So let's get this settled, once and for all, video games are not sports, I repeat they are not sports--yes I'm talking to you Fortnite-addicted players. Video games should not even be mentioned in the same breath as the words sport or athlete. According to Oxford Dictionary, the definition of the word sport is "An activity involving physical exertion and...

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EmpowerMENt is a workshop that explored the cultural concepts of: masculinity, identifying barriers people of color face when seeking to transcend the traditional expectations of men and ways to reduce sexism and misogyny. This workshop was presented by Matt Smith, director of educational partnerships, at Cal State University Dominguez Hills, on April 5. Smith believes it’s important for society to...

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Phi Beta Lambda, also known as the Business Club, represented Cerritos College at the 2018 State Business Leadership Conference at the Hilton Mission Valley hotel in San Diego CA on April 6-8. A total of 32 participants were able to attend and represent the chapter. PBL's goal is developing leaders and members for careers in business and other related fields...

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The outside exhibit in the Fine Arts building has been causing concern for art students as well as Director and Curator for the Cerritos College Gallery, James MacDevitt. The glass windows on the exhibit have a glare which makes it difficult to see, explained MacDevitt. MacDevitt said, “It’s a complaint that I’ve heard from everybody who comes to see the...

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Unopposed candidates, Kawthar “Kathy” Azzam and Christopher Rodriguez have been elected as new Associated Students of Cerritos College president and vice president. Philip Herrera was elected as student trustee. Azzam and Rodriguez gathered 79 out of 94 votes total from the student body. Azzam and Rodriguez agreed that they had to work harder to prove themselves, as they did not...

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A dimly lit stage with a makeshift tent, a couple props and one man is all it took to provide a deep insight into the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. “A Moment With Cesar Chavez” is a performance written, adapted and performed by Roberto Alcaraz, actor and lecturer at Cal State Long Beach. Alcaraz explained that he was inspired...

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In order to prepare for the Spring 2018 Job Fair, Career Services held a workshop for students to offer advice and knowledge on different aspects to keep in mind when approaching an employer. Resume critiquing, job research, and advice on how to approach employers to make a memorable first impression, were the topics discussed throughout the workshop. Held in the...

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A discussion broke out in the Associated Students of Cerritos College senate concerning an Arduino internship with NASA. It focused on the question to whether undocumented, AB 540 and international students should be prioritized in legislation. The Arduino Internship Opportunity is in association with the NASA California Grant Community College STEM Project. The internship has been offered at Cerritos in...

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On a Thursday the Cerritos College softball team took on the El Camino Warriors, for a South Coast Conference league game. The score was 8-1 as the Falcons lost to the Warriors who improved their record to 23-6 while the Falcons dropped to 16-11. The score however, did not show how close the Falcons were to winning or actually making...

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The Cerritos College softball team won a close game with the score of 2-1 against a very formidable East Los Angeles College team in a Falcons home game. This game was filled with solid fielding and pitching both ways as each team had less then five hits. The lack of hits was not so much from strikeouts, but from the...

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