journalism major, first semester on staff and planning to be into this industry. third semester at Cerritos College. Norwalk
Worked on 93 assignments, created 50, named on 25 bylines for Talon Marks.
By Luis Guzman (Amairani as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Game of Thrones Review
The season four premiere of Game of Thrones was a solid episode that introduced new characters and storylines to keep fans of the show stuck to the television. The aftermath of the Red Wedding changed everything in Westeros. Oberyn Martell was a new character that provided viewers more reasons to watch Game of Thrones. Oberyn replaces Doran Martell as his...
By Amairani Mendez + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
'Passion for Children' in Africa
The Passion for Children Club at Cerritos College raises funds for children in need in Africa. Jada Blanshard, biology major and president of the Passion for Children Club, was inspired to help children in need in Africa. "My mom started this because she is really passionate about children and she grew up in Africa and she saw the hard times...
By Carlos Holguin (Amairani as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Marvel sets up The Winter Solider to be one of the best films of the year
"Captain America: The Winter Solider" is a modern political spy thriller that not only exceeds the standards of movies from the superhero genre, but may be even better than 'The Avengers.' Part of Marvel Studios' second phase of movies, "Winter Solider" expands on Captain America's (played by Chris Evans) place in today's society, while exploring the idea of how far...
By Carlos Holguin (Amairani as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Performers wish to impress students
Photo credit: Carlos Holguin
"We have some great talent around here," stated music performance major Jesus Antonio Rodriguez. "There are students our age who are playing pieces beyond their time. Students go on YouTube and see a 40-year-old man playing and say 'wow I wish I could play that.' Well we have people playing like that right now." Rodriguez is just one of the...
“A place for talent, a place for literacy;” this is the motto of the Leche Cafe and Bookstore. And Jesse Pelayo’s ambitions for a welcoming, the-spot-to-be location is coming to fruition “little by little.” Pelayo is a teacher and the owner of Leche Cafe, a venue in Norwalk that regularly hosts comedy shows, open-mic nights and musical guests. Holistic contribution...
By Carlos Holguin (Amairani as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 1 min read
Life lessons from films
What is a life lesson you've learned from films? Cristian Martinez, undecided major "Make your shots last as long as possible." From films. Jason Arias, firefighting major "Never give up," from Naruto Marycruz Licon, zoology major "Choose your own destiny," from Disney's Brave Rachael Taulbee, English major "Don't ever let other people change your life and who you are unless...
(Amairani as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Performers shine in music recital
The Applied Music Program held a music recital on March 26 at the music department. Dr. Christine Lopez, director of the Applied Music and Piano Studies Program, was really pleased with the progress of her performers. "We've had these students in the applied program for quite a few semesters and so i've seen their progress and it has been wonderful,"...
By Amairani Mendez (Amairani as photographer) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Alexus Dalton does not believe in obstacles
Photo credit: Amairani Mendez
“I think she is a special, young woman; really extraordinary,” track and field head coach and director Christopher Richardson said. He refers to Alexus Dalton, a motivated person to her team members, as well as a great leader on the track and field squad at Cerritos College. Winning events is an extraordinary achievement to any track and field athlete. Last...
By Alexandra Scoville (Amairani as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read
Setting the bar
"It's a big deal to be that one band" said David Betancourt, Cerritos College band director after the Cerritos College band was selected to play alongside the Fresno State University band at the 35th Annual Dr. Lawrence R. Sutherland Wind Festival. About 50 students represented Cerritos College at the festival which was held from March 21 to 23. More than...
As many women in the world are being diagnosed with breast cancer, the Child Development Center came together with parents to sell cupcakes, cake pops and other goodies. The money was to be donated to the Breast Cancer walk on Thursday, March 27. "The bake sale is for Cancer Awareness on Thursday," said Casey Tharp, associate teacher for Child Development...
