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A Dog’s Purpose is an instant dog lover classic

David Jenkins January 9, 2017

If you aren’t a dog person, that just might change by the end of this film. The demographic was obviously towards dog lovers. How one can walk away from this film and dislike dogs is beyond me. A...

Karen Patron, student trustee, is an undocumented student at Cerritos College. Patron is apart of the DREAM club, a club for undocumented students that helps them succeed. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Undocumented and unafraid

David Jenkins December 14, 2016

Here at Cerritos College, there is a strong embracement of diversity, not just in ideas but in people. There is a wide range of people with multi-ethnic background and multi-racial as well.There is however,...

Students and community members gather around Political Science Professor Dennis Falcon as he gives a speech at the Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, Nov. 22

Vigil held in support of making Cerritos College a sanctuary school

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor December 14, 2016

“We’re a bridge, we’re like the tip of the sphere, we’re the light.” Political Science Professor Dennis Falcon had a message of hope for the community who attended the Tuesday, Nov. 22 Protected...

President's Holiday Party collects 360 toys for Sparks of Love

President’s Holiday Party collects 360 toys for Sparks of Love

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor December 14, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IXTXqJhDtA&feature=youtu.be   The President's Holiday Party took place on Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Student Center. Staff and faculty who attended the holiday...

President’s Holiday party gathers 360 toys for children of the community

Karla Enriquez December 12, 2016

The melody of holiday music filled the Student Center accompanied by the vocals of music student Patricia Jackson for the President’s Holiday Party on Thursday, Dec. 8. Director of Bands and Orchestra...

Storify: Board of Trustees Meeting 12/7

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor December 9, 2016

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Editors's tips: what are your new year resolutions?

Editors’s tips: what are your new year resolutions?

Perla Lara December 7, 2016

"I want to get another tattoo (or more if possible), read twice as many books than I did this year and get back into yoga." -Opinion Editor, Jenny Gonzalez "I want to read my favorites...

Page 4 – December 7

Perla Lara, College Life Editor December 7, 2016

Wrestling claims Southern California Regional Championship

David Jenkins December 7, 2016

As the Cerritos Falcons wrestling team obtained the Southern California Champions over the weekend, they look towards the upcoming weekend, in which CCCAA State Championships will take place.Due to their...

Estefania Mendoza and Broderick Woods, both members are a part of the Dynamic Dance Club. They were performing “Let’s work it out” that was the fifth performance of the night.

Semi annual dance concert hosted by Dynamic Dance Club

David Jenkins December 7, 2016

The Dynamic Dance club hosted a performance on Tuesday, Dec. 6 that held around 50 people. Students and staff were able to gaze at a total of 9 performances, including a surprise. There were two acts which...

Faculty senate discusses class cancellation policy

Karla Enriquez December 6, 2016

For students who worry about class cancellations due to low enrollment, there may be a solution in the near future. Class cancellation policy and faculty hiring were the two topics discussed at the Tuesday...

From Left to right, Samuel Schirmer-Grace, Anthony Riestra, and Jovan Orozco, gathered to play Pokémon Sun during the Thursday Dec. 1 Anxiety Gaming Club meeting. The club has 230 registered members with about 15 members that regularly attend the meetings. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Anxiety Gaming Club creates a place to connect for students

Perla Lara December 6, 2016
Gaming is no longer about being behind a console trying to beat your best score; as video games evolve so do their players, and features. Thanks to the internet, players can connect with each other from all over the world.

LGBT Resource Interactive

Perla Lara, College Life Editor December 6, 2016

Vigil held in support of having Cerritos become a sanctuary school

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor December 1, 2016

A candlelight vigil was held on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in support of having Cerritos College be a sanctuary school for undocumented students. Community members attended the event and gave out a message...

Students share fears under Trump presidency

Students share fears under Trump presidency

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor December 1, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRIE6urir3k Dreamers share their concerns with a Trump presidency while Political Science Professor Sunday Obazuaye shares advice on how to deal with those concerns.

List of safety tips for the holiday season

Perla Lara November 28, 2016

Shopping, gifts, packages, thefts and safety are words that go together during the holiday season. An increase in shopping means an increase in the probability that thefts will occur. The Cerritos College...

Wrestling captures Team Dual State Championship crown

David Jenkins November 23, 2016

The Cerritos College wrestling team obtained the CCCAA Team Dual State Championship over the past weekend in Fresno City.The team started off to a rough start losing its first three matches. However, it...

Thoughts on Donald Trump becoming America’s President-elect

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...

Wrestling continue momentum from early on

David Jenkins November 21, 2016

The Cerritos College wrestling team came out slightly on top against colleges outside California in the Simpson College dual. Competing against the following three teams:Southwest Oregon CollegeGrays Harbor...

Students reaction to Trump’s win

Perla Lara, College Life Editor November 17, 2016

Compassion In Action club advisor Kim Berling introducing the concept of Effective Altruism and the C.I.A club during the Philosophy club meeting on Tuesday Nov. 15. The 36 students and faculty in attendance were became familiarized with the concept of EA changing people’s lives through long term solutions and not immediate temporary relief aid. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Compassion In Action club encourages students to stop hunger on campus

Perla Lara November 16, 2016
C.I.A. club presents the Effective Altruism movement and makes students aware of the issue of college students facing food insecurity.

Women’s Soccer Leaders

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor November 16, 2016

Thank the Democratic party for Trump

David Jenkins November 16, 2016

Donald J. Trump won the general election and the aftermath as been outrageous and somewhat entertaining. Political protest becoming riots, electoral polls proving to be inaccurate in their prediction and...

November 16 – Page 8

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor November 15, 2016

November 16 – Page 5

Perla Lara, College Life Editor November 15, 2016

November 16 – Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor November 15, 2016

SWAT officers arrive on scene at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Fourth Street after 4 people were shot in Azusa, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Man killed in Azusa shooting was grandfather of Cerritos College student

Karla Enriquez November 15, 2016

For millions of people in the United States, Nov. 8 marked the day they would cast their ballot to elect the president of the nation, for psychology major Brenna Varney this day would have more significance.By...

Senator Isaac Simons-Araya at the Wednesday Nov. 9 ASCC Senate at the meeting. During the meeting the approval of implementing a Title IX Task Force and the KCACTF conference travel fund which Simons-Araya presented where put in jeopardy by almost loosing quorum at the end of an almost two-hour long meeting. Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC focuses on student awareness, outreach and involvement on campus

Perla Lara November 14, 2016

Student awareness, outreach and involvement are the three things that ASCC Senate Vice-President Enrique Rodriguez wants to see from all the students on campus. Conferences, task force and reaching the...

Freshman Kenneth Kirk (blue) went on to defeated M. SAC wrestler Omar Nava on Wednesday, Nov 2. Kirk pinned Nava in just 1:27   minutes.

[Photo] Cerritos wrestling clinches Southwest Conference title

David Jenkins November 6, 2016

Freshman Kenneth Kirk (blue) went on to defeated M. SAC wrestler Omar Nava on Wednesday, Nov 2. Kirk pinned Nava in just 1:27 minutes.

Cerritos College Police Captain Hans Strand speaking with Art major Ernest Sandoval during the Coffee with a Cop meeting on Thursday Nov. 3. Sandoval was seeking advice on what to do about a person possibly stalking him, Strand listen attentively as Sandoval described the different situations that involved a person approaching him in a challenging manner. Photo credit: Perla Lara

‘Say hello’ and have coffee with a cop

Perla Lara November 6, 2016

Free coffee and deserts attracted students to room BK 111 on Thursday Nov. 3, once in the room they introduced themselves to police officers who were there as part of the Coffee with a Cop meeting. The...

Economically and socially colorblind

David Jenkins November 3, 2016

In 2004, America met Barack Obama for the first time and fell in love with him. As United States senator of Illinois, Obama gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention and said the following words...

Enrique Rueda, chemistry major, dressed as an ISIS member for the ASCC Halloween contest Monday, Oct. 31. According to him, he is reportedly under investigation.

Controversial costume leads to reported student investigation

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor November 2, 2016

Following Enrique Rueda's, chemistry major, dismissal from the ASCC Halloween Costume Contest on Monday, Oct. 31, he reported to Talon Marks that he is currently being investigated. He did not specify...

November 2 – Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor November 2, 2016

Political Science major Candice Garcia playing a zombie at the Cerritos College Zombie Fest held on Thursday Oct. 27. Garcia followed the rules established by ASCC and got as close as she could without touching the participants, she stayed in the maze the entire time the event was happening. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Zombie infestation takes over the campus

Perla Lara November 2, 2016

The living dead came out to play and scare those who dared enter the Zombie Fest maze. ASCC put together a Zombie Maze on Thursday Oct. 27 filled with about 13 students disguised as zombies. This year...

Biology major Jasmine Ortega (left) and nursing major Fabiola Nepomuceno (right)playing billiards in the game room on Thursday Oct. 29. Both Ortega and Nepomuceno visit the game room once a day and are looking forward to the changes to the game room a budget of $150,000 can make. Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Government asking students what a $150,000 game room looks like

Perla Lara November 1, 2016

What does a $150,000 game room look like? What would students like to see in it? Those are the questions that ASCC government is asking. ASCC President Saul Lopez said, “I’m telling students...

Falcon’s wrestling team shuts down Rio Hondo College

David Jenkins October 31, 2016

The Falcons wrestling team continues to dominate this season with 48-0 home victory over the Rio Hondo Roadrunners on Wednesday, Oct. 26. As the team moves closer to state, it looks forward to compete...

October 26 – Page 6

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor October 28, 2016

The definition of Racism

David Jenkins October 28, 2016

Racial tension has been rising in the United States and has only gotten worse during the 2016 election. This as been a key factor that divides people and has become obviously venomous. A division that...

Editors' tips: what's the best way to spend time between classes?

Editors’ tips: what’s the best way to spend time between classes?

Perla Lara October 27, 2016

"Listening to music is the best way to relax after a hard class." -Monyca Cedillo, Co-Multimedia Editor"Use the restroom of your choice." ...

Photo credit: Lizette Sainz

Students should pay attention to board election

Karla Enriquez, Ethan Ortiz, and Terrel Emerson October 26, 2016

Presidential elections are not the only elections happening on Nov. 8, a number of complex items are on the ballot one of those being the board of trustees elections.Go out and be informed with what is...

Jessica Faye Summers a transgender student advocating for transgender acceptance her new name is the start of creating her identity as a woman. Her new first name Jessica begins with the initial for birth name she wanted to have a connection to her birth name, Faye means fairy comes from the T.V. show Lost Girl, and her last name Summers comes from the movie 21. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Call me Jessica Summers: A transgender student’s struggle to be respected

Perla Lara October 25, 2016

William Shakespeare wrote "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." His famous quote suggest that a name is not important that it is the essence of a thing,...

October 26 – Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor October 25, 2016

Student Trustee Karen Patron introducing speaker Director of Education division in the Taipei Economic and Cultural office Los Angeles Li-Ling Liang at the Wednesday Oct. 19 ASCC Senate meeting. Liang made a brief presentation on the different scholarships that Taiwan has available for students, and the possibility of going to one of Taiwan’s universities to study. Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Senate presented with a paid travel opportunity

Perla Lara October 24, 2016

Free room and $800 a month living income in the city of Taiwan and the only thing that is asked in return is to learn mandarin, that’s the opportunity that was presented at the ASCC Senate meeting...

A packed house at the Clarity and Moral Courage in a Time of Planetary Change, student conference event held on Tuesday Oct. 18. These are some of the 100 plus students that showed up to the event. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Philosophical clarity and moral courage event gathers over 100 students

David Jenkins October 20, 2016

Approximately 100-plus students were present at the philosophical clarity and moral courage event, a four-hour event concerning global warming and how one can fight against it using philosophy.The event...

October 19 – Page 5

Perla Lara, College Life Editor October 20, 2016

October 19 – Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor October 20, 2016

Uc personal insight writing tips infograph. Source: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

[Photo] UC personal insight writing tips

October 19, 2016

Uc personal insight writing tips infograph. Source: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

Mother of missing Juarez girl speaks at play

Karla Enriquez October 19, 2016

Karla Castañeda, the mother of a thirteen-year-old girl who disappeared in Ciudad Juarez, spoke at the Spanish showing of the Women of Juarez play, detailing the corruption that led her to flee Mexico. The...

Wrestling team comes out on top at dual state championship

David Jenkins October 19, 2016

As the Falcon's wrestling team constantly take in championships this semester, the team looks toward the future and has set its eyes on the State Championship.Over the past weekend, the wrestling team...

The UC application changes personal insight questions

Perla Lara October 18, 2016

Transferring to any of the UC universities is determined by the UC application that is submitted. The application takes into account the applicant’s grade point average and how well the personal insight...

Photoillustration Photo credit: Perla Lara

Safe Zone provides allies for LGBTQ community

Perla Lara October 18, 2016

The Safe Zone program is not just another sign that is posted around campus. For undecided major Jessica Summers, it is a comforting sign that reminds her there are people on campus who will understand...

Megan Kim was crowned homecoming queen on Saturday, Oct. 15. She was escorted by her friend Jonathan Lim and was sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa.

[Photo] Megan Kim is announced homecoming queen

Briana Hicks October 18, 2016

Megan Kim was crowned homecoming queen on Saturday, Oct. 15. She was escorted by her friend Jonathan Lim and was sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa.

Cerritos College may soon provide online degrees

Karla Enriquez October 18, 2016

For accounting major Kelsey Budgett, online classes are beneficial because some students don’t like making the everyday commute to college. “I’d rather just come two days a week, ...

Patriarchy is alive and worldwide

Karla Enriquez October 18, 2016

The United States still operates under a system, which treats women as second-class citizens with oppression contingent on their race. While most women in the U.S. don’t have to ask for their father’s...

Cerritos College President Dr. Jose Fierro starting off his is presentation on Animal  testing and its ethics. He's speaking to about 45 people in attendance. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Discussing animal rights and ethics

David Jenkins October 16, 2016

Cerritos College President Jose Fierro, presented at a Philosophy Club event about animal rights, due to his experience as a veterinarian.The Philosophy Club held the event on Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Social...

UC personal insight questions, common mistakes to avoid. Source: Brittany Lundeen

[Photo] Project Safe: a help guide for finding resources

Lizette Sainz October 11, 2016

UC personal insight questions, common mistakes to avoid. Source: Brittany Lundeen

October 12 – Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor October 12, 2016

Danielle Pastor, Kinesiology Major: Last semester I attended an internship workshop and also the Job Fair workshop. I spend a lot of time at school and usually like to go to any workshop whenever I see that one is available. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Free Speech Zone: What workshops have got your attention on campus?

Leslie Castaneda and Karla Enriquez October 11, 2016

Danielle Pastor, Kinesiology Major: Last semester I attended an internship workshop and also the Job Fair workshop. I spend a lot of time at school and usually like to go to any workshop whenever I see...

Homecoming court princess Ashley Vasquez and education major Rosana Maya campaigning on the library side walk on Thursday Oct.6. Vasquez said some of the students she approached didn’t know about homecoming and “didn’t want to be bothered with it.”

Potential homecoming court running for more than a crown

Perla Lara October 11, 2016

The homecoming court princesses had to face more than each other for the students votes, they faced the indifference of fellow students and the stereotype that a queen should be chosen based on sexiness.The...

Photo Illustration by Perla Lara Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] FAFSA changes starting the 2017-18 school year

Monyca Cedillo October 11, 2016

Photo Illustration by Perla Lara Photo credit: Perla Lara

Storify: Board discusses term limits and budget

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor October 10, 2016

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Geology major Valeria Jaramillo presenting her power point presentation at the opening ceremony for the fifth STEM open house at Cerritos College. Jaramillo’s presentation was on her experience during her internship with Proyecto Dinosaurios, she encouraged STEM students to look for opportunities like internships and be more involved with clubs. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] STEM opening ceremony – Student intern finds bones

Benjamin Garcia October 6, 2016

Geology major Valeria Jaramillo presenting her power point presentation at the opening ceremony for the fifth STEM open house at Cerritos College. Jaramillo’s presentation was on her experience during...

Engineering major Neel Patel, and undecided major Aelin Lopez (right) and other Counseling 200 students listening as Puente counselor Rosa Carrillo discusses Patel’s group poster board on Tuesday Oct. 4. Carrillo was part of the Hispanic Heritage committee that planned the student presentations in the library sidewalk. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Students take learning out of the classroom and onto the library side walk

Perla Lara October 6, 2016

Students from the Counseling 200 class gathered on the library sidewalk to display poster boards with research on issues that affect the Hispanic community. As part of the Hispanic heritage month activities...

Western feminism must become more universal

David Jenkins October 6, 2016

Individuals at times lack what it means to live in a patriarchal society. Actual patriarchy is when women are second class citizens due to the system upon which they live.Patriarchy is when a woman can't...

Nursing major Rodrigo Salcedo (left) and sitting from left to right nursing majors Vanessa Ramirez, Joshua Christopher Calderon, and Alyisha Marise Panlillo in Falcon Square on Tuesday Oct. 4. Salcedo was trying to guess, which snack contained the most sugar like other students who stopped to guess he was surprised by the answer. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Health fair teaches students about STDs and college drinking

Karla Enriquez October 5, 2016

College drinking, sexually transmitted diseases, depression and eating habits were among the subjects tackled at the Health Fair put on by third-semester nursing students at Falcon Square.The morning of...

Third-place finish for Cerritos’ wrestling team

David Jenkins October 5, 2016

While the wrestling team was able to pick up two individual championships, as a team, the Falcons secured a third-place finish.Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Santa Ana tournament, the team gathered 102 points,...

Free Speech Zone Should women express their sexual desires?

Chantal Romero and Karla Enriquez October 4, 2016

"I think they should. I’ve always thought that it was a very big double standard. Men don’t get judged as harshly as women. Women get plastered as the one who carries the scarlett A letter...

September 21 – Page 5

Perla Lara, College Life Editor October 3, 2016

September 21 – Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor October 3, 2016

September 21 – Page 2

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor October 3, 2016

Athletic Director Dan Clauss gave his presentation on the progress of Athletic transfer students. The program will compare the progress of athletic students to non athletic students at Cerritos  and across the state. Photo credit: David Jenkins

New athletic protocol introduced at faculty senate

David Jenkins October 2, 2016

As President Michelle Lewellen called the faculty senate meeting to order, faculty senate members rose for the pledge of allegiance, some with their right hands over their heart, while others saluted the...

Ahmad Chahine, biochem club member (left) helping Avid Diaz (right) make a stress ball out of cornstarch water and a balloon at the fifth STEM open house at Cerritos College on Friday Sept. 30. The clubs at the open house wanted to show the fun side to science by playing games, and making things like silly putty, stress balls and ice-cream. Photo credit: Perla Lara

The fifth annual STEM Open house showcases the fun side of science

Perla Lara October 2, 2016

Mix together one part fun, two parts information, one part hope and five parts science and you get the Fifth annual Science Technology Engineering Mathematica Open house. STEM clubs and STEM majors...

Computer engineering major Jaqueline Alejos locking her bicycle using two locks. She recommends using two locks that are not easy to cut with wire cutters like a motorcycle type lock with a thick metal chain and a ‘U’ type lock. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Briefing with Campus Police has zero students in attendance

Perla Lara October 2, 2016

An informal meeting to speak about campus safety with students was what the Briefing with Campus Police was set up to be, however there were no students in attendance. The meeting that was held on Thursday,...

Justin Surveyor getting inside the Subaru Rally Team USA car on Thursday, Sept. 29. The Subaru show car and trailer travel to about 80 different events per year but according to Event Manager Nick Alburger the goal for this year is reaching 90 events. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Students sit behind the wheel of the Subaru Rally Team USA Car

Perla Lara October 2, 2016

Cars, rally races, and sitting behind the wheel of a championship winning car would be a dream come true for any car enthusiast. Welding major Justin Surveyor had the opportunity to do just that on Thursday,...

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