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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia, Staff Writer

Spring 2015

Hi I’m Michael. I have been off for two semesters but i decided to come back as a journalism major. I’m interested in technology, hip hop, and video games. I started off as computer science major and even though I love technology I found that programming wasn’t for me. I would love to write for a nerd/tech stie in the future. I have a passion for pizza.

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Roberts to debut in university’s volleyball team

Michael Garcia • May 19, 2015

Jasmynne Roberts has signed a scholarship and will be going to University of Antelope Valley to play on the school's first-ever volleyball team."The signing was a pretty nerve-wracking and happy moment...

Paying to use your own money

Michael Garcia • May 12, 2015

Banks are ridiculous with the fees they charge and as a college student with not a lot of income, every cent counts. Banks make plenty using customers’ money to invest and use. They do not need...

Lisset Verdin received 1st place in Photography and also received a Faculty Award at the Awards Ceremony held April 28. Photo credit: Michael Garcia

[Photo] Student artists honored at Gallery opening

Michael Garcia, News Copy Editor • May 11, 2015

Lisset Verdin received 1st place in Photography and also received a Faculty Award at the Awards Ceremony held April 28. Photo credit: Michael Garcia

The Hydration Station is located in the Health Science building. Photo credit: Michael Garcia

Cabinet announces hydration station; commencement volunteers needed

Michael Garcia, News Copy Editor • May 5, 2015
The second-to-last ASCC Cabinet meeting announced the implementation of the first new hydration station which is located inside the Health Science building.

[Video] ASCC Cabinet | April 27

Michael Garcia, News Copy Editor • May 2, 2015

During the Cabinet meeting on April 27, ASCC talked about the hydration stations which are ready to be debuted. They also mentioned how they need volunteers for commencement and what they will be presenting...

ASCC Cabinet debuts hydration stations

Michael Garcia, News Copy Editor • April 30, 2015
Hydration stations set to debut this week, this week's senate meeting to discuss the budget and the last Inter Club Council meeting was discussed at this week's cabinet meeting.
Economics professor Diane Keenan giving her presentation on her recent tour of Cuba. Photo credit: Michael Garcia

Economics professor talks about trip to Cuba

Michael Garcia • April 29, 2015
The Teleconference Center was filled to capacity as students in attendance even sat on the floor to hear Economics Professor Diane Keenan speak on her experience a recent tour of Cuba.
Dr. David Betancourt receiving an Outstanding Faculty Award Photo credit: Michael Garcia

Professors honored at Oustanding Faculty Awards

Michael Garcia • April 24, 2015
Cerritos College professors were treated to lunch Thursday, April 23 as they celebrated the 2014-2015 Outstanding Faculty Awards.

Student government leaders will meet with Board of Trustees

Michael Garcia, News Copy Editor • April 21, 2015
Members of the Associated Students of Cerritos College (ASCC) Cabinet, Court, and Senate will have a joint meeting with the Board of Trustees to discuss student safety, funding for transfer services and having more textbooks available in the library.

ID center upgrade still to be voted on

Michael Garcia • April 14, 2015
The ID Center and student IDs could be seeing improvements coming if the Associated Students of Cerritos College (ASCC) Senate passes the funding for it in today's senate meeting.
Suleyma Castillo presents the Student Life and ASCC Clubs meeting to ASCC cabinet Monday, April 13. Photo credit: Michael Garcia

Plans for new student ID’s, transit passes discussed at Cabinet meeting

Michael Garcia • April 13, 2015
The possibility for students to have free transportation to and from Cerritos College with a transit pass was once again brought up by the Dean of Student Services Dr. Gilbert Contreras.

ASCC Presidential Run Down to the Wire

Michael Garcia • April 10, 2015
Both ASCC President and Vice President candidates where in Falcon Square on Wednesday, April 8, enticing commuting students to vote for them. Voting continued throughout Thursday as well.
Associate Justice Eduardo De La Rosa presents to Cabinet legislation to have student government activity noted on transcripts Photo credit: Michael Garcia

ASCC Cabinet discusses Student Center etiquette

Michael Garcia • April 8, 2015
ASCC Court lays down ground rules for Student Center.

ASCC considering online voting

Michael Garcia • April 7, 2015
Cerritos College is looking to implement online voting for future presidential and student trustee elections that would go into effect next year. Chief Justice Alejandra Lopez said that if passed at next week's ASCC Senate meeting, it could go into effect as early as Fall 2015.
Jessica Wu Interview | April 2

Jessica Wu Interview | April 2

Michael Garcia, News Copy Editor • April 3, 2015

April 2 interview with Jessica Wu for the Cerritos Walk of Fame.

Christine Sonreiu, Program Assistant II for School Relations gives her presentation showcasing Senior Preview Day Photo credit: Michael Garcia

Senior Preview day displayed at Cabinet

Michael Garcia • March 31, 2015
A video of last year's Senior Preview Day can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFHMV76J5sw
ASCC President Miles Aiello taking quorum call at the beginning of Monday's meet Photo credit: Michael Garcia

Project Safe offers counseling to victims of sex crimes

Michael Garcia, New Copy Editor • March 31, 2015
ASCC Cabinet were informed that counselors are available to victims of sex crimes on and off campus and upcoming campus events and enforcement of rules for the Student Center were also discussed, on Monday, March 23 in BK 111.
Hazel Ng [left] and Pamela Rodriguez [right] quizzed students depending on where the spinner landed. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

Food Project fair hosted in Student Center

Michael Garcia, Associate News Editor • March 6, 2015
Leisure students in the Student Center had some company today from the Food Project fair.

School searches for new president

Michael Garcia • March 3, 2015
The Cerritos College Board of Trustees has finished its nationwide search and has selected five candidates to run for the President/Superintendent position that will open when current President Dr. Linda L. Lacy retires this summer.

The resignation of Caguioa

Michael Garcia • March 3, 2015

Charles Caguioa resigned from his position as ASCC Vice President at last Wednesday's Senate meeting.A student that runs for President or Vice President should do it because he truly cares about the school...

History Professor Jarrett holds a presentation on the LGBTQ History Photo credit: Michael Garcia

Safe Zone workshop held for LGBTQ awareness

Michael Garcia, News Copy Editor • February 25, 2015
The Student Safe Zone held a training workshop Tuesday, Feb. 24 that helped raise awareness for students on campus who may be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning.
The ASCC Cabinet discusses the upcoming Spirit Days Photo credit: Michael Garcia

ASCC Cabinet discusses Spirit Days events, Northern California school tours

Michael Garcia, News Copy Editor • February 24, 2015
The ASCC Cabinet went over the approved hydration station locations, the next Spirit Day event and the tour for Northern California schools on Monday Feb.22 Cabinet meeting.
Wednesday Feb. 18 Financial Aid Awareness fair. Students learn about types of financial aid offered at Cerritos College and play games to win prizes. Photo credit: Michael Garcia

Financial Aid office holds Awareness Fair

Michael Garcia • February 20, 2015
The Financial Aid Office held a Financial Aid Awareness Fair Wednesday, Feb. 18 informing students of the offers available for financial aid as well as workshops available for students that require assistance.
Confusion among ASCC Senate on topics

Confusion among ASCC Senate on topics

Michael Garcia, News Copy Editor • February 12, 2015
Confusion and disagreement were present in the ASCC Senate meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 11.
ASCC Vice President Charles Caguioa discusses funding for the Phi Rho Pi Tournament Photo credit: Michael Garcia

ASCC Cabinet discusses Hydration Station, Debate Tournament Funds

Michael Garcia • February 9, 2015
The ASCC Cabinet discussed approving funds for students to attend the Phi Rho Pi National Forensics Tournament and for funding for hydration stations on Monday Feb. 9.
Faculty Senate discusses bookstore pricing contract on this Tuesday's senate meeting.

Faculty Senate discusses text books and construction

Michael Garcia, Staff Writer • January 29, 2015
The Faculty Senate held their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 27 and talked about future construction on campus and future bookstore pricing changes.

ASCC working to find free bus transport

Michael Garcia, Staff Writer • January 19, 2015
Tap Program In Works For Cerritos College Students.

Cabinet discusses addition of TAP program

Michael Garcia, Staff Writer • January 12, 2015
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