Fall 2013 Editor-in-Chief for Talon Marks. I'm a journalism major at Cerritos College. Cerritos College
Worked on 281 assignments, created 12, named on 16 bylines for Talon Marks.
By Solmayra Mendez (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Following the money
Students come to school to fulfill their passion, but is that the right way to go? Every year, hundreds of students graduate with different majors. Their majors, however, don’t always end up being the most financially stable ones and might even land them into jobless situations. There are always the obvious degrees which are the top earners on any list...
By Andrew Casillas (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Preview for Zombie Fest
Halloween is coming up and we've all seen the same form of celebrations year-after-year. Political science major Aldemar Sanchez is one of the masterminds behind a new, different way for Cerritos College to celebrate this day of horror by offering an idea that the Associated Students of Cerritos College have been stirring up. "We wanted to do something different instead...
By Solmayra Mendez (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Program for the musically inclined
The Applied Music Program of Cerritos College is based for musically talented students who are looking to major in the music and strengthen their musical abilities. Each year, the program accepts sixty students and has eighteen private instructors ready to teach them. The programs offers opportunities to the students in it such as the ability branch out into the field...
By Andrew Casillas (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
A rock 'n' roller's jazzy dream
The band consists of four members with Will Brahm on guitar, Rosy Rosenquist on drums, Ray Enix on bass and Simmons on keyboard. Simmons said, "I've had this band since 2005, but I've had a lot of different players who just rotate through." Simmons has been playing the keyboard for many years, with a main focus in jazz. "It was...
By Andrew Casillas (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Sounds of Q-dance
“Q-dance, Q-dance, Q-dance!” was what one group was chanting back and fourth to another while waiting in line to get into the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. With a space 54,000 square feet and a maximum capacity of 6,300 guests, there was going to be a huge turnout at the Shrine Auditorium for Q-dance on Oct. 5. Q-dance is a...
By Alexandra Gomez (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
What to expect when moving to a new pond.
Transferring to a four-year university is like being a little fish in a big pond, but advice from former Cerritos College students can help students swim on. One of the biggest differences students experience between community college and a four-year university after transferring is the vibe that the classes have. "Students at the university level are more serious about studying...
By Daniel Quintero (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Order of the Falcon looks to bring some magic to Cerritos.
Heads up, Potter fans! You no longer need to wait for an owl to join the magical world of Harry Potter. The Order of the Falcon club aims to bring the world of Harry Potter to Cerritos College. With a growing group of around 35 members, The Order of the Falcon is uniting the Potter fans of Cerritos College. “Not...
By Trinity Bustria (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
New law will allow "Illegal" immigrants to apply for licenses
Public relations major Jennifer Birdbear is glad about the ratification of Assembly Bill 60, the new law permitting people who illegally immigrated to California to drive. "I'm really happy about it! They're being allowed to drive now without being hassled and bothered. Everybody should have the right to drive as long as (he) passes the driving test and the written...
By Alexandra Gomez (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Cerritos College meets its new Homecoming Court
This year's Comic-Con themed homecoming was originally planned to have seven candidates, but the Associated Students of Cerritos College has announced last Thursday that a tie for seventh place resulted in eight nominees for homecoming queen. Because these women got through the first round of nominations, candidate three Stacy Sandoval thinks it is important for one to stay humble about...
By alan leyva (Lauren as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 1 min read
FSZ: Are you involved in school?
Bryan Deras Art and Graphic design major “Martial arts club because it’s fun. It’s something that I like to do. I’ve been doing it for six semesters already, helping out or just joining the (Taekwondo) class.” Julia Izquierdo Animation major “Yes. It’s good for college transcripts, so you have extra-curricular (activities) and (universities) like that kind of stuff.” Victoria Major...