Lauren Gandara

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 (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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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By (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...

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