Alexandra Scoville

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Worked on 397 assignments, created 71, named on 39 bylines for Talon Marks.

By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

March ends, so does the madness

If you're an avid college basketball fan, you're probably just now wondering what it is that has been happening in the world. "A 5.1 earthquake? When was that? All I know is that Kentucky just bested Michigan!" "A Malaysia Airline is missing? What is this?" you wonder. The only thing missing is your pride from the conundrum that is your...

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By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Former Black Panther captain to speak about memoir

Political activist and former captain of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party will do two presentations on his memoir "My People Are Rising: Memoir of a Black Panther Party Captain" on Thursday, April 10 in LC 155. Dixon will give two presentations, one from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and the other from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m....

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By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Job desires addressed though latest expo

People flocked to more than 40 booths that were operated by companies such as Knott’s Berry Farm and Target, as Cerritos College hosted the semi-annual Career Expo and Job Fair on Tuesday, April 8. Defense organizations such as the Los Angeles Police Department, Coast Guard and the Marine Corps was there to inform students of job opportunities as well. Sergeant...

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By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Three car collision on Alondra Boulevard

Photo credit: Kristopher Carrasco

On Monday, April 7 at 4:45 p.m., a car crash involving three vehicles occurred near the corner of Studebaker Road and Alondra Boulevard when one of the drivers lost control of his vehicle due to a seizure. No immediate injuries happened as a result of the crash. A woman who didn't want to disclose her information witnessed the entire accident...

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By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Home game ends in hefty loss for softball

Photo credit: Mario Jimenez

The Cerritos college softball team suffered a blowout 9-1 loss at home against rival Mt. San Antonio College on April 2. The Falcons sent right handed pitcher Jamie Ramirez out to face Mt. SAC. Ramirez struggled out of the gate giving up three runs, on four hits in the first. Ramirez would get the Falcons on the board in the...

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By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Momentous game play give men's tennis strong season win

Photo credit: Armando Jacobo

The Falcons (17-5) ended the season strong by handedly beating Ventura College (5-5) on Tuesday, Apr.1 with a final score of 7-2. This marks the first time, for the Cerritos College men’s tennis team, that they’ve marked a victory over Ventura College. Coach Kim was content with the trailblazing victory against the highly reputable Pirates, as well as finishing the...

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By (Alexandra as photographer) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Social Equality Club pushes issue at Board of Trustees meeting

Photo credit: Alexandra Scoville

"There's a lot of homework that shows that we could have these classes," Mauri Nunez said, referring to a presentation put together by The Social Equality Club that was presented at the Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, April 2. Earvin Chavez, member of The Social Equality Club, wanted to present information to the Board of Trustees that shows that...

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By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 1 min read

How would you feel if the "big one" hit?

Beatriz Tenorio Applied math major, "I would be scared cause I've never experienced an earthquake." Randy Garcia Psychology major, "I would feel terrified I guess." Renessa Magana Physical therapy major, "I dont know, I really wouldn't know maybe devastated. I really have no idea I haven't thought about that." Daisy Avena Nusrsing major, "Everytime we have an earthquake I feel...

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By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 1 min read

What do you think about the library's new seating makeover?

Aaron Sanchez Massage therapy major "I guess people have more space to do work instead of just sitting down." Bria Stringer Child development major "I guess theres more tables for people to sit at i feel like that mean more people can do work instead of sit on the floor." Casandra Parsons Business administration major "I don't like that theres...

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By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Diving in with high hopes for the Pasadena Invitational

Photo credit: Luis Guzman

The diving team, made up of mostly beginners, is looking to improve in their upcoming Pasadena Invitational that will be held this Friday. Glen Myer, diving coach for Cerritos College, believes the Pasadena Invitational is important for the diving to see the different school that are competing. Myer states that there has been a change of where the diving team...

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