Fatima Durrani

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Worked on 266 assignments, created 76, named on 48 bylines for Talon Marks (263), Daily Forty-Niner (3).

By (Fatima as online) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Mariscos Don Monchis Spotlight

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A 20-year-old starting their own food truck is not something that people see everyday. Despite Elizabeth Lopez being part of a minority, her food truck named “Mariscos Don Monchis” continues to thrive almost a year later [after opening]. Located at 7331 Rosecrans Avenue in the city of Paramount, Mariscos Don Monchis serves all types of seafood and- of course- mariscos....

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By (Fatima as online) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Cerritos College expands course options for summer 2022 semester

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Cerritos College has officially opened courses for summer 2022. With new course options, giving students a wider range to choose from. Students attending the college can take English, history, science, arts and even film courses. All you have to do is go online to Cerritos College's Schedule+ website to see all the courses you can enroll in for the summer....

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By (Fatima as section editor) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Gen Z: the weakest of them all

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Public education going back decades in contrast to today has changed due to technology becoming more involved in younger generations' education. How is technology affecting student learning capabilities? While there are pros to using technology in education, there are many cons that come with it such as the end to certain learning topics like learning how to read a clock...

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By (Fatima as online) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Commencement information for the Graduates of 2020 and 2022

It is time for Cerritos College to bid farewell to the classes of 2020 and 2022. With two commencement ceremony's being held, it is very important for the students who are attending to be fully informed about what will be happening. The first ceremony will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 and will begin at 6 p.m. The second...

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By (Fatima as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Why is the world silent on minority oppression?

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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” said Martin Luther King Jr. It’s beyond tragic how we as humans are far from unity and coexistence for all people; regardless of who they are, it’s just not that common in our society. Russia’s war on Ukraine is a sad event full of painful stories that deserves coverage - but what...

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By (Fatima as online) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Falcons advance to the second round of playoffs

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The Falcons defeated the LA Mission Eagles 8-1 on Saturday, May. 7 in game two of the series at Nancy Kelly Field in a sensational finish. Samantha Islas started in the circle once again for the Falcons after pitching in game one in their 12-2 win on Friday. Two scoreless innings at the start of the game for the Falcons...

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By (Fatima as online) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Let's Talk Stress Week begins

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There was a "Let's Talk About Stress" event that took place via zoom on May 9th where students gave songs that they can add to their cumulative playlist. The first event, creating a playlist, was cut short due to password being incorrect on the flyer, which ended up being fixed. Amna Jara, who is the Student Activities Coordinator for students...

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By (Fatima as online) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

The laid off daredevil

Photo credit: Courtesy of Ashton Peavy

Pandemic this pandemic that, all these new rules pertaining to Covid had Ashton going crazy with boredom. After being laid off from his job Ashton wanted to live it up despite the restrictions of the world. During a time where everyone was scared, stressed, and inside Ashton was outside, on flights, and living life to the fullest, well not at...

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By (Fatima as online) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Downey dad rallies for son who overdosed on fentanyl

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A Downey family held a rally on the corner of Lakewood Blvd and Firestone Blvd on May 7 to bring awareness to Fentanyl, a drug that killed one of their family members in April. About 10 family members and friends stood in front of the Citi Bank, 8764 Firestone Blvd, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, waving signs...

By (Fatima as section editor) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Bad Bunny breaking barriers

Bad Bunny unlike many Latinx artists uses his social media and fame presence to express his gender fluidity and promotes diversity. On May 2nd, Bad Bunny attended his first met gala. With the subject "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," Bad Bunny took advantage of the opportunity to make another statement. Although many are not a fan of his look,...

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