For Cerritos College Marine veteran, Jacob Linarez, his two dogs Bella and Cookie are more than just his best friends, they're certified service dogs with whom he can rely on to get him out of inadequate situations. If a military veteran is hindered with a disability, physically and/or mentally, after his or her tenure with the military, a service dog...

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A trumpet performance stands out during a jazz concert for a young Dr. David Betancourt as realization settles in his face about his future. It was on that fateful night that Dr. Beatncourt, now Director of Music at Cerritos College, knew he wanted music to play a predominant role in his life. Following that night, Dr. David Betancourt started playing...

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Petra Such, 19, envisioned herself as a hopeful, rising star in the tennis world when she took the opportunity to travel half way across the globe to Cerritos College from her native Hungary. Born in the capital city of Budapest, Such has been playing tennis for 11 years, aiming to perfect her game and rise above the rest of the...

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Jenniver Icaro, business major "I enjoy singing as my hobby." Annie Gutierrez, cosmetology major "Drawing, painting and listening to music." Jesse Rodriguez, undecided major "I like playing soccer and going out." John Jose, kinesiology major, "The gym, building robot models and playing random sports like football or socc...

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Whenever Cerritos College basketball guard, Tyler Payne, has an issue with his body, big or small, he does not hesitate to make his way to the Athletic Training Center on campus. According to staff members and student athletes, The ATC is at the forefront of athletic care and wellness. The ATC provides athletes with tips on how to maintain a...

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In true Marvel fashion, things get more and more elaborate in the latest installment of Marvel's quirky franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy. Space battles, planet-warping and narrowly escaping death follow as the Guardians make their way to a remote planet. Starlord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Racoon and Groot (in baby form) all return. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2...

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Bella is a German Shepherd who serves as a service animal for Cerritos College student, and Marine veteran, Jacob Linarez. Bella helps her owner cope with stressful environments by providing emotional support. She specializes in helping Linarez identify triggers that can potentially cause him to tense up. Bella has been helping Linarez and his family for well over three years...

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Women are alluring creatures; they truly are. They radiate beauty and exemplify culture. As beautiful as they are, though, they are not saints; far from it. They put themselves, and everyone around them, in head-scratching scenarios that are baffling to comprehend. It's difficult to live with them, it's even more difficult to live without them. What makes them and their...

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How far are you willing to go in pursuit of a career and an education? In the case of international student athletes, some, if not most, are willing to go to newfound extremes in pursuit of not only an education, but also a dream to one day play in the biggest stage of their respective sports. For Cerritos College international...

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The Cerritos College Music Department and The ASCC presented a Jazz Exchange Concert on Wednesday, April 5 held at the Student Center to a packed crowd of jazz enthusiasts. The concert featured a lineup that included jazz ensembles from three neighboring high schools, John Glenn High School, Paramount High School and Bellflower High School and the Cerritos College Jazz Ensemble....

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