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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

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Filo wants to make a name for himself on the field

Melissa Maestro April 13, 2011

Upcoming freshman, defensive lineman Filo Fonoti, brother of former Cerritos offensive lineman Fou Fonoti, is fighting for a spot so he can start with the Falcons next season.    The Mayfair...

Sprinter on his way to Texas A&M

Sprinter on his way to Texas A&M

Melissa Maestro March 8, 2011

Sophomore track and field sprinter Ameer Webb signed a scholarship to run track and play football for the Texas A&M University next season after capturing the California State Championship in the 200-meter...

Working class shouldn’t stand for recent hiring freeze

Melissa Maestro March 1, 2011

Déjà vu should be felt among anyone who remembers the "hiring freeze" that we were struck with in 2008. Gov. Jerryy Brown's icy orders on Feb. 15 were reminicsent of former governer Arnold...

M.Maestro-Ameer Webb feature story (vic)

Melissa Maestro March 1, 2011

After winning the state championship in the 200 meter and second place in the 100 meter during his freshman season, sophomore track and field sprinter Ameer Webb has signed with Texas A&M University. Webb,...

Theodate experiences success as a dual-sport athlete

Melissa Maestro February 28, 2011

Sophomore track and field sprinter Ameer Webb signed a scholarship to run track and play football for the Texas A&M University next season after capturing the California State Championship in the 200-meter...

M.Maestro- Womens basketball wrap-up-Brief

Melissa Maestro February 26, 2011

After posting a 23-6 record, the Cerritos College women's basketball team earned a first round bye in the 2011 Southern California Regional Playoffs. They finished 2ndplace in the South Coast Conference...

M.Maestro- Ameer webb Scholarship-Brief

Melissa Maestro February 26, 2011

Sophomore track and field athlete Ameer Webb signed a full ride scholarship to Texas A&M. Last season, Former Tustin High School track and field star won 1stplace in the 100 meter Prelims and finals after...

Women’s basketball prepares for its first playoff game

Melissa Maestro February 23, 2011

After posting a 23-6 record, the Cerritos College women's basketball team earned a first-round bye in the 2011 Southern California Regional Playoffs and will take on Riverside College in the second round. It...

Sports are used to help people from rough backgrounds

Melissa Maestro February 15, 2011

So many people from rough backgrounds use sports as an outlet as opposed to other options such as arts. Frustration and unhappiness flows through everyone's veins once in a while, but, for some, it is...

Falcons sign Letters of Intent for next season

Melissa Maestro February 8, 2011

Offensive lineman Fou Fonoti, defensive back Tyrone Taylor, defensive tackle Fatu Ulale, defensive end Jake Peppard, and free safety Keith McGill put pen to paper when they signed their Letters of Intent...

Spend the aid on books for grades, not jewels and raves

Melissa Maestro February 8, 2011

Financial aid is created to help students with college finances and urge them to attend school even if they do not have the money to do so. If this is the purpose for financial aid, then why are so many...

Student-athletes must stick together

Melissa Maestro February 7, 2011

It is acceptable for student athletes to associate with each other during their free time because they share the same interests and the same goals. The separation of athletes and students at Cerritos...

Krystal Martinez (right) is working on her client and fellow classmate, Teresa Angcaco, as she transforms Teresa from head to toe into a Geisha.

Cosmetology students use their work as art

Melissa Maestro February 1, 2011

Three students from the Cerritos College Cosmetology Department showcased their artistry in makeup at the Health Science Building on Jan. 28.   The students were inspired by films such as "Black...

M.Maestro- BRIEFon why cosmetology is art too.

Melissa Maestro January 29, 2011

Art is formed and created in many different ways, especially at Cerritos College because it has not only the Art Department but the Cosmetology Department as well. Who says Cosmetology isn't art too? The...

Cerritos College should have intramural sports

Melissa Maestro January 25, 2011

    When talking about sports, Cerritos College has some of the best teams on campus, but that is because these athletes are experienced and are already great at the sport they play. What...

M.Maestro- Whether or not Cerritos College should have Intramural Sports

Melissa Maestro January 24, 2011

  When talking about sports, Cerritos College has some of the best teams on campus, but that is because these athletes are experienced and are already great at the sport they play. What about those...

Fonoti, Lopez, and McGill named First-team All-Americans by CCCFA

Melissa Maestro January 12, 2011

Cerritos College football players Fouimalo Fonoti, David Lopez, and Keith McGill anchored a Falcon team that went 9-3 and came within one game of the California State Championship last season. Their consistent...

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