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) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Post auction sale finishes the silent auction

Photo credit: Grester Celis-Acosta

The Project HOPE post-auction sale was held in room S102 on Thursday, Dec. 3. The post-auction sale is a sale that auctioned off the remaining items that were left over from the silent auction that was held earlier this semester. According to Danylle Williams-Manser, Project II Director/Project HOPE, all items that were left over were 70 percent off and some...

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

Jaramillo's Olympic goal secures spot at CCCAA finals

Photo credit: Christian Gonzales

Freshman Carolina Jaramillo scored a goal that others soccer players dream of playing the sport. Jaramillo scored in the 61st minute from a corner kick that she kicked herself curving to the top corner of the goal. Cerritos women's soccer team played in the semifinals of the CCCAA State Championship against Fresno City College on Friday, Dec. 4 at De...

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

Express lanes are the best ways for travel

Here in Los Angeles, there are a lot of freeways that are part of the people's everyday life. But there are also special lanes on some freeways that are only for vehicles that carry more than two passengers. If every freeway adopts this "express lane" rule, then there would probably be less traffic on every single freeway. However, if the...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Professor speaks out about discrimination in workspace

Photo credit: Terrel Emerson

An event surrounding the status of girls and women of color started as such, but by the end of the night, many people were talking about an issue that was closer to home than expected. The Public Input Hearing: Status of Girls and Women of Color was held in the student center on Wednesday, Dec. 2. After initial statements were...

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Senate approves gender neutrality legislation

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Both ASCC Senate Chair for the Rules and Regulations Committee Daniel Flores-Resendiz, and ASCC Senate Pro Tempore Joseph Fierro presented senate with legislations that included changes to the ASCC Senate constitutional Bylaws. Changes, that according to both Fierro and Flores-Resendiz, would benefit all future ASCC government. ASCC Senate Pro Tempore Joseph Fierro presented a legislation that would make it easier...

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It takes a legend to make a champion - Creed review

Just a man and his will to survive, "Creed" delivers a knock out this week on theaters carrying on the franchise of the Italian Stallion in safe hands. The movie tells the story of the illegitimate son of Apollo Creed (rival turned friend of Rocky Balboa and played by Carl Weathers) seeking a boxing career and making a name of...

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

Faculty senate sparks debate over 16-week schedule

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A change in schedule creates concern for several faculty members. The most talked about subject in faculty senate meetings in recent weeks has been a possible switch to a 16-week schedule. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, the senate seemed to be split once again on deciding whether or not to switch from an 18-week schedule to a 16-week schedule."Dr. Fierro has...

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Court discusses regulations for student ad-hoc trips

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As the discussion heated up Chief of Justice Trent Coates said, "The court is here for the students of Cerritos College."As normal the ASCC Court started around 11:07 am on Tuesday, Dec. 1 to discuss the items on the agenda. After the approval of minutes, ASCC Court discussed the financial code 4.71. Code 4.71 states, "Regulations for Student Ad-Hoc Trips....

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

Preparations underway for Outstanding Faculty Awards

The nominations for the Outstanding Faculty Awards opened on Monday, October 19 and closed on Wednesday, November 25, leaving students, faculty and staff wondering who will receive the Outstanding Award and the Most Outstanding Award. English Professor and faculty adviser for Black Student Union Damon Cagnolatti, provided the background of the Outstanding Faculty Awards."The Outstanding Faculty Awards originated back when...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Over time over drive

Photo credit: Amanda Del Cid

The clock had 10 minutes left in the second period of overtime, the score tied 2-2. With a set piece play out of a corner throw giving forward Jaime Peters the opportunity to put the ball in the net. Cerritos took the goal, and a 3-2 win to advance to round three of playoffs. San Bernardino gave everything it had...

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