I am Cerritos College student planning on studying journalism. I like writing about video games, news, movies, and sports.
Worked on 176 assignments, created 29, named on 75 bylines for Talon Marks.
By Maria Lopez (Luis as section editor) + 1 other for Talon Marks - 10 min read
'The Walking Dead' Podcast: episode 4
The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 4: Indifference Podcast Denny Cristales: What’s up everybody! We’re here at Talon Marks and we’re discussing episode 4 of the latest episode of “The Walking Dead.” Around the table right here we’re going to introduce everybody and find out what we have to say. So I’m Denny Cristales the Sports Editor. Luis Guzman: My...
By Luis Guzman + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Missing playoffs again not an option for women's basketball
After missing the playoffs for the first time since 1992 last season, the women's basketball team is looking to “surprise people” and increase its defensive intensity as it begins its season Saturday, Nov. 9 against West Los Angeles College. The season opener will be at 4 p.m. and it will be a double-header with the men's team's match against Rio...
By Larissa Morales (Luis as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Thank Goodness for 'Gravity!'
Sandra Bullock is like a fine wine, she only gets better as time progresses. In Bullock's new film “Gravity,” directed by Alfonso Cuaron, shows that she can accomplish any role that is given before her. The film is about a medical engineer named Dr. Ryan Stone, played by Bullock, and her partner Matt Kowalski, played by actor George Clooney, who...
By Luis Guzman + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Fit for full-timers
For some students, juggling school and staying fit can be very difficulty to manage. Cerritos College wrestler Java Maglasang talked about how easy it is to not exercise, “Laziness does get in the way because sometimes I don’t feel like doing anything because I’m either to tired from school or work, so I tend to chillout at home.” Cerritos College...
By Luis Guzman + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Oct 23 job fair
For students like business administration major Jaime Salgado, the bi-annual job fair gave students a chance to search for jobs at Cerritos College. The fair was held by the Job Placement Center in front of the library on campus last Wednesday. Salgado said, "I'm trying to find a job that kind of lies with my career choice of accounting. I've...
By Luis Guzman + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
The dream that just doesn’t die
The American dream for the student isn’t looking so good. Some students have a hard time with life after getting a college degree. According to The Atlantic.com, 53.6 percent of bachelor’s degree-holders under the age of 25 were jobless or underemployed in 2012. It is a disappointment knowing that one has worked so hard to get a degree that after...
By Maria Lopez (Luis as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read
Breaking Bad Top 5
After five years of watching Walter White’s life unfold before our eyes, "Breaking Bad" has completed and with it’s “Felina” we are left with no loose ends. Mr. White’s redemption has been completed and with it came Jesse’s liberation. This show is easily one of the best ever to be made. Here are some of the episodes that should be...
By Luis Guzman + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Coach puts passion into coaching
Women’s soccer head coach Ruben Gonzalez has been coaching soccer for 22 years and also played as a defender because of his height. Gonzalez started coaching at Cerritos College in 2005. Ever since then, the women’s team has won three state championships in the last six years and two national championships. Gonzalez talked about why he likes soccer, “It’s just...
By Luis Guzman + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
FSZ: Government Shutdown
Free Speech Zone: What are your thoughts about the government shutting down? Tera Lim, Computer science “I think the major issue with our budget problem deals with the military expenses and the standing army that we have. I just don’t necessarily support the government into major trillion dollars of debt to fight a war that maybe we shouldn’t be there...
By Luis Guzman + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Questions posed of soccer's relevancy
Soccer in America is starting to become “mainstream” thanks to the success of the men and women’s national teams, as well as having youth leagues that promote soccer at a young age. Raul Avellaneda, the assistant head coach for the men’s team at Cerritos College said, “It’s increased in popularity every year for the last 20 years. Especially because of...