Luis Guzman

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.

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Falcons have high aspirations heading into the season.

The Cerritos College football team will have its first game of the season against Saddleback on Saturday, Sept. 6. The team finished with an overall record of 7-4 and conference record of 4-2 last season. The Falcons finished with 64-33 win over Grossmont in the Western State Bowl. Frank Mazzotta, head coach, believed that the bowl win was a culmination...

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Looking for three-peat, state championship

The Cerritos College men's soccer team finished with an overall record of 15-5-4, and finished 8-3-3 in conference play last season. The top scorers of the team include Thiago Lusardi, former Cerritos College soccer player, with 18 goals scored in last season and Edwin Corona with 9 goals scored. Some of the men's players have their eyes set on being...

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ASCC Budget Orientation shows students, faculty how to use school funds

Cerritos College held a Budget Orientation on Aug. 27. The purpose of the orientation was to show students and faculty the Associated Students of Cerritos College's (ASCC) Budget of the 2014-2015 year, as well as show them how to use those funds. Cynthia Chavez, student events specialist, announced that the school has over a $1 million to spend. Chavez also...

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Ways to unwind from school with technology

College can take control of your life, but that shouldn't be the case. College students should keep their minds off the textbooks and assignments to find some comfort with their entertainment devices. It isn't a shock that our smart phones are great source for us to spend some quality free time. Nowadays, we have apps for anything. For people who...

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By (Luis as assoc. editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Psychology experiment conducted in front of the bookstore

Cerritos College students assume that when an emergency arises, they will help without hesitation, but as Professor Kimberley Duff's social psychology class demonstrated, not everyone is willing to help a stranger in need. Duff's class was assigned a final group projected in which her students had to apply the psychology applications in the real world. "It is fantastic... it's called...

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By (Luis as assoc. editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read

Student enrollment priority changes come for fall semester

Students may lose priority enrollment if progress probation guidelines not met. According to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, “The value of a college education cannot be argued. Californians holding an associate or bachelor’s degree are likely to earn $1 million more in their lifetime than a person who holds only a high school diploma.” Beginning Fall 2014, the magic...

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By (Luis as assoc. editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read

Three years of leadership: Ramirez moves on with no regret

Photo credit: Denny Cristales

Juan Ramirez leaves behind three years of responsibility, relationships and experiences when he leaves Cerritos College and transfers to UC Davis. Graduating Saturday and moving beyond the sanctuary that made him the leader that his colleagues paint him to be, it’s made him reflect on what he has accomplished and experienced at Cerritos College. Implementing nutritional changes The current ASCC...

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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...

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ASCC Spring Banquet honors, Aiello sweared in

The Associated Students of Cerritos College 2014 Spring Awards Banquet gave out awards to recognize students for the work that they have put in for the semester and inaugurated the new ASCC president and vice president. Bea Caballero won the Woman of the Year, the President’s Award and presented the Athletes of the Year awards at the banquet. Caballero enjoyed...

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The anxiety begins to build-up: Finals Week

All semester college students try to keep up with class work while balancing other priorities in their lives. Finals week is the true test of the skills and knowledge students have mastered throughout the semester. “Between work and 16 units, it’s pretty stressful,” said Eric Delatore. It is not uncommon for students to find themselves struggling to cope with the...

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