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Benjamin Garcia

Benjamin Garcia, Fall 2017 Online Editor

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The Envelope: Rich gays sacking culture

Benjamin Garcia • December 6, 2016

"Pink capitalism" is a term used to describe the type of materialism which has constructed the gay male ideal - which caters heavily to the cisgender, white and upper-middle class members of a community...

Thoughts on Donald Trump becoming America’s President-elect

Karla Enriquez, Briana Hicks, Monyca Cedillo, and Benjamin Garcia • November 22, 2016

Emily Venegas, teaching major- "I come from a family of immigrants, so it hurt me that he won. I don't like the idea of him being president and I feel like his presidency years are going to be hell."Karina...

The Envelope: Sign this petition, or else!

Benjamin Garcia • November 16, 2016
An open letter to the Cerritos College student body and all other readers.

The Envelope: Corporate coxcombs lack people skills

Benjamin Garcia • November 10, 2016

There is a certain type of word that strikes a strange and untamable fury in me - this type being one that has been bumfiddled by the bourgeois and sabotaged with the taint of alternative meanings that...

The Envelope – Michelle Obama’s angina monologue

Benjamin Garcia • October 26, 2016

Michelle Obama submitted to the political elite when she spoke at a Hillary Clinton rally on Thursday, Oct. 13 in New Hampshire; which stirred thousands and gave me a migraine.It was a good show that Michelle...

Haters Back Off, a comedy quickie

Benjamin Garcia • October 24, 2016

Colleen and Chris Ballinger, Gigi McCreery and Perry Rein have struck cult-comedy gold with Haters Back Off, starring Colleen as the obnoxious yet soulful Miranda Sings - which recently premiered Oct.14...

The Envelope, a podcast: Love & Sex -The art of the break-up (In Conclusion)

Benjamin Garcia, Jenny Gonzalez, Monyca Cedillo, Monique Nethington, and Chantal Romero • October 21, 2016

Monique Nethington: We're here on The Envelope with (multimedia editor and columnist) Benji Garcia and Jenny Gonzalez (opinion editor) and my name is Monique Nethington (sports editor); and I'm the girl...

The Envelope, a podcast: Love & Sex – The art of winning the break-up

Leslie Castaneda, Benjamin Garcia, Monique Nethington, and Jenny Gonzalez • October 18, 2016
Benjamin Garcia, Monique Nethington and Jenny Gonzales discuss their methods of "winning the break-up."

The Envelope: Love & Sex – The art of the first date

Benjamin Garcia • October 17, 2016
It's not easy to start dating new people after a rough break-up, especially if one has social anxiety or another sort of mental diversion. Multimedia editor Benjamin Garcia, author of The Envelope, has come up with five simple strategies to make your first date after a break-up fun and successful!

The Envelope, a podcast: Love & Sex The art of the break-up (Coping)

Jenny Gonzalez, Chantal Romero, Benjamin Garcia, and Monique Nethington • October 15, 2016

Monique Nethington: We're here on The Envelope with (multimedia editor and columnist) Benji Garcia and also here with Jenny Gonzalez (opinion editor) and my name is Monique Nethington (sports editor);...

The Envelope, a Podcast: The art of the break-up (Benji’s break-up)

Chantal Romero, Benjamin Garcia, Bianca Martinez, Jenny Gonzalez, and Monique Nethington • October 14, 2016
Benjamin Garcia tells Chantal Romero, Jenny Gonzalez and Monique Nethington about his most recent break-up.

The Envelope: Women of Juarez

Benjamin Garcia • October 13, 2016

The Women of Juarez play opened to a full house on Friday, Oct. 7. The audience was comprised of people who viewed the play from a wide array perspectives. What is sure is that all left with a sense...

The Envelope, a Podcast: The art of the break-up (Chantal’s break-up)

Leslie Castaneda, Benjamin Garcia, Jenny Gonzalez, Chantal Romero, and Monique Nethington • October 13, 2016
Chantal discusses her worst break-up joined by Benjamin Garcia, Jenny Gonzalez, and Monique Nethington.

Women of Juarez play fills up Studio Theatre for opening day

Benjamin Garcia and Jenny Gonzalez • October 12, 2016

On Friday, October 8 in the Studio Theater, Women of Juarez by Ruben Amavizca-Murua opened to a full house, comprised largely of theater arts students. The play reflects on the femicides taking place...

The Envelope – Luxury goods, what are they good for? (Absolutely nothing)

Benjamin Garcia • October 10, 2016

For many, especially the underprivileged - seeing fashion models such as Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevigne and Kendall Jenner clothed in name brands was like adding insult to injury. This was because it's bad...

The Envelope, a podcast: The self-awareness manifesto

Benjamin Garcia, Jenny Gonzalez, Chantal Romero, and Monique Nethington • October 10, 2016
Chantal Romero, Benjamin Garcia, Jenny Gonzalez and Monique Nethington discuss the importance of self-refelction.

[Video] STEM opening ceremony – Student intern finds bones

Benjamin Garcia • October 6, 2016

Valeria Jaramillo tells the student body of Cerritos College of her experiences at the opening ceremony for the Fall 2016 STEM open house at a Q and A. Valeria Jaramillo: I'm a geology major. I used...

The Envelope, a podcast: Bumfiddling with food

Benjamin Garcia, Chantal Romero, Jenny Gonzalez, and Monique Nethington • October 3, 2016
Benjamin Garcia, Jenny Gonzalez, and Monique Nethington discuss the unreasonable cost food and parking.

President Fierro presents school budget at forum

Benjamin Garcia and Leslie Castaneda • September 28, 2016

Student retention and bringing in new full-time students is imperative for Cerritos College's future. That was the overlying message at the 2016-17 Budget Forum where President Jose Fierro presented...

The Envelope – God bless Ameri-kkka

Benjamin Garcia • September 27, 2016
An analysis of the prevalence of white terrorism in the "greatest" nation on Earth.
Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

You are what you read and watch

Benjamin Garcia • September 27, 2016

You’ve heard baby-boomers say things like “Blah, blah, blah. Millennials are stupid. Fire burns. Technology is bad. Thomas Edison was a witch.” Being on one’s phone more than...

Piano instructor Mark Uranker believes that one should never stop learning. "It's not a good concept for art." Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Two Long Beach pianists give workshop

Benjamin Garcia • September 27, 2016

"The concert was amazing. It was fun, serious at the same time, [while] being exposed to contemporary music, I learned to appreciate it," music major Oscar Franco said about the concert hosted by the Dr....

From left to right Richard Garcia, Robert Arthur, Kim Berling, and James Copla speaking to the C.i.A.The meeting was about finding connections and reaching out to the student body of Cerritos College to address the issue of food insecurity amongst homeless students. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Student needs are first priority in Compassion in Action Club mission

Benjamin Garcia • September 26, 2016

Biology major Daisy Allere was asked by a friend in her history class to go to the Compassion in Action Club meeting. She said, "The holistic purpose of this club is to try to help students, like myself,...

Journalism major Monique Nethignton is disgusted at the lack of free things on campus. Food and scantrons should come at no cost. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

The Envelope, a podcast: Bumfiddling with books

Benjamin Garcia, Monique Nethington, and Jenny Gonzalez • September 26, 2016
Benjamin Garcia, Jenny Gonzalez, and Monique Nethington discuss the unreasonable cost of books. (Transcribed by Benjamin Garcia)
If you are ready to see someone again you should make yourself emotionally available by being able to trust being vulnerable in front of them; you should make the process of getting to know someone an enjoyable one by not letting your former lover haunt your conversations Photo credit: Jenny Gonzalez

The Envelope: The art of breaking up

Benjamin Garcia • September 20, 2016
Break ups - everyone has them, few have them gracefully.
Students at Hear My Story, Know My World literature celebration drawing self-portraits. Paula Pereira illustrated and self-published her book "How I Learned English: The story of a brave Mexican girl." Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Latina poet and librarian promote literacy

Benjamin Garcia • September 13, 2016

Cerritos College Faculty Librarian Paula Pereira and Professor of creative writing at UCR Sara Borjas were invited to speak at Hear My Story, Know My World literature celebration.The event took place on...

Local Xicana author inspires Latino students

Benjamin Garcia • September 13, 2016

Author Reyna Grande was invited into the Cerritos College Student Center to speak about her experiences as a community college student.The event took place on Friday, Sept. 9.Grande said, "My message for...

Monique Nethington (journalism major) looking at the In N Out truck and smoking. There needs to be a taco truck on campus. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Give me tacos or give me death

Benjamin Garcia • September 12, 2016
The rights of the many outweigh the needs of the few, but do the needs of the many include tacos? What does American society have to gain from an influx of taco trucks?

Clinton or Trump for President?

Benjamin Garcia • September 6, 2016

                 

Free Speech Zone: Clinton or Trump for President?

Free Speech Zone: Clinton or Trump for President?

Benjamin Garcia and Brianna Williams • September 6, 2016

 

The Envelope: Cerritos bumfiddles students

Benjamin Garcia, Co-Multimedia Editor • August 30, 2016

Books are exorbitant, usually costing upwards of $300 for full-time students; many times the textbooks are not used. Often instructors merely use the book to give busy work or as an educational crutch...

Board member Drayer censured

Benjamin Garcia, Co-Multimedia Editor • August 27, 2016

Among administrative items and presentations, the Cerritos College Board of Trustees gave attention to an item and resolution, which ended in the reproach of a trustee member. The consideration of approval...

Samuel Vidaca marking his monologue for the Woman of Juarez play callbacks on August 19. He will be appearing as the first narrator. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Women of Juarez: Behind the Play and Auditions

Benjamin Garcia and Alvaro Bayona • August 22, 2016

The Studio Theater auditions were held for Women of Juarez directed by adjunct Theater professor Minerva Garcia. On Wednesday Aug. 17 auditions were held with callbacks in the same room on the following...

Introvert drinking tea and reading about the universe.

The Envelope – Self-awareness Manifesto

Benjamin Garcia • August 20, 2016

The world would be a better place if people introverted more. Politicians would think before they make a decision, so as to bring the most good to society, instead of forming a rash opinion without...

Traci Ukita giving a lecture at the Thursday Aug 11 Choose your major workshop at Cerritos College. She said "Most of the time you don't directly use your major in your career." Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Major Choice? Choosing a Major workshop helps students decide

Benjamin Garcia • August 17, 2016

Computer science major Nathan Delorenzo lingered after the Choosing A Major Workshop on Thursday, Aug. 11 and said, "There are a lot more opportunities than I anticipated, I was surprised by how much you...

The Envelope – Don’t forget to neuter your cat caller.

Benjamin Garcia • August 12, 2016
What is rape culture? Is rape culture present on Cerritos College campus? Who is at risk?
Carla Yorke (Dual Management Manager) helping Bridge student Angelica Valenzuela find her classes on campus. The event was held at Cerritos College on Wednesday Aug 10. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Bridge program kicks off fall semester

Benjamin Garcia • August 12, 2016
An event for Bridge students to find their classes was put on on August 10.

Supporting Trump is toxic

Benjamin Garcia • May 10, 2016

The few eloquent Trump supporters cannot defend their fuhrer from assertions of being obviously fascist. In 2015 Trump expressed his plans for ethnic cleansing. Cruz dropped the race, Kasich soon afterwards....

Local block head attracts a crowd

Benjamin Garcia • May 3, 2016

On Friday, April 29th at 8 PM, in the Burnight Studio Theatre ASCC and the Department of Theatre and Film put on a production of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown," directed by Jerry Prell. Luckily the...

Zodiac Killer is Ted Cruz

Benjamin Garcia • May 3, 2016

                        While there is a scientific explanation for why the barely Hispanic presidential...

Outdoor studying is not the scholar way

Benjamin Garcia • May 3, 2016

Natural selection is coming after the ones who study outside. First and foremost these people are putting themselves at risk of contracting malaria, west nile virus, chikungunya, and encephalitis/encephalomyelitis....

ELACC Communications major Rosemary Diaz. "Enviornmental justice is the idea that everyone deserves to have access to clean air, water, and soil." Photo by: Benjamin Garcia/ TM

Key note speaker gives a lecture on environmental justice

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • April 25, 2016

On April 20th Key note speaker Manuel Pastor and students from ELACC facilitated a workshop on environmental justice. "The reason why we chose environmental justice was to unite the disciplines on the...

Nude posts empowering, yet questionable

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • April 13, 2016

What would the American public do without the stellar social commentary of the informed Zayn Malik? One's guess might be that it would carry on and achieve relentless progress in the realm of the feminist...

The Senate was confused on the purpose and effectiveness of the presidential veto bill. Eventually senate voted to overturn the veto. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Student senate discusses campus safety

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • March 8, 2016

Some of the issues talked about at ASCC Senate on Mar. 2 were student safety on campus, the overriding of a veto, and the soft launch of Falcon Kids. The senators discussed the two fatalities in a forty-eight...

Beatriz Cortez created a dome, "Black Mirror" for her art show "Your Life Work." The dome piece is connected to a previous work of hers, "The Cosmos."

Art collabs with autobody program

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • March 8, 2016

Visual Artist and Professor of Central American Studies at Cal State Northridge, Beatriz Cortez is currently showcasing an exhibit with the idea of a singular career path as a way of contributing to society...

Umoja program gears to build African American experience

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • March 3, 2016

February has seen a wealth of events in recognition of Black History Month from a Hip Hop panel held by leading experts in the industry, to an open mic slam poetry recital, to the ending of the month with...

Christopher Amador (English major) plays a chef at the Cafe Cino. Arielle Martinez (Theater Arts major) plays a junkie. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Balm in Gilead opens a window to the unconventional

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • February 29, 2016

Set with prostitutes of the transgender and cisgender variety, thieves, drug dealers, addicts and Cafe owners; Balm In Gilead brings something amorally bohemian to Cerritos College. Directed by Chair...

The benefits of a paid internship attracted a large number of students. The ideal occupancy of BE 109 was exceeded and students had to stand in the back of the room. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Disney offers paid internship opportunity with college program

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • February 28, 2016
On Thursday, February 25th from 11:00 am to noon the Disney College Program held a workshop in BE 109.
Cagnolotti recites rap verses for the poetry slam event. Some made fun of him for being "old school."

[Photo] Small voices make a public cry at poetry slam

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • February 22, 2016

Cagnolotti recites rap verses for the poetry slam event. Some made fun of him for being "old school."

Blair DiGiovanni, instructional specialist, explained multiple times throughout the lecture that reviewing is most important. "You want to take notes on the mist important parts." Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Workshop teaches why note taking is crucial to success

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • February 16, 2016

Blair DiGiovanni, instructional specialist in the Learning Center said, "My purpose was to present effective note taking skills for students in any course. So that they can get one new strategy to try....

Nina Simone’s legacy

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • February 9, 2016
"Nina Simone was a talented musician who was able to take her talent and spotlight and move the focus from her music to the social issues that were taking place in society."
Heath Adam Ackley during the second session. The students were attentive while he discussed the view of Native Americans on queer members of their community. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

LGBTIQ: A religious study perspective

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • February 8, 2016
The Women and Gender Studies Department welcomed Professor of Religious Studies Adam Ackley from the University of Redlands to lead two workshops focusing on building meaningful and respectful vocabulary to transform dialogue and engagement with diverse people and exploring the diversity of views by and about LGBTIQ people in various world religious traditions.
Natasha Lopez (Theater Arts major) studying her music. She is no stranger to the theater. Photo credit: Benjamin Garcia

Small turnout for first day of Zombie Prom auditions

Benjamin Garcia, Staff Writer • January 27, 2016

Studio theater auditions were held for Zombie Prom, a musical which is being put on by the Cerritos College ASCC and the Department of Theater and Film. For stage director, Jerry Prell, the auditions...

How appealing is a free In-N-Out now that it's down the street? Students weigh in on Welcome Day and free hamburgers.

In-N-Out truck competes with business

Desmond Byrd and Benjamin Garcia • January 16, 2016
Is In-n-out restaurant loosing money from Cerritos College offering a free In-n-out meal to students on campus?
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