2008 Woodie Awards
In a post-911 world in which hate crimes against Muslims is on the rise, she's a one-woman crusade against intolerance and ignorance, meet Nisreen Malhis. Originally from the city of Nablus in the West Bank of Palestine, Malhis emigrated to the U.S. in 1979 at the age of 19 and as with all immigrants, was filled with fear of the unknown, anxiety at the separation and distance from her family and yet the promise of endless opportunities in America surpassed it all.
It is rare to not see a Rio student without a cell phone at hand. Most students now carry phones that have replaced traditional number keys with full q-word keys to allow faster methods of texting. Texting has become a simple way to communicate with other peers while avoiding airtime overages.
Being the voice of the student body for the 22,000 students at Rio Hondo is not an easy task. However, someone has to take up the challenge of being the ASB President for Rio Hondo, and for the 2008/2009 school year it is Ernest Zumayo. "It's vital for me to have the senate give the student's voice," Stated Zumayo.
The campus inn, also know as the cafeteria, has always been a good place to eat for students. It is only natural to wonder what is in the food that students pay so much for. Many may wonder if the food is fresh or frozen, is it healthy or just bad. After investigating and inquiring about the food, there are finally some answers.
Dear Andi, I have always wanted to change my religion to Hindiusm. I am Catholic, I have been raised to just believe and have faith in the Catholic religion. I was baptized Catholic when I was a baby, I have done my first holy communion, and I have done my confirmation.