David Jenkins

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By (David as photographer) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Men's soccer team wins against Chaffey College 2-1

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The intense 106-degree heat did not phase the Cerritos College men's soccer team as is managed to pull off a 2-1 win against Chaffey College on Oct. 24. Chaffey College opened up the scoreboard after Falcons keeper Jordan Aldama was unable to stay with the ball coming off a header and on the rebound was netted by Jose Gomez-Ferrer. The...

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Falcons missed opportunity to go overtime at the Homecoming game

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The Falcons' football team lost the Cerritos College Homecoming game to Bakersfield with the final score of 24-17. On Oct. 21 the Falcons were neck and neck with Bakersfield nearly the entire game. By the end of the first half, Falcons were up by one point, 10-9. In the third quarter, Falcons scored a six-point touchdown and made the extra-point...

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Cerritos College has a new reigning Homecoming Queen

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The 2017 Cerritos College Homecoming queen was announced during the Oct. 21 football game’s half time. The women campaigning included Pearl Natrayana, Danielle Pastor, Viviana Negrete, Janet Isabelle Carranza, Trenese Gatlin, Karen Patron and Jazmine Jose. The 2016 Homecoming queen, Megan Kim, was also invited back to Cerritos to be part of the event. In 2016 Kim was promoted by...

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By (David as section editor) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Students with disabilities learn about new job opportunities

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Students with disabilities of all kinds were given a positive experience by DSPS. This experience was an event held at Los Angeles City Hall, and revolved around empowering and mentoring students, in order to help them achieve. Erin Lane -- a Cerritos College student who receives services from DSPS -- expressed what a good time she had, saying, "Today was...

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The wins keep on coming for Men's Soccer

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Cerritos College came out with a 1-0 win against rivals Mt. Sac, giving them their ninth win of the season and their ninth shutout game. With the win, Coach Benny Artiaga said, “It sends a statement across the state, the country, and it also shows that our boys are ready and prepared to play this.”The game was very paused because...

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Falcons are ready for homecoming in two weeks

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The Falcons’ football team defeated Santa Monica 37-7 on Oct. 14 on the turf of the opposition. Ending the first half with 10-0 and receiving 12 penalties to Santa Monica’s nine. And an interception by No.3 Devan Burrell, who then ran it 55-yards for a touchdown. It wasn’t until the second half where the Falcons began to shut out Santa...

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ASCC looks to revamp bylaws

A new task force as been put together to revise the bylaws and constitution that govern student government. The Constitution and Bylaws Revision Task Force will consist of: Dean of Student ServicesStudent Activities CoordinatorASCC PresidentASCC Vice PresidentASCC Chief JusticeTwo senator, appointed by the vice presidentOne cabinet member appointed by the presidentOne court member, appointed by the chief justice According to...

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Students approved for extended library hours during finals by ASCC

Extended library hours for Cerritos College have been approved by the Associated Students of Cerritos College legislative branch. The bill was presented after a demand for extended hours was demonstrated by significant attendance to the 2017 spring extended library hours. The legislation was introduced by ASCC Vice President David Ramirez and supported by ASCC President Karen Patron on Oct. 4....

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Faculty Senate considers new program concerning a pathway for students

Cerritos College is considering taking part in a new program meant to help students called California Guided Pathways. The new program was presented by Instructional Dean for Liberal Arts David Fabish during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 10. Fabish explained that Guided Pathways provide students with more guidance than most are receiving now. He says that providing this additional...

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The romanticism of banning literature

No matter what group you’re a part of or what ideological leanings you have, never expect for the enlightened to capitulate to your cries of wanting specific literature to be banned. Talon Marks has received a rather pathetic letter in the mail from the Loyal White Nights of the Ku Klux Klan bitching and moaning about a particular novel titled...

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