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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Briana Hicks

Briana Hicks, Staff Writer

If you want to get an idea of who I am, look at some of my stories. You can find out a little bit about me in my the way I write. Growing into the role of a college student, I'm beginning to find out who I am in this life. Back when I first began coming to Cerritos, I never would've imagined that I'd find my connection to the school on the college newspaper. Let alone, find people who actually understand me as well as I understand them. My path in life is unfolding itself before, and I am so excited to see where it takes me.

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Chef Michael Pierini watches over the class as they prepare their dishes. Pierini hand selected students in class that he felt could handle the pressure of the Golden Globes Awards.

Culinary Arts invited to cater Golden Globes Awards once again

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor February 1, 2016

For the second year in a row, Chef Pierini and a small group of culinary students, were invited to assist catering for the Golden Globe Awards. The award show was hosted out of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Executive...

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Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor January 20, 2016

The Hawks honor Martin Luther King Jr. during the first half of the basketball game against the Pistons on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Hawks beat the Pistons 93-82 for their 13th victory in a row. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

A lack of respect for Martin Luther King Jr

Briana Hicks January 18, 2016

People don’t recognize Martin Luther King Jr’s holiday as a day to honor his legacy, and reflect upon his memory. The nation should try harder to celebrate his memory. Although...

Student life not found on campus

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor January 18, 2016

Cerritos College doesn’t feel like a school. Instead it feels more like walking into a party with no music playing. Each day spent at school is dry like sandpaper, just as boring as watching rolling...

Adele sings during the show at the 85th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, California, Sunday, February 24, 2013. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Something is missing in Adele’s Latest Album

Briana Hicks, Staff Writer December 9, 2015

Adele’s latest album, “25," is a great album, but it isn’t as good as everyone makes it out to be. Her album titled “21,” had numerous stand out songs, such as “Rolling in the Deep," "Rumour...

One word that comes to mind when you hear the name Kobe Bryant

Briana Hicks and Perla Lara December 8, 2015

  David Kearns, human resources major, said, "I have to think about that. I don't know how to say it in one word, uh, congratulations!"   Olatilewa Olumade, kinesiology major,...

Professor speaks out about discrimination in workspace

Briana Hicks and Terrel Emerson December 3, 2015
“Before you try and fix somebody else’s problem you solve the problem in your own backyard," Dennis Falcon, professor.

The Influential Teens in Black America

Briana Hicks November 25, 2015

Time Magazine named Amanda Stenberg, Malia Obama and Zendaya Coleman as the top 30 most influential teens of 2015. These three young African American women have actively made big strides to use their...

It was not a UFO after all

Briana Hicks November 16, 2015

With a daily and normal routine everyday, people in California noticed a strange phenomenon over their heads. On Saturday, Nov. 7, people across Southern California had claimed that they’d seen a...

Quarterback Jimmy Walker targets wide receiver DeJai Whitaker in the second quarter. Walker and Whitaker connected for four touchdowns en route to a 44-15 win. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

[Photo] Conference win earns Falcons Southern California playoffs

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor November 15, 2015

Quarterback Jimmy Walker targets wide receiver De'Jai Whitaker in the second quarter. Walker and Whitaker connected for four touchdowns en route to a 44-15 win. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Campus Police Oversteps Boundaries

Briana Hicks November 3, 2015

A campus cop should never have the right to violently drag a high school student out of class. On Monday, Oct. 26 at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina, a young African...

Quarterback Jimmy Walker (not pictured) and Steven White couldnt connect on the pass. This was one of the many mental mistakes made by Cerritos College. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

[Photo] Mental mistakes costs Cerritos football its second loss

Terrel Emerson November 3, 2015

Quarterback Jimmy Walker (not pictured) and Steven White couldn't connect on the pass. This was one of the many mental mistakes made by Cerritos College. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Instructors draw inspiration from unlikely subjects

Briana Hicks November 2, 2015
On Thursday morning, a small group of teachers and staff attended a workshop called Teacher’s TRAC.

Religion and the LGBTQ community

Briana Hicks October 15, 2015
In honor of LGBTQ history month, an event was held Tuesday, Oct. 13 to raise awareness for the people that struggle to accept themselves within the LGBTQ community due to religious organizations.

Increased Police Brutality Encourages Modern Day Million Man March

Briana Hicks October 13, 2015

20 years ago, the million man march took place in Washington D.C. It was a peaceful protest that fought for the rights and equalities of African Americans. On Saturday Oct. 10th, people from...

Chef Michael Pierini and Cerritos College staff prepare to cut ribbon. This marks the opening of the $7.6 million dollar kitchen Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Culinary arts reborn

Briana Hicks October 12, 2015
Phoenix, a mythological bird, who was continuously reborn from it’s own ashes. This bird symbolizes the new culinary arts kitchen, being reborn from its ashes.
Quarterback Jimmy Walker drops back to pass for one of his four touchdowns of the night. He also threw for 366 yards on 20 of 36 completions. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

[Photo] Cerritos football bounces back with a trouncing of Ventura

Terrel Emerson September 28, 2015

Quarterback Jimmy Walker drops back to pass for one of his four touchdowns of the night. He also threw for 366 yards on 20 of 36 completions. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Turning a blind eye

Briana Hicks September 27, 2015

Celebrities. They’re the most talked about in everyday life. There are some people that can give you all the information you need to know about a celebrity.Unfortunately, if you were to ask a random...

Trumps power trip leads to another scandal

Briana Hicks September 26, 2015
Social media was turned upside down on Friday, Sept. 18, when Donald Trump was caught in another jaw-dropping moment.
Cerritos College culinary arts students settle in to the newly renovated area. The culinary arts department will host their grand opening event on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Renovation inspires new goals for culinary arts department

Briana Hicks September 24, 2015

It’s been a long road traveled for the Culinary Arts department. Patience played an important part on the long awaited three-year journey toward the newly renovated kitchen. According...

A misunderstanding blown out of proportions

Briana Hicks and Monique Nethington September 22, 2015

It is safe to say that everyone already heard about the boy who attended a public high school in Irving, Texas and got arrested for building a clock. Fortunately, it wasn’t a bomb like people...

Safe haven for Cerritos College

Briana Hicks September 16, 2015
The Campus Safety Event was presented as a safe haven for students who were going through things in their personal lives, such as dating/domestic violence, sexual/physical abuse, stalking, bullying or going through a hard time at home.
Sophomore receiver DeJai Whitaker snagging one of his three touchdowns of the day. Cerritos edged Orange Coast narrowly by a score of 34-31. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

[Photo] Football team escapes again to continue winning

Terrel Emerson September 13, 2015

Sophomore receiver De'Jai Whitaker snagging one of his three touchdowns of the day. Cerritos edged Orange Coast narrowly by a score of 34-31. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

After introducing new employees and recognizing achievements, College President, Dr. Jose Fierro (left), receives a special surprise from Professor David Betancourt (right). He and staff members of Cerritos perform a song entitled Fierros Words to Live By, while singing to the melody of Mustang Sally. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Tone for new school year is set at convocation

Briana Hicks August 29, 2015
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. JoAnna Schilling, started this years convocation off by saying that the event "Starts off the year. We bring all of our faculty and staff together..., it's like a kick off."
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