When I began my journey at Cerritos College, I knew from the moment I stepped foot inside the Talon Marks that this was where my desire to write would grow. I have always been interested in the field of...

Downey Council took action on a new ordinance after a public hearing had residents and council members wanting revisions made to the ordinance last Tuesday. The ordinance was to control the growing trend...

Council hears presentation on city programCity of Downey Mayor Anne Bayer made a proclamation and announced that it will be Fair Housing Month in the city. Also a presentation was made to the city council...

Ten years have gone by and he is back home working for KTLA, Channel 5.At one time a dream and now a reality, Damon Andrews, Cerritos College graduate, grew up in the city of Cerritos and is now living...

Community CalendarCerritos CollegeMarch 16 Cerritos College Board of Trustees meeting at 6 p.m.City of DowneyMarch 12 Job fair at the Barbara Riley center from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ARC walk -Registration...

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Bye Bye Birdie would have received four stars, but minus two stars for the smoking scene earns this musical two stars and a "hazardous to your health" warning sign. The show is currently being featured...

Tuesday's City Election ResultsCerritos City CouncilCandidate Total Votes Sally Havice 1,535Joseph Cho 2,863John Crawley 3,752Jim Edwards 3,255Enrique Del Real 154Chan-Yong...

Downey city council and residents of Downey were updated on the progress of the Downey Landing, Downey Studios and Kaiser Permanente new medical office/hospital at a special session before a regular council...

Residents of Downey spoke out against the proposed revisions to the city's Facility Naming Policy at last Tuesday's meeting. Council members also congratulated the Civilian Emergency Response Team program...

The deadline to register to vote for the March 8 election is nearing. Feb. 22 is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election.Five cities in the College District area will be having elections...

Downey Civic Light Opera makes a nest for the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" as it takes flight Thursday night. The cast has been preparing for months and is ready to shine. The cast of 43 actors and actresses...

The Board of Trustees took a new look at a possible way to revise the look of the Board's Policy at last Wednesday's meeting. Dr. Noelia Vela, Cerritos College president, asked the Board to look at the...

Motor oil, paint, paint thinner, household and car batteries are only some of the types of hazardous items that can be brought to the Household Hazardous and E-Waste roundup this Saturday from 9 a.m. to...

The Downey City Council adopted the Downey Vision 2025 for the city last Tuesday after a public hearing. Downey Vision 2025 is a plan to make changes in the city and follow them over the next 20 years....

Cerritos College received a check for $100,000 from Southland Motor Car Dealers Association during last Wednesday's regular Cerritos College Board of Trustees meeting.Dr. Ted Edmiston, president of the...

Calendar of eventsCity of CerritosThursday -Cerritos City Council at 7 p.m. at city hall2nd Annual Orchid Show at the Cerritos city library in the Skyline roomFriday 6-9 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday...

At the Cerritos College Board of Trustees meeting last Wednesday, a variety of topics were covered ranging from accepting a check for $100,000, to G.O. bond presentations, to reports of the leadership...

The city of Cerritos Library will be hosting the Second Annual Orchid Show this weekend from Jan. 28 - Jan 30.The three-day show will consist of talks, demonstrations, entertainment, and a display of...

The Downey City Council approved unanimously to have SOS Security, Incorporated's services at the city's Downtown parking structure for an annual amount not to exceed $45,000 last Tuesday at its first...

The Downey City Library celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Adult Literacy Program last year. The program was started by a grant from the State of California Literacy Campaign 20 years ago. The California...

Community Calendar-Cerritos College-Jan 19 -Board of Trustees meeting @ 6 p.m. in BoardroomCity of DowneyJan 25-City Council meeting @ 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in Downey City HallCity of BellflowerJan....

Board of Trustees meeting will be held Wednesday in the Boardroom at 6 p.m.The Boardroom is located in the Administration Building quad next to the President's office.

Cerritos College, with the help of the new Peoplesoft system the college has started using, will begin a new procedure when students begin registering for classes Summer 2005. Prerequisites for classes...

Oh, the holidays are approaching, quicker than even the average shopper can count down the days down to Christmas Day. The decorations are up and the holiday advertisements are all over the TV and newspapers....

Thirteen applicants to be interviewed for the position of President of Cerritos College.In a Presidential Search Memorandum from Bob Chester, Presidential Search Committee Chairperson, gave his first update...

Americans lined up early Tuesday morning to cast their votes for who they wanted to lead the country for the next four years. Lines are longer than usual this year due to the presidential race being a...

Proposition 1AProtection of Local Government RevenuesProposition 1A amends the state constitution to prevent state government from taking property and sales tax from cities, counties, redevelopment agencies...

Over the past month, Kirk Cartozian, Mayor of city of Downey, has been the victim of his re-election signs being stolen from yards in Downey. Cartozian is running for re-election for District 5 in Downey....

Will Rogers' Follies will be coming to the Downey Civic Theatre for a one-day fundraiser to raise money for the Sertoma Club of Downey.The club is a non-profit organization supporting hearing/speech impaired...

The sweet smell of roses and the beautiful colors, and all of Colorado Blvd calling one lucky winner's name. Downey Rose Float Association has announced a once in a lifetime chance to ride a float in the...

There have been two bonds issued in the history of Cerritos College. It has been almost 50 years since the school was built and opened. It took the first General Obligation bond to do that and now it takes...

What is Cerritos College going to do if and when the University of California and possibly Cal State colleges start telling students that they have a better chance getting in the system if they go to a...

As of 11:30 p.m., exit polls have Propositions 58 and 57 passing, and have Propositions 56 and 55 not passing. Although these results are not final with several more districts yet to report, final results...

After a long two-months of campaign for the General Obligation Bond for Cerritos College, the phone bank is still calling on volunteers to help at the bank and on the day of the election. "We still need...

A new automotive partnership is in the works as a presentation was made by Cerritos College President John Grindel at the Board meeting last Wednesday. Grindel presented the Board with a possible partnership...

The vote was unanimous by the Board of Trustees for the California School Employees Association, Cerritos College Chapter 161, for the ratification of the CSEA contract, during last Wednesday's Board of...

Ever sit down to dinner with your family and all of a sudden the phone rings? And its someone is trying to sell you a product or lately to get your vote on a campaign issue or candidate for the primary...

What are our expectations of the next college president? This was the main topic at the Board of Trustees meeting last Wednesday.While it was made clear that the Board is not a part of the presidential...

Projected CostsAdditional Classrooms & Modernization $80 - $90 Million* New Construction * Adult Education Addition * Automotive Technology Complex * Business Education/Computer (CIS)...

Two men received gun shots wounds on Nov. 10 at Citgo gas station on the corner of Alondra Boulevard and Studebaker Road across the street from Cerritos College, according to the Norwalk Sheriffs Department.No...

The Board of Trustees will have their final meeting of the year this Wednesday, but this meeting will be different than others held prior. Bob Arthur, John Moore and Dr. Ted Edmiston are the re-elected...

If you can't wait until Thanksgiving day for a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, there is no reason to wait any longer.The Culinary Arts Café will be serving up its yearly Thanksgiving Day luncheon...

Robert Arthur, Ted Edmiston and John Moore are to be re-sworn in as the re-elected members of the Board of Trustees. Tom Jackson will be sworn in as the new member to the Board.The elected Board members...

Tuesday is election day for voters to go out and vote for the candidates of the Board of Trustees for Cerritos College as well as local city officials. There are 12 candidates running for the board. There...

The semi-offical results of the election are in, Ted Edmiston, Robert "Bob" Arthur and John Moore have been re-elected to serve another four-year term and Tom Jackson is the newly elected member to board...

MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD1) Comply with provisions of the Education Code as they pertain to functions of the Board.2) Establish policies for the operation of the college.3) Adopt the rules and regulations...

AUTHORIZATIONThe Board of Trustees of the Cerritos Community College District exists under and derives its powers from the Constitution of the State of California and the acts of the Legislature of the...

1. Carlin Osagie-GSAGrade: Major: Nursing G.P.A: 2.13 Why are you running? To let others know that big people can do it and also that I can do it too. What are your hobbies? I like football and going...

Health issues are one of the main concerns on society today and with the high cost of testing. Avalon at Cerritos will be hosting "Life Line Screening" on Thursday. Avalon at Cerritos is the assisted living...

With the Nov. 4 election around the corner, Cerritos College will be apart of the election with 12 candidates running for school board.There are only four seats open on the board of trustees for the Nov....

The race is on for Cerritos College Board of Trustees. There are four seats open to candidates to run for. The election for the Board of Trustees is Nov 4. There are 12 candidates running for the board...

Teaching nursing to students at Cerritos College can lead to telling experiences that can be life saving. Patty Riedel RN, MSN is a full time instructor in the nursing program and she has had numerous...

Photography by Chad Uyeno

With the controversy of the elections still looming over at Student Activities there seems to be rumors of an impeachment proceedings flying around Cerritos College. Cerritos College Chief Justice Pro...

When you came to Cerritos College did you ever think about how you were going to make it through college? How would you adjust to college and that it would not be like high school anymore?For many new...

Budget cuts are affecting every program no matter how small or how big they are.The Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS) and the CARE program at Cerritos College is one program that will...

Like many programs on campus, the Transfer Center is also feeling the budget crunch when it comes to helping students and taking tours of other campuses. "We have really understood what the crunch was...

Have you ever thought about where you are transferring to after Cerritos College? Decisions, Decisions, Decisions. So many decision to make as students go through college. Well the Cerritos College Transfer...

So which contest is hotter? The Mr. Cerritos contest or the Chili cook-off? The 24th annual Hoe Down Days has begun. The chili cook-off and Mr. Cerritos contest is Wednesday in the student center and...

With 77 performers and probably the largest cast in a student concert in the community colleges, students are preparing for the show of the semester. Along with the Associated Students of Cerritos College...

No one else can bring down the house like this duo in the hottest and most hilarous movie of the year. Steve Martin and Queen Latifah make a dynamic duo as they team up for a movie that makes the audience...

The Associated Students of Cerritos College is begining the applications process for the 2003 presidential elections. The application became available to the student body on monday. Students can go pick...

Shanghai Knights is definitely one of Jackie Chan's better movies, though it took a while to progress and start to get a move on.Chan and Owen Wilson teamed up again to bring the audience a rip roarin'...

Ever thought about getting A+ certification?Well if you are interested in becoming A+ certified, Cerritos College Economic Development Department is currently recruiting students for training in A+ Certification.The...

Something is sure cooking down at the Culinary Arts department. Last Wednesday Culinary Arts opened its doors to the cafeteria so students, faculty and the public could enjoy a well-served and well-cooked...

Avalon at Cerritos has been awarded the 2002 SAGE (Senior Achievement and General Excellence) Award for Project of the Year.The award was presented by the Seniors Housing Council of the Building Industry...

"This club is for anyone who believes in equality," said Barbara Mueller, advisor to the Cerritos College Chapter of the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance.The club, part of a national network of Feminist...

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Abraham Macedonio representsDisabled Students of Cerritos candidate Juanita OrtegaSee another videoAbraham MacadonioMark DuranMichael KhongJoel Morales

Joel Morales represents LDSSA candidate Heather FoxSee another videoAbraham MacadonioMark DuranMichael KhongJoel Morales

Michael Khong represents Phi Beta Lambda candidate Haydee RodriguezSee another videoAbraham MacadonioMark DuranMichael KhongJoel Morales