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The film, which was streamed via zoom on Feb. 16, 2021, delves into the consequences of a convoluted loophole buried in the constitution. In the very same amendment that bars the institution of slavery in the United States, there lies a sinister exemption that excludes those convicted of crimes from the freedoms promised in this republic.

Let’s Talk Series: Ava DuVernay’s “13th” leads to discussion on racial inequalities and disparities in the U.S.

February 18, 2021
A Cal State LA class is taking their outrage to social media platforms after a fellow student allegedly exposed group chats that facilitated homework and answer sharing.

CSULA professor says it was not him failing students in homework sharing group chats

February 11, 2021
Since closing most facilities on campus in March, Cerritos College has reported 26 total cases. The president weighed a soft opening in the Fall 2021 semester.

Cerritos College reports nine additional COVID-19 cases in 2021

February 10, 2021
Online learning must continue until schools have the resources to reopen safely. Screening and PPE are amongst essential items. Photo credit: unsplash.com

Biden’s education plan looks great, but actions speak louder than words

January 28, 2021
Women's soccer players came forward after Ash Webb publicly shared her experiences on social media. The investigation was announced closed on Jan. 20, 2021.

Women’s soccer sexual harassment investigation ‘sustained’ some allegations

January 23, 2021
Luigi Vernola was the former mayor of Norwalk, councilmember and philanthropist who died of coronavirus complications on Jan. 1. Many family and friends remember him as a kind and charitable man.

Former Norwalk Mayor Luigi Vernola dies of COVID-19 at 76

January 5, 2021
Campus police congregate on the north side of campus by the liberal arts building on Dec. 5, 2020. The college reported ten cases in the month of December.

Cerritos College reports 10 more COVID-19 cases in December

December 24, 2020
Protesters chant at a Black Lives Matter protest in front of Los Angeles City Hall on June 10, 2020. It was one of hundreds of protests organized by civil rights group Black Lives Matter Los Angeles.

Reflecting on the year that will continue to change the US for decades to come

December 15, 2020
Trustee Johnny Wallace chats from his home office on Dec. 6, 2020. He said skateboarding and his faith has carried him through this semester.

Catching up with Student Trustee Johnny Wallace

December 11, 2020

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December 9, 2020
The first stay-at-home order in March closed schools statewide, which was the start of the wildly unpopular remote learning.

SoCal lockdowns reinstated on Sunday night

December 8, 2020
COVID-19 cases hit record highs on Dec. 3 with 7,713 new cases. The state is expected to implement new stay-at-home orders as a vaccine is still underway. Photo credit: unsplash

Let’s not make the same mistakes for this second wave of COVID-19

December 3, 2020
Cerritos College first closed in-person instruction in March and will remain mostly online for the Spring 2021 semester. Photo credit: Edgar Mendoza

Cerritos reports nine COVID-19 cases since March

December 3, 2020
The winning design for Cerritos College's new logo. It was presented before the Board of Trustees on Nov. 18.

Board of Trustees reveals new Cerritos College logo

November 21, 2020
Culinary arts major Franceema Kamidi hosted a presentation on Congo culture on Wednesday Nov. 18 for International Education Week Photo credit: Daniel Suarez Jr.

Students host a celebration of Indian and Congolese culture

November 21, 2020
Crowds surrounded the White House on Saturday Nov. 7 while President Trump was golfed at his Virginia club. The final expected results were called by major news outlets. Photo credit: David Everett Strickler & unsplash.com

Trump, bitter in defeat, refuses to concede

November 20, 2020
A woman climbs a street light on Pennsylvania Ave. Washington D.C. in celebration for the Biden win. His victory was called by major news outlets on Nov. 7.

Joe Biden elected 46th President of the United States

November 19, 2020

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November 18, 2020
Photo credit: Jazmin Taha

Cerritos College Board of Trustees announced

November 17, 2020
International Student Week discusses global cultures in an event each day. This year's IEW will only have presentations via Zoom. Photo credit: Courtesy of Cerritos College

Students and faculty prepare for International Education week

November 16, 2020
Psilocybe Cubensis, otherwise known as 'magic mushrooms', is finally decriminalized at the ending of the United States 2020 Election. Oregon became the first state to legalize remedial use of psilocybin mushrooms on Tuesday, November 4, 2020.

Decriminalization: an alternative to incarceration

November 8, 2020
Undocumented alumni spoke Friday night, Oct. 23. They said their journey in higher education began at Cerritos College. Photo credit: Nitish Meena/Unsplash

These trailblazers didn’t let their citizenship stop them from succeeding

October 30, 2020

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October 28, 2020
Marisa Perez was elected in 2012 to the Cerritos College Board of Trustees. She will start another term this year running unopposed.

Marisa Perez runs for Trustee Area 4 without opponent

October 27, 2020
Prop 23: Dialysis clinics

Prop 23: Dialysis clinics

October 23, 2020
Prop 16: Restore affirmative action

Prop 16: Restore affirmative action

October 23, 2020
Undocumented Student Action Week runs through Oct. 19-23. The CHIRLA webinar was the first, providing information and free legal counsel to students.

CHIRLA offers legal counsel to undocumented students in low attendee webinar

October 20, 2020
Joe Biden is currently running for the 2020 Presidential election. Biden's pick for VP is Senator Kamala Harris. Photo credit: The Review Univ. of Delaware on Flickr.com

Talon Marks endorses Joe Biden for president

October 16, 2020
Cerritos College unveils 'state of the art' Health and Wellness complex

Cerritos College unveils ‘state of the art’ Health and Wellness complex

October 9, 2020

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September 30, 2020
A 33-year-old Mexican immigrant seeking refuge in the U.S. was so severely injured from a fall while in detention that he can't feel his legs and now uses a wheelchair, his El Paso attorney says. But Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the man had a thorough medical evaluation and there was

Forced hysterectomies: the latest in the US’ attempted genocide

September 20, 2020
The Umoja Success Program prepares a college student care-package filled with a binder, notebook and miscellaneous school supplies on Sept. 10. Photo credit: Daniel Suarez Jr.

Umoja’s Success Program drive-thru giveaway provides supplies for students

September 17, 2020
Without campus, staff and faculty have to find new ways to find the students most in need of these resources.

Foster youth information panel discusses strategies for outreach

September 11, 2020
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