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 - 1 min read

In what way does technology fit into your life?

Mariah Perez Culinary Arts major "I get in contact with everyone."Yuliana Estrada Biology major "The social networks, Facebook, Instagram, keeps you updated with whats happening. It's not only personal stuff that's in there, but you also get the news on Facebook and you get to see what's happening with the world." Armando Villa Graphic Design major "Most of my homework...

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

Students meeting student government half way

With the elections for student president and trustees come and gone, a question that has come up frequently between students (those that are aware that there is government even here at Cerritos), teachers and campaigners. "What more can student government do to get students involved and passionate about school politics?" A good question to be sure, but shouldn't students "ask...

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

Pictures as a new way of communication

Snapchat and Instagram have sparked interest and gained rapid popularity in the past three years, becoming a means of communication amongst millions of people. Unlike other social media networks or apps, such as Facebook and Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram differ in the way that it is based more on photos rather than statuses or a simple caption. These social networks...

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

New summer sections proper indication of student needs

It's more than just vacation and getaways this summer. What's a break from college without even more college? Especially when there's more classes. The new summer school sections that have been added have been an adequate representation of what the students have been asking for. It was announced weeks ago that the new summer sections were to be implemented for...

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

Safety should be important to everyone

For the past few semesters, it seems like crimes have been increasing on campus, and this is something that should concern everyone. There’s only so much the campus police and outside law enforcement can do to protect students, this is why all students or anyone on campus should take their own safety into their own hands as a means to...

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

Public servant double standard

As we grow up, we are often told to follow the rules, don't break the law, and don't get into trouble. We need role models as we grow to instill this into our lives, but that's hard to do when we see some of the biggest role models breaking the law. This demonstration of role models breaking the law can...

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

Speeding and Driving Safety

California is known for its super busy and annoying traffic. Living in the Los Angeles and Orange County area can be chaotic; having so many residents living in the city can cause stress and anger, especially when driving. Road rage starts to develop, and often times that rage can distract drivers by looking at other places and not the road....

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

Banning Tobacco from Campus

As a college student, you see a lot of things while walking to class. There are people listening to music, talking on the phone or walking with friends. However, the biggest sight you see is of people taking smoke breaks or walking to class while smoking. The smell itself is bothersome. Especially when the person smoking is walking a couple...

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

Kids shouldn't become consumed with electronics

In today's society, everyone is consumed with electronics, usually in the hands of teens, smart phones and iPads are taking over. But smartphone and iPad usage has spread to young kids, and when I say young I mean when they learn to grasp something, they are reaching for an iPhone or iPad. Kids around ages 3-13 are just too young...

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

Donald Sterling's Racist comments

Are we no longer in the 21st century, where racism is looked down upon, where we all are treated as equal and judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character, did we learn nothing from the words of Dr. Martin Luther King? Clippers owner Donald Sterlin did not get the memo. On Sunday April...

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