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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Susan Romero

Susan Romero, Opinion Editor

Susan Romero is the Opinion Editor for this spring season, spreading the voices of the people in Cerritos College. Outside of the newsroom, she really enjoys reading books, listening to music and spending time with loved ones. Romero plans to transfer to Cal State Fullerton and hopes to work in GQ in the future.

All content by Susan Romero
May 8, 2024 – Page 6

May 8, 2024 – Page 6

Susan Romero, Opinion Editor May 8, 2024

Cover image for 'DAZEN'.

DAZEN!

Susan Romero and Diana Morales May 1, 2024
A 22-year old year old female artist known as Dazen, living the best of both worlds, the good and the bad of the music industry.
April 17, 2024 – Page 5

April 17, 2024 – Page 5

Susan Romero, Opinion Editor April 17, 2024

March 27, 2024 – Page 6

March 27, 2024 – Page 6

Susan Romero, Opinion Editor March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 – Page 5

March 27, 2024 – Page 5

Susan Romero, Opinion Editor March 27, 2024

Comadres Are Talking official podcast poster.

Harsh realities of being a girl

Susan Romero and Diana Morales March 5, 2024
Susan and Diana bring up personal, scary encounters they've had when dealing with men who don't understand the meaning of boundaries.
February 7, 2024 – Page 6

February 7, 2024 – Page 6

Susan Romero, Opinion Editor February 7, 2024

Cover for Comadres Are Talking! Podcast Photo credit: Susan Romero & Diana Morales

[Photo] New Year, New Us

January 30, 2024

Cover for Comadres Are Talking! Podcast Photo credit: Susan Romero & Diana Morales

Cover for Comadres Are Talking! Podcast Photo credit: Susan Romero & Diana Morales

New Year, New Us

Susan Romero and Diana Morales January 30, 2024
The comadres, Diana and Susan, talk about their personal resolutions for the new year.
December 6, 2023 – Page 5

December 6, 2023 – Page 5

Susan Romero, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 6, 2023

Majid holding the mic passionately as they  performed "Tears In Your Eyes."

[Photo] Majid Jordan comes back and stuns fans

December 4, 2023

Majid holding the mic passionately as they performed "Tears In Your Eyes."

Majid holding the mic passionately as they  performed "Tears In Your Eyes."

Majid Jordan comes back and stuns fans

Susan Romero December 4, 2023
Majid Jordan has their first concert in the Fonda Theatre in LA after a 2 year break, leaving the crowd stunned for more.
November 8, 2023 – Page 5

November 8, 2023 – Page 5

Susan Romero, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 8, 2023

Elin O'Hara Slavick talking to a peer in front of her own artwork of nuclear mushroom clouds.

[Photo] Artist educates through the power of art

November 6, 2023

Elin O'Hara Slavick talking to a peer in front of her own artwork of nuclear mushroom clouds.

Elin O'Hara Slavick talking to a peer in front of her own artwork of nuclear mushroom clouds.

Artist educates through the power of art

Susan Romero, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 6, 2023
Elin O'Hara Slavick and the SWANS collective seek to educate people about the trauma and issues left behind from nuclear power through their artwork.
Students celebrating OUTober and participating in the Halloween scavenger hunt.

OUTober ends with a Halloween scavenger hunt

Michael Delgado and Susan Romero November 4, 2023
The equity center hosted the annual Pride Scavenger Hunt in hopes to create a safe space for the LGBTQ community to express themselves.
Students gather and are welcomed with therapy dogs for them to pet.

Dogs are the new therapists

Diana Morales and Susan Romero November 3, 2023
Student Health Services welcomes students with therapy dogs.
Orchestra playing their instruments during their performance with the conductor leading them.

[Photo] Conductor Dr. Betancourt and the orchestra shine at their concert

November 1, 2023

Orchestra playing their instruments during their performance with the conductor leading them.

Orchestra playing their instruments during their performance with the conductor leading them.

Conductor Dr. Betancourt and the orchestra shine at their concert

Susan Romero, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 1, 2023
Dr. Betancourt successfully pulled off the first fall concert and expressed his appreciation towards his team.

Comadres Are Talking!: Emotional Incest

Susan Romero and Diana Morales October 30, 2023
Diana and Susan share their opinions and personal experiences when dealing with emotional incest.
October 11, 2023 – Page 5

October 11, 2023 – Page 5

Susan Romero, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 16, 2023

The chapulines champions is served on a fresh avocado. It also comes with a side of corn chips.

[Photo] Come crunch on chapulines champions

Susan Romero, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 5, 2023

We isolated the chapulines to try them out on their own as a snack rather than a meal. They were bigger than expected.

Heart wall instillation full of sticky notes at the Library sidewalk.

Everyone needs notes of love

Susan Romero and Michael Delgado September 18, 2023
Everyone needs words of love to remind them that they're loved and appreciated, even by strangers on campus.
September 6, 2023 – Page 5

September 6, 2023 – Page 5

Susan Romero, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 6, 2023

After the welcome meeting, those who wanted to audition for both of their upcoming plays The Miser and A Street Car Named Desire were welcome to stick around.

[Photo] Welcome to the backstage of the theatre department

Susan Romero, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 21, 2023

Stage manager for two consecutive years, Sarah Bell and the new stage manager for this fall's play The Miser, Diane Lozano Ortiz

Alex Boylan, Dr. Fierro and students gathered around to talk about Boylan's career in the entertainment business.

[Photo] Alex Boylan of Amazing Race stops by Cerritos' Presidents Hour

May 14, 2023

Alex Boylan, Dr. Fierro and students gathered around to talk about Boylan's career in the entertainment business.

Alex Boylan, Dr. Fierro and students gathered around to talk about Boylan's career in the entertainment business.

Alex Boylan of Amazing Race stops by Cerritos’ Presidents Hour

Susan Romero, Staff Writer May 14, 2023
The Presidents Hour was hosted with a special guest, Alex Boylan, who then gave us a brief behind-the-scenes encouragement.
Cream Boi, donning a ski-mask and posing for photos at his residence on March 30, for WINGS magazine.

Cream Boi, the harsh reality of fetishization

Emanuel Guadarrama and Susan Romero May 10, 2023
The act of excessively admiring or being fixated on a person or object, to the point it becomes a fetish or obsession isn’t limited to just celebrities or fandoms.
Jennifer Sanchez shares her plans to finish her GE's and work in a hospital for the summer.

Jennifer Sanchez shares her plans to finish her GE's and work in a hospital for the summer.

Chris Ohakamnu shares his plans to continue school for the summer.

Free Speech Zone: What are your plans for the summer?

Susan Romero and Michael Delgado May 8, 2023
Summer vacation is around the corner, lets find out what students of Cerritos College are planning.
Jessie Rodriguez shares his opinion on why Biden should seek re-election.

Jessie Rodriguez shares his opinion on why Biden should seek re-election.

Melissa Cazares gives her opinion on how she doesn't agree with what Biden has been doing and how we need a woman president.

Free Speech Zone: Should Biden seek re-election?

Emanuel Guadarrama and Susan Romero May 8, 2023
Students share their thoughts on Biden and if he should run for re-election.
Ruben Maldonado shares his studying techniques for finals exams.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: How are you preparing for finals?

Susan Romero and Emanuel Guadarrama May 8, 2023

Jazlyn Rodriguez shares her studying techniques for the final exams.

Christopher Sagastume shares his studying techniques for final exams.

Christopher Sagastume shares his studying techniques for final exams.

The two volunteers holding up the signs that help guide the cars in the right direction. Photo credit: Susan Romero

[Photo] Cerritos College fights back against climate change

May 3, 2023

The two volunteers holding up the signs that help guide the cars in the right direction. Photo credit: Susan Romero

The two volunteers holding up the signs that help guide the cars in the right direction. Photo credit: Susan Romero

Cerritos College fights back against climate change

Susan Romero, Staff Writer May 3, 2023
Cerritos College hosted their e-waste drive to help reduce pollution in hopes of making the world a better place.
Andy Vega hitting a ball pitched by the LA Harbor Seahawks on March 17.

[Photo] Falcons crushing 5-2 defeat against LA Harbor

March 21, 2023

Andy Vega hitting a ball pitched by the LA Harbor Seahawks on March 17.

Andy Vega hitting a ball pitched by the LA Harbor Seahawks on March 17.

Falcons crushing 5-2 defeat against LA Harbor

Susan Romero, Staff Writer March 21, 2023
The Falcons baseball team hosts the LA Harbor Seahawks on Mar. 17 and the falcons suffer a terrible loss 2-5 after nine innings.
Kimberly Chi works for the Bell Gardens recreation center and was working w the community family service center to host the event. Chi took charge of the distribution and made sure the process flowed smoothly.

[Photo] Bell Garden's food program helps families in need

March 19, 2023

Kimberly Chi works for the Bell Gardens recreation center and was working w the community family service center to host the event. Chi took charge of the distribution and made sure the process flowed smoothly....

Kimberly Chi works for the Bell Gardens recreation center and was working w the community family service center to host the event. Chi took charge of the distribution and made sure the process flowed smoothly.

Bell Garden’s food program helps families in need

Susan Romero, Staff Writer March 19, 2023
The LA Food Banks provides produce for the city and the recreation leaders, as well as volunteers, help distribute the food within their community and others.
The staff and students split into two groups. One was in charge of preparing the filling, meanwhile the other sliced up the apples.

[Photo] Pi(e) day creates a savory solution

Susan Romero, Staff Writer March 18, 2023

The girls were getting the crumbs ready to add as a topper for their pies.

Brian shares his opinion on the drama between Selena Gomez and Hailey Beiber.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: Team Selena or Team Hailey?

Sophia Castillo and Susan Romero March 8, 2023

Brian shares his opinion on the drama between Selena Gomez and Hailey Beiber.

Process in the works

[Photo] PowerPoint workshop reveals tips and tricks to attendees

Susan Romero, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

Albert Wilmovsky, the PowerPoint workshop instructor, talked to Helen Marquez about the fundamentals to a good presentation.

Blood drive check in

[Photo] The American Red Cross seeks donors for winter shortage

Susan Romero, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

Robin Valentine, team supervisor, encourages all staff and students to join the blood drive.

Yoshinaga and Salazar

[Photo] The Bellflower Symphony Orchestra produces “fantastic” performance

Susan Romero, Staff Writer January 29, 2023

Soloists Natalie Salins and Luvi Avendano singing "Bella figlia dell' amore."

The four soloists wrapping up the show with a final composite by G. Verdi.

The four soloists wrapping up the show with a final composite by G. Verdi.

Guest conductor, Alan Medak, conducting the orchestra through their first composite, "Star Spangled Banner."

Guest conductor, Alan Medak, conducting the orchestra through their first composite, "Star Spangled Banner."

Soloists Natalie Salins and Luvi Avendano singing "Bella figlia dell' amore."

Soloists Natalie Salins and Luvi Avendano singing "Bella figlia dell' amore."

Laurie Angress, the instructor for the “Mindfulness meditation” event, talks to students on Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.

[Photo] Don't let academic anxiety win, take Mindful Meditation for a spin!

January 27, 2023

Laurie Angress, the instructor for the “Mindfulness meditation” event, talks to students on Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.

Laurie Angress, the instructor for the “Mindfulness meditation” event, talks to students on Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.

Don’t let academic anxiety win, take Mindful Meditation for a spin!

Susan Romero, Staff Writer January 27, 2023
Academic anxiety creeps up when you least expect it, lets explore exercises and techniques to help you stay in balance.
This is a photo of one of many Kiosks in the Fine Arts Building.

Free Speech Zone: What are your thoughts on the campus kiosks?

Emanuel Guadarrama and Susan Romero January 26, 2023
Students share their thoughts on the kiosks and why they're a good thing for the school.
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