I attend Cerritos College and am majoring in Journalism. I would love to focus in the Entertainment industry, such as celebrities and music.
Worked on 143 assignments, created 44, named on 31 bylines for Talon Marks.
By Solmayra Mendez (Katherine as copy) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Banning Tobacco from Campus
As a college student, you see a lot of things while walking to class. There are people listening to music, talking on the phone or walking with friends. However, the biggest sight you see is of people taking smoke breaks or walking to class while smoking. The smell itself is bothersome. Especially when the person smoking is walking a couple...
By Alexandra Scoville (Katherine as copy) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Kids shouldn't become consumed with electronics
In today's society, everyone is consumed with electronics, usually in the hands of teens, smart phones and iPads are taking over. But smartphone and iPad usage has spread to young kids, and when I say young I mean when they learn to grasp something, they are reaching for an iPhone or iPad. Kids around ages 3-13 are just too young...
By Akeem Ivory (Katherine as copy) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Donald Sterling's Racist comments
Are we no longer in the 21st century, where racism is looked down upon, where we all are treated as equal and judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character, did we learn nothing from the words of Dr. Martin Luther King? Clippers owner Donald Sterlin did not get the memo. On Sunday April...
By Jacqueline Naranjo (Katherine as copy) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Battle of the Social Media Applications
Instagram and Snapchat have quickly become the new favorite social media applications, but when it comes to the features both are extremely different. Instagram is a fast and easy application that allows smartphone users to share photographs or videos with other users. The fun thing about Instagram is that it lets users add different filters to photographs they have taken...
By Zeinab Chahine (Katherine as copy) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Long distant student relationships are what you make of them.
Long distant relationships between college students is something most people might consider a soon to be failed relationship. Although, many times these relationships do fail, other times it can bring couples closer together. The notion that a long distant relationship between students is doomed has become a norm that is based on nothing. The truth is, some long distant relationships...
(Katherine as copy) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Cons of having a Fraternity at Cerritos College
The idea of having fraternities at Cerritos College may come to mind for some students, but if students take the times to weigh the pros and cons, they would see clearly that it may not be a good idea. First off, a fraternity would supply students with many opportunities. For example, students can learn how to take responsibility and connect...
By Katherine Grijalva + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Walker, new director of college relations
Cerritos College has appointed Miya Walker as the new Director of College Relations. As a Cal State University Northridge Bachelor’s Degree graduate in Emphasis of Public Relations and USC Master’s Degree graduate of Strategic Public Relations, Maya has pursued goals and aspirations within her career. She began her career at Santa Monica College, and then made her way up to...
By Sebastian Echeverry (Katherine as copy) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Falcon Inc.?
Every school has an animal or historical figure the student body looks up to so it is a great thing that the Associated Students of Cerritos College is putting funds into a mascot. What is a mascot? And why should college students care? A mascot gives a sense of belonging. Students have the opportunity to actually want to say "I...
By Katherine Grijalva + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Cerritos College Track & Field Race to Qualify For State
The State Championships will have a total of 30 schools racing to win the title in the SoCal championship. With 40 qualified athletes participating in the regional championships, Cerritos College's track and field team has gone through a long road to get to where they are now. Track coach Christopher Richardson said, "I am really proud of my team. They...
By Katherine Grijalva + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Music Department presents " Guitar Ensemble Concert " preview
The Cerritos College Music Department will be having their Guitar Ensemble Concert on Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m. in the Burnight Center Building (BC-51). The concert will be composed of a variety of genres, such as jazz, classical, to lively and exciting tunes that the audience will enjoy. Guitar ensemble professor, David Isaacs said, “We want to expand peoples...