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Grapes of Wrath leaves you wanting more

You are going to be left wanting more; more of the play, more acts, more lighting effects, more sound effects, and especially more acting. Full story

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Posada uses music as his getaway

When life throws you a curveball, you can either learn from it and grow, or let it be an excuse to not do something with your life. Full story

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Horror remake turns out mediocre

If you’re in the mood for a mediocre horror movie with poor acting, The Crazies is just what you’re looking for. Full story

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Looking to 'Sproose' things up

Sproose Goose is a band that specializes in playing Alternative Rock music. They play mostly in the surrounding areas of Cerritos College such as Downey, Norwalk, and Long Beach.

Jazz ensemble, others featured in exchange concert

The Cerritos College Music department presented another exchange concert on Wednesday, this time featuring the Cerritos Jazz Ensemble, Pop/Rock Ensemble and the Carmenita Middle School Jazz Band.

Local band looks to make it big

My Enemy’s Enemy, a local band featuring both current Cerritos College students as well as alumni, is looking to make a name for themselves in the music world.

The evolution of Hip-Hop

For more than 30 years, hip hop has been a powerful force in the music world and has been an outlet for many poets and artists. Today the hip hop genre still exists, but the music has lost most, if not all of it’s meaning.

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'Saw VI' provides great twists

Movie Review

"Saw VI" creates a fresh story, new twists, solves some mysteries and creates another.

Students write ghost stories

The Cerritos College English Department is hosting its third annual short and horrifying story writing contest.

'Wild Things Are' soon to be classic

Movie Review

"Where the Wild Things Are" is a great film that breaks the common mold of animation.

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Artist overcomes boundaries

Art knows no bounds. Just ask Jose Moreno, arts major, a paraplegic oils artist at Cerritos College.

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Feldman, Zellen talk at art gallery

The Cerritos College art gallery has artwork on display created by Roni Feldman and Jody Zellen.

'Paranormal' doesn't live up to hype

"Paranormal Activity" frightens only the really weak at heart.

Students paint the scare in Knott's Scary Farm

The Cerritos College beginning stage make-up class, led by Susan Wantanabe, headed over to Buena Park last week to Knott's Scary Farm.

Paramore releases its best album

Album Review

Paramore nails it once again with Brand New Eyes, its third studio album

'Zombieland' a new undead gem

Movie Review

"Zombieland" is the best zombie movie since "Shaun of the Dead," with its deathly-funny humor and plenty of zombie gore to go around.

'Last Song' a summer of love

Book Review

"The Last Song" is a heartwarming tale of young love and the pains of growing up into adulthood.

Schreiner teaches and performs

Gregory Schreiner is a famous collector of movie costumes and is also a prolific piano instructor.

Three Days Grace 'over and over' again

Album Review

This CD isn't a change from its earlier work, pretty much the same angst songs about how hard life can be.

Dark comedy 'Informs' and impresses

Movie Review

"The Informant!" is a corporate dark comedy hit.

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Black Dahlia Murder produces killer CD

Album Review

This CD seems to be a lot more melodic from the others will a higher pitch from the guitars.

Art gallery 'overflows'

The art gallery held a reception of "Over/Flow" on Sept. 15, introducing students and faculty to the art pieces it had to offer.

'Bioshock 2' coming in November

The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed "Bioshock," "Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams Union" is set to be released on Nov. 3, although that date is tentative.

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Burnight Center going through changes

The new location for the Burnight Center Theatre is said to be in the back of the school.

Jay-Z gives you the Blueprint

Album Review

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has once again dropped a classic album for the ages.

Heroine a new favorite in 'Wet'

Game Review

It has been long overdue since a heroine has hit the shelves that is worthy of having a chance to be one of your favorite games.

'Arkham Asylum' a must-have

Game Review

"Batman: Arkham Asylum" is said to be one of the very best comic book superhero titles ever made.

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Classical music displayed at library

The library is hosting Classical Music Month with a display case offering objects that are music related.

Israel Lopez shoots for the stars

Israel Lopez is a student on campus who received a scholarship as a semi-finalist and partner for the ACTF Ryan's and well as a scholarship from the Burnie's for being a semi-finalist.

Lack of chemistry in 'Time Traveler's Wife'

Movie Review

"The Time Traveler's Wife" has a beautiful plot but the actors have no chemistry, making it unbelievable.

The Used changes in 'Artwork'

Album Review

What I liked from its new tracks is that most of them had a change in tone, as it increased and decreased.

Malo plays in Santa Fe Springs

Music group Malo performed at the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet on Saturday.

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'Final Fantasy' amazing with 'Dissidia'

Game Review

"Dissidia: Final Fantasy" is the newest game in the Final Fantasy franchise and it is an amazing game for the Sony PSP.

Beatlemania continues with game, remasters

The latest installment of Beatlemania comes in the form of a widely popular interactive video game and a long awaited collection of digitally remastered albums.