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By Oscar Torres (Daniel as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
'WandaVision' Episode 4 'We Interrupt This Program' review: New perspectives and old faces return
Photo credit: Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Company
The latest episode of "WandaVision" puts us into the perspective of the outside world giving the audience a well-written view of what's happening outside the city/reality that Wanda, Vision and the rest of the citizens are in. It also brings in fan-favorite characters from previous films and answers some questions. The episode takes place where the last episode of "WandaVision"...
By Rafael Magana (Daniel as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Metal band Unstoppable Force has yet to meet an immovable object
Photo credit: @duncan_domino on Instagram, Unstoppable Force
With COVID-19 keeping people at home, it’s only natural that many music lovers miss live events and concerts. Nobody misses it quite as much as Unstoppable Force, however. Currently consisting of Michael Douthwright on vocals, Sean Goodwin on guitar, Brandon Leming on drums and Emmanuel Medina on bass, Unstoppable Force is a metal band with a real passion for entertaining...
By Jacqueline Cochran (Daniel as managing) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Cerritos College hosts first food drive of 2021
Photo credit: Jacqueline Cochran
Cerritos College's Falcons Nest in conjunction with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank hosted a free food giveaway for Cerritos College Students and members of the surrounding local communities on Wednesday January 27, 2021. Between 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. volunteers and college staff followed strict social distancing protocols for the drive-thru food giveaway by placing the boxes in the...
By Vincent Medina (Daniel as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read
Cerritos College police forum creates policy suggestions
Photo credit: Jacqueline Cochran
Cerritos College Falcons Rising and Talon Marks hosted a Racial Justice and Equity Forum on Jan. 28. The Black Lives Matter Movement Dialogue, titled "Turning from National Rhetoric to Campus Action," was and focused on potential policy changes to address campus safety and policing. The panelists in attendance were President Jose Fierro, Campus Police Chief Don Mueller, Student Trustee Johnny...
By Samuel Carey (Daniel as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Norwalk virtual forum tackles new programs, allows residents to share grievances
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The City of Norwalk held a virtual public forum on Jan. 28 to discuss events and new programs in the community. City residents also aired grievances with the homeless situation in the city. Norwalk Mayor Jennifer Perez and city council members welcomed everyone to discuss problems in the city. Councilmember and Public Safety Director, Grissel Chavez, discussed actions to help...
By Vincent Medina (Daniel as managing) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
LAX pro-immigration caravan calls for congressional and executive action
Photo credit: Vincent Medina
A caravan of approximately 150 vehicles rode through LAX International Airport on Jan. 27 to call for President Biden's immigration reform bill's congressional approval. The president's bill would carve a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U. S. The protesters chose Jan. 27 in response to the fourth anniversary of the "Trump Muslim ban," which...
By Emily Melgar (Daniel as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
California nurses face stress and heartache battling COVID-19
Photo credit: Ana Valdoria
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take an excruciating toll on front line healthcare workers in California. Nurses on the front lines not only face constant potential COVID-19 exposure but have also experienced a debilitating amount of stress and emotions in the last 11 months. Ana Valdoria, a registered nurse at Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System, has worked in the...
By Mirella Vargas (Daniel as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Cerritos college alumnus creates scholarship to support students, promote social justice
Photo credit: Courtesy of: Sylvester Ari
The Cerritos College Foundation announced a new scholarship this semester, created by nonprofit organization The Love We Don’t See. Students working to further social justice initiatives or that have been impacted by social or institutional injustice were encouraged to apply. Cerritos College alumnus and founder of The Love We Don’t See, Sylvester Ani, said the scholarship was inspired by Dr....
By Matthew Ramirez (Daniel as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
MLBPA decline renewal of universal DH, expanded playoffs for 2021 season
It's saddening to hear that in the 2021 season, the motion to include the universal DH and expanded playoff was declined. Last season, like most sports, the MLB had lots of changes to the way their game was played due to the ongoing pandemic. Not only were there no fans but the league decided to shorten their season from 182...
By Jacqueline Cochran (Daniel as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Cerritos gets new Director of Diversity, Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
Photo credit: Courtesy of Dr. Lauren Elan Helsper
Cerritos College welcomes Dr. Lauren Elan Helsper as its new Director of Diversity, Compliance and Title IX Coordinator. With a vast amount of experience, training and education, Helsper joined Cerritos at the beginning of this semester on Jan. 11. Previously to working at Cerritos, she worked in the office of Equity and Diversity at USC for about six years. In...