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By Bianca Martinez (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Rose McGowan is a McGarbage feminist
Just because you shave your head and put on sweatpants it does not make you a feminist, Rose McGowan, so you can take a flying leap back into that skimpy dress you wore to the MTV Video Music Awards in 1998 because you are not doing women any favors. McGowan is a garbage feminist, full of shit and does a...
By Jackie Mena (David as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Peer pressure online is going too far
Kids nowadays have easy access to the internet 24/7, just one click and they can find almost anything. Social media has a huge influence on the younger generation. Kids can Snapchat in school during class sessions and not actually pay attention to the lecture because they are too focused on using their phones. Social media influencers can have different impacts...
By Bianca Martinez (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Bianca bitches: how to dress with confidence
Here are some simple and easy steps into wearing whatever you want with confidence: Pull the garment out of your closet and shake all the moths out, or if you haven’t purchased the desired article yet, pull your wallet out and proceed to shake all the moths out. Stand in front of the mirror and put on the article of...
By Carmelita Islas Mendez (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Part-time counselors' fate hangs by a thread on campus
Cerritos College faculty are petitioning campus administrators this week as 15 part-time counselors are expected to lose their jobs this semester due to a lack of grant funding. Stephanie Rosenblatt, who serves as a liaison for the Cerritos College Faculty Federation, says losing the counselors will negatively impact students. Rosenblatt said that the part-time counselors contribute “greatly” to the counseling...
By David Jenkins (David as photographer) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Bylaw revision presentation postponed and senate bill passed to record dates of revisions
Photo credit: David Jenkins
The Constitution and Bylaw Revision Task Force has been rescheduled and the deadline to present the proposed revisions have been pushed to March 21, along with the passing of a senate bill that allows the court of the Associated Students of Cerritos College to document the dates of the revisions. Originally, the proposed revision was supposed to be submitted to...
How far are we willing to let capitalism continue until we realize our world is more important than money? We shouldn't allow someone to profit from a hazardous device for the sake of capitalism. The potential danger of burning down a home to a whole community that one flamethrower could cause is far too great. Founder of Tesla Motors and...
By Stephanies Guerrero (David as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
We are being replaced by robots
Technology is becoming highly advanced as we make our way further into the 21st century. With technology coming in fast into the service industry, minimum wage jobs are at risk of being replaced by automated systems. Although, technology is highly valued and used in everyday life, we do not want it to take our job even if it means flipping...
By Jasmine Martinez (David as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Time management workshop helps students find balance and a healthier lifestyle
Photo credit: Jasmine Martinez
Clara Ross, career academic counselor at Cerritos College, gave a presentation on Feb. 1 addressing struggles students face with time management and offered advice on how to balance responsibilities. Before the workshop started, Maria Sanchez, medical assistance major, made it a point that attending was mandatory for a class and she would not attend, had it not been necessary. Sanchez...
By Elizabeth Corcoles (David as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Not a big turn out for blood donations due to flu season
Photo credit: Elizabeth Corcoles
The American Red Cross set up camp at Cerritos College during their three-day event for blood donations. Patty Galaz, donor resources department, has been part of this organization for many years. Galaz states the turnout has been steady, but not as busy as they are accustomed to and blames the flu season for the lack of donations. Although Galaz is...
By Sheldon Brookins (David as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Cerritos Women's Basketball win third straight 61- 49
Photo credit: Carlos Ruiz
Cerritos Falcons' women's basketball team won their third straight game as they beat conference rival Long Beach City College Vikings, 61-49. Head Coach Trisha Kozlowski felt proud of how the defense was plaed."We hang our hats on defense, and we did that today...a team that averages 67 a game we held them to 49," she said. Falcons forced a total...