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By Briana Hicks (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Something is missing in Adele’s Latest Album
Adele’s latest album, “25," is a great album, but it isn’t as good as everyone makes it out to be. Her album titled “21,” had numerous stand out songs, such as “Rolling in the Deep," "Rumour Has it", "Turning Tables," "Don’t You Remember," "Set Fire to the Rain," "He Won’t Go" and "Someone like you.” Whereas, album “25,” only has...
Model United Nations Club of Cerritos participated in a mock Security Council, discussing the topic of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and its threat to global peace and security. The mock council was held Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Cerritos College teleconference center. ISIL has been a topic of discussion for quite sometime now, due to the...
By Toni Reveles (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Women's basketball wins big at College of the Sequoias Tournament
Photo credit: Toni Reveles
"We're overdue on a championship," guard Kennedi Cooper said. The Women's Basketball team came up big at the College of the Sequoias Tournament this past weekend. The team went 3-1 with its only loss coming from Mt. San Antonio with the final score being 60-47. Coach Trisha Raniewicz said, "Janel Oliver, Miranda Valentin, Allyson O'Brien and Chyann Richards really brought...
By Frank Rodarte (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Franco Falcon’s pay reinstated to $14.32
Photo credit: Karla Enriquez
The Associated Student of Cerritos College Senate at passed a legislation that would increase the pay of the school mascot, Franco Falcon. Although, to the general public it may seem like a pay raise, it’s in fact just a pay reinstatement from what Franco originally got paid when he started. The person that portrays Franco Falcon did not want his...
By Kristopher Carrasco (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Expression through poetry
Pouring out your emotions is easier said than done, but sometimes all you need is an open space and an audience that listens. The Library Club is providing just that as it host the 11th Semi-Annual Poetry Night event on Thursday Dec 10. The event will be held in the Teleconference Center (LC-155) from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and...
By Ethan Ortiz (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
Go 'Elf Yourself!'
Photo credit: Ethan Ortiz
It's that time of the year, the most festive holiday is around the corner, and it comes with some special apps."Elf Yourself" returned to the app store last month and it is currently one of most downloaded apps today. The app allows people to make themselves into elves and make a dance video. The app has some pros that include...
By Kristopher Carrasco (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Informal Dance Concert showcases student original dance works
Stunts, turns, flips and twirls, all choreographed by students, took center stage outside the Dance Studio as the Cerritos College Dance Department presented the Fall 2015 Informal Dance Concert. The Dance Concert was held Dec. 2 and showcased 13 student original performances. With many different varieties of dance and music ranging from hip-hop to tap and even Latin, it’s no...
By Gustavo Lopez (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Improv group rolled up good laughs
It takes a quick wit to be able to preform improv, and the Generic Improv Peep Show crew for the Bring Them Back Alive show delivered on Saturday Dec 5. On it's second night, the audience was treated to Franco Falcon dancing to several iconic dance songs, including Apache by the Sugarhill Gang, Michael Jackson's Thriller and the Macarena. The...
By Perla Lara (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Falcon Kids Initiative: a $19,510 investment or an ill use of ASCC funds
The responsibility to be a representative for the Students of Cerritos College, is no small endeavor. ASCC Senators are tasked with a debate over the future of the Falcon Kids initiative and the requested $19,510 in funds. What is Falcon Kids For Student Trustee Victor Villalobos, “Falcon Kids is an initiative where there’s going to be a coloring book created...
(Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Money in reserves should be invested in more projects
College students always face the issues of not being able get into impacted classes, settling with an uncomfortable learning environment and even the failure of programs. If only Cerritos College had some money (Let’s say about 46 million dollars) saved up that could maybe be used to help the overall learning environment of the college. Well, it does. There is...
