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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Bianca Salgado

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor

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Bianca Salgado and Kristopher Carrasco May 18, 2016

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Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor May 9, 2016

Scholarships awarded to student artists

Bianca Salgado May 3, 2016

A major crowd gathered around the Fine Arts patio outside the Art Gallery on Thursday, April 28 to commemorate award winners and celebrate the opening of the Student Art Exhibition. Mediums submitted...

From Left to Right: Pharmacy tech major, Alex Ana, nursing major, Chanel Baxter, and economics major, Shirley Sanchez participate in a group activity during the Career Cafe session on Monday, April 25 at 2 p.m. in MP-201. They had to determine and label the types of skills the President of the United States would need to have. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Students identify their own skills at Career Cafe

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor April 30, 2016

Addressing the seven students present, Career Counselor Traci Ukita said, "A skill isn’t something that you are naturally born with but you develop it over a period of time." Career Services hosted...

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Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor April 20, 2016

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Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor April 18, 2016

(From Left to Right) Maria Martinez and Jazmine Carrizalez read about the 10 most common sexually transmitted infections. Nurse practitioner from the Student Health Clinic, Wendy Lane, gave a sexual health presentation on Monday, April 11 in Business Education 116. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Student Health Clinic says responsibility is priority during sex

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor April 14, 2016

Sex. This is the topic society doesn't necessarily talk freely about, yet is exposed to in various forms such as art, music and movies, etc. The only probable instance where we would most likely...

Students to portray as the decline in enrollment at Cerritos College. Enrollment has decreased 2 to 5 percent this semester. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] Enrollment slightly declines

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2016

Students to portray as the decline in enrollment at Cerritos College. Enrollment has decreased 2 to 5 percent this semester. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

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Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor April 11, 2016

Free Speech Zone: What is the worst April Fools’ Day prank you have encountered?

Monyca Cedillo and Bianca Salgado March 31, 2016

Moises Hernandez, business major, said “I gathered some balloons and threw it at my middle school." Hugo Gonzalez, architecture major, said “In 2010, I told my dad that my girlfriend at the...

Page 6 – March 30

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor March 30, 2016

Photo Courtesy by Enrique Rodriguez

Falcon Kids initiative proves to promise early introduction to college

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor March 29, 2016

The focus of the initiative presents young students at the elementary school level the concept of going to college. Dean of Student Services Dr. Gilbert Contreras said, “It is one of the best programs...

President of the California State Association of Parliamentarians, Lorenzo R. Cuesta (on stage) gives a three hour Parliamentary Procedure and Brown Act presentation on Friday, Mar. 4 in the Teleconference Center at 1 p.m. Cuesta stated how the current student government leaders are going to be leaders because, they have such a passion to what they are thinking.” Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Student government leaders receive parliamentary procedure training

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor March 11, 2016

Introduction Kadie Gurley, commerical music major, is not a member of student government, however she expresses why she came to the parliamentary procedure training, "I came because I wanted to learn...

Biology major Sarah Hinton (left) and corrections major Savanah Kelly (right), among attendees, participate in an individual activity during the Career Cafe on Feb. 29 in MP 201. Career counselors expressed how values are a factor that students might want to consider when it comes to career decision-making. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Career Cafe attendees converse on values

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor March 3, 2016
Cookies and coffee help to understand your work related values.

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Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor March 3, 2016

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Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor March 3, 2016

Free Speech Zone: Where would you travel to and why?

Bianca Salgado and Karla Enriquez February 27, 2016

Jacqueline Mendez, animal science major, said, "Chicago because that is where one of my favorite bands is from and it is a nice place to go. The name of the band is Real Friends and they are a pop-punk...

Paula Pereira addresses the audience in the teleconference center. In her presentation Pereira, who migrated from Brazil, described her struggles moving into California with her family. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] Faculty recounts migration stories for student support

Claudia Cazares, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

Paula Pereira addresses the audience in the teleconference center. In her presentation Pereira, who migrated from Brazil, described her struggles moving into California with her family. Photo credit: Bianca...

Students gather in the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room to voice their thoughts to Cerritos College President, Dr. Jose Fierro, (center) during the President’s Hour. This is the first President’s Hour on campus and will be held every second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] President welcomes community with hour long inquiry

Chantal Romero, Staff Writer February 16, 2016

Students gather in the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room to voice their thoughts to Cerritos College President, Dr. Jose Fierro, (center) during the President’s Hour. This is the first President’s Hour on...

Samuel Um, radiology major said “I’m going to go watch Deadpool with friends.”

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What are your Valentines Day plans?

Briana Velarde and Bianca Salgado February 10, 2016

Vediste Torreon, mechanical engineering major said, “If I had a girlfriend I’d probably do something with her. Take her somewhere she wants to go, maybe Disneyland.”

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Bianca Salgado February 10, 2016

Uriel Ojeda, computer engineer major, “I just watch the Super Bowl because its the Super Bowl and it is just one of the games to watch. For me at home we don’t really watch it, we watch soccer instead. I am a soccer fan. But with work I have co-workers that actually like football, so I mean I get it. I do enjoy watching it.”

[Photo] Free Speech Zone – How will you spend Super Bowl Sunday?

Claudia Cazares, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

Uriel Ojeda, computer engineer major, “I just watch the Super Bowl because it's the Super Bowl and it is just one of the games to watch. For me at home we don’t really watch it, we watch soccer instead....

Amy Perez, anthropology major (center) and students gather in Liberal Arts room 103 on Friday, Jan. 29 for information on scholarships that pertain to studying abroad. To find a study abroad program students should visit www.iiepassport.org Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Scholarships and internships across the world

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor February 3, 2016
The Gilman Program strongly encourages applications from students attending community colleges.

Page 4 – February 3, 2016

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor February 3, 2016

Four-year-old, Lucas (left) high-fives Franco Falcon (right) prior to sliding down the mountain of snow together. Hula hoop dancing and building snowmen (edible or not) were other activities offered during the sixth annual Snowy Day on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Child Development Center. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Thrills and chills present at Snowy Day

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor February 1, 2016
Heat does not beat sixth annual Snowy Day at Child Development Center

Page 4 – Jan 20, 2016

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor January 20, 2016

Diana Cueva, undecided major, said, I would say just summer - summer vacation. Just getting it done and over with. Getting my credits and all that. Plus meeting new people probably. I say that is the big part of it. Its nice to meet new people. You learn how they are and it is nice to have new friends. I still talk to a lot of people in high school and I am really close to them. I talk to them more than the kids here in college.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What do you look forward to this semester?

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor January 19, 2016

Jesse Almanza, human health services major, said, "Getting good grades, being on time to my classes and having a positive experience here. I would like to finish all my classes knowing that I did the best...

David Bowie fans leave candles, bouquets of flowers, fan art and handwritten notes on his Hollywood Star located off Hollywood Boulevard and Sycamore Street. Bowie passed away on January 10 from liver cancer. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] So long Ziggy Stardust and Severus Snape

Karla Enriquez January 19, 2016

David Bowie fans leave candles, bouquets of flowers, fan art and handwritten notes on his Hollywood Star located off Hollywood Boulevard and Sycamore Street. Bowie passed away on January 10 from liver...

Hansel Carmenaty, biology major, said, Oh that is cool! I did not know it was National Hat Day. Once in awhile I wear hats, especially when it gets cold. But hats I do wear often. Philadelphia Eagles is my team. This one i have on is a buddys of mine that I had from storage. Baseball caps and beanies - not fedoras. Not anything I like really.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: Do you have a favorite hat for National Hat Day?

Bianca Salgado, Opinion Editor January 16, 2016

Leslie Gonzalez, nursing major, said, "Mostly sports-related like Green Bay Packers, Dodgers, Lakers and LA Kings. Beanies and the sports caps of the teams I go for. I only wear them when it is super cold...

Preparations underway for Outstanding Faculty Awards

Bianca Salgado December 3, 2015

The nominations for the Outstanding Faculty Awards opened on Monday, Oct. 19 and closed on Wednesday, Nov. 25, leaving students, faculty and staff wondering who will receive the Outstanding Award and the...

What dish do you prepare for Thanksgiving?

Bianca Salgado November 23, 2015

Jessica Germata, paralegal studies major, said, "Instead of cooking I donate my time at a soup kitchen with the assistance from ASCC [Associated Students of Cerritos College] members, plus I am a horrible...

Psychology major, Kealani Infiesto (left) speaks with Store Manager of the Starbucks located in Imperial and La Mirada (store number 5716), Kimberly Hammond (right), about their hours, hourly rate and to see if it would be lucrative to transfer. Infiesto is currently a part-time student and she definitely wants more hours, 401K and wonderful benefits, which is what shes looking for. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] Students from different walks of life look for employment at fair

Bianca Salgado November 18, 2015

Psychology major, Kealani Infiesto (left) speaks with Store Manager of the Starbucks located in Imperial and La Mirada (store number 5716), Kimberly Hammond (right), about their hours, hourly rate and...

Professor of history and founder of the Global Consortium for Sustainable Peace, Dr. John Haas presents on Monday in the Teleconference Center at 11 a.m. a lecture titled “Global Citizen” and explains to the audience on what it means to be a globally competent for International Education week. He said, “We have to understand peoples cultures and we have to understand history and we have to speak other peoples languages, and we have just seen a chaos that has taken place in Paris, France and we need to kind of comprehend diversity - but there is no total answer for what it means to be globally competent. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Global citizen presentation introduces global competency

Bianca Salgado November 18, 2015

Global citizen, the first event for International Education Week took place on Monday, Nov. 16 in the Teleconference room.Prior to introducing the event International Admissions Specialist from the Office...

business major, said, “Quiz Up! Because I like trivia games and this one contains from television shows, science and movies. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] FSZ- What is your favorite video game app?

Carlos Marquez and Bianca Salgado November 16, 2015

business major, said, “Quiz Up! Because I like trivia games and this one contains from television shows, science and movies." Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Expecting mother, Christina Phillips (left) reads ‘Llama Llama and the Bully Goat’ by Anna Dewdney to her son Owen Phillips (right). Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Book fair comes to the child development center

Bianca Salgado November 3, 2015

First time attending the Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Child Development Center, was preschooler Olivia Del Castillo who holds a book entitled 'Palace Pets: Pet Friends Forever' and...

Samuel Vidaca, Theater major said,  “Rocky Balboa, I already have the leather jacket, jeans, and even the fedora.” Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] What will you dress-up as for Halloween?

Frank Rodarte October 28, 2015

Samuel Vidaca, Theater major said, “Rocky Balboa, I already have the leather jacket, jeans, and even the fedora.” Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

During the Career Cafe session students (left) and child development major, Patty DeLeon practice the art of networking. This exercise encouraged students to come out of their comfort zone and engage in conversation. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] Cookies, coffee and networking

Briana Velarde October 27, 2015

During the Career Cafe session students (left) and child development major, Patty DeLeon practice the art of networking. This exercise encouraged students to come out of their comfort zone and engage in...

Paulette Teran, English major, said, Horror nIghts is where i would rather go because Ive never been there, Knotts Ive been there before and for an extra scare you pay $15 for them to touch you and use fake pee and spank you with props. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] Knotts Scary Farm or Halloween Horror Nights?

Amber Phillips October 24, 2015

Paulette Teran, English major, said, "Horror nIghts is where i would rather go because I've never been there, Knott's I've been there before and for an extra scare you pay $15 for them to touch you and...

Administration of justice major, Michael Esqueda (left) listens to Ambria Aryes (right) about the open position at Davita. Esqueda is currently a part-time student who is browsing during the Job Fair on Wednesday. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

[Photo] 53 employers attend Cerritos College Job Fair

Rob Flores October 23, 2015

Administration of justice major, Michael Esqueda (left) listens to Ambria Aryes (right) about the open position at Davita. Esqueda is currently a part-time student who is browsing during the Job Fair on...

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