"I believe that everyone has the right to freedom of speech," said theater arts major Issac Simons-Arraya, "however, I feel that this particular image is very inflammatory and disturbing." He was referring to a sign displayed between Falcon Square and the learning center, which depicted an illustration of an aborted fetus. Simons-Arraya went on: "However, we as students have a...
Dean of Student Services Elizabeth Miller presented the ASCC Senate with Transfer fund legislation to request transfer money of unused Game Room Renovation funds to the Commencement budget to cover the cost of two large screens that will show the graduation ceremony to those seated farther from the stage. Along with the video wall, the costs includes the filming of...
By Bianca Martinez (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read
Band and Orchestra Concert put on an emotional set of performances
A cacophony of excited parental chatter intermingled with the undeniable sound of instruments being tuned and musicians warming up as Cerritos Student Center was home to a musical showcase Tuesday March 21. The showcase better known as the Exchange Concert featured the musical prowess of local district band programs, these local schools being not only Cerritos College, but Bellflower Middle...
With a day's worth of matches from the Falcon’s women's tennis team, only one player came out victorious, Mona Navalta. Facing McPherson Kansas University, the Falcons had a hard time in the tennis court, with all three double teams losing and taking one out of the seven single matches. Navalta said, “I started of the day really stressful and I...
By Monique Nethington (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
16-week calendar, the only calendar that should matter
The mission of any higher education system should be to provide its students with the best education and the opportunity to retain such education in the most efficient way possible. In the end, the ultimate goal for any student -- whether in a four-year institution or community college -- is to graduate and move on to the next chapter in...
By Benjamin Garcia (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Spring Serenade showcases students talents
"I hope more people will come next time," Director of chorale and vocal studies Anna Demichelle said, "We had a very nice house today and the more these students perform, the better it is for them, so we are going to try to do this once every semester." Applied music instructor Rhonda Dillon teaches six of the 12 vocal students...
By Briana Velarde (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
The new Beauty and the Beast falls short to expectations
Second week and Beauty and the Beast is still dominating box office. This version of the film is quite similar in structure of the plot. The film had a strong production design and the large musical set pieces. I can’t think of a musical in a long time that had such satisfyingly staged musical sequences. Be Our Guest, Belle, and...
By Natasha Molina (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Passion Latina gives back
Mireya Placencia, an EOPs English tutor, grew up to be different from other girls, she experienced music differently than others amongst her. “I wanted to know the background, the history to every dance and as to why something was done for a certain particular genre, so I asked questions did my research and taught myself.”As Placencia grew older she realized...
By Perla Lara (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read
Lab technicians express art through photography
Lab technicians, to students, to artist to showcase the multiple roles that a person has is seldom easy to do. This year with one exhibit titled La Ayuda, the help. The six photography lab technicians joined together to showcase their art; for everyone who attended the Foundation for Art Resources Bazaar event to see. The six photography lab technicians at...
By Monique Nethington (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Men's track search for success as year comes to a close
Sophomore Zachary Munoz will be the lone male Falcon to compete at the April 4-5 Southern California Decathlon Championships. Munoz had a top-10 performance at the only scoring meet the team has had in the last month. Director of Track and Field Christopher Richardson said, “Zach is coming along perfectly, and he continues to surprise me every day. I push...
