Amairani Mendez

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.

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Procedures of athlete drug tests

The Cerritos College Athletic Center has no requirements among drug testing athletics. Everything is done with the relationships between the coaches and their team. “It's really expensive for the school to afford drug testing,” Athletic Director Dan Clauss said. Mandatory drug testing is not being required, but it’s up to the coaches to decide whether or not they want to...

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Underage for a reason

College is a big step to underage drinking because students believe once they hit college, drinking is OK. Although many of them are underage, they try to maintain older friends to give them the opportunity to drink. Underage drinking has lead to car accidents as well as fights between friends. Students do not understand the danger underage drinking can lead...

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By (Amairani as assoc. editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 2: Review

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 was released into theatres on September 27th and along with it brought some interesting new characters. The sequel to the first installment finds the main characters picking up where the first movie finished off, standing in a city full of abnormally large food scattered everywhere. The second installment’s plot. The character named Flint,...

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FSZ: Importance of a College Degree

Andrew Ballantye Creative writing major "It's what separates you from the rest of the people who are trying to get the same job or career you want in the future." Jacob Allen Criminology major "It gives you (a) higher level of intelligence (over) other people who come out of high school." Genesis Jimenez Psychology major "You get (a) higher paying...

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(Amairani as assoc. editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

SUR: Bienniel & Rio Hondo

The Cerritos College Art Gallery hosted another show. This latest showcase was a mixture of Cerritos College artwork. The Cerritos College Art Gallery’s first art show focused primarily on Marsia Alexander Clarke’s 35 years of work through different media and styles. This time around, the theme features diversity from a cultural region of the world. The idea is hinted from...

By (Amairani as assoc. editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

A 'Midsummer Night’s Dream' a la Cerritos College

Audience, prepare to get a few hearty laughs when attending this production. A lot of the scenes are a delight with plenty of hilarious and tear-inducing moments. The play’s story is about two pairs of lovers who get caught up in a feud amongst themselves in the woods. Hermia loves Lysander but can’t marry him because Demetrius is betrothed to...

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Men's soccer does not perform to its capabilities in loss

The Cerritos College men's soccer team lost against El Camino College 0-1 despite all the effort put into the game/ The team knows the next game will be a better game and are becoming more prepared to defeat the next opponent. "Honestly, it was one of the worse games we've played," Edwin Corona ,freshman midfielder said. He feels like the...

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Student Activites Dance Club

"I didn't even know it was a club I just walked in there, one of my friends said "hey, let's go see my friend!" engineering major Peter Rodriguez said about the Dynamic Dance Club. The club meets every first and third monday of each month from 2-3 p.m. in FA 54 then 3-4 p.m. on the Student Center stage. Rodriguez...

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Strong defense leads to men's soccer win

The Cerritos College men's soccer team was victorious against El Camino College 3-0 Tuesday, Oct. 8. With physical hits and emotions against the audience and the players, this game was played with excitement, "i felt confident after the second goal, " sophomore defender Fabian Tapia said. He played with a sense excitement as he felt confident, along with his team....

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"Battle of the Year" is a passionate movie that will move movie goers

"Battle of the Year" is a great, intense movie that energizes the audience as they watch it. The message that is given in this move is inspiring with the added benefit of watching some extraordinary choreography in the group dances as well as some crazy, dangerous looking flips. The story is about a tournament that invites the best dance groups...

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