Oregon voters just made history by becoming the first state in the U. S. to decriminalize personal possession of all drugs, and it’s about damn time. This means people convicted of drug possession for personal use won’t receive jail time, but will instead be given a $100 fine or the choice to complete a health assessment at a recovery center....

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Black Lives Matter celebrates the projected loss of LA County District Attorney Jackie Lacey on the LA Hall of Justice steps on Nov. 4. Lacey has prosecuted few officers in police brutality cases, making her an enemy of the Black Lives Matter movement. In response to her inaction, BLM has been protesting and campaigning for her removal. While the votes...

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2020 has proven to be one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory, but the 2020 Election has proven to have had some positive outcomes when it comes to diversity and representation. Of particular note are some newly elected or reelected officials like Iman Jodeh, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Sarah McBride, Shevrin Jones, and Michele Rayner-Goolsby, who all represent...

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The NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Project is offering a 5-week online course to eligible Cerritos College students starting in Spring 2021 semester. The NCAS is a national program run by NASA, which aims to give community college STEM students an authentic NASA experience and encourages them to finish a 2-year degree or transfer to a 4-year university to pursue...

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The 2020 Presidential Election is today. The Republican and Democratic parties are trying to sway last-minute voters in Southern California by spreading their message about where they stand on props and candidates. Here are the parties stances on some of these issues: Prop 15The Democratic party says to vote yes on Proposition 15. It will increase funding for public schools,...

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Undocumented Cerritos College alumni attended a nighttime Zoom conference on Friday, where they shared their experiences and gave advice to students preparing for transfer. It was the final event in the Undocumented Student Week of Action, which ran several online webinars between Oct. 19 and Oct. 23. Pamela Rodriguez had to take ESL classes before regular English classes at Cerritos....

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President Dr. Jose Fierro met with students and staff early on October 28th to discuss the current state of the college. In the address, Fierro spoke on the difficulty of running the college during the COVID-19 pandemic and the strides that they have been taking to better serve the students of the college, and the community around them. Fierro set...

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From the board of an elementary school PTA to White House advisor to George W. Bush, Marisa Perez had an extensive background in politics long before being elected to the Board of Trustees in 2012. Unchallenged in the 2020 election, Perez will continue serving Cerritos College for another term. Perez says her primary focus was on student completion at Cerritos....

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President Trump and former Vice President Biden debate for the final time on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The second debate was scheduled for Oct. 15, in Miami, but was cancelled due to the president testing positive for Covid-19. The president also refused to participate in a virtual debate, so this was the second and last...

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Oscar: Alright and can I get a name and Occupation? Matthew: Alright hello, I am Matthew Rodriguez and I am currently a college student studying architecture. Oscar: To start off this interview, What was your initial reaction when you found out that Joe Biden will be the one chosen by democrats to go against Trump in the election. Matthew: You...

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