Cerritos College welcomed students back to school with food and music during this semester’s “Welcome Day” held at the amphitheatre last Thursday.

“Things couldn’t have been better, we were welcomed back with IN-N-OUT hamburgers and a great DJ,” said Cerritos College student Rene Flores.

The In-N-Out catering truck was on hand and served over an estimated1,600 hamburgers. “We enjoy serving Cerritos College students because it brings our name out, it helps students get their ID’s out for school and it brings students together in a fun environment,” said In-N-Out employee, Elisa Bechman.

The lines outside the In-N-Out catering truck, stretched out from the student store, where it was parked, to the phone booths across from the library. “The food was worth waiting in line for,” said Cerritos College student Vera Gjokaj. “I love In-N-Out hamburgers, especially when they are free.”

Not all students were willing to stand in line for the free meal. “Why would you stay in line for hours for a free hamburger when you can just go buy it for two dollars,” said Mark Taylor, English major.

“People are just cheap,” Taylor added.

“DJ Cory” played the students’ musical requests, most of which were requests for Hip-Hop music. He admits he “loves Cerritos College students because they are very active and oriented.”

“Events like these make new students feel welcomed to the Cerritos College campus. It is a nice gesture by the student government to offer a day of food and fun,” said Gjokaj.