Worked on 472 assignments, created 70, named on 90 bylines for Talon Marks.
By Max Perez (Monique as photographer) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
The Falcons split three straight series'
Photo credit: Monique Nethington
In the Falcons two-game conference series against Pasadena City the team totaled 33 hits and 27 runs. Despite the offensive success, the team only managed to win one game, marking the third straight series the Falcons would split the series. The Falcons now sit at 3-3 in conference play and 8-13 overall. Second basemen Derrick Edwards said, "I thought we...
Senator David Ramirez was successfully able to get a legislation pass on Wednesday, March 8, at ASCC Senate in order to fund students for their Science Technology Engineering Math project with the California Space Grant. “I’m happy that senate came together as a whole to work for the students and to fund their needs." Ramirez said, "It’s not every day...
By Benjamin Garcia (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 7 min read
TEDx Talks held in Fine Arts lecture hall
Success. Growth. Innovation. Understanding. Kindness. Love. Inclusiveness. Talent. Altruism. All these ideas were the central themes of the "first of many TEDx Talks," as President Jose Fierro said. Fierro hosted the Technology, Entertainment and Design x event, held on Thursday, March 9, in the new lecture hall of the Fine Arts Building. First up was "Three steps to a healthy...
By Benjamin Garcia (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
The Envelope: Joining clubs is beneficial to you
It would be excellent if you joined one of the many clubs and donated to their affiliated causes if you have the resources to spare. If you attend Cerritos College President Jose Fierro's President's Hour you would know that enrollment is down. Perhaps because going to college has diminishing returns. During a town hall meeting held on Thursday, March 2,...
By Benjamin Garcia (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Spring Dance Concert puts on enjoyable acts
The annual Spring Dance Concert was full of attention grabbing performances, spanning a wide range of origins, that made it impossible to look away from the stage. In act one of the show, there were numerous superb works. It started with Shaping the World in Between from The Choreography Classics, with the cream of the crop dancers all portraying many...
By Dennis Osorio (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Campus event highlights historic women figures
Commemorating International Women’s Day, which is celebrated every year on March 8, Cerritos College faculty and students have come together to host a broad amount of events involving female recognition. Women as Global Peace Builders was one of the many events hosted on campus. This showcase was presented on the exact day of this celebration by History professor and Director...
By Karina Quiran-Juarez (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Cerritos campus home to convenient lunch options for students
Photo credit: Karina Quiran-Juarez
Cerritos College offers a variety of food options for students to choose from when they find themselves in the mood for something to eat for lunch on campus. Some of those options include pre-packaged snacks and meals in the college Bookstore or Elbow Room, Frantone’s Pizza, Subway and even the Culinary Arts Cafe. Culinary Arts Cafe is open from Monday...
By Perla Lara (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Circle of healing teaches students how to recognize trauma
Knowing that trauma is something you work on at your own pace whenever you’re ready, was the main message of the Thursday, March 9 Women’s History Month: Healing circle, lecture. Long Beach Trauma Recovery Center Marriage Family Therapist Intern Norma Vargas said, “[People] hear the word ‘trauma’ thrown around but they’re not really sure where it comes from, or what...
By Benjamin Garcia (Monique as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Dance concert emotional for dancers partake
For many dancers, this spring dance concert was one that bared a deep emotional meaning. As dance major Rebecca Joy Herrera said earlier this year, "this semester we're all working on powerful pieces," explaining that it would be Janet Sanderson's last concert before retirement, making the concert more emotional. At the Burnight Center Theatre on Friday, March 10, the second...
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kristin Voller pitched seven innings and led her team to a 7-4 win Saturday against Fullerton College. “She did a great job,” Assistant Coach Bud Murray said. “The strong lead in the first set the tone for the rest of the game. It dictates how the other team has to play, they have to try to get...
