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By Amanda Del Cid (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
One down, three to go
The win that the Cerritos women's soccer team, seeded #4 for playoffs, pulled out against Mt. San Jacinto, seeded #13, in the 1st Round Southern California Regional Playoffs was not at first an easy journey though the final score of 2-0 might say otherwise. The win bringing them to an even undefeated streak of 40 games. The Mt. San Jacinto...
By Ethan Ortiz (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Faculty senate opens a brand new canvas for Cerritos College
A brand new platform for Cerritos College is coming in the next couple of months, and it will leave teachers and students with a brand new canvas to work with. Faculty senate got together on Tuesday, Nov. 24 and spent a large part of the meeting discussing Canvas and Talonnet. Talonnet has been the go-to source for teachers to give...
By Frank Rodarte (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Dealing with stress around the holidays
Holidays are around the corner and many students will be consumed with not only finals to study for and festivities to attend. Automotive major Esteban Sanchez admits he is guilty of procrastinating when it comes to doing school work.“I don’t take advantage of the free time I have,” Sanchez admits, but he is not alone of committing the foul action...
By Amanda Del Cid (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Turkey trot raises funds for Norwalk Food Bank
Photo credit: Karla Enriquez
"We raised 742 cans [...] our Child Development center donated 300 cans." Ni Bueno, Health Education Department chair, said. Bueno and Monica Acuna, staff development assistant in human resources organized this year's Turkey Trot, which brought out nearly 150 race participants. She stated that in the year prior the Trot, raised over 800 cans, but they are happy to give...
By Gustavo Lopez (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
#BoycottStarWars is disgusting
With "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" just a month away, nothing can ruin the excitement from every Star Wars fan. Except unrepentant racism it seems. Amidst the excitement, there were complaints that Star Wars wasn't white enough. White enough. This even spawned the hashtag #BoycottStarWars, because it was promoting "white genocide," according to CNN. In a universe of blue aliens...
By Rob Flores (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
The other side dishes of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner in the minds of readers, consists of families eating together no matter the types of food present. It should not be expected that It is just a gathering with turkey and the same stereotypical sides which include:cranberriesyamshampiemashed potatoes with gravystuffingdinner rollscorn You may see a family member or friend pour ketchup on their mashed potatoes instead of gravy....
By Bianca Salgado (Grester as managing) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
What dish do you prepare for Thanksgiving?
Jessica Germata, paralegal studies major, said, "Instead of cooking I donate my time at a soup kitchen with the assistance from ASCC [Associated Students of Cerritos College] members, plus I am a horrible cook. This is an opportunity to help people who may not have family to spend this holiday season." Jerry Reynoso, economics major, said, "Mashed potatoes because the...
By Terrel Emerson (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Falcons stunned in final minutes as Vikings steal win
Photo credit: Armando Jacobo
Both teams hit the other with its best shot and both teams continued to respond but ultimately It came down to seven seconds and five yards. Quarterback Jimmy Walker lofted a Hail Mary into the end zone as time expired it was batted down by the Long Beach City defense and hauled in by wide receiver Devin Mosley, five yards...
By Grester Celis-Acosta (Grester as photographer) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Faculty and staff defeat students in first ever flag football game
Photo credit: Grester Celis-Acosta
The first ever faculty and staff versus students flag football game was held at Falcon Stadium on Friday, Nov. 20. According to Joseph Frausto, Inter-Club Counsel Commissioner, a total of 28 students and faculty and staff were in attendance and participants at the game. 16 were students and 12 were faculty and staff. Frausto, who was the man behind the...
By Taylor Ogata (Grester as managing) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Falcons wounded by Warriors in season finale
Photo credit: Taylor Ogata
The 2015 Cerritos College women's volleyball season culminated with the Falcons showing a great effort, but also losing in straight sets to El Camino College. Despite Valerie Montoya and Monica Vega, getting six kills and five digs each along with seven digs from Nicole Spigner, Cerritos failed to get revenge from the home court loss back on Friday, Oct. 23...
