Over the weekend, the Cerritos women's tennis team was able to gain victories in both the single and double divisions. Thursday, Feb. 23 the Falcons went up against Rio Hondo, and on Friday, Feb. 24 the team went up against Glendale. Falcons came out on top against Rio Hondo. The team of Danielle Pastor and Elizabeth Aceves defeated the Rio...

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Rape, forced prostitution, forced female circumcision, land ownership rights, lack of education and economic inequality are some of the issues girls and women face in the 21st century. As Cerritos College begins its celebration of Women’s History Month Ana Torres-Bower, Women’s and Gender Studies department chair, opened her classroom to anyone who wanted to listen to her lecture on Global...

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With the celebration of Black History Month continuing at Cerritos College, History professor Anthony Lee lead a discussion on the history surrounding African American folktales and concluded by recounting one of the tales, specifically Tales of Brer Rabbit. This event took place on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the Social Science Building. Before the reading, he began the discussion by explaining...

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Starting right fielder Micah Hee switched from the outfield to the pitching mound to record his first save of the season in the Falcon Baseball team 9-8 win over Santa Barbara. Hee entered the game with one out in the ninth after Santa Barbara brought the game within one run, Hee then forced the first batter to fly out and...

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"Getting an internship is vital, and doing it now even while attending Cerritos College is important," former Cerritos College alumni and guest speaker, Jennifer Arenas, said during a Disney Internship Workshop held on Thursday, Feb. 16. The workshop offered students a step-by-step guide on how to apply to various internships The Walt Disney Company has to offer at its theme...

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Associated Students of Cerritos College Executive Cabinet held a meeting with the Model United Nations and The American Institute of Architects Convention Travel Request approval, on Monday, Feb. 13. Christopher Portillo, MUN Inter Club Council Representative went over his presentation with MUN Secretary General of Economics Kishan Lalla. It consisted of information establishing the goal to introduce students to the...

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“The sunflower,” that is what some students called the NASA-CA Space Grant Consortium program according to Otto Schmitt, astrophysics major. “The biggest thing I learned in the program was how to work with a team,” he said. “[Students] with different traits, majors and backgrounds pitching ideas to each other and all agreeing one one idea.” Cerritos College, who also participated...

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On Wednesday, Feb. 15 the ASCC Senate approved funding for the Architectural Design Club to attend the AIA Convention and the Model United Club to attend LAMUN. "I'm passionate about Architecture and excited for the convention. I think it is a great opportunity for our club members to network with professionals and learn more about Architecture." Juan Ferrer, Co-President of...

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In the final week of conference play the men and women's basketball teams ended on very different notes. Led by sophomore Christian Perez, the men defeated conference rivals Long Beach City and El Camino. In both games, Perez totaled 46 points, 24 rebounds and seven assist. The Falcon's were able to beat Long Beach, sweeping them this season, 78-61 behind...

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"Gratefulness, hope, well-endowment." That was the theme of Fine Arts and Communications Division instructional dean Gary Pritchard's speech at the joint Fine Arts and Communications and Science, Engineering and Mathematics Division ribbon cutting ceremony, for which attendees there were not enough chairs for. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 4:15 p.m, and the ribbon was cut by...

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