The Cerritos College math department and the board of trustees both analyzed positive and negative numbers concerning student enrollment and success in the math classes held on campus. The board meeting was held Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room. The main point the math department wanted to get across to the board was...
By Grester Celis-Acosta (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Hall of confusion
Confusion among board of trustee members erupted over the discussion of a Hall of Fame room being built in one of the new buildings that will come sometime in the next five years. The confusion stemmed from the board members being unaware of the space. Trustee John Paul Drayer said, “We weren’t included in the process by the previous president....
By Rob Flores (Grester as managing) + 7 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Safety workshop pinpoints sexual abuse
Sexual consent and domestic abuse were among the topics discussed at the Affirmative Consent workshop hosted by Dr. Hilary Mannella on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Cerritos College Police Chief Tom Gallivan said, "We would like the students to know that as students they have resources available and we are here to help." Students should be aware that if they are afraid...
By Ethan Ortiz (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Faculty senate reveals future plans for Cerritos College
Faculty Senate met on Tuesday, Sept. 8, where it discussed the new sabbatical rubric, a new elevator and the possibility of an app that will benefit faculty and students. Senate President Michelle Lewellen explained, "Sabbaticals are for faculty to leave for a semester to work on outside creative projects." The Sabbatical-Leave Committee must review the sabbatical applications through a rubric....
By Rob Flores (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Women's Water Polo ready for season
Photo credit: Perla Lara
Women's water polo team prepared to enter their first tournament Sept. 10 through 12 in Sacramento, California. Assistant coach Shanon Ku believes the tournament will be a great experience for the team, as it would allow them to compete against schools they normally wouldn't compete against in Southern California. Assistant coach Stephanie Tuning said, "This tournament will not affect the...
By Terrel Emerson (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Cerritos football team edges Saddleback
The Cerritos College football team overcame some early “jitters” in order to escape with a narrow six-point victory 26-20 over Saddleback College Saturday, Sept. 5. Fans had an unfortunate flashback of last year as quarterback Jimmy Walker threw an interception just under three minutes into the game. As Walker left the field head coach Frank Mazzotta was sure to give...
By Rob Flores (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Additions and changes in the math department
Science Engineering and Math Department now has a new dean Constance Boardman as of July first after the retirement of Dr. Carolyn Chambers. Boardman served as a professor of biology prior to becoming dean, "I have a deep respect for the faculty in the SEM Division and appreciate all they do to help our students succeed." Boardman added, "We have...
By Rob Flores (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
A Falcon's love for kittens
The youngest board of directors member to serve at Zazzy Cats Kitten Rescue; Roxanne Montero, sociology major, has a passion for helping kittens. "I started as a volunteer a year and a half ago helping care for neonate foster." Montego said. She mentioned that people took notice of her ambition and was promoted to director of foster/volunteer relations. Montero said,...
The season opener for the Cerritos College Wrestling team will take place at the Bakersfield Duals on September 12th. Criminal justice major, Oscar Martinez, said, "This is my second year on the team I want to compete, but for now I can't so I'm focused on cutting weight."He added, "I am determined to cut weight because at the moment I...
By Taylor Ogata (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Falcons down the Dons
Photo credit: Taylor Ogata
After several weeks of practice, the Cerritos College women's volleyball team came ready to play on September 4th against Santa Ana. Led by Kayley Stephens' 10 kills and Monica Vega's 12 digs, the Falcons cruised to a straight set victory over the Santa Ana Dons in front of a crowd of 65 people at the Aviary. Cerritos had scores of...
