Monique Nethington

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Worked on 472 assignments, created 70, named on 90 bylines for Talon Marks.

By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Fans of Rick and Morty were fooled on April Fools Day

In an ultimate April Fool's Day prank, creators of the hugely popular cartoon, "Rick and Morty," released the highly-anticipated first episode of the third season on April 1st to the confusing and disbelief of fans."Rick and Morty" is a show on Adult Swim about an alcoholic, mad scientist (Rick) and his nervous, low-confidence grandson (Morty) that sees them undergo crazy...

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By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Lana del Rey announces album and witchcraft

Some suspected it in the music video Born To Die -- where she sits on a throne, dressed like Baphomet -- has sex on an altar (a car) -- and chants verses resembling Freemason initiation rituals. She hinted to it in the song, The Blackest Day: "You should've known better/ Than to have to let her/ Get you under her...

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By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Chasing Opportunities in the U.S.

Nikita Katsnelsin is an international student-athlete at Cerritos College. Katsnelsin is a sophomore tennis player for the Falcons and finished the season 8-4 in singles matches. In doubles, Katsnelsin played this season exclusively with fellow Ukrainian and international student-athlete Sasha Krasnov, the duo ended 12-2 on the season. Where in the Ukraine are you from? A: Odessa, in southern Ukraine....

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By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Free Speech Zone: How does receiving financial aid affect you?

Carlos Zamora, physical therapy major "If it wasn't because of FAFSA, I wouldn't come here. My family doesn't have money and since I just got out of high school FAFSA has helped me come here." Viridiana Cabrera, nursing major "It helps me being in college because my parents don't have the income to provide for me. Without the aid it...

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By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read

Abortion : Pro-choice vs. Pro –life: A Fundamental Right? (Save roe)

Abortion is not a new concept to us, yet the taboo topic of the termination of life has evolved into a political stance instead of a human right. Pro choice is a basic human right all women deserve and need. The case of others arguing against it with the ideology and belief that self-­‐righteousness allows you to quote bible scriptures...

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By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

To abort or not abort?

Is it really that easy? Should abortions be allowed? If meat is murder how much more is killing a baby embryo?A very touchy conversation that leads to disagreements and arguments. But the truth must be heard. I know abortion is not an easy thing to deal with and is a very sensitive subject. There is a lot of sorrow and...

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By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

ASCC Senate makes changes to Meal Money funding

Photo credit: David Jenkins

Senate continued last week’s discussion on the Meal Money item, where senate will be able to provide money to students who request meal funding when they travel on educational trips. This funding will cover the student’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner. ASCC Senator David Ramirez presented a few new changes on the item funding that was passed on Wednesday, March 1....

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By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Cerritos swept for third straight series

Photo credit: Max Perez

The Falcons were swept by rival Long Beach City College in a three-game series, pushing the teams losing streak to nine. Cerritos has now dropped to 3-11 in conference play and are now fourth in the conference only above EC-Compton. The Falcons scored a total of eight runs throughout the series and left 33 men on base. Shortstop Ramon Bramasco...

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By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Cerritos Tennis finish season on top

As the season ends for the men and women’s tennis teams, the women conclude with a 10-5 overall record, and the men finish 26-1. The teams now begin to prepare for the South Coast Conference Tournament and afterwards the State Championships. On the women's season, head coach Alvin Kim said, “Our achilles heel really was doubles[…] we saw growth in...

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By (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read

Student uses disadvantages as motivation

College students struggle throughout their career, from choosing majors to struggling with a subject one might not be good at. The pressure that a student goes through is quite a challenge for many. Many do not value their potential and abilities to be successful and accomplish what they want to pursue. But what is it that we tend to get...

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