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Dance major Charles Harris in the dance studio.

Student uses dance to overcome adversity

Wendy Solorio January 19, 2011

According to Charles Harris, doctors assured him that he wouldn't be able to walk, talk, or even feed himself because of the physical conditions that come with having cerebral palsy.  "They told...

English major Laura Moses won the $75 cash prize for her poem "Between You and Me."

Library Club presents First Semi-Annual Open Mic Poetry Night

Wendy Solorio October 31, 2010

The room fell silent as Carl Bengston, Dean of the Library and LRC announced the first prize winner at last week's Open Mic Poetry Night.   "And the first prize winner is, Laura Moses for her poem...

Cosmetology student Gina Ortega cuts Norwalk resident Sally Gaitan's hair. On Sept.11, the Cosmetology Department offered its services for Locks of Love.

Cosmetology students cut hair for a good cause

Wendy Solorio September 12, 2010

The Cerritos College Cosmetology Department took part in the Locks of Love Hair Drive on Saturday at the Norwalk Civic Center Lawn, near the city hall. Several cosmetology students volunteered to cut...

Dental Hygiene Program whitens its reputation

Wendy Solorio August 19, 2010

In the United States, Dental Hygienists must graduate from a dental hygiene program that is accredited by the American Dental Association in order to obtain a job. At Cerritos College, those interested...

Skankers give ska a home in LA

Wendy Solorio May 10, 2010

Of all the musical genres making waves in Los Angeles, Ska is probably one of the smallest. Although this style of music does have a following in this city, very few bands have been able to make their...

Spring Sing Concert featured college's choir

Spring Sing Concert featured college’s choir

Wendy Solorio May 1, 2010

The Cerritos College Music Department held their 4th annual Spring Sing concert on Tuesday April 27th in the Student Center. The concert featured the Cerritos College Community Choir and selected student...

Poetry session held by spanish department, Sociedad de Profesores HIspanos

Wendy Solorio April 22, 2010

The Spanish Department and the Sociedad de Profesores Hispanos held an in-class session of Spanish poetry readings on April 20 in the Liberal Arts building.The session, entitled "Peña de Poesía...

Fanning impressive in The Runaways

Wendy Solorio March 25, 2010

Rock n' roll music lovers headed to the theatre last Friday for the premiere of "The Runaways," a film about the short-lived all-girl rock band from the 1970s. The trailer gives audiences the impression...

Poulenc's work recognized in piano concert

Poulenc’s work recognized in piano concert

Wendy Solorio March 13, 2010

The Cerritos College Music Department presented a small concert for a small audience in room BC-51 on March 12th as part of the annual "Do You Hear What I Hear?" piano concert series. The concert focused...

Posada uses music as his getaway

Posada uses music as his getaway

Wendy Solorio March 5, 2010

When life throws you a curveball, you can either learn from it and grow, or let it be an excuse to not do something with your life.For Archy Posada, life just didn't throw a curveball; It threw a series...

Horror remake turns out mediocre

Horror remake turns out mediocre

Wendy Solorio March 1, 2010

The Crazies2 out of 5 Directed by Breck EisnerRelease date: 2/26/2010If you're in the mood for a mediocre horror movie with poor acting, The Crazies is just what you're looking for.The movie is a remake...

The evolution of Hip-Hop

Wendy Solorio February 22, 2010

For more than 30 years, hip hop has been a powerful force in the music world and has been an outlet for many poets and artists. Today the hip hop genre still exists, but the music has lost most, if not...

Tingley juggles school, two jobs, theatrical production at Cerritos

Tingley juggles school, two jobs, theatrical production at Cerritos

Wendy Solorio February 22, 2010

For students having trouble managing their time while attending school, Tyler Tingley proves that it is possible to do many things at once, regardless of what your class schedule may be like.Tingley has...

DeMichele is changing lives through music

DeMichele is changing lives through music

Wendy Solorio February 9, 2010

"Sometimes, all it takes is for one person to turn around and say ‘I believe in you.'" Archy Posada, a Vocal Performance major at Cerritos College has expressed that a certain professor in the music...

Spend more on food, less on healthcare

Wendy Solorio February 9, 2010

 As more and more Americans fail to maintain a healthy diet, we are seeing the number of health problems escalate at an alarming rate. With the healthcare reform being one of the hottest topics today,...

Media needs to cut coverage of Montag’s surgery

Wendy Solorio January 27, 2010

With all of the recent press surrounding the dramatic changes to 'The Hills' star Heidi Montag's body, one has to wonder: Who cares?

Conan/Leno Shakeup

Wendy Solorio January 14, 2010

After a scuffle between the late night host and the network over changing the time slot of "The Tonight Show," Conan O'Brien has decided to leave NBC rather than be pushed back to the 12:05 a.m. time slot....

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Wendy Solorio January 13, 2010

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