Vanessa Villasenor

Casting for Star Wars requires the wisdom of a Jedi

Vanessa Villasenor, Staff Writer • December 14, 2015

We've had the trilogy, prequels, sequels and now they want spin-offs. With the upcoming sequels to the original Star Wars trilogy that were released almost 38 years ago, many critics have had their...

Acts of violence misusing religion as righteous scapegoat

Vanessa Villasenor • December 7, 2015

Religion being used as a reason for a cause or it being used as a way to make a statement against a certain belief.

[Photo] Fashion show displays culture

Vanessa Villasenor • November 19, 2015

Genevieve Barrios uses students models to show off the traditional Mexican fashion. The fashion show is a way to educate people about other cultures as part of a series for international education week....

Red Starbucks cups invites all religions

Vanessa Villasenor • November 13, 2015

It is mind boggling to think how one religious group can think that it’s offensive to them only, what about the people who do not celebrate Christmas they can say the same about having festive designs put on the cup.

FSZ- If there would be a movie about your life, who would you like to compose your soundtrack?

Vanessa Villasenor and Amanda Del Cid • November 13, 2015

William Lind, geology major, said, “Probably Beethoven just because it’s classic you can’t go wrong with classical music. You can’t really say there is anyone that doesn’t like classical music.” Melizza...

Fall Dance Concert had audiences glued to their seats

Vanessa Villasenor, Campus Life Copy Editor • November 12, 2015

Led by the direction of dance instructors Janet Sanderson and Rebekah Hathaway, the Dance Department accompanied by the KEN DANCE Company performed a collection of dances at the Burnight Center Theater. The...

[Photo] Men’s water polo cruises and defeats the beavers

Vanessa Villasenor • October 19, 2015

Isareal Rodriguez a driver for the Men’s waterpolo team attempts to make a shot against their game against Los Angeles Trade-Tech. At the end of the game he coined two goals for the Falcons win against...

[Video] “Sur: biennial” art exhibit

, Campus Life Copy Editor • October 16, 2015

[Photo] Celebrating Hispanic heritage with dance

Kristopher Carrasco • September 23, 2015

Fernanda Gonzales and the Ollin itotiani dance group perform a traditional aztec dance at the Cerritos College Amphitheater. Fernanda Gonzales is a former student of Cerritos College Photo credit: Vanessa...

Clubs discuss future changes

Vanessa Villasenor • September 15, 2015

The Inter-Club Council, Student Activities, club advisors and club officers gathered together to discuss several changes during the Fall club advisor/officer luncheon. The luncheon took place on Tuesday...

Should schools add a gender-neutral bathroom?

Vanessa Villasenor • September 12, 2015

Daisy Ramos - Medical assistant major“I think they should, since people are different genders and so they don’t discriminate the people.” Eric Devalle - History major“Well it's...

[Video] Abstracted Visions Art gallery opens on campus

September 8, 2015

Science, religion and art come together at the art gallery at Cerritos College. Abstracted Visions runs from August 25 through September 24. www.cerritosgallery.com

[Photo] Kanye West or Donald Trump?

Vanessa Villasenor • September 5, 2015

“ I think Donald Trump because he has nore presidential experience over Kanye,” Diego Perez computer science major.

[Photo] Club info day encourages student potential

Rob Flores • September 1, 2015

Viridiana Cabrera, Nursing major, provides students with information on why they should join MEChA on club day. MEChA enforces student empowerment on campus.

[Video] Talon Marks tries Starbucks secret menu drinks

Vanessa Villasenor, Staff Writer • August 25, 2015

The sweet, the chocolatey and the tart. Talon Marks staff Amanda Del Cid, Gustavo Lopez and Vanessa Villasenor try three out of the six limited edition Starbucks secret menu drinks.