Sebastian Echeverry

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Worked on 680 assignments, created 197, named on 108 bylines for Talon Marks.

By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

ASCC Cabinet gets insight on dashboard tool for students

There was a preview of a new dashboard feature that will help students see their progress toward their major and also general education. The ASCC cabinet meeting took place Monday, Nov. 9. The preview was presented by Debra Moore, who is part of the library’s technical services and academic affairs. Cerritos College will be the first community college to have...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Volleyball can't lock up against Pasadena City Lancers

Cerritos goes five sets again, but Pasadena City prevails. Another full, five-set match on the home court meant another loss for the Cerritos College women's volleyball team. Monica Vega led the Falcons with 17 kills along with Natalie Caravantes picking up 45 assists. It wasn't enough as Cerritos suffered a hefty five-set loss to the Pasadena City College Lancers in...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Trustees vote to not support Donald Trump resolution

Even though a majority of the public comments voiced for support of the anti-Donald Trump resolution, the board of trustees voted not to support it. Dr. Sandra Salazar, board member, said, "Some members chose to focus on the political meaning."Board President Carmen Avalos said that she wanted to represent the school as a whole, even if it included to voice...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Work life of adjunct professors affect student body directly

Adjunct professors are starting to take over more and more roles not only in classrooms, but in places where teacher input can help the school, like Faculty Senate. The professors blend into the schooling image, they don't wear a sign over their heads that read, "I'm part-time." A student can't tell the difference. Which can lead to interaction issues because...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Volleyball sweep away LA Harbor Seahawks

Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Cerritos College defeats Los Angeles Harbor College in straight sets; win both matches in season series. Last time the Cerritos College women's volleyball team played Los Angeles Harbor College was on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Aviary, it came away with a sweep. On Wednesday, Nov. 4 the Falcons had a rematch with the Seahawks, this time on their home...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Project H.O.P.E presents veterinary medicine program

Photo credit: Ethan Ortiz

University recruiter Robin Johnson gave her all, in a veterinarian program presentation, despite poor attendance. Project HOPE and Western University of Health Science held a program presentation geared towards aspiring veterinarians."We have over 100 presentations at undergrad schools and high schools across the nation, and sometimes in Canada," Johnson said. The presentation was held in the Science Building in room...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Workshop teaches students how to get paid internship

Claudia Biezonsky guided students to what should be one of the main goals during or after college, a paid internship. Biezonsky hosted the workshop to inform students how to land a paid internship on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Social Science room 140 and about 10 students attended the workshop. She works for a company called Inroads, which helps students land...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Mascot payraise does not pass

Photo credit: Perla Lara

The ASCC legislation, Mascot Pay, was voted on by senate on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The senate vote was split which led to ASCC Senate Pro Tempore Joseph Fierro casting the decisive vote against passing the legislation. The Mascot Pay Legislation was introduced by Senators Saul Lopez and Gloria Sedano but it was Vice President Ivan Oyarzabal who oversaw the legislation...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Still fighting the battle

Photo credit: Ethan Ortiz

Hank Delgado, a Green Beret veteran, went back through the trenches to share his emotional experience in the Vietnam War. History instructor John Haas held this open forum on Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the science building that filled up the lecture hall. Haas brought in the last soldier living from his original team to share his story and to hear...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Cabinet talks improving Zombie Fest and building future leaders

Gathering feedback from Zombie Fest, the cabinet meeting discussed and took notes on what to improve for next year’s Halloween. The success of the event lead cabinet to propose new ways to promote and improve the event toward the community since this year there was a bigger attendance of not only students, but the general community, especially kids. They came...

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