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RHC Mass Communication

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Donna Walsh

Donna Walsh, Writer

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Third-year student, Bridget Castillo gets to know Aubree, a Jack Russell-Pit Bull mix who abides wearing a winter hat and sweater.

Fighting Finals Fatigue with Furry Friends

By Donna Walsh, Writer Dec 2, 2025

The Rio Hondo College (RHC) community was invited to de-stress by spending time with therapy animals on Tuesday, November 18th. The encounter with eight dogs and one cat was organized by the Associated...

Co-owner Francisco Zapien credits Fuego Craving's popularity to their specialty, beef birria. Their motto is "Fresh. Quality. Delicioso." Their most popular item is the Quesabirria.

Fuego Cravings: Birria and So Much More

By Donna Walsh, Writer Nov 24, 2025

Birria fans, you have a new, savory home in Whittier. With eight locations spread throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties and the Inland Empire, Fuego Cravings is your go-to destination for Mexican-Californian...

 Student Success Coaches for both the Rise Scholars and Black Scholars programs, Rene Sanchez and Malika Castaneda welcome and support Rio Hondo College students at the Educational Justice Office in LR130.

Educational Justice Programs:

By Donna Walsh, Writer Nov 24, 2025

The bright, window-lined office of the Educational Justice Program is home to the Rise Scholars Program, the Black Scholars Program, and the Black Student Union (BSU). Located in the Learning Resource...

The Chicken Wrap is a garlic lover’s delight that features shredded chicken in Naan bread, with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and grilled onions. The creamy garlic spread is a Persian recipe and is made fresh, in-house.

The Chicken Koop: So Clucking Good!

By Donna Walsh, Writer Oct 13, 2025

Are you hunting for a delicious and festive dining experience? The Chicken Koop in Uptown Whittier offers a global fusion of chicken deliciousness at a reasonable price.  The Chicken Koop claims oven-roasted...

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

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 or ally + other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQIA+)...

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

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 in-person and online medical and counseling services...

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