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By Luis Guzman + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Job Fair offers students employment opportunities
Students packed the library sidewalk at Cerritos College on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to see the different jobs. Some of the employers included such names as Chipotle Mexican Grill, Tilly’s and FedEx Ground. Synnikiu Avalos, business major, felt like there should have been more small jobs. Avalos had been to 10 booths. Her favorite booths included Tiffany’s and the World Financial...
By Monica Gallardo (Luis as photographer) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Milestones set in shutout victory over Pasadena
Photo credit: Luis Guzman
The women’s soccer team (10-1-0, 4-1-0) pushed its win streak to four after defeating Pasadena City College (4-6-2, 2-3-0) 8-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The Falcons gained an early lead in the fifth minute when forward Ashley Anaya-Webb kicked the ball past the fingers of Pasadena’s goalkeeper, her first of three goals in the game and the 22nd of the...
By Luis Guzman + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
New director set to make his debut
Many acting hopefuls were lined up outside of the Burnight Center with the hopes to catch a spot in the "All in the Timing" play on Monday, Oct. 13.22 roles are up for grabs for students who want to take part in "All in the Timing."The play is six one-act comedies that was created by David Ives, a Chicago-born playwright....
By Luis Guzman + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Former congress members advocate student say
Congress to Campus, a non-profit organization made up of former congress members, held a webinar to garner democratic participation from students on Monday, Sept. 29, at the Teleconference Center. Congress to Campus is a programmed organized by The United States Association of Former Member of Congress. The webinar was dedicated to community colleges. It is a pilot program that Congress...
By Luis Guzman + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Students have the power to change the community
Cerritos College is going through significant changes that can have an enormous impact on students, and these changes can have repercussions for us in the long run. Elections for board of trustees can bring a different dynamic to Cerritos College. The board can make decisions on student success, programs and services. Why are these elections important? It is because the...
By Luis Guzman + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Not so 'Fresh and Natural' after all
Fresh and Natural getting a "C" rating is disgusting for Cerritos College students. The students deserve something better than this. At first it was a good idea of having a new food vendor coming into the mix at Cerritos College, with promises from the student government that this new vendor, Fresh and Natural, will be a healthier choice. Frantone's and...
By Luis Guzman + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Accreditation deficiencies of college discussed | Board of Trustees
In a special meeting involving accreditation reports, The Board of Trustees were told to change the ways things operated on Thursday, Sept.18. Dr. Marie Smith, a former college president and member of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, served as a consultant for Cerritos College in regards to the action letter the school received by ACCJC. Dr. Smith...
By Luis Guzman + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
New senate meeting promises better crew
The final positions for majority leader, minority leader, senate liaison and other positions are still waiting to be filled, according to the Associated Students of Cerritos College's first senate meeting of the semester which occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The first senate meeting served as an overview as to how the ASCC Senate process will happen. Charles Caguioa, vice president...
By Luis Guzman (Luis as photographer) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Art Gallery pushes the boundaries of art
Photo credit: Luis Guzman
Cerritos College was host to an art gallery on Tuesday, Sept. 2, in FA-50. The art gallery included two separate themes, Savage Sentimentality and Superficial Landscape. Savage Sentimentality focused on art that is not traditional and included art that is emotional or sentimental. Superficial Landscape featured interactive art and pieces that focus on landmarks that people would otherwise most likely...
By Luis Guzman + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Memorial held for late coach Kelly
Nancy Kelly memorial took place at the softball stadium Saturday, Aug. 30. The memorial helped remember the life of Nancy Kelly and her contributions to the sports program at Cerritos College. Kelly died on Aug. 17 and has been working for Cerritos College since 1976. She served as a softball coach 1976 to 1997. The memorial was organized by the...