The objective of The Cypress Chronicle is to bring quality stories about the college campus and surrounding community in the most efficient way possible. Stories ranging from on-campus news to blogs and columns will be available at the audience’s fingertips, easily accessible on any smartphone, tablet, or computer. The Chronicle is dedicated to creating the best medium for online news and stories possible for the public.

Cypress Chronicle Newsroom
Photo by: Brandon Cruz
Our Staff

Michael Coronado
Newsroom Advisor
Michael Coronado is chair of the journalism department and professor of global media at Cypress College.
Contact:
mcoronado@cypresscollege.edu

Brandon Cruz
Editor - In - Chief
Hey there my name is Brandon Cruz, I am 22 years old and a Journalism Major at Cypress College and I am very excited to be apart of the Cypress Chronicle. My goal is to one day become a sports journalist for a major broadcasting network or for an NBA team.
My hobbies include playing basketball, beach volleyball, riding my bike, hiking, and watching movies. I love being active and if you can’t find me I’m probably out on another adventure.
Contact:
brandondaviscruz714@gmail.com

Cristal Ferrer
Staff Writer
Hey! My name is Cristal, I am 19 years old and I figured since I talk so much, I might as well become a communications major and have found that I really enjoy the social media and public relations side of it. I have always been fond of storytelling and journalism is just another aspect of that and excited to see what this semester brings.
If you can’t find me making/drinking coffee, you can find me rollerblading and seeing how far my ’89 Volvo can take me. I enjoy going out on my own and discovering new and random places and making new memories.
Contact:
christaller37@gmail.com

Paolo Trejo
Staff Writer
Hi my name is Paola Trejo , I am 21 and pursuing a journalism major in hope to become a sports media or entertainment broadcaster.
Other things I like to do is traveling, going to the gym, hiking, and going on road trips with my friends. You will also definitely catch me at disneyland everyday.
Contact:
ptrejo983336@gmail.com

Karl Hays
Staff Writer
Hello there! My name is Karl and I am a Journalism major at Cypress College. I enjoy writing about entertainment and film, as well as political issues that surround us everyday. I enjoy looking at the world through other people’s perspectives and talking about strange and unique subjects.
When I’m not writing or reading about atypical topics, I enjoy watching films, going to theme parks, painting and crafting, and building LEGO. I also have a uselessly vast knowledge about the Star Wars universe that is nearly unmatched.
Contact:
karlwithak@gmail.com

Linda Mai
Staff Writer
Hello! My name is Linda Mai, I am 20 years old and excited to be a part of the Cypress Chronicle crew. I chose to major in Journalism because I believe it is essential to discover and bring awareness to important news while making it easily accessible. I hope to report on humanitarian stories around the world in the future.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time in nature, playing with my dog Penny, listening to music, and watching anime! Eventually, I hope to be able to travel far and wide for both journalism work as well as leisure.
Contact:
lmai2909@gmail.com

Michael Coronado
Newsroom Advisor
Michael Coronado is chair of the journalism department and professor of global media at Cypress College.
Contact:
mcoronado@cypresscollege.edu

Brandon Cruz
Editor - In - Chief
Hey there my name is Brandon Cruz, I am 22 years old and a Journalism Major at Cypress College and I am very excited to be apart of the Cypress Chronicle. My goal is to one day become a sports journalist for a major broadcasting network or for an NBA team.
My hobbies include playing basketball, beach volleyball, riding my bike, hiking, and watching movies. I love being active and if you can’t find me I’m probably out on another adventure.
Contact:
brandondaviscruz714@gmail.com

Cristal Ferrer
Staff Writer
Hey! My name is Cristal, I am 19 years old and I figured since I talk so much, I might as well become a communications major and have found that I really enjoy the social media and public relations side of it. I have always been fond of storytelling and journalism is just another aspect of that and excited to see what this semester brings.
If you can’t find me making/drinking coffee, you can find me rollerblading and seeing how far my ’89 Volvo can take me. I enjoy going out on my own and discovering new and random places and making new memories.
Contact:
christaller37@gmail.com

Paolo Trejo
Staff Writer
Hi my name is Paola Trejo , I am 21 and pursuing a journalism major in hope to become a sports media or entertainment broadcaster.
Other things I like to do is traveling, going to the gym, hiking, and going on road trips with my friends. You will also definitely catch me at disneyland everyday.
Contact:
ptrejo983336@gmail.com

Karl Hays
Staff Writer
Hello there! My name is Karl and I am a Journalism major at Cypress College. I enjoy writing about entertainment and film, as well as political issues that surround us everyday. I enjoy looking at the world through other people’s perspectives and talking about strange and unique subjects.
When I’m not writing or reading about atypical topics, I enjoy watching films, going to theme parks, painting and crafting, and building LEGO. I also have a uselessly vast knowledge about the Star Wars universe that is nearly unmatched.
Contact:
karlwithak@gmail.com

Linda Mai
Staff Writer
Hello! My name is Linda Mai, I am 20 years old and excited to be a part of the Cypress Chronicle crew. I chose to major in Journalism because I believe it is essential to discover and bring awareness to important news while making it easily accessible. I hope to report on humanitarian stories around the world in the future.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time in nature, playing with my dog Penny, listening to music, and watching anime! Eventually, I hope to be able to travel far and wide for both journalism work as well as leisure.
Contact:
lmai2909@gmail.com