Alison Hernandez

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

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

Don’t just listen to the accused, give the victim a chance

Photo credit: Jake Koeppe

Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh was accused of sexual assault allegations and people are being scummy enough to blame the alleged victim and spend time defending Kavanaugh which could be better spent properly investigating and questioning whether he is fit to be on the supreme court. On Thursday Sept. 28, Christine Blasey Ford came before the Senate Judiciary to...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 7 min read

Laura Lee's Return to Youtube with another Apology Video

YouTube viewers want to feel a connection with their favorite beauty guru, but unfortunately that is not the case now a days. Beauty gurus are caught lying almost every day. For once, they need to own up to their actions. Not too long ago, YouTube's beauty community became more than just makeup tips, it turned into a drama world with...

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

Student discount on gas is a necessity

Students should be able to receive discounts on gas since the price of gas is not lowering, but increasing. College is notable for being one of the most expensive times in a young adult's life. In some cases, they have a part-time job paying below minimum wage and are still expected to cover tuition costs along with books and supplies....

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

All sacred things on trial

Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

The importance of being able to critique and mock things that are considered sacred is crucial in our free-speaking society. The ability to ridicule someone who is deceased, satirize a religious prophet or even mock ideologies that people cling to, personally, they’re all open game. In this day and age, people are so used to and fond of the idea...

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

Interview with Fine Arts’ mascot, Bucky the bucket

Photo credit: Carlos Ruiz

Bucky Bucket, who can be found in the Cerritos College Fine Arts Building on the second floor by the bathrooms, has made a splash as the Fine Arts and Communications mascot. Bucket, whose original purpose was to collect water from a leaky pipe, has made his way into the hearts of all who pass by him on their way to...

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

Women can be MVPs too

Photo credit: Jake Koeppe

In the world of sports, men are dominant, even when women have more winning seasons and records in comparison. Female athletes should be receiving just as much sports coverage than male athletes to attain equality within sports. There are many cases of men being more dominant in sports, but what no one identifies are the women who rival and surpass...

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

“FDA approve 'magic mushroom' treatment”

Great news for you psychedelic fanatics, as well as including patients who are tired of big pharmaceutical companies draining your savings account and prescribing you medication! The time has come to start getting in tune with your metaphysical state of mind to share the information that is about to be bestowed upon you. On Aug. 23, COMPASS pathways, a life...

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

What America Can Learn From John McCain

Arizona senator and Republican congressman John McCain died at age 81 after fighting an aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite of battling a terminal illness and tortured for almost six years as a war prisoner in Vietnam, senator McCain demonstrated to the world the dedication he had for serving his country no matter the conditions he went through. The American...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Fine Arts needs vending machines now!

If Cerritos College can’t be bothered to fix the glass in the window display of its Fine Arts building, the least it can do is install some vending machines to benefit the students and staff that spend long hours working inside. This is honestly a very small, very simple request compared to all the other things the Fine Arts building...

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By (Alison as section editor) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Corporations must stop exploiting aspects of Wicca

With Sephora and Pinrose's unsuccessful attempt at commercializing a religion for profit, it brings up the question, should religions be open game to be monetized?The answer is no if the ones seeking to profit are corporations or are attempting to take advantage of those who practice the religion that is being exploited. Wicca, which was the religion the Sephora and...

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