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All Things Beautiful When You're at Jan Beauty

All Things Beautiful When You’re at Jan Beauty

By Bella Fortney, Writer
Oct 14, 2025

Looking for a way to experience self-care at its finest? You're in luck, as a new beauty salon has now made its mark in Pico Rivera. The salon “Jan Beauty”...

The Pride Center is here to help. Student workers, Myck
Guevara and Melissa Corkern, Student
Success Coach Abi Hernandez, and student worker Robbie Garcia  welcome RHC students to the Pride Center in A119. The Pride Center
is in the space vacated when the RíoSource room relocated to SS-305.

Río Hondo’s Pride Center

Providing LGBTQIA+ Students Support and a Safe Space
By Donna Walsh, Writer
Oct 13, 2025

The Pride Center at Río Hondo College (RHC) provides a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual...

Peer educator Selena Quintero and student worker Naveli Oropeza welcome students at the reception desk in the Student Health and Psychological Services Office located in room SS-230 in the Student Services Building.

Cultivating Student Wellness

Student Health and Psychological Services
By Donna Walsh, Writer
Sep 25, 2025

Roadrunners have a cost-free and reliable source of health and wellness. The Rio Hondo College Student Health and Psychological Services Office offers...

Mental Health Awareness Month

By Aaliyah Avila, Writer
May 6, 2025

As we enter the month of May, Rio Hondo welcomes Mental Health Awareness Month. To kick off this month, Student Health & Psychological Services hosted...

What's the Deal With Whittier’s Hadley Tow Company

What’s the Deal With Whittier’s Hadley Tow Company

How Hadley Tow is Damaging Its Reputation
By Wendy Garcia, Writer
May 2, 2025
They damaged my truck while towing and then refused to fix it
One, Two, Grab a Backpack and Go!

One, Two, Grab a Backpack and Go!

By Frank Seijas, Writer
Apr 25, 2025

Many are considering possible travel plans with Summer just around the corner. Popular travel destinations may require extensive planning, a high cost,...

Through the Eyes Annual Exhibition at RHC

Through the Eyes Annual Exhibition at RHC

Seeing ThingsThe Way Children Do
By Aaliyah Avila, Writer
Apr 25, 2025

The Child Development Center hosted its annual “Through the Eyes of the Child” exhibition from April 22-25. The exhibition showcased the children of...

Drivers Beware! New Construction May Slow Your Commute Through Whittier

Drivers Beware! New Construction May Slow Your Commute Through Whittier

Colima Road is Becoming More Commuter-Friendly
By Wendy Garcia, Writer
Apr 23, 2025

As if Whittier and its neighboring cities are not already dealing with heavy traffic, Los Angeles County Public Works has just announced major construction...

Olvera Street is home to many events celebrating Catcholic culture and beliefs. One of the major events brings four- legged friends and many other
animal species out to receive their annual blessing. Among the traditonal practices, Olvera Street is home to many puestos (stands) resembling
outdoor mercados (flea markets) from earlier times. These puestos sell anything from traditonal mexican food, candy, and mexican style goodies.
“Cielito Lindo” translates to beautiful sky, sells its world famous taquitos covered in avocaodo salsa which always draws long lines.

Blessing of the Animals

Fluffy and Furry Friends Gather for an Annual Blessing on Olvera Street
By Wendy Garcia, Writer
Apr 23, 2025

Many pet parents and animal lovers may not be aware of the annual tradition practiced at the historic Olvera Street. A practice that blesses our furry...

Saving Lives One Pint at a Time

Saving Lives One Pint at a Time

By Frank Seijas, Writer
Apr 7, 2025

The American Red Cross was on the Rio Hondo campus on March 1 for a blood drive open to students and the local community wanting to support local blood...

Coachella’s Hottest Acts: Beats, Glam, and a Dessert Revolution

Coachella’s Hottest Acts: Beats, Glam, and a Dessert Revolution

By Marissa Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 7, 2025

Coachella season is officially upon us and as we wait for the festival to begin, here is what we can expect to see performances and fashion statements....

Art Hearts Fashion: Redefining Creativity in the Fashion World

Art Hearts Fashion: Redefining Creativity in the Fashion World

Innovation, Diversity and Artistic Expression on the Runway
By Marissa Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 24, 2025

Art Hearts Fashion celebrated their 11th anniversary with Adidas Originals for Los Angeles Fashion Week at The New Mart in Downtown Los Angeles over the...

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