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Karla Enriquez

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor

‘Ello! My name is Karla M. Enriquez and I am this semester’s Managing & Investigative Editor.
I’m a journalism major & hope to transfer to Berkeley in the very near future. I’m also very much into literature, politics, pop culture, art, and advocating for causes near and dear to me. I’m REALLY musically inclined so you’ll probably catch me at a music event around town. If you catch me around campus feel free to stop me for a chat, I love meeting new people and sharing ideas. Catch me on social media as well.

Twitter: karlamenriquez
Snapchat:karlajonese

All content by Karla Enriquez

Student to student advice

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor May 18, 2016

Students list the top ways to save money while attending school.  

Pennies4Diplomas blog interactive

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor May 18, 2016

As a student, many people don't really know what students are going through to get their degree. Our mission for this blog is to expose the "elephant in the room." We want to show people just how hard...

Edward Gonzalez, teaching major, said, "I think it is a good idea since it is a healthier option now. I like having sandwhiches  - it's a better choice. It will have to take some getting used to it though."

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What was your most memorable moment at Cerritos this year?

Tisha Lenon, Staff Writer May 18, 2016

Edward Gonzalez, teaching major, said, "I think it is a good idea since it is a healthier option now. I like having sandwhiches  - it's a better choice. It will have to take some getting used to it though."

Sandra Hernandez, dental hygiene major, said, “I actually like Subway better than Taco Bell because it is healthier."

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What are your thoughts on Subway taking place of Taco Bell?

Karla Enriquez and Bianca Salgado May 18, 2016

Sandra Hernandez, dental hygiene major, said, “I actually like Subway better than Taco Bell because it is healthier."

Vice president of business services set to leave Cerritos College

Karla Enriquez May 17, 2016
Dr. David El Fattal will be serving as the Vice Chancellor of Business and Administrative Services for Ventura County Community College District.

Emergency Blue Light System coming to Cerritos

Karla Enriquez, Editor-In-Chief May 17, 2016

The bustling of cars and students going in and away from Cerritos College wont be the only things inhabiting the Alondra and Studebaker intersection as of this summer. Emergency blue lights will start...

Military Ball exposes students to veteran traditions

Briana Hicks May 13, 2016

Veterans and students danced the night away under the aroma of candlelight and good music. On Saturday, April 30 students were invited to join military officials at their traditional ball. For the first...

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Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief May 11, 2016

Michael David, part of the Wiccan Club sits at a club table in Falcon Square with artifacts. David created the club in hopes of spreading diversity and finding other people who practice the religion. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

Embracing the unknown: The Wiccan Club

Karla Enriquez May 10, 2016

“Let’s see how many people think we’re satanists today.” Religious anthropology major, Michael David sets up his cauldron, witchcraft book, and various statues at a table in...

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Briana HIcks, Campus Life May 9, 2016

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Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor May 9, 2016

Business professor Jerry Ramos holds a placard at the Faculty Federation rally on Wednesday, May 4 on Studebaker and Alondra. The rally moved on to the administration quad at 5:30 and ended at the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Faculty Federation rally takes to the street

Karla Enriquez May 7, 2016

A placard flew in the wind, it read in blue letters "50 million on the backs of students." The red power of a thank you shirts were visible from the outskirts of the college as the Faculty Federation...

Anti-Hillary Clinton protesters(left) lined up and questioned  Clinton supporters (right) as she walked by the gym area of East Los Angeles College. Clinton held a rally at ELAC on Thursday, May 5. Photo by Karla Enriquez/TM.

Hillary Clinton ELAC rally is met with protest

Karla Enriquez, Editor-In-Chief May 6, 2016

"Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! Hillary has got to go" was heard outside of the men's gym on Cesar Chavez boulevard right outside East Los Angeles College in the city of Monterey Park. Democratic Party nomination...

Hillary Clinton suppoter (left) and Anti-Clinton protester (right) engage in debate at a anti-Clinton demonstration outside of East Los Angeles College. Clinton held a rally at ELAC on Thursday, May 5.

[Photo] Clash of ideologies at Hillary Clinton rally

Karla Enriquez and Terrel Emerson, Editor-In-Chief and Sports Editor May 6, 2016

Hillary Clinton suppoter (left) and Anti-Clinton protester (right) engage in debate at a anti-Clinton demonstration outside of East Los Angeles College. Clinton held a rally at ELAC on Thursday, May 5.

Beyonce on stage at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Riding the wave of lemonade

Briana Hicks May 5, 2016

Beyonce threw her ring at the camera, threatening to leave Jay Z. Her visual album, “Lemonade, ” took the world by storm, leaving fans wondering is she divorcing Jay Z? Many questioned if she’d...

Mexican Regional Music Singer Larry Hernandez at the press conference at the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room announcing that he will be headlining the Summer Benefit Concert and Sports Festival. The benefit will take place from Friday, July 29-31. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Larry Hernandez set to headline summer benefit

Karla Enriquez May 3, 2016

Rows of reporters and colorful microphones took the place of professors and board members at the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room on Tuesday, May 3. Latin singer Larry Hernandez sat beside College President...

Senator and Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders at the March 23 rally at The Wiltern in Koreatown. Actress Rosario Dawson introduced Sanders at the rally. Photo by Karla Enriquez

[Photo] Senator Bernie Sanders to possibly visit Falcons

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2016

Senator and Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders at the March 23 rally at The Wiltern in Koreatown. Actress Rosario Dawson introduced Sanders at the rally. Photo by Karla Enriquez

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Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor April 19, 2016

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Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2016

Cerritos Model UN Head Delegate Bianca Salgado, left, in the role of Stefano Magaddino and Jerry Reynoso, right, as Frank Costello in the The Commission committee at LAMUN. The conference took place at the Hilton in Universal City. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

History relived at Model UN conference

Karla Enriquez April 19, 2016

“There’s 20 of you and we haven’t found one rat in three days, ” The Commission’s Chair Shankar Chelliah shouted across the hotel conference room. Chelliah was one of the...

Student demand brings 100 plus new class sections

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2016

The summer sun will be shining down on Cerritos College students looking to take general education and special skills classes starting Monday, May 23. In an effort to help students be ready for the...

Easy access to birth control is a step in the right direction

Karla Enriquez April 19, 2016

As of April, women in California now have access to birth control without a prescription and that is not only empowering but a step in the right direction.Women no longer have to make appointments or...

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Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2016

Students to portray as the decline in enrollment at Cerritos College. Enrollment has decreased 2 to 5 percent this semester. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Enrollment slightly declines

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2016

During fall semester, Cerritos College proudly announced that its enrollment had increased about 2.5 percent. According to a president's update sent out in January, there has been a light decrease of...

Bookstore Sales Associate Cindy Munoz, works the bookstore’s graduation booth. The booth offered caps, gowns and diploma frames for purchase. Photo credit: Monique Nethington

Cerritos College prepares students for graduation

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor April 12, 2016

For the past month, graduates have been preparing to say their final good-byes to Cerritos College. As a way to celebrate their hard work, the school put together a graduation fair last Wednesday. But...

Aaron Manuel Cruz receiving first place for help desk at Phi Beta Lambda’s State Leadership Conference. The conference took place in Union City last weekend. The club won a total of nine awards. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Phi Beta Lambda brings home nine awards

Karla Enriquez April 12, 2016

The Bay Area heard the name Cerritos College repeatedly, as the ballroom inside of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Union City was witness to the nine awards Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) obtained. The State Leadership...

Justyne Beccera and Cassie Salvidar talk about their Disney themed merchandise, as they point out their Disney-styled sneakers. The women created a show all about Disney, to reach their listener's inner kid. The women were born three weeks apart, and have been inseparable ever since. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Childhood best friends bring Disney magic to WPMD

Karla Enriquez April 12, 2016

Cassie Saldivar and Justyne Becerra sit together at the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York, on March 5 for the Intercollegiate Broadcast System Awards. The trip marked Becerra’s first time on a plane,...

Area three trustee John Paul Drayer asked the community to join him in his campagin for transparency at the Wednesday, April 6 board meeting. Drayer requested for discussion item No. 14 which dealt with cash-in-lieu payments after a public record's request from his constituents. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Finances and expenditures called into question at board of trustees

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2016
Transparency and accountability were the topics of the night at the Wednesday, April 6 board of trustees meeting.

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Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor April 11, 2016

Physical Education Instructor and Coach Debbie Jensen coined the term "Power of a Thank You." Jensen believes the work of the staff is shown through the multiple awards won by students and their success.

[Photo] The value of a Thank You

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2016

Physical Education Instructor and Coach Debbie Jensen coined the term "Power of a Thank You." Jensen believes the work of the staff is shown through the multiple awards won by students and their success.

ASCC Spring 2016 election results. Due to the fact that no candidate received 50 percent of the vote run-offs will be taking place next week on both Wednesday, April 13 and 14. Photo by: Karla Enriquez/TM

ASCC presidential race ends in run-offs

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2016

The night grew colder as ASCC presidential and student trustee candidates waited by the Student Activities office as votes were being counted inside the building. At approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday,...

Leodel Gleyo, engineering major, said "I think the reason why humans will go extinct forever because of climate change. We are ruled by corporations, so businesses are taking for granted the climate. A lot of cultures are being taken advantage of by these corporations which leads to global warming. Soon land that could be used will be gone therefore resources will be used up."

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What’s a reason that humans will go extinct?

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor April 7, 2016

Leodel Gleyo, engineering major, said "I think the reason why humans will go extinct forever because of climate change. We are ruled by corporations, so businesses are taking for granted the climate. A...

Cerritos to UCLA transfer students Yazmin Martinez, Francisco Mojica, Josephine Diaz, and Jessica Montoro all took part of the transfer student roundtable at Pyschology Day. The panelists are all pre-psychology majors.

Psychology Day brings students knowledge and encouragement

Karla Enriquez and Ethan Ortiz April 7, 2016

Psychology majors and enthusiasts were able to enjoy an entire day of workshops and activities at Psychology Day on Friday, April 1.This marked the second time the event has taken place.The event was spearheaded...

Freshman Channon Owens gasps for a quick breath during the women's 200-yard IM. Owens competed in two events on the day. Photo credit: Terrel Emerson

Chaffey takes the edge over women’s swim team

Briana Hicks April 5, 2016

The women’s swim team suffers to another split victory, they went on to beat out East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and lost to Chaffey College. They will compete Friday in the Pasadena Invitational. On...

Despite injuries, men’s swim pulls out victory

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor April 4, 2016
Although, the men’s swim team is suffering from injuries, the team crushed Chaffey College by 34 points. The men will compete on Friday, April at the Pasadena Invitational.
Microbilogy major Zeinab Chahine receives award from Trustee Bob Arthur at the Academic Excellence Awards on Thursday, March 31. She was escorted by professor Santos Rojas. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Awards display grand accomplishments by Cerritos College students

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2016

Sheila "Samii" Yakovetic is an English major with a concentration in creative writing who has been awarded the Best Feature Screenplay Award at the Hollywood and Vine Film Festival while one of her video...

Trustee Bob Arthur explains what he looks for in a vice president of Academic Affairs and Human Resources at the Wednesday, March 30 open forum. He cited experience was something he was looking for. Photo by Karla Enriquez/TM

Experience and innovation wanted in new vice presidents

Karla Enriquez, Editor-In-Chief April 3, 2016

Innovation, experience, support and understanding are some of the qualities faculty and students are looking for in the next two vice president positions Cerritos College is looking to fill. Open...

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Cerritos brings heat in dual meet

Briana Hicks March 29, 2016

The swim team brought home three wins in a dual South Coast Conference meet. Both teams will compete again Friday, Apr. 1 at 12:30 p.m., at home against Chaffey College and East Los Angeles College. On...

Islamophobia forum fills room to capacity

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2016

"True Islam condemns terrorism," a pamphlet read as it was passed around a local neighborhood in an effort to stand up for their Muslim occupants. Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic...

From Right: Vice presidential candidates Enrique Rueda and Ryan Kang, followed by presidential candidate Joseph Fierro, Enrique Rodriquez and his presidential counterpart Saul Lopez all share their goals at the Monday, March 28 debate. Elections will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr. 6 and 7. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

Presidential and Trustee Forum showcases ambitious goals

Karla Enriquez, Staff Writer March 29, 2016

Student hopefuls looking to be the next ASCC presidential and trustee candidates for the 2016-2017 school year plead their cases as to why students at large should trust them to be their voice. On Monday,...

Democractic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders retutned to the Los Angeles for a spontaneous rally at the Wiltern Theatre in Koreatown. Sanders said he intends to win the California primary on June 7. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

[Photo] The Wiltern feels the Bern with last minute rally

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor March 24, 2016

Democractic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders retutned to the Los Angeles for a spontaneous rally at the Wiltern Theatre in Koreatown. Sanders said he intends to win the California primary on June...

Architecture and technology club members, Jesse Magellan (left) and Krisandra Perez (right), set up a game for their fundraiser. Funds raised from the fundraiser will go towards an event for the students. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Architecture Club to tour New Orleans

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor March 14, 2016

Over spring break, on Tuesday, Mar. 15 the Architecture and Technology Club will be flying to New Orleans, Louisiana to get hands on experience studying the culture’s architectural designs. The...

No worries for swim teams with conference play approaching

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor March 4, 2016

From past swim meets this season, leading up to the invitational at Golden West College on Friday Feb. 26, the men have repeatedly come in a lower place than the last. The men came in sixth place...

Bringing reggae to SoCal with “Panteon Rococo”

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2016

Phoning in on an icy morning from Mexico City, Dr. Shenka, the vocalist for famed Mexican ska band Panteon Rococo detailed their upcoming Los Angeles show. According to Elena Rodrigo, owner of ER: M&M...

The California College Media Awards presented a third place certificate to three Talon Marks editors, Grester Celis-Acosta (Left), Briana Velarde (Middle), and Terrel Emerson (Right) for best podcast. The students discussed a new hip-hop album that had just been released, and hope to follow up on another album in the future.

[Photo] Talon Marks takes home CCMA Award

Alvaro Flores, Staff Writer February 29, 2016

The California College Media Awards presented a third place certificate to three Talon Marks editors, Grester Celis-Acosta (Left), Briana Velarde (Middle), and Terrel Emerson (Right) for best podcast....

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Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor March 3, 2016

Officers begin to create a parameter around the area where the Feb. 24 shooting occurred.

Safety concerns rise due to shootings

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2016

Two consecutive shootings took place on February 23 and 24 within close proximity to the Cerritos College campus. Although both shootings at the 7-Eleven on Studebaker and Alondra boulevard were unrelated...

Miracle Jones [left] and Alisia Whirley [right] lead the audience in an open discussion. Students and staff weigh in on the heavy subject about what "Black Lives Matter" mean to them. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Umoja program creates an unstoppable buzz

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor February 28, 2016

Students and staff were invited into the Black Lives Matter event with the smell of freshly cooked bacon and eggs. Music created a positive ambiance with songs from various artists, such as “Alright”...

Free Speech Zone: Where would you travel to and why?

Bianca Salgado and Karla Enriquez February 27, 2016

Jacqueline Mendez, animal science major, said, "Chicago because that is where one of my favorite bands is from and it is a nice place to go. The name of the band is Real Friends and they are a pop-punk...

Men's swimming coach, Joe Abing, watches over the swim team as they are warming up. Abing prepares the team for the upcoming swim meet on Friday. Photo credit: Terrel Emerson

Swim teams fail to consistently place

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor February 25, 2016

Both swim teams placed lower than their meet at Palomar, with men coming in fifth place, and women coming in fourth place. The meet took place at Rio Hondo College Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday Feb....

Sheriff gathered at the 7-Eleven on Studebaker and Alondra. According to a Cerritos College student witness, about four to five shots were fired.

Deputy involved in second off-campus shooting within two days

Update 1:23 a.m. According to Lieutenant Hernandez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau, the driver of a white Acura located at 7-Eleven on Alondra and Studebaker, was taken to...

Lieutenant Victor Lewandowski, with the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau, released a statement regarding the shooting that occurred at the 711.

Posted by Talon Marks on Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Adult male shot and killed in College Square parking lot

Karla Enriquez, Kristopher Carrasco, and Gustavo Lopez February 23, 2016

Update 10:15 p.m. According to Lieutenant Victor Lewandowski of the Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau, a report of the shooting being gang related is being investigated. Lewandowski stated that...

The lions costumes that the Wong Tai Sen Lion dance group used during their performance. Sau Ho, the teacher, said that the group has as many as 15 performances a day around this celebration.

[Photo] Lunar New Year welcomes love and good fortune

Gustavo Lopez, Freelance Writer February 19, 2016

The lions costumes that the Wong Tai Sen Lion dance group used during their performance. Sau Ho, the teacher, said that the group has as many as 15 performances a day around this celebration.

Faculty federation rallies over incomplete contract

Faculty federation rallies over incomplete contract

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2016

For any given person walking into or around the Cheryl A. Epple board room on a rainy Wednesday, Feb. 17, a sea of red would have been visible. According to Physical Education Instructor Deborah Jensen,...

Swim team gets feet wet

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor February 16, 2016

The Cerritos Falcon men and women swim team had a chance to get their feet wet when they were invited to a two-day meet at Palomar Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 6. The meet marked the first event...

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Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor February 10, 2016

President Jose Fierro presented a new scholarship inthe board of trustees meeting. The plan is to help student pay for their college tuition or school books. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

[Photo] Earning a free education

Ethan Ortiz, News Editor February 10, 2016

President Jose Fierro presented a new scholarship inthe board of trustees meeting. The plan is to help student pay for their college tuition or school books. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Line between races still prominent in today’s society

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor February 9, 2016

Over the past few years, racial tension has spun out of control in the nation. For example, African American students at Missouri State University were terrorized by Caucasian students who threatened their...

Storify: Club info day takes over Falcon Square

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor February 8, 2016

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Briana Hicks, Campus Life February 3, 2016

Falcons hope to break more records this season

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor February 2, 2016

Last year, Cerritos women’s swimming team, finished fourth at the South Coast Conference Championships. The Falcons defeated the hosting Huskies by 15 points, with a final score of 413, Falcons, and...

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