Cerritos College hosted the third round of the presidential candidate panel, in which Dr. Rajen Vurdien showcased what he can bring to the campus if elected. A full Teleconference Center watched as Dr. Vurdien spoke about his mission and experience as current president of Fullerton College. His plans include working with high schools to enhance the success of incoming students,...

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Amid camaraderie and drinks, the Cerritos College community came together to celebrate the accomplishments of eight individuals in the fourth annual Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at the DoubleTree hotel in Norwalk on March 5. Faculty, staff and guests lingered in the lobby before the ceremony began, drinking and enjoying the night. One inductee Bob Vaughn thought the...

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Cerritos College students and faculty received advice for job searching at the employee panel on March 11 in Fine Arts 43. Despite a delay due to relocation, about 40 people attended the panel, ready to ask questions. The employers present were: Jennifer Ward with the Southern California Gas CompanyCindy Richins with Parker Hannifin CorporationJessica Johnson with Southern Wine and SpiritsKathyrn...

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The Teleconference Center was host to the second presidential candidate, Dr. Angelica Loera Suarez, who introduced herself to the audience and answered questions in a public forum. The forum was held from 11 a.m. to noon. According to her she has come full circle from student to faculty and administrator. She is also a first generation student. The questions from...

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Amid a room overflowing with students, faculty and staff, Dr. Edward Hernandez introduced college presidential candidate Dr. Monte Perez for a public forum. The forum was held in the Teleconference Center from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m Tuesday, March 10. Perez was president of of Moreno Valley College and Los Angeles Mission College. He is one of five candidates for...

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The Math Club will be collecting books in the walkway between the library entrance and the Financial Aid building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m from Monday, March 9 to Thursday, March 12. According to the website, SUCASA is a nonprofit community-based organization dedicated to the philosophy that every individual has the right to live free from violence or the...

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The new vice president vacancy was filled, voting for the resignation of the student affairs position of ASCC President Miles Aiello was delayed and senate allocates money toward the LAMUN Conference for the Model United Nations Club at the senate meeting on March 4. After the recent resignation by Charles Caguioa, interim vice president Aldemar Sanchez relinquished the short-term position....

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Students in the Student Center were treated to statistics on their favorite foods and were shown foods trends in other parts of the world on March 5. Registered Dietitian Hazel Ng was behind a booth which showed the amount of fats in foods. Small yellow cubes were placed next to food models as a visual representation of the amounts of...

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Goose-bumps flow throughout the surface of Jayke's skin as she approaches the stage. She takes deep breaths, focuses on her lines of a song she must have heard 101 times over during rehearsal. Jayke clears her throat and leaves all her concerns and troubles behind on the back stage. And for that split second, she is truly alive and truly...

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The Environmental Club and the Students United for a Healthier Tomorrow Club joined forces to sustain the new student food garden located next to the Student Health and Wellness Center after they cut the ribbon Thursday, March 5. Founder of the SUHT Club Wilfrido Hernandez cut the ribbon, announcing the opening of the garden. He said, "Ron Finely is like...

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