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By Karla Enriquez (Grester as managing) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Male suspect peers over women's bathroom in science building
A male suspect peered over an occupied women’s bathroom stall located in the first floor of the science building on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at approximately 8:45 a.m. according to a safety alert released by the Cerritos College Police Department. According to Police Chief Tom Gallivan, a student reported the June 24 incident at approximately 2:00- 3:30 p.m. of Monday,...
By Karla Enriquez (Grester as managing) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Phi Beta Lambda goes above and beyond at National Leadership Conference
The Cerritos College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, the largest collegiate business student organization, competed at the National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois from Wednesday, June 24 to Saturday, June 27. The NLC gave the 14 members of the Cerritos chapter an opportunity to participate in leadership competitions and attend educational workshops and exhibits. “It was a great experience. We...
By Karla Enriquez (Grester as managing) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Avalos remains in office after intent to recall is deemed invalid
Photo credit: Karla Enriquez
“Ms. Avalos, you’ve been served” The quiet words rumbled through the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room leaving those in attendance on Wednesday, June 3 stunned, especially Board President and Area 2 Trustee, Carmen Avalos. According to the Elections Office at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk’s office in Norwalk, an intent to recall was filed by Area 2 proponents...
By Gustavo Lopez (Grester as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Outstanding athletes recognized at board meeting.
Photo credit: Karla Enriquez
The board of trustees recognized the women's track and field team for a state champonship win, received a presentation on the iFalcon initiative and discussed the board's decision on an anonymous complaint regarding Board President Carmen Avalos. Ariel Mendez, an athlete in the women's track and field team, broke a school record in the 1500 meter event with a time...
By Karla Enriquez (Grester as managing) + 1 other for Talon Marks - 1 min read
Storify: June 17 board meeting honors leaders & reviews anonymous complaint on board president
The Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Board of Trustees meeting focused on presentations by iFalcon leaders and Tilden Oil Contractors., the recognition of the women's track and field team for their state championship, and a discussion of the board's decision on an anonymous complaint received regarding the Board President, Carmen Avalos. The link below provides a compilation of the live tweets...
By Karla Enriquez (Grester as managing) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Trustee John Paul Drayer proposes laptop and tablet rental for students
Photo credit: Karla Enriquez
Book rental is a reality that exists in community colleges all over the nation and with the times quickly changing, Trustee John Paul Drayer believes the rental of laptops and tablets should be the next logical step for Cerritos College. During the Wednesday, June 10 Board of Trustees meeting, Drayer brought up his concern for low income students who don’t...
By Karla Enriquez (Grester as managing) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 1 min read
Storify: Board of Trustees meeting focuses on 2015-2016 budget
The Board of Trustees meeting that took place on June 10 was considered a study session in which Dr. David El Fattal presented the 2015-2016 tentative budget. Among the big topics discussed were the extension of student services hours and the phasing in of the Los Angeles minimum wage increase. The link below provides a compilation of live tweets from...
By Gustavo Lopez (Grester as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Cerritos budget allows for more classes & student services
Photo credit: Karla Enriquez
The board of trustees discussed the tentative budget for the fiscal year of 2015-2016, with a focus using the reserve money to increase student development and success, an addition of sections or classes, and student use of the new tablets and laptops. The board convened during a budget study session on Wednesday, June 12. Board secretary Marisa Perez asked President...
By Sebastian Echeverry (Grester as managing) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
President's announcement overshadowed by agenda items
The board of trustees meeting that occurred Wednesday, June 3 was set to prepare the school for the introduction of Dr. Linda Lacy's predecessor, Dr. Jose Fierro, but was overshadowed by other events that made the new president's announcement seem minor. The board meeting opened up with comments from the public followed by the induction of the new student trustee,Victor...
By Perla Lara (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Amazon best-seller holds book signing at Cerritos College
Photo credit: Perla Lara
Cerritos College alumna Wendy Solorio has published her first book which is number 27 on Amazon’s biographies and memoirs bestseller list, in it she describes her battle with cancer both during treatment and after surviving it. Solorio held her first book signing event on May 12 at the Student Center. The book itself began as a WordPress blog and after...
