Cerritos Colleges’ Falcon Safe, in conjunction with YWCA of Greater Los Angeles, sponsored a Teal Table Talks on Feb. 25. Teal Table Talks are monthly virtual gatherings to promote self-care and personal awareness through participation in a guided group activity or discussion. The guided discussion was on substance abuse and its role in Human Sex Trafficking. Stephany Ramos, the guest...

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Oscar Torres: Hello, students and faculty members of Cerritos College. Welcome back to Falcon Entertainment, the only podcast here on Talon Marks where we talk about all thing’s entertainment. As always, I'm your host, Oscar Torres, co-editor for Arts and Entertainment. I'm joined once again by my co-host, Rafael Magana. Rafael Magana: What's going on everyone, Rafael Magana here, also...

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Black Lives Matter Los Angeles held a rally across the street from the LA Police Protective League (PPL) to fight for police defunding on Feb. 25. Families and friends of police brutality victims spoke to tell their story and show why they think the police receive unnecessary funding from the City of Los Angeles. Maria Hernandez shared that her brother,...

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Kendall Jenner is the latest celebrity to launch her own tequila brand, called 818, named after the Calabasas, California area code where she and her family reside. Jenner’s 818 tequila is a white-washed, gentrified tequila produced by an already-rich celebrity hopping on the tequila train, profiting off of the spirit without paying homage to the rich culture of tequila making...

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College athletes should be allowed to make endorsement deals based on their popularity in the sport they’re in. This opportunity dream for athletes now hangs in the balance. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced legislation Wednesday afternoon that would allow athletes to sign endorsement deals with some restrictions on what types of deals they could sign and agree to. The bill...

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The latest episode of "WandaVision" gives the audience a great take on the 2000's and 2010's sitcoms while also shocking its viewers with a huge surprise to newcomers of the Marvel Universe and an introduction to one of Marvel's oldest comic book villains. The style of the episode is inspired by popular sitcoms of the 2000s and 2010s, shows like...

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This is perhaps one of my favorite dishes to make. It is light, fresh, filling and does not take long. This is a meal suitable for yourself, siblings, children or mates. If this your first time cooking salmon, that is ok! It is a simple dish, you do not have to be a professional chef to make this recipe. Ingredients...

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Cerritos college Philosophy professor, Will Mittendorf, hosted a Zoom meeting for the Philosophy club to discuss if smartphones are a part of our mind. This question leads into a bigger issue: if smartphones are a part of our personal thoughts, should the police be allowed to access it without our permission?In the meeting, Mittendorf discussed with students and his colleague,...

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Francesca Campos, an associate marriage and family therapist, discussed what pandemic burnout is and how the pandemic affects one’s mental health. Her presentation aimed to provide education, awareness and mental health tips on how to fight against it. Campos discussed the difference between pandemic burnout and pandemic fatigue. According to the Campos, pandemic fatigue is an expected and natural response...

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Social reform groups held a Black History Month celebration and march at Marina Vista Park in Long Beach on Feb. 24. Organizers included leaders from the Black Liberation Movement within Orange County, Clarity OC, the OC Justice Initiative, OC for Black Lives, Black Lives Matter Pasadena and CORE Movement. “We are out here to educate the community on the contributions...

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