El Paisano

Students stated their candidacy for positions in Rio Hondo's Associated Student Body at the Campus Inn on Tuesday May 12. Running for ASB President were Pascale Romero, Sammy Castillo, and Brent Sanchez. For vice president, the candidates were Michael Tovar and Brenda Catarino while treasure candidates were Linda Gonzalez and Eduardo Hernandez.… Post the First Comment

Faculty, staff and students gathered on Wednesday, May 13, in the Wray Theatre to receive the latest update on accreditation and the steps currently being taken to respond to the Accrediting Team. Dr. Martinez led the discussion and assured the audience that the Administration is working really hard to move forward in a positive way.… 1 Comment

Finalists return from Microsoft's Imagine Cup 2009 and are welcomed by Family, Faculty, Staff and Administrators to celebrate their participation and accomplishments, in the Rio College Board Room on Tuesday, May 12. After months of preparation and long nights of testing Rio's finalists came back with the experience and knowledge beyond that of the classroom.… Post the First Comment

Rio Hondo's Faculty has recently begun discussions with school District officials over possible changes to a previous sabbatical policy that, unless resolved, may lead to an Unfair Labor Practices suit. Sabbaticals, for those unsure of its purpose, serve both the faculty and the students at Rio Hondo as a way of further developing a given professors educational practices.… 1 Comment

The last Board of Trustees meeting for the semester started of with a bang. Amongst the attendees were two deputies from the Sherriff's department. The deputies were present due to the expected presence of former Rio Hondo track coach, Geoff Skarr. Although it is still not clear as to why Skarr was let go from his position, what was clear that Wednesday was that he was not welcomed on campus.… 1 Comment

While Higher Education becomes harder to reach due to the current fiscal crisis of the state, students of Rio Hondo who have shown academic excellence have been awarded scholarships as they journey off to higher education. The Rio Hondo College Foundation, the main source of disbursements to financial aid recipients, awarded 94 students scholarships.… Post the First Comment

Rio Hondo bids farewell to another batch of students as they transfer to four-year universities. It is this time of year that administrators, faculty, and staff make the final preparations for commencement in honor of the 2009 graduating class. Where are these students heading off to? What dreams and ambitions have they set for themselves? Rio investigates.… Post the First Comment

Last Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the technology quad was filled with high school students. The occasion was that the technology department here at Rio Hondo held an open house to local high school students at schools that have technological programs similar to Rio Hondo's.… Post the First Comment