Gaming company Entertainment Arts no longer has a hold over Star Wars video games, pleasing some gamers but putting the future of Star Wars games in jeopardy. Following the end of the license, Disney has decided not to renew its license with EA after 10 years and plans to bring back the Lucasfilm Games brand. EA's history with the Star...
By Silas Bravo (Daniel as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Wild offseason for MLB reshapes the league
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MLB fans are in for a thrilling upcoming 2021 season as the league is looking its best it has been in a long time. The MLB world has been rocked the last few weeks with blockbuster trades and signings that have reshaped the league. The San Diego Padres started their offseason with a bang when they traded for two elite...
By Mirella Vargas (Daniel as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
The child care crisis in US affects all aspects of society
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Many of the country's social issues have been exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic, one of them being America’s sub-par child care system. Thousands of childcare centers that were ordered to close temporarily because of lockdowns, are at risk of shutting permanently. In the state of California alone, more than 1,200 of the closings are permanent, eliminating about 19,000 child-care spots....
By Vincent Medina (Daniel as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
"The Good Karma" feeds the unhoused on Skid Row in LA
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"The Good Karma" charity served 300 meals to the unhoused in Los Angeles' Skid Row on Feb. 10. They have served lunch on East 5th and San Pedro Street every Wednesday and have given 11,300 meals to people in need since June 2020. Founder and President Vishal Narayan used his personal funds to buy a food truck. He partnered with...
By Sean Davis (Daniel as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read
Black (Radical) History: revive the deeper, hidden legacy of Black activism
American history is inseparable from Black history. But the liberal-conservative consensus that dominates American historiography has done the unforgivable by removing the radical, internationalist and socialist vision of some of the most celebrated Black figures of the American past, if they haven’t deleted them all together. It’s important to recognize the figures that have pushed for change in our society....
By Josselyn Garay (Daniel as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Couples eager to say ‘I do’ forced to change wedding plans
Weddings are something that every couple looks forward to from the second the proposal happens. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic many couples can't look forward to that special day, as large group gatherings still remain restricted. Whittier residents, Nancy Monroy and Gustavo Lara, are one of the many newly engaged who've had to hit an unexpected pause on their...
By Janet Chavarria (Daniel as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Relationships and friendships surviving COVID-19 against all odds
With the anniversary of COVID-19 coming around the corner, the first Valentine's Day of the pandemic hits people at their most vulnerable. With the popular holiday just days away, many are reflecting on whether love and friendship can really survive COVID-19. Romantic and platonic relationships alike have been put to the test in a time where social distancing has taken...
By Lola Ajetunmobi (Daniel as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Inglewood Forum vaccine site distributes second doses
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Approximately 2,500 people were vaccinated for COVID-19 at the Inglewood vaccine site in the Forum parking lot on Feb. 10. The second dose of the Pfizer Coronavirus vaccine became available to healthcare workers and patients 65 or older on Jan. 20. The Forum vaccination site is one of the five mega vaccination sites across Los Angeles county distributing the second...
By Rafael Magana (Daniel as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Singularity, Entropy, and Winter: The history of Andrew Maz and his band
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For many, the Commercial Music program here at Cerritos College allows them to develop their skills and prepare themselves for a future in the music industry. However, it doesn't get much better than performing in a band led by the Music Department's chair, Professor Maz. He heads a rock band consisting of students from the college, simply named “Andrew Maz”....
By Keanu Ruffo (Daniel as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Fan-filled sporting events power on despite 471k dead in the U.S.
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We as American sports fans all have a piece of responsibility to uphold in preventing the spread of COVID during major sporting events. Unfortunately, we’ve failed to do so and the effects have been disastrous. The major sports events such as the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, and the World Series, have all caused serious spikes in cases throughout our communities...