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

Battle of the Social Media Applications

Instagram and Snapchat have quickly become the new favorite social media applications, but when it comes to the features both are extremely different. Instagram is a fast and easy application that allows smartphone users to share photographs or videos with other users. The fun thing about Instagram is that it lets users add different filters to photographs they have taken...

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

Long distant student relationships are what you make of them.

Long distant relationships between college students is something most people might consider a soon to be failed relationship. Although, many times these relationships do fail, other times it can bring couples closer together. The notion that a long distant relationship between students is doomed has become a norm that is based on nothing. The truth is, some long distant relationships...

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

Cons of having a Fraternity at Cerritos College

The idea of having fraternities at Cerritos College may come to mind for some students, but if students take the times to weigh the pros and cons, they would see clearly that it may not be a good idea. First off, a fraternity would supply students with many opportunities. For example, students can learn how to take responsibility and connect...

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

'Do You Hear What I Hear?" piano event teaches about 20th century music

Cerritos College music department and ASCC presented the “Do You Hear What I Hear? “ lecture and piano concert series on Friday, April 25. The concert series consisted of harmonic, melodic and rhythmic styles of the 20th century. Christine Lopez, director of the applied music and piano studies programs, started off the event with a power point lecture about three...

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By (Alexandra as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read

Three years of leadership: Ramirez moves on with no regret

Photo credit: Denny Cristales

Juan Ramirez leaves behind three years of responsibility, relationships and experiences when he leaves Cerritos College and transfers to UC Davis. Graduating Saturday and moving beyond the sanctuary that made him the leader that his colleagues paint him to be, it’s made him reflect on what he has accomplished and experienced at Cerritos College. Implementing nutritional changes The current ASCC...

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

Walker, new director of college relations

Cerritos College has appointed Miya Walker as the new Director of College Relations. As a Cal State University Northridge Bachelor’s Degree graduate in Emphasis of Public Relations and USC Master’s Degree graduate of Strategic Public Relations, Maya has pursued goals and aspirations within her career. She began her career at Santa Monica College, and then made her way up to...

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

ASCC Spring Banquet honors, Aiello sweared in

The Associated Students of Cerritos College 2014 Spring Awards Banquet gave out awards to recognize students for the work that they have put in for the semester and inaugurated the new ASCC president and vice president. Bea Caballero won the Woman of the Year, the President’s Award and presented the Athletes of the Year awards at the banquet. Caballero enjoyed...

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

The anxiety begins to build-up: Finals Week

All semester college students try to keep up with class work while balancing other priorities in their lives. Finals week is the true test of the skills and knowledge students have mastered throughout the semester. “Between work and 16 units, it’s pretty stressful,” said Eric Delatore. It is not uncommon for students to find themselves struggling to cope with the...

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

Summer escapades for you Falcons

With finals coming up just around the corner, the spring semester is coming to an end. Some students are overjoyed with the thought of a summer break, and some dread the fact that just about a week later the first summer session starts. But either way, the summer is a chance to chill out for a bit and spend some...

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

Summer Shuffle: Finals, getaways and school

The spring semester's doors close, and summer quickly approaches. Are the legends true? Could it really be May? Boy, oh, boy where has the time gone? The birds are chirping, the weather is undergoing some weird mood swing; unable to make up its mind on whether or not it's summer or winter and it's vacation time, baby! Oh, wait. You...

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