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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Claudia Cazares

Claudia Cazares, Staff Writer

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Stressors that weigh on working students

Claudia Cazares, Staff Writer May 18, 2016

Whether it is an internship, full-time or part-time employment students that work while attending school demonstrate dedication. Working can take time away from studying and social time so students...

Ana Gonzalez is a geography major at Cerritos College about to graduate. Gonzalez has worked various jobs but has always prioritized her education.

Prioritizing education through adversity

Claudia Cazares, Staff Writer May 14, 2016

Some students have had to face the responsibilities of being a provider to their family after graduating high school, Ana Gonzalez is a perfect example of the struggles that some working students face. “I...

Julie Palencia is a working student at Glendale Community College. She had to take some semesters off school in order to pay for her bills.

Multi-Tasking her way through college

Claudia Cazares, Staff Writer May 14, 2016

Many students are working while attending school, to pay for the costs of college. Julie Palencia is a working student at Glendale Community College undecided major, and is ready to share her experience...

At the end of the ceremony there was live music and food for everyone to enjoy. Tables were also set up. Photo credit: Claudia Cazares

Women’s History Closing Ceremony

Claudia Cazares May 7, 2016

Women’s History month has come to its complete end this semester. Anna Torres-Bower hosted the last event on Thursday, May 5 thanking students, instructors and faculty for their collaboration. “Every...

Brenda M. Pulido hosted a presentation explaining her research on undocumented women searching for a higher education. The presentation was for a Women's History Event. Photo credit: Claudia Cazares

An Undocumented Woman’s Journey

Claudia Cazares, Staff Writer April 26, 2016

A presentation was held that informed eight students on the struggles that undocumented Latina women face in pursuing higher education. The presentation was held by professor Brenda M. Pulido on Thursday,...

Removal of bathroom privacy

Claudia Cazares April 13, 2016

New York College, Cooper Union has been the first to remove gender designations from restrooms in the United States after a long activist battle to help transgender students feel safe and welcomed in...

Caretakers, your well-being matters too

Claudia Cazares April 2, 2016

A workshop was held on Tuesday, March 29, where Sociology Professor Pauline Acosta and Psychology Professor Veronica Sanchez, offered guidance as well as information to the 53 people that attended. During...

SS 137 was full with students who waited to hear about feminist theology. The workshop focused on discussing god in a way that prioritizes women's full dignity and humanity. Photo credit: Claudia Cazares

What is feminist theology?

Claudia Cazares, Staff Writer February 26, 2016

Women's Studies professor Mariam Youssef remembers being in Coptic church where women were not able to chant, only men partook. "I couldn’t attend classes either and this made me question the reason...

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