Katya Castillo

Roundup Newspaper Photographer

United States

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The Roundup News
05/15/2019
UnforGOATable experience - The Roundup News

Copy by Angelica Lopez and Photos by Katya Castillo and Nathan Chung Inhale and exhale. Close your eyes, stretch, listen to the calming breeze and watch out for the goats. Wait, goats? Students were able to participate in the Goat Yoga event held by the Associated Student Organization (ASO) Social Cultural Committee.

The Roundup News
03/20/2019
Preview: There's no disguising true love - The Roundup News

The works of Shakespeare are considered timeless, priceless and universally adaptable. They even travel well, all the way down to the islands. Twelfth Night by Shakespeare is a classic romantic comedy, directed by Esdras Toussaint. It is the traditional Shakespearean script with a 1950's Cuban twist.

The Roundup News
03/13/2019
Planting the seed to a greener community - The Roundup News

Members of Circle K got a little dirty over the weekend planting a tree in Van Nuys. Their activity was a part of a larger event known as Earth Day LA, where volunteers showed up to the Van Nuys Recreation Center to help plant trees around the area.

The Roundup News
04/24/2019
Never stop reaching for the heights - The Roundup News

Of all the reasons to do the Tony Award-winning "In the Heights," the most important is how the actors and Pierce College students can relate to the characters and their stories. Written by "Hamilton's" Lin-Manuel Miranda, it tells the story of hopeful immigrants living in New York's Washington Heights.

The Roundup News
04/17/2019
Vikings slide to victory - The Roundup News

The Brahmas were once again led by a strong pitching performance, but the offense faced a dominant starter and a questionable call as they lost to Long Beach City College on Monday, April 15, at Joe Kelly Field.

The Roundup News
04/25/2019
Cheer on top - The Roundup News

Despite the Pierce Cheer and Competition team losing many players throughout the season, they were still able to make a new addition - a national championship banner. The judges scored the Brahmas routine with zero deductions and were awarded first place at the Spirit Cheer SoCal Finale Nationals in San Diego.

The Roundup News
03/20/2019
Painted ladies make the heart of campus flutter - The Roundup News

Written by Sofi Matzaganian and Jesse Bertel Winter rain not only brought an abundance of flowers, but also a kaleidoscope of fluttering wings in a colorful flight show. Painted ladies, otherwise known as the Cosmopolitan in North America, migrate annually from Southern California to the Pacific Northwest.

The Roundup News
04/24/2019
Forever Young in the park - The Roundup News

The famed Rocky from Philadelphia is a fictional boxer who was honored with a statue. The Rocky of Pierce, Darroch "Rocky" Young, is a real life leader, who was honored last week with a plaque recognizing his accomplishments. It sits in the school's park that has been named after him.

The Roundup News
03/27/2019
Going above and beyond the botany - The Roundup News

Copy by Angelica Lopez and Photos by Christopher Torres, Katya Castillo, Alexis Canelo, and Chelsea Westman People pay tremendous amounts of money to find or visit the most beautiful places. What some people don't know is that they can find majestic sights in the middle of Pierce College.