New competition awaits the Cerritos College women’s cross country team as it prepares for this weekend’s Embry Riddle Invitational in Prescott, Ariz. Saturday, Oct. 4. Head coach Bryan Ramos believes that the women will have a better chance than the men, he said, “Just because they’re running the same distance they usually do, so they’re used to that distance.” The...

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An overview of building schematics and layouts of construction was presented by David El Fattal at the board of trustees meeting Wednesday, Oct. 30. The revised item on the agenda had El Fattal break down the remaining process of the Facilities Master Plan. The Multipurpose and Business and Education Buildings serve as swing-space for now; its use is to eliminate...

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The Course Prioritization Task-force, and books under $50 through Open Education Resources, were discussed at the Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30. During last week's Faculty Senate meeting, a vote to involve students in a Course Prioritization Task-force was taken - which was not planned - and discussed when the students should be involved in what types of classes...

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Fashion is used to support breast cancer. The purpose of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is to help support and fund research for a life-threatening disease that affects people every year. One of the most popular forms of spreading awareness is through fashion. Notable organizations, such as The National Football League, Avon, the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, the Susan...

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1. Jaci Navas, communications major. “I like to helps kids dress up, paint their faces funny and give them candy. I also enjoy going to Hollywood Horror Nights.”2. Gabrielle Buckley, medical assistant major. “I enjoy watching horror movies and going to football games because that’s when football comes back.”3. Pearce Cordray, engineering major. "I like to scare kids and watch...

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As candidates start to prepare for the upcoming Board of Trustees election in November, the Social Equality Club did what it could to inform students. The club set up a booth on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Falcon Square with the intention of registering students to vote. Members of the club talked to students about issues they face on campus and...

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Are Israel and Hamas guilty of war crimes? What is the main cause of this conflict? Who won or lost the fight? These are all common questions that have have been asked by people around the world, but on Tuesday, Sept. 30, Cerritos College students were interested and asked these questions regarding the conflict that has been going on between...

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With available spots declining and word of the event being spread by its representatives, Leche Cafe and Bookstore hopes for a crowded house Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. for "Open Mic" Night. For one night, individuals who registered with Leche Cafe for a spot will be able to have a set time up on stage and say whatever it...

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Even though less than 10 people attended the Re-Entry Program’s Learning Styles Workshop, the desire to learn was not lost in those who attended. The workshop was presented by Pamela Sepulveda, a licensed clinical social worker who works for Casa Youth Shelter, from 11 p.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 30. Shannon Estrada, Re-Entry program coordinator, said that the workshops given...

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The Cerritos College men's soccer team pulled through a stubborn East Los Angeles College defense to give it a 2-1 win in the team's first home conference game. Possession of the ball was quickly conquered by the Falcons as the high tempo the team established rocked the sturdy stance ELAC was thought to have shown. Quick connecting play between midfielders...

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