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By Rob Flores + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Peer Mentorship coming to Cerritos
Peer Counseling may become a reality at Cerritos College Associated Students of Cerritos College Vice President Ivan Oyarzabal and President Eduardo De La Rosa are working on making this program a reality. Associated Senate of Cerritos College Vice President Ivan Oyarzabal will be applying for equity funding for this program. ASCC President Eduardo De La Rosa said, "We have more...
By Rob Flores + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
ASCC president wants to have Scantron vending machines on campus
Associated Students of Cerritos College President Eduardo Del La Rosa is planning to get a Scantron vending machine for the campus. Before he can do so, he plans to work with members of the Phi Theta Kappa Club to get student feedback on which courses utilize Scantrons. De La Rosa explained that the administration and Follett bookstore are still in...
By Rob Flores + 6 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Cerritos College hosts first So Cal Expo Fair for Plaza Comunitaria
Cerritos College celebrated its 10th anniversary with Plaza Comunitaria on Saturday, Sept. 12 by hosting the first Expo Fair for the program in Southern California. The event was held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Cerritos College Parking Lot 6 near the PST Building. Adult Education program coordinator Daryabuth Martinez, who planned the event for six months, said,...
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Safety workshop pinpoints sexual abuse
Sexual consent and domestic abuse were among the topics discussed at the Affirmative Consent workshop hosted by Dr. Hilary Mannella on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Cerritos College Police Chief Tom Gallivan said, "We would like the students to know that as students they have resources available and we are here to help." Students should be aware that if they are afraid...
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Women's Water Polo ready for season
Photo credit: Perla Lara
Women's water polo team prepared to enter their first tournament Sept. 10 through 12 in Sacramento, California. Assistant coach Shanon Ku believes the tournament will be a great experience for the team, as it would allow them to compete against schools they normally wouldn't compete against in Southern California. Assistant coach Stephanie Tuning said, "This tournament will not affect the...
By Rob Flores + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Additions and changes in the math department
Science Engineering and Math Department now has a new dean Constance Boardman as of July first after the retirement of Dr. Carolyn Chambers. Boardman served as a professor of biology prior to becoming dean, "I have a deep respect for the faculty in the SEM Division and appreciate all they do to help our students succeed." Boardman added, "We have...
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A Falcon's love for kittens
The youngest board of directors member to serve at Zazzy Cats Kitten Rescue; Roxanne Montero, sociology major, has a passion for helping kittens. "I started as a volunteer a year and a half ago helping care for neonate foster." Montego said. She mentioned that people took notice of her ambition and was promoted to director of foster/volunteer relations. Montero said,...
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Cerritos Wrestling team prepare for competition
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The season opener for the Cerritos College Wrestling team will take place at the Bakersfield Duals on September 12th. Criminal justice major, Oscar Martinez, said, "This is my second year on the team I want to compete, but for now I can't so I'm focused on cutting weight."He added, "I am determined to cut weight because at the moment I...
By Rob Flores + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
TAG program guarantees admission
TAG is a program that guarantees transfer from Cerritos College to participating universities. On Friday, Sept. 4, Counselor/Co-Director of the Transfer Center Brittany Lundeen, hosted the TAG workshop. Students inquiring admission requirements for their university of choice attended the workshop in Multi Purpose building room 205. Health Care Management major Porshae Thomas, attended the previous workshop in August and attended...
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Falcons explore Universities at Falcon Square
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Britanny Lundeen, Transfer Center Co-Director/ Counselor hoped a scavenger hunt would help students find out about the programs offered at universities because students make the mistake of selecting a transfer campus simply because the location is close.41 universities participated at the University Mega Fair Thursday Sept. 3 2015. The event took place at Falcon Square from 10 a.m-1 p.m. The...