Denny Cristales

Denny Cristales is the editor of Talon Marks located in Norwalk, Calif. for Cerritos College. Norwalk, CA

Worked on 570 assignments, created 250, named on 118 bylines for Talon Marks.

By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

TSEC uses booth in Falcon Square to inform about upcoming election

Photo credit: Daniel Green

As candidates start to prepare for the upcoming Board of Trustees election in November, the Social Equality Club did what it could to inform students. The club set up a booth on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Falcon Square with the intention of registering students to vote. Members of the club talked to students about issues they face on campus and...

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By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

UCLA, Berkley professors visit for Constortium on Israel and Hamas

Photo credit: Kenia Torres

Are Israel and Hamas guilty of war crimes? What is the main cause of this conflict? Who won or lost the fight? These are all common questions that have have been asked by people around the world, but on Tuesday, Sept. 30, Cerritos College students were interested and asked these questions regarding the conflict that has been going on between...

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By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Cafe allowing 'open mic' time on Friday

With available spots declining and word of the event being spread by its representatives, Leche Cafe and Bookstore hopes for a crowded house Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. for "Open Mic" Night. For one night, individuals who registered with Leche Cafe for a spot will be able to have a set time up on stage and say whatever it...

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By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Students informed about learning styles

Even though less than 10 people attended the Re-Entry Program’s Learning Styles Workshop, the desire to learn was not lost in those who attended. The workshop was presented by Pamela Sepulveda, a licensed clinical social worker who works for Casa Youth Shelter, from 11 p.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 30. Shannon Estrada, Re-Entry program coordinator, said that the workshops given...

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By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Late penalty gives Cerritos the win

Photo credit: Sebastian Echeverry

The Cerritos College men's soccer team pulled through a stubborn East Los Angeles College defense to give it a 2-1 win in the team's first home conference game. Possession of the ball was quickly conquered by the Falcons as the high tempo the team established rocked the sturdy stance ELAC was thought to have shown. Quick connecting play between midfielders...

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By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read

Coach Gonzalez stays humble through success

Looking at women’s soccer head coach Ruben Gonzalez’s overall record (194-17-14), it is no surprise that for the second time in his career he received the National Coach of the Year award for the 2013-2014 season. He was presented with the award at a coaches convention in Philadelphia after other coaches across the state voted for him. “I’ve been blessed...

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By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Men's cross country heads to Arizona

Early preparation is the men’s cross country team’s key to success at this weekend’s Embry Riddle Invitational in Prescott, Ariz. Head Coach Bryan Ramos said, “It’s going to be a little tough for the men because they’re not used to running an extra mile for that distance, but we put in the work all through summer, all through the season...

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By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Volleyball motivated by Dig Pink Rally

As October approaches, people often prepare for upcoming Halloween weekend festivities. Most overlook the fact that October represents Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. The Cerritos College volleyball team will be participating in the Dig Pink Rally, sponsored by the Side-Out Foundation for the fifth consecutive year. The team distributes T-shirts that can...

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By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Wrestling Prepares For First Home Meet

“I just want to see development in the areas we’ve been working on both technically and psychologically,” said Head Coach Don Garriott coming into Friday's dual meet against West Hills and Saturday's Santa Ana tournament. Garriott is anticipating the first home dual meet and he is planning on using his first starters to smash the opposition and kick off the...

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By (Denny as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

October means awareness for breast cancer

Halloween, parties and mid-terms is what generally could sum up the month of October for a lot of people. What has become a well-known concept, however, is pink - pink for awareness, that is. October is nationally regarded as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Its purpose is to serve as an advocate for awareness, helping raise funds for further research in...

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