The Cerritos College women’s water polo team suffers yet another loss, as it loses its conference opener, suffering a setback toward its race for the South Coast Conference title this year. The Falcons suffered a 12-4 loss defeat to the Chaffey Panthers in Wednesday, Sept. 17. The team is now 0-5 to start the season. After playing at the American...

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The Board of Trustees meeting was opened up by giving out two recognitions, the first was the Recognition of Classified Manager of the Year, given to Dr. Adrianna Flores; the second one which was the Recognition of Acadmeic Manager of the Year given to Rachel Mason. The meeting took place Wednesday, Sept. 17. Following the recognition was the presentation of...

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A history presentation had a classroom full of students on Tuesday, Sept. 16, with a total of 67 students in the classroom. The students that attended the presentation were informed about how Mexico got its independence. Jonathon Gonzalez, a student that attended the presentation, stated, “This was very important to me because I’m Hispanic and it is very relevant to...

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The final positions for majority leader, minority leader, senate liaison and other positions are still waiting to be filled, according to the Associated Students of Cerritos College's first senate meeting of the semester which occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The first senate meeting served as an overview as to how the ASCC Senate process will happen. Charles Caguioa, vice president...

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The Disabled Student Programs and Services office held a commemoration Tuesday, Sept. 17, for Dr. Bob Hughlett, officially honoring him by naming the building in his name and including a plaque next to the entrance of the renamed DSPS office. Hughlett, director of DSPS, has been a part of Cerritos College for around 30 years, and has continued to provide...

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The bus fares that took effect on Monday, Sept. 15, hurt students who rely on public transportation to get back and forth to school. Earlier this year, an increase in bus fare was approved, raising the price of a ride from $1.50 to $1.75, and a day pass from $5 to $7. Cerritos College is known as a commuter college,...

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Around 50 to 60 university booths were on campus, so students could obtain information about their future transfer schools during the University Mega Fair that took place Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Falcon Square. “We do three university fairs a year; one of them is called the Mega Fair, and that’s what we have today...

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Top-conference placing is absolutely the goal for both men and women’s cross country teams, with both going through the season thus far with high hopes and expectations to become a better team than last year. Anthony Lozano, the men’s cross country team captain, said, “This year, I’m mainly focusing on trying to win our conference and (get better) as a...

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One of Cerritos College’s very own, coach Lloyd Higgins, was awarded the 2014 California Community College Assistant Coach of the Year for women’s track and field. This is not Higgins’ first time winning the award. The award recognizes elite assistant coaches, and Higgins received it for the second time since his tenure at Cerritos College. “It’s very surprising, both times...

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Family members, friends and former colleagues of former Campus Police Chief Richard Bukowiecki remembered him with great love and appreciation at a memorial service, which took place at the Student Center last Saturday. His eulogy read, “Chief Bukowiecki, ‘Buk,’ was known for his calm demeanor and professionalism. Whether he was addressing the Faculty senate or student leadership, leading an investigation...

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