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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Cerritos College joined the rank of over 50 other colleges in California when it officially joined the American Association of University Women this past July. Created in 1881, the AAUW has been working toward equality for women in universities and in the workplace. By joining with universities, the AAUW gives scholarships away to students to help further their education, giving...

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Although his inspiration came from a documentary on a street artist known as "Banksy," art and microbiology major, Ramiro Monteon, began painting when he was in elementary school. Watching his classmates draw with charcoal, he decided to give it a try. This gave Monteon the chance to develop his artistic skills. His art teacher gave him charcoals to take home,...

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Legendary Pictures' new found footage film, "As Above,So Below" , the movie from sibling filmmakers John Erick and Drew Dowdle , is nearly as similar as previous horror films such as "The Blair Witch Project" and "Paranormal Activity."The film starts off with a female archaeologist exploring what appears as a dangerous and secret tunnel in Iran. Later, the site ends...

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The Order of the Falcon returned for its second club meeting in the "Chamber of Secrets," or better known as the Teleconference Center, Monday, Sept. 15. The meeting started off with new members and students who could not attend last week's meeting taking the Sorting Hat Quiz, determining what group they would be placed in. A few new members were...

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While the Associated Students of Cerritos College took great pride in the success of Falcon Gameday at the Monday, Sept. 15, Cabinet meeting, the discussion soon turned to the future of other planned events. Talks this week focused on events that are already in motion, ranging from the upcoming Constitution Day to next month's Zombie Fest. The ASCC also included...

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