The start of a new semester can bring challenges and stress for college students. The challenges that students face can differ depending on if a student is entering college for the first time or is a continuing student. For students entering college for the first time, they can sometimes feel out of their comfort zone. Counselor Ken Matsuura explains that...

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Faculty and other members of the school gathered to say good bye to Bryan Reece is leaving Cerritos to take a job at a new college. Since he started at Cerritos College 23 years ago Reece as a part-time instructor Reece has held different positions during his tenure, such as Faculty Senate President, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, and...

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“Clubs are very important for students to network and engage. Studies show that they are more successful if they join clubs and are involved on campus,” Coordinator of Student Activities Amna “AJ” Jara said. Cerritos College offers more than 60 clubs ranging from advocacy clubs like Active Minds to clubs for entertainment interests like Anime Club. “They serve as a...

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In preparation for a review from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Cerritos College has begun the self-evaluation processes for the college and its services. “It’s a self-reflection," Dr. Frank Mixson, Co-Chair of the Accreditation Faculty said. "It’s designed for the college to take a good look at itself and determine how well it is performing or...

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Gary Pritchard has become the full time dean of Fine Arts and Mass Communication. Pritchard served as interim dean last academic year. He has been teaching for Cerritos for at least 14 years as a music instructor holding both full-time and part-time positions. Not only is he a dean of Fine Arts and Communication, he also serves on the Capistrano...

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Move over "Star Wars," there's a new war invading campus. The science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program is hosting it’s first ever STEM Wars competition this semester. Participants will compete in creating an educational presentation where the grand-prize winner will win an iPad. Chemistry professor Jeffery Bradbury and biology professor Michelle Navarro are the creators of STEM Wars and...

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Students and faculty were evacuated from the Liberal Arts building after smoke was detected in the building around two o’clock on Wednesday . Inside the elevator maintenance room, some equipment started to release smoke, according to campus police Chief Richard Bukowiecki. Campus police was alerted by the alarm system that identified the maintenance room as the source of the smoke....

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Last semester the college was plagued by a series of break-ins and vandalism across campus that resulted in stolen property and damage to offices. Since then campus police have installed extra security and have raised the presence of officers on campus. According to Chief Richard Bukowiecki of the campus police there has not been an increase in crime since then,...

Hudson is a very busy dog, not only is he a therapy dog who is used in the Student Health Center, he has helped raise money for animal shelters. On Monday a group of students from a social psychology class set up on the sidewalk outside the library to raise money for the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority. According to...

Booths set up by clubs featured different types of food to showcase the different cultures represented during Global Village, sponsored by the International Students Association on Wednesday April 24. The Anime Club featured a Kendo instruction at its booth, that was representing a Japanese culture, the instructor was psychology major German Sanchez. ESL teacher Nancy Spradlin thought the event was...