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By Clarissa Arceo (Fatima as online) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Cerritos College Art Exhibit Returns
Photo credit: Clarissa Arceo
On April 28, the Cerritos College Art Department opened their 2022 art exhibition after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. A ceremony was held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday following the judging of a designated judge to honor the students' works and announce awards. The ceremony was held at the Fine Arts building located on the West side of campus...
By Alvaro Nevarez (Fatima as online) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Mario Kart at Cerritos
Photo credit: SAKURAKO plays MARIO KART DS. by MIKI Yoshihito
On April 21st, the Cerritos esports group held its Mario Kart event to an exciting evening of races being held. The event was held on the Cerritos esports Discord server, Discord is a popular application used by gamers around the world to connect with each other as well as used for events such as this one was. Mario Kart 8...
By Clarissa Arceo (Fatima as online) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Car club in Norwalk hosts fundraiser for community member
Photo credit: Clarissa Arceo
A car club exclusively for women who own vintage cars hosted an event at Holifield Park, 12500 Excelsior Drive, in Norwalk on April 30 to raise funds for a community member battling Stage 3 Brain Cancer. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Vintage Ladies Car Club sold baked goods, hot dogs, drinks and other food items along with raffle...
By Silas Bravo (Fatima as online) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Thor Love and Thunder trailer breakdown
Marvel fans have finally been giving their first look at Marvel's upcoming movie Thor: Love and Thunder. The trailer was everything fans had hoped for, bringing back characters they know and love as well as teasing long awaited characters. The trailer opens up with Thor planting his axe Stormbreaker as a sign of new beginnings. Thor narrates over this scene...
By Jaelyn Delos Reyes (Fatima as online) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Faculty Senate Election Results
Photo credit: Samuel Chacko
According to the faculty senate election results, Dennis Falcon will become the president of the faculty senate at Cerritos College next semester, and Ralph Casas will be the vice president. As of now, there were no nominations for the position of secretary, which will be open until they find someone to fill that position. For starters, Falcon will serve another...
By Alexia Naranjo (Fatima as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Ojos Locos sports bar opening in downey
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The opening of Ojos Locos sports bar has brought up a handful of dispute between parents and supporters of this bar. The sports bar opening near Downey High has parents are concerned their children will be negatively influenced by having a sports bar so close to their school. Ojos Locos is trying to expand their business into California and the...
By Roman Acosta (Fatima as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
The US needs to restructure the school system
What the hell was y=mx+b and why does it matter? How does an 18-year-old high school graduate figure out how to do their taxes? Why is the school system a one size fits all rather than allowing students to excel in their interest careers? For many years, the US educational system has been stuck on one system. A yes-or-no answer...
By Darryl Linardi (Fatima as online) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Class 302 Cafe, the class COVID-19 couldn't beat
Photo credit: Darryl Linardi
Southeast Asian culture imbued into a restaurant that lies in the heart of Cerritos, Class 302 Cafe is the go-to hot spot for Taiwanese cuisine. From dishes ranging from boba drinks to shaved ice, every dish is mixed with Taiwan comfort. Inside the restaurant, you will be surrounded by an old-school styled classroom, with blackboards on the walls and desk-inspired...
By Fatima Durrani (Fatima as online) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Being a mom during the pandemic
When the pandemic began in March 2020, the world went into panic mode. Jobs were letting their employees go left and right, grocery stores shelves were being wiped clear, hospitals were flooded with people, schools were shut down and students were forced into online learning. Mothers were heavily affected by this change; having to take care of their children who...
By Roman Acosta (Fatima as online) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
COVID-19 strikes out
Photo credit: Roman Acosta
Baseball was well affected by the pandemic. Baseball was canceled midway through the season. Monday, March 9, 2020, Baseball’s last game before the lockdown was a 3-2 win against LBCC at home. With a canceled season, fans, players and the coaching staff were wondering when the baseball season would come back. It eventually did. Baseball came back on Jan. 21,...