The Writ of Mandamus requested for ASCC Vice President Enrique Rodriguez by Senator Pro Tempore Gurpreet Ubbu during the March 1 senate meeting was rejected by ASCC Court on Tuesday. The court made this decision by proving that the evidence brought forth by Ubbu was insufficient. Court Judge Dennis Garcia said, “It look like there was no strong case against...
By Max Perez (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Brown's home run streak continues
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With a home run in the fourth inning of the Falcons 18-1 victory over Los Angele Harbor Thursday, March 23, sophomore infielder Kylee Brown propelled herself into a four way tie for first in the state in home runs with nine. Brown finished the game with three hits in three at-bats, with three runs six RBI's and one walk. The...
By Lindsay Helberg (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 7 min read
WPMD nominated as best radio 1 in America
For the third time in four years the Cerritos College radio station WPMD “Where People Make a Difference" was honored by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, as one of America’s top college radio stations. Although the station hasn’t won that prestigious award yet, it has won other awards including “Best Public Affairs Program." This year, for the second year in a...
By Natasha Molina (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Quetzal: The Eternal Getdown
Rich in culture is the best way to describe what Grammy-winning, Quetzal's music brings to the table, with a unique sound and powerful lyrics this group is sure to catch more than one ear's attention. Influenced by all types of genres, these Chicano based musicians, Quetzal Flores, Martha González, Tylana Enomoto, Juan Pérez, Peter Jacobson, and Alberto Lopez are driven...
By Karina Quiran-Juarez (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
The Bright Sessions Podcast Review
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Are you a fan of superheroes? How about superheroes in therapy? If you answer yes to either of those questions, then The Bright Sessions, created by Lauren Shippen, should definitely be on your radar. The Bright Sessions is an immersive audio drama podcast that is both fascinating and compelling, takes storytelling to another level. Told through a unique format of...
Addison Favela, engineering major, inserts a new roll of film into his vintage film camera, ready to forget the troubles of his past and focus on capturing the best shot he possibly can. As a Marine veteran, Favela admits that adjusting back to "civilian life" can be difficult for a military veteran, but finds satisfaction in the small things that...
By Benjamin Garcia (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 7 min read
The Envelope: Diversity is good and Cerritos College has it in no small amount
In some nations homogeneity is said to be the implied reason for their success, take Japan for instance; however, there are many more who say it is a virtue in and of itself to nurture a multicultural society and thus expand worldview. One way to drive innovation, according to a Forbes study from 2011, is to hire a more diverse...
By Jenny Gonzalez (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
ASCC Senator wants Vice President impeached
Senate Pro Tempore Gurpreet Ubbu is adamant about having Vice President Enrique Rodriguez impeached initially due to her request to have an item about extending the library hours that was constantly overlooked. She said she spoke to Rodriguez several times about the item because it was time sensitive and the Vice President of Academic Affairs Rick Miranda needed some financial...
By Max Perez (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Brown powers the Falcons past Compton
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A grand-slam by first basemen Kylee Brown in the bottom of the sixth inning ended the game early as the Falcons defeated EC-Compton 8-0 for their third straight win. Brown finished the game with three hits, two home runs and six RBI, and marked the second straight game she has hit two home runs. Head coach Kodee Murray said, "I...
Kylee Brown, sophomore second baseman for the Falcons, led her team to victory by hitting two home runs against visiting East Los Angeles College at Nancy Kelly Field on Tuesday, March 14. This is the first time Brown has hit more than one home run in a game for her team. She contributes her two home runs to relaxing and...
