Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
CDC gives a handful of vaccines to citizens of the U.S., leaving pressure onto schools to require students to take the vaccine. Schools, like LA Charter School, are segregating minors due to vaccine enforcement. Photo credit: Creative Commons

Segregation between the pro-vaxx & anti-vaxx students is wrong

Jaelyn Delos Reyes, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
Unvaccinated students are receiving cruel treatment and are being segregated from vaccinated students are LA Charter School.
Not being able to see your loved one(s) on the most romantic day of the year can be difficult, but keeping each other safe is more important. Learn how you can safely celebrate your loved ones this year. Photo credit: Clarissa Arceo

Safely celebrating Valentine’s Day

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor
February 4, 2022
Whether you’re celebrating your partner, family or friends, here are some safe and enjoyable ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.
This is an image of Joe Biden when he was on the campaign trail at Molly McGowan Park in Clear Lake, Iowa and the campaign trail took place on Aug. 9th, 2019.

An analysis on Biden’s first year

Samuel Chacko, News Editor
February 4, 2022
Biden's first year was interesting at the least. There have been topics of the popular bills he passed, inflation, Afghanistan, Russia, COVID-19 and inflation.
This is an image of a closed sign on a restaurant and the picture was taken in Greece.

How COVID-19 continues to affect everyone

Samuel Chacko, News Editor
January 31, 2022
COVID-19 and Omicron have resulted in canceled events and the rescheduling of events to a virtual platform.
After answering essentially everyone's questions, Fierro said that he has taken to watching Cobra Kai in his downtime. Some participants suggested other shows to also watch like Tom Lasso.

Dr. Fierro’s Instagram Live update

Matthew Espinosa, Staff Writer
January 27, 2022
As to reach students in a more convenient fashion, president Jose Fierro hosted an Instagram Live to provide an update on Cerritos College's happenings. With an emphasis on the Omicron situation, the event answered some questions that have worried students.
Cerritos College aims to provide financial relief by forgiving the debt of unpaid students in the hopes of keeping them enrolled in schools. Statistics show a large decline in enrollment - specifically in community colleges.

Cerritos College forgives $1.3 million in unpaid student fees

Fatima Durrani, Opinion Editor
January 20, 2022
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, community college students have been hit hard financially, physically and mentally, which resulted in a major enrollment decline. On Jan. 6th, Cerritos College forgave 2,400 unpaid student accounts from summer 2020 to fall 2021.
Grocery store shortages appear to be reoccurring as the omicron variant piles onto supply chain difficulties and labor shortages. Shoppers reminisce the grocery store panic.

Empty grocery shelves are back

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor
January 19, 2022
Grocery store shelves across the country are being wiped clean yet again and remain empty as stores struggle to restock. The ongoing shortage in truck drivers and grocery store associates continues to fuel this crisis.
Cerritos Community College is an excellent school for students to attend straight out of high school.

Campuses postpones in-person learning

Lily Marmolejo, Editor in Chief
January 13, 2022
The first two weeks of all lecture-only courses have been moved online due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases across the state.
Food delivery drivers work hard to provide an excellent service to their customers, only to get paid less than minimum wage and rarely any tips. Customers should realize the risks these employees take, and have the common courtesy to tip them ranging from 10-20% of their order. These jobs are the only source of income for many of the workers which means they rely on tips by customers of the platforms.

Delivery drivers deserve a better wage

Fatima Durrani, Opinion Editor
January 13, 2022
Making up 95% of COVID-19 cases in the US, Omicron has hit the pandemic record. During this dangerous time, delivery drivers are risking their health for the convenience of customers only to get paid less than minimum wage for their effort which is unjust considering the hard work they do.
Santa lands in the Norwalk town square for their annual Christmas festival. The event was canceled last year but was able to be held on Dec. 11, 2021.

Santa returns to Norwalk Town Square holiday festival

Vincent Medina, Managing Editor
December 15, 2021
Parents brought their children to see Santa land his helicopter in the Norwalk town square after the COVID-19 prevented his visit last year.
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