Monique Nethington

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

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

Pestolesi brings fresh eyes

This year the Cerritos College women’s volleyball team is being taken over by 27-year old, first year head coach Kari Pestolesi. Originally from Huntington Beach, Calif., and growing up with a father who was a coach himself, she understands the nature of competitive sports. “I’m a coach’s kid [...] I feel like I have a different understanding of the game...

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

Inexperienced talent leads Falcon football

Sophomore transfer quarterback Nick Mitchell said the “sky is the limit” on how good this Cerritos Falcons football team can be. He also said that the team is “pretty good right now we just have to keep up the hard work in the next two weeks. Last season, the team finished with a record of 8-2 in the regular season...

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By (Monique as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Failure not an option

Cerritos College Men’s Soccer coach Benny Artiaga had some strong feelings about last soccer season. “Last year was absolute failure,” said Artiaga when asked about last season. The 2015-16 men’s soccer season was the first time in the years since Artiaga took over as head coach that the team had not advanced to the post-season. Although the the team lost...

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Nobody puts the budget in the corner

Photo credit: Carlos Marquez

It’s no secret that there is a severe lack of student involvement at Cerritos College and even less of a shock, is the lack of knowledge among the students of what actually goes on on campus. This includes things like special workshops, forums, and even the inner workings of student government. Students may not know that the budget for school...

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By (Monique as section editor) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read

Ali was more than boxing, he was the voice of the voiceless

It seemed as if the world stopped spinning June 3, when Muhammad Ali passed away. The prayers and consoling messages came pouring in, in hopes of reaching the family of a man that had touched so many others. Now that you have been laid to rest Ali, I would like to talk about how much you meant to me as...

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By (Monique as copy) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Military Ball exposes students to veteran traditions

Veterans and students danced the night away under the aroma of candlelight and good music. On Saturday, April 30 students were invited to join military officials at their traditional ball. For the first time the ball was open to students for free. Military veteran and emcee for the night, Hope Garcia, explained why the veterans club decided to extend the...

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By + 4 others for Talon Marks - 6 min read

Cerritos track and field competing for state

Both Cerritos track and field teams have a combined 40 individuals athletes and three relay teams advancing to the state finals. Saturday Cerritos College track and field competed at the Southern California Championship Preliminaries, in Antelope Valley. Road to a repeat As an individual team, the women’s team dominated, gaining 26 team points to place first in the competition. “The...

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By (Monique as copy) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

"Civil War" advances the Avenger saga

The next movie in from the wonderful world of Marvel has finally arrived as Captain American and Iron Man duke it out in Captain America's Civil War. Considering Civil War is the next addition to the continuing story of our beloved Avengers and the infinity stones, every Marvel movie fan needs to see this movie. This movie is long and...

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By (Monique as copy) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read

Embracing the unknown: The Wiccan Club

Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

“Let’s see how many people think we’re satanists today.” Religious anthropology major, Michael David sets up his cauldron, witchcraft book, and various statues at a table in Falcon Square as he looks to spread the word about Wiccan Club. “There is a lot of misunderstanding mostly because every time anyone sees a five pointed star they automatically assume that you...

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By (Monique as copy) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

MEChA Club brings Cinco De Mayo to the campus

Photo credit: Kristopher Carrasco

What was originally meant to be a Cinco de Mayo theme fundraiser for the SAFE Club ended up becoming an entire celebration, when other clubs decided joining in would be beneficial for everyone. Students were welcomed to school on Thursday, May 5 by a festival full of clubs, music, food and performances in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The celebration...

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