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By Kristopher Carrasco (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Jazz exchange concert features two generations of talent
Photo credit: Karla Enriquez
The Cerritos College students center was filled with an engaging audience as two different generations of musicians met up for the Fall Jazz Exchange Concert. Both Valley Christian Middle School Jazz Ensemble and the Cerritos College Jazz Ensemble took turns showcasing their talents on stage on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The 17 student Christian Valley Jazz Ensemble, led by music director...
By Vanessa Villasenor (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Men's water polo cruises and defeats the beavers
Photo credit: Vanessa Villasenor
The men’s water polo team defeated Los Angeles Trade-Tech College 16-3 on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at home. The Falcons held the LATT Beavers at bay by leading the game up 12 points before the opposing team was able to coin its first goal of the game. However, not everyone shared the same thoughts about the first half. Head coach Joe...
By Grester Celis-Acosta (Grester as photographer) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
K-16 bridge program workshop informs incoming freshmen
Photo credit: Grester Celis-Acosta
The K-16 bridge program counts with a total 262 Cerritos College freshmen and on Thursday, Oct. 15, less than 30 freshman attended a workshop that was provided by the K-16 bridge program. The K-16 bridge program is designed to help incoming freshmen learn how to sign up for classes, what classes they should take for their career path and how...
By Perla Lara (Grester as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
ASCC Senate presented with possible legislation options
After the ASCC Senate agenda was approved with a few key comments from the public forum, there came a declaration. Theater major Isasc Simons-Araya asked senate to consider letting fill one of the vacant seats in the senate. This announcement came as a surprise since many senators were not aware of the vacancies. ASCC Vice President Ivan Oyarzabal clarified that...
By Briana Hicks (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Religion and the LGBTQ community
October is National Bullying Prevention month and Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transsexual and Queer history month. According to presenter Dr. Heath Adam Ackley, these are not new issues. In honor of the history month, an event was held Tuesday, Oct. 13 to raise awareness for the people that struggle to accept themselves within the LGBTQ community due to religious organizations. About...
By Sebastian Echeverry (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
The force is strong in 'Star Wars: Battlefront' beta
Star Wars: Battlefront’s open beta went live over the weekend and ended on Tuesday, allowing eager gamers and Star Wars fans alike to finally take to the skies over Hoth and chase down Tie Fighters in their X-Wings and much more. The beta offered an authentic experience that as of the end of the beta's game-time, will surely have fans...
By Ethan Ortiz (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Transferring and what's needed when applying
Photo credit: Ethan Ortiz
It's transfer season and the Transfer Center is looking to help students move on up in their educational careers. On Oct. 12, Transfer Center counselor Clara Ross-Jones conducted a Transfer 101 workshop in the Multipurpose building. Ross-Jones explained that students would need to complete three major requirements to transfer and get to the upper division college level. The three requirements...
By Ethan Ortiz (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Faculty senate meeting introduces a way for students to save money
Photo credit: Ethan Ortiz
JoAnna Schilling, vice president of Academic Affairs, joined faculty senate to talk about Lumen Learning and the new low-cost textbook initiative. Schilling revealed the biggest issue about having open educational resources is having the right content faculty members are satisfied with. Lumen Learning is a program that provides courseware that replaces traditional textbooks in high enrollment courses."Faculty from all over...
By Karla Enriquez (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Wendy Solorio presents "Mexicancer" at Cerritos College
Photo credit: Bianca Salgado
A decade after being treated for cancer, Wendy Solorio returned to Cerritos College for a book presentation on the book she penned titled “Mexicancer” on Monday, Oct. 12. Solorio recounted her journey and the effects cancer had on her life. Monica Lopez, Cerritos College librarian organized the event for Hispanic Heritage Month with the help of the committee. She was...
By Bianca Salgado (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Third "SUR: biennial" exhibits technology and offers visitor interaction
Photo credit: Bianca Salgado
The 3rd Los Angeles “SUR: biennial” art exhibition held an opening reception in the evening at the art gallery on Thursday, Oct. 8. The exhibition features contemporary artists that are connected in some way to Latin America and the Caribbean. “The word SUR is Spanish for South and we sort of think of it as a regional focus. It is...
