio Cafe with tables, chairs, and screens to accommodate the event. The tournament was played on a Wii-U with everyone bringing their own controllers.

Super Smash Bros is a fighting game featuring a wide list of characters from mostly Nintendo based games; You can choose to

play as Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario, Pikachu, Samus, Bowser, Mewtwo, or even Link and pit yourself against up to three other people in brawler fashion. Each player is given a set amount of stocks(lives) at the start game. The goal of the game is to knock out the other opponents by hitting them over and over again in order to be last man standing.

Registration for the tournament began at 11:00 am the very same day, with the tournament going on from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The tournament had a one dollar entrance fee, with pizza to

accommodate the participants.

Four contestants would have to compete in rounds in a FFA (free-for-all) tournament. The top two winners in each round would move on throughout the winners bracket; however, the last two contestants would move downwards in the loser’s bracket in order to get another chance at the finals.

The contestants competed a first place 50 dollar Visa gift card. Second and third place would go home with certificates.

The turnout of contestants were not just from Rio

Hondo College, but from all around the Whittier area as well; one of the contestants was only 10 years old.

The event was lively and filled with just as much intensity as watching a nail biting, nerve inducing, close Monday Night Football game.

Any time a player would make an awesome, jaw dropping outplay the crowd would come alive so much so that it even grabbed the attention of other patrons at the cafe.

Some of the contestants made it truly a noteworthy experience with how well they were playing.

Marcos Escobedo, a 19

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Rio Cafe is a cafeteria style eating space that also hosted a grand tournament for Super Smash Bros Fans from the local area.

year-old from Whittier was able to take home first place.

Second place was given to Nathan Gallegos, a Graphic Design major, and Cristian Sanchez, a Music major placed third.

“The venue [has a] comfortable, friendly, cool vibe.”

Escobedo responded when asked for his thoughts on the event. Escobedo stated that he “loves playing at environments like this where it isn’t dull and everyone can join in.”

Escobedo also said that he felt that Super Smash Bros. in a tournament setting took skill and that he loved competing in events like this.

“Especially with just two stocks, and [you] only have six minutes, it is the most pure test of showing what you are made of in this game. Nothing is given in this game, you have to earn everything,”Escobedo said on what is like playing the game in a competitive setting like this.

The tournament was hosted by Christina Kriven, who with Daniel Sandoval, were able to organize the tournament in collaboration with Alpha Gamma Sigma college honor society. Kriven, an aspiring game designer animation developer said that she always wanted to run a gaming event so she decided just to do it one day.

Kriven plans to do this tournament again next year along with opening a gaming club at Rio.

A New Threat to Torrent Sites ANDREW RUDIN Science and Technology editor

This online generation has seen an era of innovation in the paid market with collective platforms such as Itunes, Spotify, and Steam.

These platforms have respectively changed an entire generation in terms of content that can be obtained, whether that be individually or in bulk. However, there are still users who prefer to obtain their content for free, legally or otherwise.

Sites like The Pirate Bay (TPB) and other torrent sites like it allow content to be uploaded and shared for others to enjoy whether the file is safe or not. Sharing and distributing this content without the permission of the owner is a direct violation of copyright infringement.

These sites are also unfiltered, meaning some files uploaded can contain malware

that could harm any device that downloads it. This malware could also grant access to these devices that downloaded it and send it to the publisher of said malware.

Most users of these sites tend to be familiar enough with torrent sites to filter away from these malicious files in order to find what they want.

However, there are occasions where this may occur anyway.

Another aspect of torrent sites that users may be discontent about are the advertisements presented on these sites. Due to the illegal nature of torrent sites, most high tier ad companies stay away from advertising on these sites. The companies that do advertise on these sites show unfiltered and sexual ads that users may dislike.

Reasons like these can get these torrent sites flagged by users who deem them

unsafe. With Google’s new policy released November 8th on “repeat offenders,” these sites risk being banned from Google’s safe browsing service, used by modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

“It’s infrequent enough, I don’t believe TPB will be flagged as a Repeat Offender.

Ultimately, that will cost the ad agencies dearly if all their clients were permanently denied visitors,” said a spokesperson for TPB.

So far, TPB doesn’t feel threatened as they expect ad agencies to change their ads to appease this new policy.

TPB has been through many takedowns and raids, so something like this doesn’t phase them. Maybe a policy like this can force ad agencies to produce high quality ads like tier 1 agencies do.

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The iconic image of The Pirate Bay may be dying as more restrictions are made to the torrent ecosystem.

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Science & Technology

The NES Classic: A Review DANNY CELIZ Reporter

Nostalgia, a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. Just being able to reenact the good times of the past has now becoming a highly profitable market. With reboots of movies, cartoons, and even music.

It was only a matter of time until the reboot trend reared its ugly head towards video games. While reboots in videogames aren’t anything new nowadays, most people didn’t think that Nintendo, of all companies, would pull on the nostalgia strings any harder than they already do.

Then Nintendo took 80’s and 90’s kids on a trip down memory lane by announcing a reimagining of a classic console with the ability to be played on modern television sets, the NES Classic Edition.

This modern take on the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) has 30 games built into the system. Owners no longer must hunt down cartridges and pay above price to play these classic games. The list of games includes classics such as Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and many other classics.

This makes the system more appealing to those without a knowledge of setting up internet connections. Simply plug in the system and start playing, no downloading required.

The NES Classic has been shrunk down to the size of a person’s palm, allowing the

system to be easily transported and requiring less room to store. The system has been updated with an HDMI output allowing the system to be played on any modern

Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros.

3, Tecmo Bowl, The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

The only complaint

that can be given is that the remote control is short. Like having to sit so close to the TV that it hurts because the wire length is approximately 2 ½ feet long. The weird

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The NES Classic is designed as intended, a nostalgic gaming system filled with classic games.

television sets. While it is possible to play the original NES through a modern television set, it does take a bit of know-how to convert the AV components to HDMI, however there is a possibility of creating lag that slows the player’s input making gaming harder if not impossible.

The NES Classic removes that guessing game and allows players to play off the box lag free.

All these games have three different modes in which all 30 games can be displayed on. The three unique display modes are CRT Filter (cathode ray tube), 4:3, and Pixel Perfect mode.

CRT Filter adds scan lines to

the screen for an “old school” retro atmosphere. Then, 4:3 displays the NES games in their original aspect ratio.

Finally, Pixel Perfect mode displays each pixel as a perfect square.

For those players who are worried about playing classic games due to the high difficulty learning curve, fear not as the NES Classic comes with a “save state” feature that allows players to make five different “save point” in every single game. Why this feature is important to new players has to do with the brutality of “old school” games. Normally, when a player gets game over, the game gets reset back to default which can erase all

progress that player made depending on the game. Now with the NES Classic players can make “save points” so that if mistakes are made players can reload that “save point” to avoid a game over.

The complete list includes Balloon Fight, Bubble Bobble, Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest, Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Double Dragon II: The Revenge, Dr. Mario, Excitebike, Final Fantasy, Galaga, Ghosts’N Goblins, Gradius, Ice Climber, Kid Icarus, Kirby’s Adventure, Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, Metroid, Ninja Gaiden, Pac-Man, PunchOut!! Featuring Mr. Dream, StarTropics, Super C, Super

thing is that this isn’t even the original length of the NES control at all, in fact it’s 5 feet shorter. The NES Classic controller has a cable that runs approximately 30 3/8 inches long, in which the original NES controller’s cord is 91.5 inches long. It is obvious that Nintendo wants players to have that classic look of playing in front of their TVs, but nowadays TVs are hung on walls which makes looking up that close not only unconformable but dangerous on necks and eyes.

Overall, the system is just as players can remember. All the games play the same as the olden days and look even better than before. Gameplay is still fun and addictive as before and the added features like “save points” and Pixel Perfect mode makes these classics even better.

However, the $60 price point might be a tad bit steep to drop down for those that not only already played these games, but also own these whether on the original NES, Wii/Wii U digital store, or 3DS digital store.

If you haven’t played any of the classics and are wondering what all the fuss is about, this is a perfect way to get into these classics. This for sure will be a hot ticket item to get this holiday season with most stores being sold out within minutes as of now. So if this is something you want to add to your gaming collection, keep an eye out when shopping this coming shopping season, unless you want to pay more than $200 on EBay or Amazon.

Breakfast and Sleep’s Effects on Obesity DANIELLE ANZURES Reporter

A new study led by academics from University College London may challenge the view that obesity in children is just caused by eating too much. During a study of children born to 19,244 families in the UK between September 2000 and January 2002 it was found that children’s environment and lifestyles was something that would play into their chances of developing obesity. The study was conducted through looking at patterns of body mass index in the first 10 years of the children’s life.

It was discovered that skipping breakfast, mothers smoking, and lack of sleep

are all factors that can lead to kids becoming overweight as reported by The University Paper. This was because irregular sleep patterns and skipping breakfast can cause weight gain through increased appetite and intake of energy based food. These factors are said to be important as they can all point towards how likely a child will become obese or overweight and that intervention in these areas can reduce the risk of it. While it was reiterated as other studies have shown that overweight or obese mothers are more likely to have children also like them, it was found that early introduction to solid food or breastfeeding did not add to the risk according to The

Guardian.

In the study it was also discovered that intake of sugary drinks or how much time children sat in front of a television couldn’t determine if a child would be overweight or obese as reported by The Guardian.

As most of these factors are primarily irregular life routines preventing them is rather easy and are a good idea, as children who are obese or overweight can have a poor mental health, low self esteem, and are more likely to participate in unhealthy behaviors like drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes according to The University. And these effects can not only be prevalent in childhood, but go into adulthood as well.

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Breakfast is an essential part of everyone’s day, most importantly for growing children.

El Paisano Tuesday, November 22, 2016

LIFESTYLES

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The Musical Magnetism of Freddy Vasquez ADAM CALLEJAS Reporter

One of the biggest and charismatic personalities walking around the Rio Hondo campus, the young and talented Alfredo Vasquez Jr, better known by his stage name Freddy Vasquez, is a striving rap artist constantly advertising his music around campus.

Vasquez grew up in Pico Rivera then moved to South El Monte where he attended South El Monte High School and after moved back to Pico Rivera. Like many other rap artists, he started rapping at a very young age.

“I’d always try to rap, but there’s nothing really to rap about when you’re little,” Vasquez states, “Then in high school, my friend gave me a bunch of east coast beats to listen to and they actually had stuff to talk about, so he gave me a notebook and I started writing and making songs.”

Despite growing up listening to mostly gangster rap, Vasquez’s favorite artists at the moment happen to be Partynextdoor, The Weeknd, and Drake.

He mentioned three artists that have a much softer sound to their music compared to the traditional gangster rap.

Normally, a striving rap artist would release a collection of their current music in a mixtape

but Vasquez has wisely decided to take a different route. This year he has released m`ultiple singles and is currently working on a music video for each single.

Vasquez currently has several popular singles that include humorous and fun music videos to go along that are available to watch on YouTube. These music videos include “What I bring” and ‘What You Workin With.”

He has a very fun sound and feel to his music. His songs make people want to get up and dance along with very catchy and smooth lyrics making it easy for people to sing along to.

“It’s different every time, each track is totally different,” said Vasquez speaking on what people can expect from his music.

Vasquez is a communications major currently in his 4th year at Rio Hondo. This year is his last year at Rio Hondo and he plans on graduating but is unsure on whether or not he wants transfer to a four-year.

He is constantly advertising his music around campus with such passion and is loved by so many of his fellow Roadrunners.

Take a walk a with Vazquez around campus and every turn he will run into a fan, friend, or supporter of his music. He has built a distinguished reputation around campus, only helping the

growth of his music.

Vasquez walks around with the biggest smile, always dancing and laughing. It’s very difficult not to like the guy, he’s as approachable as they come and his fun energy is contagious.

His personality is a perfect interpretation of his music, bringing fun and humor to life.

Vasquez gives much credit to Rio Hondo for the success of his music. He has met many of his producers and the people he currently works with at Rio Hondo.

“I met everybody here,” Vasquez states, “And I can’t get over that, it’s crazy you know.”

Not only a full-time student at Rio Hondo, Vasquez also works at the Cinepolis movie theater in Pico Rivera.

“When I clean the theater at work, I make sure I clean it fast enough so that I can practice performing in front of the theater imagining that the seats are filled with people,” says Vasquez with much pride.

Not the easiest dream to pursue, there are many hardships that tie in to chasing a musical career, but Vasquez does not shy away.

“The challenge of making everything perfect,” states Vasquez, “Everything can be set a certain way, and hoping it connects to people that’s the biggest

JOSE MIRANDA/ EL PAISANO Freddy Vasquez poses and shows off his smile on campus where he promotes much of his music.

thing.”

Vasquez is a near perfect example of what it’s like to chase a dream that many may not take seriously. It’s all for the love and joy he takes in his craft. His

music videos are available on YouTube and his music is available for download on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and Tidal.

English in the name, Math in the Brain

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Professor English knows his math; teaching his students comes easy to him CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

Cameron English is a Mathematics Professor at Rio Hondo College who has recently taken an alternative step to ensure that there are different options available for students when it comes to the type of math classes that are offered at Rio Hondo.

Professor English has been teaching at Rio Hondo College since Fall of 2001 and is familiar with the community college system as he attended Long Beach

City College before transferring to Long Beach State University.

Many students struggle with their math classes while attending college, and unfortunately I am one of those students. I failed math 050 at Rio Hondo College twice before finally passing it when I took the class with professor English.

Unlike most traditional math classes, this math class is not a lecture course and instead is based off an online program named Aleks that professor English feels is a great option for

students who typically struggle in lecture classes.

Professor English noticed a fair amount of students who were simply struggling in the math classes he taught, and after experimenting with the newer platforms that Aleks offered for his courses, he decided to incorporate the program into his classes to see if it would help those students who were struggling.

Back in 2001 though, computer technology, as well as the Aleks program itself was not as up to date as they are today. Because of that, Professor English taught his classes in the lecture format but still saw that not all students were successful at the end of the semester when grades were due.

Professor English mentioned that it was a very slow transition, as he wasn’t fully aware of everything that Aleks had to offer and when the newer versions started coming they began improving and becoming more and more helpful.

Again, at the time computers and even internet access were not readily available to every student as they are today.

That was another factor that played into professor English’s desire to incorporate Aleks more in his classes.

He previously used Aleks

as a supplemental program in which he allowed students the option to do their homework through the program, but he still conducted his class in lecture style.

“I was using Aleks even before three years ago, I started transitioning and trying to use it but still with lecture, then with Aleks too, and I wasn’t happy with the results.”

Confident in what Aleks had to offer, Professor English decided to run his classes in a computer lab format with Aleks being the main program that classwork and homework were conducted on.

Prior to this, computers were not always readily available to his students but now he has implemented his classes to strictly be in a computer lab that way students who don’t have access to computers or internet at home are still able to access Aleks to do their work in class.

“It has been more and more progressively integrated into the classroom, where I am now letting Aleks be the first thing the student interacts with, first taking a placement test that will let Aleks know what they do and don’t need to learn.”

I found this program to be extremely useful and I honestly believe it is the only reason why I was able to pass the required

math classes I needed to obtain my associates degree.

Coming into the class I was very skeptical, but after taking the placement test on the first day of class, I found that I already knew a fair amount of the material from previous knowledge.

This allowed me to get a bit of a head start in the class and get through the easy stuff that I already knew, while giving me more time to practice the math problems that I didn’t know or was simply struggling with.

“So, part of the reason why I am more than ever sold on it, is because the success rate is much higher. Not only that either, the amount of engagement with the course that is learning a topic or working problems, is much higher with my students” said Professor English in regards to why he is confident in the Aleks program.

As a student who personally experienced success while using the Aleks program, I encourage others who are also struggling with their math classes to consider taking the class with Professor English or any of the other mathematics professors on campus who are also using the Aleks program. I know that I would have not been able to pass math 050 or 070 in a typical lecture format.

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El Paisano Tuesday, November 22, 2016

LIFESTYLES

The POWER OF ONE

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Maria Elena Martinez is one of many hard-working staff members at Rio Hondo, helping make the road to transfer much smoother for students.

PETE ESCOBAR A&E Editor

This is a first in a series of grant profiles the Grants Department calls: The Power of One: One Person. One Idea. One Grant.

These grant profiles aim to spread awareness among Rio students, faculty, staff, and the local community of how powerful grant funded programs are for the advancement of Rio’s students and the regional reputation of the institution as a whole.

Rio Hondo College puts the success of its students first- front and center, but there’s no doubt that managing a funded program provides a level of professional success for the faculty or staff involved, while also supporting the local community. Today’s profile is one of the many grant profiles that will be featured throughout the Power of One campaign. The ultimate goal of the campaign is to highlight the difference one person and one grant can make toward student success, on campus and within their communities. Managing a grant can be challenging, but the impact on the students and the school is well worth it.

To start of the Power of One series, El Paisano staff interviewed Maria Elena Martinez, who is our Basic Skills Grant Manager here at Rio Hondo, and with the help of grant funding from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, is currently working on revamping our Basic Skills program on campus. This program is called

the Community College Basic Skills and Student Outcomes Transformation Program, and is meant to assist students’ transition into college level academics much easier. According to assessment tests, a large majority of students entering into college aren’t ready, and without support their transition to higher-level classes becomes a challenge.

New college students take assessment tests in order to determine their placement in Math and English classes.

These assessment tests are vital to a student’s future success at college and accurate class placement ensures the student becomes college-ready. Assessment tests also help students plan the future of their college career by informing them of how many classes he or she needs for an AA or to continue on to their BA.

“Close to 80 percent of Rio Hondo entering freshman are not college-ready in Math or English or both,” Martinez explained.

“Assessment tests are a tool to help students identify where and how to improve, making them college-ready.”

Unfortunately, according to studies, the tests students have been taking to determine their placement have actually been under-assessing them. In the studies, some colleges have ignored students below-college level assessment scores and placed them in college level courses to see how well they perform. The results have proven surprising.

“The success rate in the

college level course did not drop.

It stayed the same,” Martinez emphasized. “The fact that the success rates of students placed in upper level courses stayed the same when their assessments scores showed that they’d have to take lower level courses lets us see just how inaccurate some college forms of assessment might be.”

The Chancellor’s office Grant funding will help in the development of Basic Skills programs that will create more accurate forms of assessment, one strategy will use the student’s high school GPA to determine their course placement.

That is only the first obstacle Martinez’s Basic Skills program aims to address. The second goal, after properly identifying underprepared freshmen, is to get them college-ready and provide a comprehensive path for them to follow. However, helping them stay on the path to college readiness is not as easy as it sounds.

“It’s very long” Martinez exclaimed. “You graduated from high school so you think you’re ready for college, but when you go to college they tell you [that] you need to take three math classes before you can take a college level class… it can be very demoralizing.”

Thankfully, the grant funding she’s receiving will support the Basic Skills programs she is helping to develop, and these grants will help boost the success rate of the program to better help the students.

According to Martinez, plans were already in development for creating Rio’s strategies for Basic Skills programming, but thanks to grant funding “we have extra money, we can do them faster, or on a larger scale.”

In fact, her approved grant will significantly help address a third problem that they otherwise may have been unable to address. That third problem highlights the K-12 education system and its relationship with the college systems. How will it do this? By bringing staff from the K-12 and college systems together to better influence their curriculum in order to meet the needs of colleges.

“We’re actually going to help educators come together, review each other’s curriculum, listen to each other about what they do and don’t do in their classrooms, what they see students are deficient in, and then analyze data to see how K-12 educators can help pre-college students master Math and English so that it’s not such a large cliff…That’s what these grants are supposed to do.”

Some of the programs you’ll see on campus that are part of the Basic Skills Initiative funding is the Summer Bridge program which was expanded from one-week to two-weeks

for incoming first-year students. This program now serves approximately 330 students and includes faculty coordinators and peer mentoring.

Equally important is the recently re-designed Springboard program that provides an intensive two-week Math booster targeted at continuing students who have delayed enrolling in basic skills math. This program equips students with the tools they need to be successful at math; building confidence and the opportunity for math reassessment, sometimes resulting in higher math course level placement. This is a smaller program, however 67 percent of participating students successfully place two math levels higher.

Lastly, the third Basic Skills program is the Gateway Tutoring program, which peer tutors supplement instruction by both assisting with in-class activities and also conducting weekly independent group tutoring sessions based on course content.

There are approximately 730 Rio students served by this program.

Working on these programs in tangent with the support of state funding is rewarding for Martinez on both a personal and professional level, mainly because she was a first-generation college student herself, so she knows the struggles that Rio students face.

“I already know the challenges many students face, so it means a lot to me to be able to help students that are going through what I went through,” Martinez stated.

Martinez’s Basic Skills programs are a shining example of how programs developed with grant funding help students

succeed in school and life, and how the school is impacted. This funding is helping Rio improve its current programs by boosting and expanding the progress of Martinez’s current Basic Skills program, and by aiding in the creation of entirely new ones; the Power of One in action.

Martinez’s passion for Rio’s students and her work managing the Basic Skills grant is innovating the future of student success at our school, and showing what one person can do to help benefit the future of many.

When asked what advice she would give to faculty or staff that might be hesitant about pursuing a grant, Martinez stated, “Grant funding brings opportunities to campus and helps create more resources to help our students. You don’t need to go at it alone, the Grants office is there to support you in trying to bring in these resources, and the students really need it.” Martinez continues, “all a person needs is an idea and some motivation to help bring that idea to life.”

The Power of One: One person.

One idea. One grant.

For more information about Rio Hondo’s Basic Skills program, Martinez can be reached at mmartinez@riohondo.edu.

If you would like to learn about how to get a project funded, you can contact the Grants Department and talk to Michaela Brehm, ext. 3749, mbrehm@riohondo.edu or Melissa Alvarez, ext. 7252, malvarez@riohondo. edu

“Assessment tests are a tool to help students identify where and how to improve, making them college-ready.”

-Maria Elena Martinez

El Paisano Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Arts & Entertainment

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‘Frank and Friends’: A night of music appreciation

Left to right: Frank Accardo, Samantha Valadez and Josue Hernandez perform for students at the Blackbox theater Nov 15.

ALEX RODRIGUEZ Repoter

The Black Box theatre presented a small concert Nov. 15 that was conducted

by Frank Accardo, alongside Rio Hondo students who are inspired to play instruments.

It was held in the back of the Wray Theater with a small gathering of around 40 people.

The audience was there to express their gratitude towards the performers and their mentor Accardo, who performed with them throughout the night, helping the performers get a unique sense of how to play with someone that has experience.

The first act was a sole performed by Accardo, who delivered extravagant tunes throughout the night, with classical music that seared through the audience’s ears by utilizing sweet mellow melodies.

The first act finished

with a deliverance from Accardo himself. The second act was delivered just like Accardo’s did by focusing on his music with classical sounds.

Josue Hernandez, a Rio Hondo student, had an amazing night with his classical acoustic performance that entranced the audience.

When Accardo stepped in for a duo, it was phenomenal. The way the two guitars went into sync blended perfectly.

The follow-up act with Rio Hondo student Samantha Valadez was intriguing, as she was focused and was really into her performance, and alongside Hernandez, Accardo stepped in, and created a magnificent trio performance.

The combination of classical and jazz was the highlight of the night, alongside an amazing audience with exceptional performances that soothed the evening along.

A Rio Hondo student alumni plays his guitar.

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November/December Events November 29: Diverse Instruments Ensemble

A hour concert performed by both students and staff wll be performed at the Wray Theater at 7:30pm.

December 1 - 4:

Short Play Festival

A variety of short plays will be performed by Rio Hondo students at the Black Box Theater, Thursday at 8pm, Friday and Saturday at 2pm and Sunday matinee.

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Arts & Entertainment

El Paisano Tuesday, November 22, 2016

A fantastic movie NOAH GARCIA Opinion Editor

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them book is one of the shortest pieces of work created by J.K. Rowling, so creating a movie from a parody textbook would theoretically work out great, or go horribly awry.

The movie marks Rowling’s first attempt at screenwriting, backed up by veteran Harry Potter producer David Heyman, writer Steve Kloves, and taking notes from the director of the film, David Yates.

However, after watching the film, it incited a revelation that probably wasn’t even considered by anyone.

This latest installment in the Harry Potter universe might just be one of the best ones yet. This polarizing idea is based upon the plot, visuals and the characters.

and why to love it

The premise of the movie involves a U.K. wizard bringing a case full of mystical creatures to New York in 1920, while the wizarding world itself is in disarray from the possibility of being discovered by humans as well as being disrupted by a dangerous wizard.

The movie is well paced, and since the mechanics of this universe are already explained, no exposition is needed, aside for the creatures. The time used in the movie to introduce the creatures doesn’t take too long, and it used as a framing device to show the different character reactions as a reflection of their personalities.

The movie starts out simple and thin, but builds over the course of time and touches on intercultural relations between humans and wizards, the preservation of

Out This Month Movies: ‘Allied’

‘Allied,’ directed by Robert Zemeckis, is a romantic thriller based on a true story that’s set in the World War Two era. Focusing on two assassins who fall in love on a daring mission. The film stars Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard Rated: R Release Date: Nov 23.

‘Moana’

‘Moana,’ directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, and co-directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, stars Auli’i Cravalho as Moana Waialiki who travels to an island that is home to a demigod in order to save her family Rated: PG Release Date: Nov 23.

NOAH GARCIA / EL PAISANO ‘Fantastic Beasts’ released on Nov 18 and has received relatively positively reviews form critics.

animals and the repression of individual creativity leading to disaster.

The characters are incredibly charming and exhibit complex personalities, but of course they aren’t going to be as likeable as the original three stars of the first nine movies since we really just met them. They are stylistically impressive and funny in their own right and further exploration of their characters would be great, but are interesting enough to be memorable.

One of the best aspects of the characters are how they are all fully grown adults ,with their own limitations and skills who aren’t going to find a quick fix, never to be mentioned again, spell to solve all their problems.

The characters have to use the abilities they had and the resources that were available to them.

The lead ,Eddie Redmayne, plays Magic-zoologist Newt Scamander, a character so interesting that he stands

out in a world full of magical beings. Katherine Waterston and Colin Farrell (Porpentina “Tina” Goldstein and Percival Graves), who play the Female protagonist and primary antagonist, aren’t particularly interesting at first, but fit their roles well and become more captivating as the film progresses.

The supporting roles are played by Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol whose characters fit into a stereotypical mold, i.e. bumbling sidekick and ditzy pretty girl, but are just so charming that the roles do not become played out.

Finally, Ezra Millers character, Credence Barebone, works incredibly well as the twisted sympathetic loner who surprisingly becomes more and more involved and important as the film plays out.

The said “magical beasts”in the film are a continuous integral part of the plot, although they are pushed to the side at times when a side plot is being ex-

plored.

The “magical” animals are colorful, bright and designed beautifully. The special effects are utilized well, as the magic used during the entire film blended well with the environment and scenery of the 1920’s. The costumes, set designs and props all stayed faithful to the time period, while successfully integrating the quirky almost strange look of the magical community and their style.

The movie is fun, it’s interesting and most importantly gives a franchise that seemed to be out of places to go story wise, to a new place to explore and conceptually realize.

The idea of a “Chosen One” which was a central idea in the previous series, doesn’t exist here as these particular characters just have to deal with their problems with all of their skills and limitations.

They aren’t especially powered in any particular way, they are just trying to solve a problem as regular wizards.

El Paisano Tuesday, November 22, 2016

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OPINION

Immigrants Face Wall Even Before Election Day BY: ‘PACO’ Guest Writer

“ My uncle had made his way through into the U.S., meanwhile, my mother and I were escorted to another hole in the tall metal fence, and were to walk into a supermarket by the coyotes, and in that market, mom and I would then meet with an insider, helping people reach the safehouse, completely avoiding immigration.

To their Paco’s surprise, border patrol recognized him and his mother from the night before and as he said,

“the tall, pale, blue-eyed, uniformed border patrol man sent my mother and I back to Mexicali, and we exited the fence, with a grin on his face, he said, ‘buena suerte para la proxima,’, assuming that mom and I would not give up on trying to cross over.”

Once for his dreams of a promised Disney were brought down, and for the coyotes, there was no sign of them anywhere, so Paco and his mother were forced to head back to the hotel to try to communicate with Gerardo and let the coyotes know that they had been caught yet again.

Paco admitted that his mother then panicked and became worried because not only were they caught again, but now he and his mother were alone without uncle Gerardo tagging along.

Further, he stated that at this point his mother also had said that they would attempt crossing one last time or flight back to Aguascalientes with the little money left that Rosa carried with her.

On the third day of their stay un Mexicali, un the middle of the scorching afternoon with temperatures reaching triple digits, the coyotes moved Paco and his mother Rosa to another location in the tall metal fence.

This time around, Paco and Rosa went un through the fence alone, jumped over walls surrounding peoples’ homes on the U.S. side of the border. Border patrol spotted him and his mother, and the coyotes went missing.

All hope seemed lost for Paco and Rosa, but a man with his wife and children quietly opened the door of their home, while he and Rosa were hiding from border patrol in the surrounding houses.

These total strangers made things possible for Paco and his mother to escape border patrol. Then the man of the house spoke spanish, and he offered Rosa and him water, and then he called a taxi to come and pick them up.

“I was scared, mom was scared. We did not know if this man was going to call the police and have them escort us out again. We didn’t know if we would see my uncle Gerardo again or if we would reach the safehouse,” said Paco.

“But this man had his wife and children with him, so he seemed trustworthy to my mother, after all, he did let us into his home to get away from immigration.”

Paco and Rosa were taken to the safehouse where they were reunited with Gerardo who was waiting to hear any news from them.

“Mom and I were relieved to see uncle Gerardo again.

The insiders provided food and new clothes for us, and later that same night, my mother, my uncle and myself were driven all the way to Los Angeles without any trouble, and then we arrived to meet with our family,” He said.

It has been 17-years since, and Paco has now lived through the fifth-grade, middle school and high school,

“...jumped over walls surrounding peoples’ homes on the U.S. side of the border.

Border patrol spotted Chavez and his mother, and the coyotes went missing.”

“I wasted four years of my time trying to find any work that was available, and In 2012 the Obama administration passed an executive order Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the immigration policy that allowed certain undocumented individuals like myself that met certain requirements like having entered the country before my 16 birthday and before June 2007 to receive a renewable two-year work permit and exemption from deportation,” expressed Paco.

“I took full advantage of this huge opportunity because my mother and I got informed in time and gathered and filed all the necessary paperwork.

United States. Each of a different country with a unique story and reasons for being here. They’re not always who people think they are.

Some take any job they can like picking produce on the fields or caring for children. Some are in elementary, high school, college, or in the workforce. Paco voiced,

“This is my home. I grew up here. My friends are here.

My life is here. I think of myself as an American, and my country is beginning to recognize me as one of its own.

I have come a long way, made lots of sacrifices and I am convinced that by working harder, I will achieve my mother’s plans because she too made the ultimate

away from our loved to have a chance. A chance at what? A chance at beating the proverbial life of never accomplishing anything, staying poor and hungry, and no access to healthcare or well-being.”

There is much ground ahead for him to cover, but he is no longer kept in shadows. And like all immigrants coming to United States, Paco appreciates that there is a way out of poverty, misery, but it takes great risk, but the rewards can be becoming an engineer, a teacher, a politician, a businessman or man, and this great country offers that liberty.

Paco made his wish a reality when he finally got the opportunity to visit Disneyland, and he believes that

They came first for the communist, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up beacuse I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionist, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Catholics and I didn’t speak up because I was a protestant.

Then they came for me, and by that time no one was left to speak up.

-Martin Nemeller

but that is another story of its own.

Now Paco is completing his last semester of his second year of community college, and he is preparing to transfer out to the University of Cal-State Dominguez where he plans to get his Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media Arts.

“After I high school un 2008, my life was headed to Nowheresville.

Now I live the dreams that my mother envisioned when she made the choice to cross into the United States of America.

I have a job and a car, a driver’s license and social security number. I have an identity, and I don’t have to hide. I have now have what I desperately needed, not what I wanted.”

There are 11 million plus undocumented immigrants in

sacrifice and that is to not think about herself and what can I do to make my son’s life better than I can ever have.

My mother made extremely hard and dangerous choices so that I can succeed in this world because back in Aguascalientes there was nothing for me. Life does not offer opportunities to for people like us.

Mom and I needed surrender time and distance

the happiest place on earth encompasses everything that we want out of life.

“Unfortunately, I am one of the fortuitous people that gets to enjoy my childhood dream. Some never get to make those dreams a reality, so I am grateful for what I have and who I am today.”

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El Paisano Tuesday, November 22, 2016

OPINION

Student Speakout

What gives somone the right to be an american citizen.

BY: N Is it a privilage or is it earned? oa h Ga r

I feel like that it’s earned, and if someone works hard enough, and earns to be called an American that they should be an American.

If they come and work hard we should let them as a society over all.

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Jaret Bigham

Nicole Harding

Jessica lopez

Let’s see... in my opinion it is earned. Just because you are born here in the United States, it doesn’t mean you automatically have all rights that come with it.

Sometimes you have to earn them, you have to go through it the right way. Go

to school, get a job; its like owning a car.

It’s not something you get automatically, you have to work your way to get that.

Going to school, you can choose to not to go to school, or you can go to school and continue on with your life.

You have a whole bunch of choices

I have relatives and friends who are both undocumented and have stayed here and become citizens that way. I feel like the struggle of coming from where they originated, whether it’s to escape some kind of hardships or social unrest, to come to this

country to have a better life.

I feel like the effort that they put forward to better their lives and the lives of their families kind of grants them the right to be an American citizen.

I believe that they should do it legally because that’s

part of what being an American citizen is. It’s following and abiding by the American laws.

So I don’t agree with doing it in a way that kind of detracts from that. I feel like they should go about it the right way so they can set the

right example for their family members, especially the kids they bring over; they can see that the effort that was put forth, was applied in the right way.To sum that up I believe that it can be earned and that it just needs to be done the right way.

The Benefits of LGBTQ + Themes in Cartoons

DANIELLE ANZURES Reporter

In recent years, the presence of LGBTQ+ themes in cartoons have become more prominent, with major cartoon channels like Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network have taken big strides towards including more representation in their cartoons.

When Nickelodeon ended The Legend of Korra in 2014 it also closed with their two main female characters ending up together, and one of their recent cartoons, The Loud House, featured a same sex married couple.

Meanwhile Cartoon Network has had some major

The Logo from the Cartoon Steven Universe, which is currently on its fourth season

LGBT representation having moments in multiple cartoons. The Amazing World of Gumball featured a video explaining romantic attraction and then had it end with people of the same gender ending up together.

Clarence has one of the main characters of the show have two moms and they have other minor moments of representation sprinkled in.

In Steven Universe, there is major LGBTQ+ representation with the main characters’ sexualities and gender identities. The effects of having representation in

cartoons like this positively affects society as a whole.

Having represented LGBT characters in major media outlets can be important to those possibly questioning their sexuality or gender identity.

Especially when showing those characters having a promising future and happy life, which can be something even shows amied toward older audiences have trouble with.

For young people who are questioning their sexual identity, shows like these that explore the concept can be a breath of fresh air.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA

Its also good for those to see how to treat others with respect and kindness especially at young ages when they are still developing those skills.

Audiences watching these shows are typically at an age where the media they’re consuming is shifting away from teaching the basics of counting or being polite and moving towards more compelling storylines about problems or themes they may face later in life.

So having representation that isn’t just used for a joke can be relieving for some and an a eye-opening for others.

When LGBT representation is put into cartoons it can help younger audiences learn more about the outside world and how it works, while also helping those who maybe are still learning about themselves.

Being able to view people who exist like this in story that they enjoy helps them be more knowledgeable about how this is a common thing in the real world and they deserve to know that, overall it’s a benefit to everyone.

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Ask Ms. Dollar Wise Ask Ms. Dollar Wise is a column for Rio Hondo Students to ask questions they have about handling day-to-day finances.

If you have a question you’d like answered in this column email: msdollarwise@gmail.com

Dear Ms. Dollar Wise, I hate the holiday season. I’m a college student, trying to keep up with writing assignments, lab classes and test taking, working, and having an active social life. I want to give gifts to my family and friends but just don’t know how to be generous without breaking the bank or going in debt with a credit card. I admit, I put this gift giving pressure on myself. I don’t want to let people down, have them think I don’t care, or come off as a bah-humbug scrooge. How do I be the gift giver I want to be without going broke?

-Santa Wannabe

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Dear Santa, First of all I want to applaud you for your generous heart by wanting to bless your family and friends- that is one of the joys of Christmas. Gift-giving is supposed to be fun and shows the receiver that you were thinking of them in a special way. However, gift-giving shouldn’t be undertaken as an obligation, creating added pressure to what sounds like an already pressure-filled life. Remember, being a college student on a tight budget is only for a season of your life. However, lessons learned today about how to set gift-giving boundaries will last a lifetime.

First, figure out how much you have to spend and prioritize accordingly. And absolutely refuse to go into debt for anyone—no matter how cute they would look in that leather jacket. Make a budget and stick to it!

Having a small gift giving budget doesn’t mean you can’t be generous. There’s a way everyone can give good gifts, it’s called regifting. No, I’m not suggesting you rewrap Tia Gloria’s neon orange and pink scarf from last year, I’m suggesting regifting a different type of gift- the kind you were born with. This is about giving of your gifts.

What do you love to do? How do you spend your free time? Those are your gifts.

If you have an artistic, musical, or culinary talent then this is a no-brainer for you. Frame your photographs (with paint frames from a thrift store,) paint or draw something, write a song and set it to music, write a poem, make tamales, cookies, or breads. Easy.

What do you do if your gifts aren’t so tangible? If you enjoy serving others, find something you could do that would help the receiver, or if history is your thing, plan an outing at a historical site. I can think of a lot of people who would appreciate help in organizing their garage or closet, if organizing is your gift. Even being a good listener can be regifted- treat Nana to coffee and just spend time listening to her childhood stories. Babysitting or reading bedtime stories is a much-needed gift for a single mom.

Santa, I encourage you to continue being generous without going into debt. Draw a line in the snow when it comes to overspending at Christmas. If you think creatively enough, you can figure out a thoughtful way to give of even your most unusual gifts. So this Christmas, before you head to the mall or settle in for a marathon online shopping session, consider regifting—by giving of your own gifts.

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Didi Acota’s illustration based on her idea of what an dysfunctional holiday gathering is like.

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El Paisano Tuesday, November 22, 2016

SPORTS

Rio Hondo College women’s soccer beat Cypress College

Advance to Round 2 of South Coast Conference Regional Playoffs CRYSTIAN MENDOZA Sports Editor

The No. 4 seed Rio Hondo College women’s soccer team hosted No. 13 seed Cypress College in Round 1 of the South Coast Conference Playoffs Nov. 17, with the Lady Roadrunners winning the game 3-1 to advance to Round 2.

This is Rio Hondo’s third consecutive postseason appearance under Head Coach Jennifer Tanaka, after reaching the state championship final against Cerritos College last season as the No. 2 seed.

Rio Hondo College scored the opener against Cypress College early on in the 6:50 minute mark of the game, with Gracie Lopez putting one away by deflecting the path of the ball after Viviana Viramontes and Erika Lizarraga combined a couple of passes.

The Lady Roadrunners dominated possession of the ball over the Chargers, and scored the second goal of the game in the 29th minute to give them a little bit of breathing room against their Cypress College opponents.

Lizarraga was the goal scorer, putting away a low driven shot after the opposing goalkeeper spilled out a shot that came from Lopez, leaving a golden opportunity to put Rio Hondo in a comfortable leading

position.

A few minutes after conceding the second goal, Cypress College fell behind even more after Kristen Nolan got ejected from the game after a tangle with Viramontes which saw her side go down to ten.

Just as halftime approached, Cynthia Iniguez of Cypress College scored a goal from the outside of the 18-yard box, curling it past the goalkeeper and putting the Chargers within a goals reach of the Lady Roadrunners.

Halftime gave both sides the opportunity to rest and clear their minds as the game could go either way at this point. As the second half commenced Rio Hondo continued to dominate possession for a majority of the game as they attempted to secure their win over Cypress.

That goal wouldn't come until the 77:35 minute mark, after a Roadrunner shot was deflected by Lizarraga causing the opposing Chargers goalie, Angeles Alvarez, to start diving towards one direction before the deflection changed it’s course.

With the score now at 3-1 in favor of Rio Hondo over Cypress, it seemed all but over for the Chargers who had roughly fifteen minutes to get back into the game.

After the game, in regards to scoring the opener, Lopez had to say, “Honestly I don’t know, it was just a good feeling.”

AARON MARTINEZ / EL PAISANO

Rio Hondo sophomore player Erika Lizarraga was instrumental in the Roadrunners 3-1 win over Cypress College, scored a goal in the second half and assisted Gracie Lopez to advance to the next round.

Lopez played a key role in the Lady Roadrunners win and even played through an injury, immediately having to ice her leg following the game. She picked up a knock in training hurting her LCL, “but I was going through therapy and treatment so I guess I’m fine. I’m ready to get that win again.”

Another key player on the night win over Cypress College was Lizarraga, who managed to score two goals helping to give Rio Hondo the win.

When asked how she felt scoring two goals Lizarraga said, “It feels awesome. I just can’t wait for the next round. I feel like this just makes the team more encouraged to push through the game(s) and this gives us more momentum.”

“Congratulations tonight.

Enjoy the victory. Now we get ready for San Bernardino on Tuesday, traditionally they battle, that’s what they usually do and we’re going to be up for it,” said Coach Tanaka to her team.

Along with their pep talk, she recommended the players take an ice bath following the game to help with muscle soreness, and also advised them to stretch well and get a good jog in so they could be prepared for the next round.

With the win, Rio Hondo now has an overall record of 141-5 as they next look to host San Bernardino College Nov. 22 at 7 pm.

Real Madrid win their 11th Champions League months earlier.

Ronaldo is also the first player ever to receive four Golden Boots in La Liga, which is an individual award given to the highest goal scorer of the season, and Ronaldo scored 48 goals in 35 Spanish league games.

Those three accomplishments alone are enough to make the veteran a top contender for this years Ballon D’or, which is one of the most prestigious individual trophies a professional soccer player can accomplish.

As the old saying goes, some things get better with time, and Ronaldo is a prime example of this as he continues to triumph on the pitch at an age that typically sees players ability decline.

The Portuguese leg-

end also signed a new deal with Nike, representing the sportswear giants for the rest of his life.

Added along with his signature line of CR7 Mercurial Vapors, as well as plenty of other soccer gear and apparel, Ronaldo will continue racking up millions after he retires from his career as professional soccer player.

Ronaldo is the third athlete to feature a Nike lifetime endorsement that will see him continue to receive a steady flow of money well after he retires. The other two athletes are basketball greats, Michael Jordan and Lebron James.

Nike has already paid over $473 million to Jordan since endorsing him in 1993, with the Chicago Bulls legend retiring in 2003.

“I look at this new con-

tract [as something] for life,” said Ronaldo in an interview with Marca about the new deal.

The Real Madrid superstar has been sponsored by Nike since 2003, and has featured 60 different styles of their famous Mercurial soccer cleats that are one of Nike’s most popular style of cleats.

Prior to the Nike deal as well as his Real Madrid contract extension, Forbes already listed Ronaldo as the #1 highest paid athlete in the world.

Surely now, with both a new Real Madrid contract extension as well as a Nike lifetime endorsement, Ronaldo will be keen on keeping the title of the world’s highest paid athlete for years to come.

Cristiano Ronaldo renews contract with Real Madrid and Nike CRYSTIAN MADERO Sports Editor

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid phenomenon, just renewed his contract with "Los Blancos" to continue playing soccer with the Merengues for another 5 years.

Nov. 6, Real Madrid confirmed on their official website that the Portuguese forward would be committed to the team until 30 June 2021, with his previous contract due in 2018.

The new contract would see the soccer icon get a substantial pay raise, which is completely understandable as he is the team's highest goal scorer netting 371 goals in 360 appearances.

Already a legend since arriving to the club in 2009, Ronaldo has won one La Liga

title, two Copas del Rey, two Champions Leagues, one Spanish Super Cup, two UEFA Super Cups, and two FIFA Ballon d'Or.

The contract extension would see the now 31-yearold play for the Spanish capital until he is 36, but Ronaldo feels he will be playing soccer until he is 40 as he has previously stated earlier in June of this year In an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca.

Neither Ronaldo or his agent, Jorge Mendes, budged on their request for at least a 5 year extension, and president of the club Florentino Perez simply could not refuse one of the best soccer player in the world's wishes.

This year alone has been one of Ronaldo’s greatest seasons yet, helping to lead his national side to win the Euros in June while also helping

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Rio Hondo women’s volleyball miss the playoffs but end season strong

ALEX RODRIGUEZ / EL PAISANO

The Rio Hondo Volley ball team competeing against Chaffey college with a devasating loss.

ADAM CALLEJA Staff Writer

Falling just short of the playoffs, the Rio Hondo College women’s volleyball team finished another solid and competitive season of Roadrunner volleyball under head coach Teddi Esko. Rio Hondo finished 11-11 on the season and third in a much tougher conference in their first year as a member of the

South Coast Conference.

Heading into the season, coach Esko was very confident about the potential of her Roadrunners.

“We are going to be very competitive, we have great strength in our returners and a great group of talented newcomers,” Esko stated before the season was kicked off.

She was right, as they were very much competitive this sea-

son, no matter the level of their competition Rio Hondo gave each opposing team a battle.

“We emphasize being consistent with their effort and positive attitude as well as bringing sound emotion and passion to the court,” asserted Esko, “As long as they bring effort and discipline everyday, that's all we can ask for.”

The Roadrunners were a very passionate and emotion-

al team, showing extreme joy through their competitiveness on the court throughout the season.

They had a very shaky start to the season with an underwhelming 3-1 start, but things turned around instantly as Rio Hondo went on a four game winning streak following that poor start.

They had all the momentum they needed heading into conference play with a strong 5-4 record receiving strong contribution from most of the roster involving a very balanced attack from the Roadrunners.

Although, Rio Hondo is a in a very tough conference that includes one of the best teams in the state, Mt. San Antonio College, a team that is currently on the road to competing for the state championship. Rio Hondo finished third in the conference falling short of a playoff bid as only one team from each conference qualifies for the playoffs.

“Rio did a great job being competitive in a tougher conference this season,” proclaimed coach Esko very proudly of her team.

The Roadrunners ended the season with a tough home loss against Chaffey College, a team that Rio Hondo had easily beat earlier in the conference schedule, and a road loss against Mt. San Antonio College.

“The 2016 team was full of versatile athletic ability,”

asserted Esko speaking on what separated this team from Rio Hondo teams of the past, “Several players played multiple positions throughout the season, that really showed the strength of this team.”

The Rio Hondo roster was full of talent that may have the potential to continue their volleyball careers past Rio Hondo.

“All eight sophomores are capable of playing at the next level,” stated Esko showing much confidence in her talented roster of athletes.

These eight sophomores include Tanya Metchkoff, Carleigh Cruz, Haley Brownwood, Paula Alfarez, Rachel Bustillos, Kassandra Cuellar, Jacqueline Chaidez, and Erika Mendoza.

Rio Hondo will hopefully return seven players next season, and these seven showed much promise this season.

“Continue to schedule a strong pre-season, as for the team goes, build on our consistency in every aspect of the game,” proclaimed Esko speaking on the focus of heading into next season.

As another strong and competitive season of Roadrunner volleyball comes to an end, now the tireless hours of the offseason begins as Rio Hondo only eyes to improve next season.

Roadrunners win on penalty kicks 6-5 against LA Mission, advanced to second round of Southern California Regional Playoffs VICTOR LOZANO Reporter

AARON MARTINEZ / EL PAISANO

Jose Paredes “Calero”, defended the Roadrunners nest (homefield ) on Nov.19 after 120 minutes played and blocked two shots in the penaltie kick shootout .

It took 120 minutes for the winner to be decided, but the Rio Hondo Men’s Soccer team came out victorious and advanced to the second round of the playoffs after outlasting Los Angeles Mission College on penalty kicks 6-5.

Both teams met earlier in the season, with L.A Mission winning 4-0 over the Roadrunners in a Aug. 30 match and met in the postseason last year with L.A Mission winning on penalty kicks.

A packed crowd with one side cheering for the home team, Rio Hondo, and other side for L.A Mission, it certainly felt like a playoff atmosphere and made the game that much more exciting.

The Roadrunners were without key freshman player Andrew Gomez and were devastated that he would not play, but the team rallied around Gomez and showed it during the game.

After a solid opportunity to score minutes earlier, Rio Hondo finally scored when Carlos Jimenez crossed a pass to

Antonio Villegas making it a 1-0 game.

The Eagles soon capitalized on the lone mistake the Roadrunners had made when they failed to clear the ball from the goal zone and Carlos Solorio scored from the right side of the goal, tying the game up before the first half ended 1-1.

The second half was contested, with neither team giving an inch, testing the defense and both goalkeepers.

Even with two overtimes being played, once again for the second straight year, the game would be decided on penalty kicks.

Rio Hondo was tested first with goalkeeper Angel Paredes blocking two of the eight attempts from L.A Mission.

The Eagles goalkeeper, Angel Noriega, failed to stop the roadrunners final penalty kick after successfully blocking two previous attempts. After two overtimes and 120 minutes later, the Roadrunners achieved their first postseason victory in years.

With the victory, the Roadrunners advanced to the second round and will face Irvine Valley College in a away game Nov. 22.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Campus Events Now-November 24 Hoilday Food Drive @SU 201 M-Th, 12-4 PM Contact Herzon Alfaro zonealfaro1993@gmail.com (6260 202-5275 November 29 Diverse Instrument Ensemble Music Concert @Wray Theater 7:30 PM December 1-4 Short Play Festival @Black Box Theater 7:30 PM December 3 Sing-a-Long White Christmas @Wray Theater 2 PM December 5-7 Holiday Student Art Sale @RHC Art Gallery 10-8 PM December 11 The Nutcracker Peformed by RHC Dance Collective @Wray Theater 2 PM, 5 PM Admission: $10 Advance, $15 at the door

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August 1 - November 27 Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters” Art Exhibit @LA County Museum of Art 11-5PM Mon., Tue., Thu. Admission: $25 November 20 Skyrose Chapel Presents: “Have You Seen My Childhood?”

Campus Closed November 24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday

Transfer Center Campus Tour Dates December 2 Cal State Los Angeles Tour Sign up in SS250 9-2PM

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Men’s Soccer

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Women’s Soccer

November 22 RHC vs. SoCal Regional Round 2 @Irvine Valley Away, TBA

November 22 RHC vs. SoCal Regional Round 2 @ San Bernardino Valley Away, TBA

November 23 RHC vs. Socal Regional Round 3 @TBA Away, TBA

November 26 RHC vs. SoCal Regional Round 3 @TBA Away, TBA

December 2 RHC vs. CCCAA State Championship @Ventura College Away, TBA

December 2 RHC vs. CCCAA State Championship @Ventura College Away, TBA

December 4 RHC vs. CCCAA State Championship @Ventura College Away, TBA

December 4 RHC vs. CCCAA State Championship @Ventura College Away, TBA