Rhyma Castillo

Rhyma Castillo is a freelance news, politics, lifestyle, and entertainment reporter who is passionate about advocating for underserved communities throughout the United States. She’s covered issues in politics, immigration, environmental racism, climate change, gun violence, and more.

After graduating with an English degree from Texas A&M University, Rhyma has worked as a technical writer and test author at Educational Testing Service (ETS), a copywriter for Mightier Content, and as a Creative Operations Specialist at GoDaddy. She also has bylines as a freelancer at Mic and the San Antonio Current, where her reporting on news, politics, tech, and entertainment has been widely circulated.

Rhyma likes to keep herself busy in her free time, if only to avoid the constant feeling of existential dread (yes, she's a Virgo). She enjoys painting, drawing, cooking, hiking, climbing, gardening, playing video games, cuddling with her cat, and making music under her stage name, 0ohMamii. You can send her an email at RhymaCastillo@gmail.com, or find her on Instagram at @0ohmamii.

Election 2022

She Turned Her Quinceañera Into A Get Out The Vote Party

Dress code: Ball gown, tiara, and suffragette sash.

By Rhyma Castillo
Student Loan Crisis

How To Deal With Student Debt During A Recession, According To Experts

Forget about taking out that private student loan.

By Rhyma Castillo
Politics

Doug Emhoff's Message For Kamala Harris' Birthday Is Charming AF

All the husband brownie points to him for this super cute post.

By Rhyma Castillo
Royal Family

Meghan Markle Called Her High School Yearbook Quote “Prophetic”

Someone check this woman for a time-traveling DeLorean.

By Rhyma Castillo
Power Couples

Kamala Harris & Doug Emhoff Look So In Love In This Sweet B-Day Post

They look like BFFs!

By Rhyma Castillo
Careers

Game Designer Abigail Rindo Likes To Play Around At Work

It’s all part of a hard day’s tasks.

By Rhyma Castillo
News

The Obamas' Post About Protesting Iranian Girls Will Have You In Tears

“We are in awe.”

By Rhyma Castillo
White House

Holy Heck, Biden Just Pardoned Thousands Of Weed Convictions

I actually said “oh my god” out loud.

By Rhyma Castillo
White House

Hold Up, Did Joe Biden Really Post A Sneaky 'Mean Girls' Day Meme?

Uncle Joe strikes again.

By Rhyma Castillo
Relationship Goals

Can The Obamas Please Stop Being This Cute For Like, 1 Second

I’m lying, please don’t ever stop being this cute.

By Rhyma Castillo
Money

Here’s Everything You Should Know About Recessions (& What To Expect)

They’re actually more common than you’d think.

By Rhyma Castillo
Gun Violence

The Number Of Gen Zers Who've Experienced Gun Violence Is, Uh, Not Good

Big yikes.

By Rhyma Castillo
Rock The Vote

Harry Styles Wants To Give You Free Harryween Concert Tix If You Register To Vote

*Immediately checks voter registration.*

By Rhyma Castillo
Work From Home

Everyone Made The Same Joke After Zoom Went Down

Time to pack up and go home!

By Rhyma Castillo
Reproductive Rights

Here It Comes: A National Abortion Ban May Be In The Works

I guess it’s not up to the states, after all.

By Rhyma Castillo
News

Queen Elizabeth II’s Most Memorable Quotes Reflect On Service

Over a reign of 70 years, she shared many of words of wisdom.

By Rhyma Castillo
News

Keep Track Of These Big Changes After Charles Becomes King

So... does Camilla become queen, or what?

By Rhyma Castillo
Career Path

Here’s How To Navigate A Quarter-Life Crisis, According To Experts

“There’s no better way of figuring out a passion than by getting a taste of something directly.”

By Rhyma Castillo
Politics

I'm Living For What Joe Biden Told Michelle At The Obamas’ Portrait Unveiling

Behind every great bromance, etc., etc.

By Rhyma Castillo
Travel

This Official Flight Cancellation Dashboard Tells You What Airlines Owe You

Keep this handy next time your flight gets delayed.

By Rhyma Castillo