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By Bianca Martinez (David as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Bianca Bitches: Things to do now that you have your life back
Photo credit: Carlos Martinez
Congratulations to all those graduating! Good luck and pleasant journeys, all your hard work and dedication has paid off and you can now walk down that good ole path called, "thanks for the money now get the hell off my campus." Now that you have been given the boot and awaiting entry into the next institution of higher learning, you...
By Elizabeth Corcoles (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
'Dear White People' is only offensive if you're racist
Netflix’s returning series, "Dear White People" revolves around six African-American students attending an elite college who reveal their college is not so post-racial. The series is timely and does an excellent job depicting people who aren't of color being ignorant and when it comes to cultural appropriation, situations that are affecting minority groups, upper class privilege and as to how...
By Carlos Martinez (David as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Netflix's 'Anon' is a lukewarm cautionary tale of privacy
Director, screenwriter and producer Andrew Niccol is no stranger when it comes to creating high concept films that answer the "what-if" questions people ask themselves when they are inebriated on good times. He showcased the idea of a society with its caste system based on genes in the film "Gattaca" and concept of using time as currency in the movie,...
By Jackie Mena (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Powerpoint workshop teaches students the fundamentals to take their presentations to the next step
Photo credit: Jackie Mena
The PowerPoint workshop took place in the library in the computer lab LC 62. It is free to students and anyone who want to join. This workshop was taught by Albert Wilmovsky, an instructional lab technician. This workshop took place on Monday at 6 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. This workshop is for students who don't know how to use PowerPoint, know...
By Carlos Ruiz (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Shedding new light on Donatello’s David
Photo credit: Carlos Ruiz
A new idea of art perspective was introduced upon many students and professors who attended the lecture of Dr. Peter Weller. The Cerritos College Visual and Culture Studies program presented this lecture on May 8, which was funded by the Associate Students of Cerritos College. Weller is a modern day Renaissance man, an art historian, stage and screen actor and...
By John Chavez (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Cerritos College gives presentation to answer "What is Cinco de Mayo?'
Photo credit: John Chavez
A presentation that informed students on the origins of the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo, was given by the History department and presented by history professor Walter Fernandez, which took place on May 3rd to honor the holiday's approaching date, in the college's Teleconference Center. According to Fernandez, the presentation was given to help students better understand the origins of...
By Carmelita Islas Mendez (David as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Director of Athletics asks for mold-ridden pump to be replaced, remains to be seen
Legislation has been introduced to the Associated Students of Cerritos College senate to purchase the “Powerflo 50” hydration unit. The legislation was introduced by the Director of Athletics Angel Salcido who is also a student athlete. The bill asked for about $4,000 to replace the current mode of hydration which have been contaminated with mold. The problem was first noted...
By Alison Hernandez (David as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read
The Met Gala wasn't disrespecting Catholicism
The Catholics getting offended by the Met Gala’s latest theme, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination," are making it shameful to have any association with the church. On Monday night celebrities showed off outfits inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s next Costume Institute exhibit that is currently showcasing fashion influence by Catholicism. The event was approved by the...
Over the past few weeks, Kanye West has been tweeting and making public statements which are objectively insane and has been doing so under the guise of being a free thinker. What does he mean by this? It would be more accurate to say that he isn't a free thinker at all, if anything his words are indirectly advocating to...
By John Chavez (David as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Star Wars is losing ground to Avengers
Is the Avengers more popular than Star Wars to the younger generation? With recent box office developments, it certainly seems that this is the case. The Avengers is not obsessed with nostalgia like Star Wars is, thus catering to an older generation, making it less popular with the newer generation. Star Wars has been a pop culture juggernaut for the...