The changes to the rental program came into effect at the beginning of the semester. According to store manager Mando Quatel, last semester the store had been offering about 20 to 25 percent of textbooks for rent."Our goal was that we wanted to be a lot higher than that. We wanted to be able to offer affordable textbooks to the...

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The start of a new semester can bring challenges and stress for college students. The challenges that students face can differ depending on if a student is entering college for the first time or is a continuing student. For students entering college for the first time, they can sometimes feel out of their comfort zone. Counselor Ken Matsuura explains that...

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The Cerritos College volleyball team scrimmaged against former players at its alumni game on Saturday, August 24 at the gym in order to get ready for the fall season. Head coach Teresa Velasquez used this game to gauge how the team is coming along and said, “Well, this is our first scrimmage to prepare for the season. We're using this...

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Sophomore defensive tackle David Moala has been named a preseason All-American which makes his play and work ethic nationally recognized."It's good to get this recognition," Moala said. "But, it is not something to brag about, more like something to live up to". "We try to stay hungry, David wants to eat," sophomore defensive tackle Kisione Pale explained on the team's...

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Faculty and other members of the school gathered to say good bye to Bryan Reece is leaving Cerritos to take a job at a new college. Since he started at Cerritos College 23 years ago Reece as a part-time instructor Reece has held different positions during his tenure, such as Faculty Senate President, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, and...

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Cerritos College head wrestling coach Don Garriott takes on the new gym and his team of returners and newcomers as they prepare for their next season. After several years of waiting as the Cerritos College Falcon Gymnasium was being reconstructed, Garriott and his team were given a gym at Excelsior High School to practice in. Coming back from having to...

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“Clubs are very important for students to network and engage. Studies show that they are more successful if they join clubs and are involved on campus,” Coordinator of Student Activities Amna “AJ” Jara said. Cerritos College offers more than 60 clubs ranging from advocacy clubs like Active Minds to clubs for entertainment interests like Anime Club. “They serve as a...

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In preparation for a review from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Cerritos College has begun the self-evaluation processes for the college and its services. “It’s a self-reflection," Dr. Frank Mixson, Co-Chair of the Accreditation Faculty said. "It’s designed for the college to take a good look at itself and determine how well it is performing or...

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Gary Pritchard has become the full time dean of Fine Arts and Mass Communication. Pritchard served as interim dean last academic year. He has been teaching for Cerritos for at least 14 years as a music instructor holding both full-time and part-time positions. Not only is he a dean of Fine Arts and Communication, he also serves on the Capistrano...

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Move over "Star Wars," there's a new war invading campus. The science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program is hosting it’s first ever STEM Wars competition this semester. Participants will compete in creating an educational presentation where the grand-prize winner will win an iPad. Chemistry professor Jeffery Bradbury and biology professor Michelle Navarro are the creators of STEM Wars and...

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