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By Justine Young + 1 other for Talon Marks - 3 min read
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug is an improvement from the first
True songs and tales fall utterly short of the enormity of Peter Jackson's stupendous "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug". One year and 13 YouTube production diaries later, the much anticipated sequel to the prequel of the Lord of the Rings franchise hit theaters Dec. 13 and completely annihilated box office competition. Why? Two words: Benedict Cumberbatch. To some, was...
By Daniel Quintero (Justine as photographer) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Students donate blood during tough times
Photo credit: Justine Young
The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive in Falcon Square, drawing potential donors to line up and wait patiently by the parked truck. The blood drive, which lasted Tuesday to Friday, is the second drive held this semester with the first being held in September. “We have a long-standing history with Cerritos College,” Tracey Rivera, registered nurse and supervisor...
By Justine Young + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
New version of 'Carrie' is more bloodier than the '76 version
We all know the classic story of Carrie White, the girl with telekinetic powers who was pushed too far at her senior prom. The tale's almost 40 years old and yet it's remained so iconic for one reason: it's scary as hell. To this day, the 1974 novel by Stephen King or the 1976 movie version is capable of instilling...
By Justine Young + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Insidious: Chapter 2 is all chills but no thrills
It's an ambitious career goal for Patrick Wilson to attempt to surpass himself while still riding on the success of "The Conjuring." Unfortunately, "Insidious: Chapter 2" has caused him to fall face down right into the darkness that he got lost in during the first "Insidious" movie. Reuniting with Rose Byrne and the rest of the "Insidious" cast, Wilson reprises...
By Justine Young + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
American Red Cross collects blood from Cerritos Students
On Monday, the American Red Cross conducted a blood drive arrived at Cerritos College, prompting potential donors eager to help save lives to queue outside the truck parked in Falcon Square. A majority of contributors were seasoned blood givers and were happy to donate their blood multiple times. Laura Hurtado, a homemaker who had been donating her blood for 15...
By Justine Young + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Students audition for first fall production
A large number of students flocked to the Burnight Center Theatre for auditions for Cerritos College's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on Aug. 21 and 22. Among the students, 59 year old Patti Ann Ramirez (a former student of the college) lobbied for a role. Performing a monologue from “Taming of the Shrew,” Ramirez hoped to gain a minor...
