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By Carlos Ruiz (David as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Coach Murray breaks wins record with a 14-1 win vs Glendale
Photo credit: Jackelynn Martinez
The Cerritos College softball team won their second home game of the season against Glendale 14-1, lasting only five innings, instead of the normal seven. Tuesday’s game ended with a very meaningful win for head coach Kodee Murray. She has now surpassed former head coach Nancy Kelly's 502 wins. Murray said, "Nancy Kelly is a pioneer of this sport, she...
By Jah-Tosh Baruti (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Men's basketball fights through adversity, securing their fifth straight win
Photo credit: Jah-Tosh Baruti
Falcons men's basketball team wins their fifth consecutive game by defeating L. A. Harbor College, with a final score of 77-64. After beating their conference rival, they are now 4-0 in the South Coast Conference, as they reside at the top spot in the conference. Friday’s game featured several different storylines of adversity. The head coach for Cerritos College men's...
By David Jenkins (David as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Falcons softball ride huge comeback to win game against OCC
Photo credit: Jackie Mena
The Cerritos College softball team played against the Orange Coast College Pirates Friday for their opening game, the Falcons came back to win it 8-7. Coach Kodee Murray said, "Our sophomores stepped up today, Rain Vega, Briana Lopez, Emma Wolff [all] did a great job... I thought the team held together for their opening game." Naia Osorio from the Pirates...
By Bianca Martinez (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Background check nonexistent at Cerritos College
What happens if a student gets expelled from another college for misconduct and enrolls into another college? Is the college then notified about the student's record?According to Title IX Coordinator Dr. Valyncia Raphael, the answer is no, unless the student themselves choose to disclose said information. Raphael states, "Student conduct records are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy...
By Carlos Martinez (David as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
'The Falcon Games Saga Continues'
Photo credit: Jackelynn Martinez
Cerritos College club members have a new goal to get involved and to spread campus pride as ASCC announced the Falcon Games will return for a fifth year. This Falcon Games' theme this year will be "The Games Strikes Back," getting the idea from the fifth installment of the Star Wars series, "The Empire Strikes Back."The Falcon Games consists of...
By David Jenkins (David as photographer) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Shades structures incomplete
Photo credit: David Jenkins
The shade structures in front of the administrations office and library are construction projects that are not yet finished according to Director of Physical Plant and Construction Services David Moore. "It's been quite the challenge" says Moore, concerning the top of the structures, namely the lack of shade it is supposed to provide. When designed, it was done with the...
By John Chavez (David as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Government shut down fails to make DACA more than just a dream
The Democrats failed thousands in their attempt to reach a DACA deal during the recent government shutdown. The actions of the Democratic Party during the last few weeks were not sufficient for the needs of DACA. The issue was split into two debates, DACA and the border wall. With Democrats outnumbered in the current government, a shutdown seemed like an...
By Karina Quiran-Juarez (David as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
FAFSA Application Workshop
Photo credit: Carlos Martinez
The Financial Aid Resource Center conducted its first FAFSA workshop of the spring semester to offer assistance to those who need guidance in completing their application. Held on Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the workshop was led by Kimberly Munoz, who works in the financial aid office part-time and is a federal work-study student. Having led a...
By Carmelita Islas Mendez (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
ESL students locked out of classes by Schedule Plus policy
Departments on campus have had difficulties with enrollment due to a policy put in place by Cerritos College says speech department chairperson Angela Hoppe-Nagao. The policy is in regards to how classes are listed in Schedule Plus, a website which is used to help students form a class schedule. Smaller departments such as English as a Second Language have complained...
By Jackie Mena (David as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Our money, our concert experience
If you have not already heard, Jack White the former lead singer for the band The White Stripes is making quite a stir in the public eye. Jack White stated that he is banning all cell phone use or any photo or video-capturing devices at his upcoming concert at the Boston Calling music festival. White is not the first to...