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By Carlos Marquez (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Workshop shines a light on depression
We all remember Eeyore, from the Winnie the Pooh series, but we never understood his behavior. What would have happened to him if his friends would’ve gotten him the help he needed? On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a depression workshop was held at the Multi-Purpose building where psychiatrist, Maria Cevallos, provided a presentation explaining the exact definition of depression, its consequences...
By Taylor Ogata (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Tigers too tough for Falcons
Photo credit: Taylor Ogata
The Cerritos College women's volleyball team hit the road for the first time this season and started the road campaign on the wrong foot. The Falcons were defeated in straight sets by the Riverside Community College Tigers before a crowd of 40 people at Wheelock Gym at RCC. Cerritos College lost by scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-18 respectively. Leading...
By Frank Rodarte (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Raising money is easy as pi
The Cerritos College Math Club had yet another successful fundraiser for the organization known as Su Casa. Su Casa is an organization that protects families from domestic violence, which generally includes battered women and children, and the club managed to donate over $1,000. The organization provides temporary housing, clothing, offers counseling and even helps victims find jobs. According to Su...
By Briana Hicks (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Renovation inspires new goals for culinary arts department
Photo credit: Karla Enriquez
It’s been a long road traveled for the Culinary Arts department. Patience played an important part on the long awaited three-year journey toward the newly renovated kitchen. According to Michael Pierini, head of Culinary Arts department, arts kitchen dated back to 1957. He explained that, “The electrical [system] didn’t work very well, the plumbing didn’t drain and the floors weren’t...
By Bianca Salgado (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
English as a second language proved to be challenge for Pereira
Full time faculty librarian, Circulation & Reserves Coordinator, member of various committees, instructor, adviser for the Library Club, and now an author, Paula Pereira is always seen helping students at the reference desk or in the classroom. Whether giving advice on career paths, explaining how to utilize the services and resources within the library and advising Library Club members. “I...
By Perla Lara (Grester as managing) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
ASCC Senate holds first fall 2015 meeting
Senate held its first meeting and among the first order of business was to make important position appointments. Wednesday Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. marked the start of the new 2015-2016 ASCC Senate. The first motion for the senate was to approve the appointment of 27 members of the executive cabinet as a block, which is all together. After that...
By Ethan Ortiz (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Faculty Senate discusses new monthly workshop for students
The counseling department introduced a new way for students to find out what career path they want to choose. Faculty senate met on Tuesday, Sept. 22, where a new monthly workshop was introduced that will be highly beneficial to students. Career Cafe is a new workshop held on the last Monday of every month in the Career Services Center. The...
By Kristopher Carrasco (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Celebrating Hispanic heritage with dance
Photo credit: Vanessa Villasenor
The Cerritos College community gathered around the amphitheater on a hot afternoon to watch some traditional Mexican performances in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Puente Program and the Cerritos College MEChA chapter teamed up and put together the Danza Azteca and Baile Folklorico event this Tuesday. The event consisted of a performance by the Aztec Dance group, Ollin Itotani,...
By Rob Flores (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Workshop helps students identify learning style
Community Outreach Director of CASA Youth Shelter Pamela Sepulveda hosted a workshop sponsored by the Re-Entry Program at Cerritos College. The event was held on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m to noon in room BE 109. Re-Entry Resource Specialist Shannon Estrada held the same event a year ago and enjoyed Sepulveda's performance so much she invited her to host...
By Briana Hicks (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
A misunderstanding blown out of proportions
It is safe to say that everyone already heard about the boy who attended a public high school in Irving, Texas and got arrested for building a clock. Fortunately, it wasn’t a bomb like people thought. Ahmed Mohammed built a digital clock out of a pencil case. He brought it to school to impress his teacher. What should’ve been an...
