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

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...

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By (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...

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By (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 (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...

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By (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...

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

Ojos Locos sports bar opening in downey

Photo credit: MarkScottAustinTX

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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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By (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,...

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