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By Karla Enriquez (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Wendy Solorio presents "Mexicancer" at Cerritos College
Photo credit: Bianca Salgado
A decade after being treated for cancer, Wendy Solorio returned to Cerritos College for a book presentation on the book she penned titled “Mexicancer” on Monday, Oct. 12. Solorio recounted her journey and the effects cancer had on her life. Monica Lopez, Cerritos College librarian organized the event for Hispanic Heritage Month with the help of the committee. She was...
By Bianca Salgado (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Third "SUR: biennial" exhibits technology and offers visitor interaction
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The 3rd Los Angeles “SUR: biennial” art exhibition held an opening reception in the evening at the art gallery on Thursday, Oct. 8. The exhibition features contemporary artists that are connected in some way to Latin America and the Caribbean. “The word SUR is Spanish for South and we sort of think of it as a regional focus. It is...
By Karla Enriquez (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Striking of the floats
The homecoming floats have been a tradition upheld by Cerritos College for decades and it wasn’t any different for fall 2015 homecoming. ASCC Senate, reduced the homecoming budget from $16,000 in 2014 to $6,500 in 2015 allowing each club a check of $250 for their float construction. “There is a budget for the floats that is approved by ASCC Senate,...
By Karla Enriquez (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Student government looks into minimizing noise in the library
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It hasn’t been kept hush that there is a problem in the library when it comes to noise levels and how to handle it has been a topic of discussion in student government. Some of the solutions up for discussion include having student government leaders monitor the library. Senator Luis Guzman has been outspoken in senate about the issue. He...
By Karla Enriquez (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Dreamers club seeks to provide resources for undocumented students
For Luis Guzman, history major, his outlook on life changed when he turned sixteen and found out he was undocumented. Like Guzman, undocumented students at Cerritos College have a new option for resources in the form of the Dreamers Club. The club was started during the fall 2015 semester by geography major, Ana Gonzalez. “Pretty much what motivated me was...
By Kristopher Carrasco (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Psychology club helps students understand psychopathy
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"Psychopaths know the words, not the music," Dr. Robert Shug, professor of forensic psychology at CSULB, said as he went through the characteristics of psychopaths during his presentation on psychopathy and serial homicide. The presentation was hosted by the Cerritos College Psychology Club last Friday. Dr. Shug was invited by the Psychology Club to give a presentation on psychopathy, a...
By Gustavo Lopez (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Government should invest in helping people, not guns
Umpqua, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, Columbine. These are just some of the more recent names burned into our collective memories as a nation. These acts of terrorism costs the lives of many people and in the aftermath, many are looking for answers. Unfortunately in the search for a reason behind these acts, two things are thrown into the ring of...
By Briana Hicks (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Increased Police Brutality Encourages Modern Day Million Man March
20 years ago, the million man march took place in Washington D. C. It was a peaceful protest that fought for the rights and equalities of African Americans. On Saturday Oct. 10th, people from across America rallied in honor of the 20th anniversary. The rally was known as “Justice or Else.” The question is, what was the relevance of holding...
The library club has been around since 2009 and one of the things that they started almost immediately was helping out ESL students with reading. They constructed an ESL reading discussion, which occurs every Wednesday in room LC51 from 11 a.m. to noon. These discussions comprise of ESL students gathering around and reading a book together and once they are...
By Karla Enriquez (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Latinos in politics panel showcases perseverance through adversity
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United by their ambitious “why not me” attitude, three Latinos in power positions educated and inspired the Cerritos College Community at the Latinos in Politics panel on Thursday, Oct. 8. A Latino from South Central, a Latina from South Gate and a Hawaiian Gardens native educator all walked into the Teleconference Center to share their experiences. California state senator Tony...
