Alison Hernandez

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Worked on 146 assignments, created 97, named on 29 bylines for Talon Marks.

By (Alison as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Rose McGowan is a McGarbage feminist

Just because you shave your head and put on sweatpants it does not make you a feminist, Rose McGowan, so you can take a flying leap back into that skimpy dress you wore to the MTV Video Music Awards in 1998 because you are not doing women any favors. McGowan is a garbage feminist, full of shit and does a...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Peer pressure online is going too far

Kids nowadays have easy access to the internet 24/7, just one click and they can find almost anything. Social media has a huge influence on the younger generation. Kids can Snapchat in school during class sessions and not actually pay attention to the lecture because they are too focused on using their phones. Social media influencers can have different impacts...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

You Musk Be Crazy

Photo credit: Rachel Tully

How far are we willing to let capitalism continue until we realize our world is more important than money? We shouldn't allow someone to profit from a hazardous device for the sake of capitalism. The potential danger of burning down a home to a whole community that one flamethrower could cause is far too great. Founder of Tesla Motors and...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

We are being replaced by robots

Technology is becoming highly advanced as we make our way further into the 21st century. With technology coming in fast into the service industry, minimum wage jobs are at risk of being replaced by automated systems. Although, technology is highly valued and used in everyday life, we do not want it to take our job even if it means flipping...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Government shut down fails to make DACA more than just a dream

The Democrats failed thousands in their attempt to reach a DACA deal during the recent government shutdown. The actions of the Democratic Party during the last few weeks were not sufficient for the needs of DACA. The issue was split into two debates, DACA and the border wall. With Democrats outnumbered in the current government, a shutdown seemed like an...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Our money, our concert experience

If you have not already heard, Jack White the former lead singer for the band The White Stripes is making quite a stir in the public eye. Jack White stated that he is banning all cell phone use or any photo or video-capturing devices at his upcoming concert at the Boston Calling music festival. White is not the first to...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Focus on the rape not the ethnicity

One of the first things taught to wannabe journalists on how to compose a story of any kind is to state the important information first then go down in level of importance like an inverted triangle. All the important information is presented first then the "not so important" information is trickled down throughout the story. So why is it in...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

All Colleges Need Responsible Students

It’s time to get real, Cerritos College. The plea has been made for free Plan B. “Why should they get it, and we don’t?! We have less money!” The incensed cry can be heard resounding through the halls of this great campus, echoing off of the $4 lattes, iPhones and designer apparel of students walking to and from class. The...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read

The Envelope: Chump Trump voters should slump over and cry

Going through the Twitter hashtag "#MAGA," you might come across such mind-numbing proclamations of stupidity as these: I apologize Africa isn't a shit hole country🤣 "Haiti and African" #MAGA #Norway pic.twitter.com/vJNFMIUehw— 🇺🇸 USA OVER PARTY (@michaelbeatty3) January 11, 2018Clean up this mess and we can build the best wall in the world! #RedWaveRising2018 #MAGA #WeStandWithTrump pic.twitter.com/xjZRP50Yhq— Nina J Tomasieski (@NinaMorton)...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read

All colleges need Plan B

At this stage in our lives it is now becoming generally acceptable to embrace your sexuality in a healthy manner. However, there is still stigma regarding what some people choose to do if their sexual explorations result in a pregnancy, specifically abortion. Science has improved so much to the point that the days of uncomfortable appointments with the family clinic...

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