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 - 2 min read

FSZ - What is your transport to Cerritos College?

Karla Baeza, welding major, said, "I wished we had a parking structure on campus. It has been hot lately so with the structure it will be easier and cooler when parking. I drive to campus from Montebello. My commute is 25-30 minutes on average. I have a class that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m. A Tap card won't...

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

Keeping it fresh: 'The Jungle Book' sure to not disappoint

Disney turning popular animated films to live-action films creates curiosity and that curiosity will create success. The past few years Disney has turned successful animated films into successful live-action films, and that won't be any different with "The Jungle Book."In 2010, "Alice in Wonderland" was turned into a larger-than-life spectacle, starring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway, that ended up grossing...

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

Trumps power trip leads to another scandal

Social media was turned upside down on Friday, Sept. 18, when Donald Trump was caught in another jaw-dropping moment. At a Trump rally in Rochester, New York, he was presented with a question regarding how he was going to get rid of Muslims. His response was, “We’re going to be looking at that and many other things.” This isn’t what...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Workshop shines a light on depression

We all remember Eeyore, from the Winnie the Pooh series, but we never understood his behavior. What would have happened to him if his friends would’ve gotten him the help he needed? On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a depression workshop was held at the Multi-Purpose building where psychiatrist, Maria Cevallos, provided a presentation explaining the exact definition of depression, its consequences...

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

Tigers too tough for Falcons

Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

The Cerritos College women's volleyball team hit the road for the first time this season and started the road campaign on the wrong foot. The Falcons were defeated in straight sets by the Riverside Community College Tigers before a crowd of 40 people at Wheelock Gym at RCC. Cerritos College lost by scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-18 respectively. Leading...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Raising money is easy as pi

The Cerritos College Math Club had yet another successful fundraiser for the organization known as Su Casa. Su Casa is an organization that protects families from domestic violence, which generally includes battered women and children, and the club managed to donate over $1,000. The organization provides temporary housing, clothing, offers counseling and even helps victims find jobs. According to Su...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Renovation inspires new goals for culinary arts department

Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

It’s been a long road traveled for the Culinary Arts department. Patience played an important part on the long awaited three-year journey toward the newly renovated kitchen. According to Michael Pierini, head of Culinary Arts department, arts kitchen dated back to 1957. He explained that, “The electrical [system] didn’t work very well, the plumbing didn’t drain and the floors weren’t...

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

English as a second language proved to be challenge for Pereira

Full time faculty librarian, Circulation & Reserves Coordinator, member of various committees, instructor, adviser for the Library Club, and now an author, Paula Pereira is always seen helping students at the reference desk or in the classroom. Whether giving advice on career paths, explaining how to utilize the services and resources within the library and advising Library Club members. “I...

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

ASCC Senate holds first fall 2015 meeting

Senate held its first meeting and among the first order of business was to make important position appointments. Wednesday Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. marked the start of the new 2015-2016 ASCC Senate. The first motion for the senate was to approve the appointment of 27 members of the executive cabinet as a block, which is all together. After that...

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

Faculty Senate discusses new monthly workshop for students

The counseling department introduced a new way for students to find out what career path they want to choose. Faculty senate met on Tuesday, Sept. 22, where a new monthly workshop was introduced that will be highly beneficial to students. Career Cafe is a new workshop held on the last Monday of every month in the Career Services Center. The...

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