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By Mario Jimenez (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Cerritos takes down Cerro Coso
The Cerritos College baseball team hosted a non-conference game against the visiting Cerro Coso Coyotes on Friday Feb 1, and were victorious with a convincing 9-3 win. Sophomore right handed pitcher Dylan Algra took the mound for the Falcons, coming off a four hit seven shut-out inning performance in his last start of the season. Algra proceeded to pitch seven...
By Kristopher Carrasco (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
It Doesn't Always Take Two
Why is it that often times, directors feel the need to try and recreate their works of art? Countless times in movie history, directors have attempted to produce continuations of an already amazing film. Sometimes, the sequel can prove to be its own masterpiece. However, a bad sequel can ruin an entire franchise. On June 1st, 1978 the iconic sing...
By Sebastian Echeverry (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Eight point gap mercy rule give the softball team the win
Mercy rule was summoned at Nancy Kelly field as the Cerritos College softball team won 10-2 over the Mt. San Antonio College Mounties. “We had to learn how to finish,” head coach Kodee Murray said, “and they (players) did that today, they did a great job.” The Falcons, for some time, were on a losing streak throughout the first games...
By Katherine Grijalva (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Bruno Mars’ Half-time performance breaks Super Bowl record
Bruno Mars'old-school approach during his anticipated presentation captivated and as stated by Billboard and Fox news, formed the “largest in the history of the Super Bowl, attracting 115.3 million viewers. “This performance broke the all-time record for most viewers during halftime, surpassing the previous record of 114 million views set by Madonna in 2012. The show opened with children holding...
By Gustavo Lopez (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Red Cross Blood Drive is back
Photo credit: Maria Lopez
Ivanna Heredia, an accounting major, took a few hours of her time time on campus to donate blood to the American Red Cross on Monday, Feb. 10. “My little cousin has cancer, so I felt like it’s right to give back to some of the little kids that don’t have a chance,” Heredia said. The American Red Cross blood drive...
By Luis Guzman (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Cerritos College looks to unify all students
ASCC is looking to choose a theme that would unite Cerritos College, as a whole. The "Making Waves" presentation was an event last Thursday that would help Cerritos College go down that road. Greg Hinkley, Sociology professor at Seattle Central Community College, was brought in from Seattle, Wash. to share his experience with what his college went through, as well...
The Cerritos College raido station, WMPD (Where People Make a Difference) got nominated in four categories for being the one of the best Community College radio stations out of three others nominated in this category. The Cerritos College radio station, WPMD, has received four nominations from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System since submitting entries back in November. Director Casey Piotrowski, who...
By Gildardo Aquino (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Designing the future
After taking one year off, the Cerritos College Graphic Design Club is back and ready to make an impact and create a community to help anyone interested in graphic designing. Art and graphic design students joined together and made the club official by choosing their officers on Tuesday, Feb 4. After choosing their officers they went straight to business and...
By Maria Lopez (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Wind gusts no match for Social Equality Club
Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez
The Social Equality Club braved strange weather and bitter cold, as it held a donation-based bake sale on Wednesday, Feb. 5 to raise funds for the club and future events it would like to host in the future. The club generated a total of $107.19. Fernanda Gudino, nursing major, has been a member of the Social Equality Club since last...
By Maria Lopez (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Stress and Relaxation workshop enlightens audience
Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez
The Re-Entry Resource program hosted its first workshop of the spring semester on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The workshop was open to all students and covered stress and relaxation techniques. More than 30 students attended the workshop, which was presented by Maria Cevallos, a psychiatric social worker from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Cevallos has presented for the...
