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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Different flags of the African Diaspora with fists raised in solidarity Photo credit: Ifeoma Utom

The African diaspora: Stop fighting, come together!

Ifeoma Utom and Shaniah Campbell
April 18, 2024
The African Diaspora has long had a history of fighting against each other. The diaspora in a whole needs to comes together as one and stop inner conflict.
Santa Fe Springs art work of music artist from the past and present with one of the sellers in the background.

The culture behind Santa Fe Springs’ swap meet

Michael Delgado, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Find out more about the culture behind the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet and what you can expect to see in the swamp meet.
Dr. Shelia Hill shared a similar name with Muhammad's strategy that puts into words the blueprint set by older activists for younger people.

Umoja goes back into the past

Matthew Espinosa, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Robert Lance joined Cerritos College in an online meeting to talk about the history of activism in Black education.
K-POP Music Town holds all goods and albums of K-Pop's biggest stars on the stage. Although many groups constantly hit success, it seems like these idols don’t receive proper treatment in the media. Photo credit: Keanu Ruffo

K-pop’s rise over consistent struggles in Western pop culture

Keanu Ruffo
May 20, 2021
K-pop’s new captivating beats and alluring dances have hit major success globally, even with a language barrier here at home.
Just 10 minutes west of DTLA, Beverly Blvd is home to several Central American businesses. On April 25, 2021, a busy Sunday morning for many locals meant shopping and eating at places like Guatemalteca Bakery and Restaurant and Panaderia El Salvador.

‘It’s our time’: Central Americans enrich food and culture in So Cal

Emily Melgar
May 19, 2021
Immigrants continue to make extraordinary strides in Southern California. Dreamers and refugees from countries like El Salvador and Guatemala have influenced and forever changed the landscape and cuisine throughout the state.
A colorful mural of Izalco, El Salvador painted outside El Chavocho, 4273 Beverly Blvd. The Salvadoran restaurant is one of many Central American businesses in the area. April 25, 2021

Audio story: Central Americans enrich food and culture in So Cal

Emily Melgar
May 18, 2021
Immigrants continue to make extraordinary strides in Southern California as the Central American community shines its light and brings rich culture, delicious food and tradition. Narrated by Opinion Editor Emily Melgar.
One shade of abuse

One shade of abuse

Monica Gallardo, Opinion Editor
February 18, 2015
The controversial film adaptation of E. L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" grossed roughly $85 million during its opening weekend, thanks to the money-hungry film industry that has manipulated viewers into thinking of this as a romantic, erotic film.

Film festival starts off International Education Week

Carlos Holguin, Staff Writer
November 19, 2014

Hosted in conjunction with the International Student Association, International Student Services, and sponsored by the Student Government, Cerritos College began an International Film Festival to correlate...

Animation major Julia Izquierdo enjoying playing human bingo. She is half way there. Photo credit: Gildardo "Demo" Aquino

K-pop club expands insight on Korean culture

Gildardo Aquino, Staff Writer
September 18, 2014

The K-pop club is ready to make its club well known and is focusing to bring different events on campus for students to enjoy and learn about the culture. K-pop is a musical genre that is originated from...

Hip-hop and academia can mix

Grester Celis-Acosta, Opinion Editor
September 13, 2014
When you think of hip-hop, you think of the vulgar music that sometimes doesn’t have any meaning other than sex, drugs and violence. But what if this music could be used in academia to teach a college course such as English? Would it work?
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