Sebastian Echeverry

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

Re-Entry Source Program helps students with their numbers

Many students dread the subject of math. Some students even put off taking math classes because of their fear of being unsuccessful. To ease some of these frustrations, The Re-Entry Resource Program sponsored a Math Anxiety Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 19, to give students different tips and inform them of the resources available to them so they can become successful...

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ASCC Senate asks Student Affair's assistants to resign

Photo credit: Yasmin Cortez

ASCC Senate held a meeting Wednesday, Feb. 18 to discuss the Student Affair’s position concerns, pre-approved funding for Math Club’s “Super Pi” day conference trip, the Student Trustee gave a presentation about his responsibilities and the Senate was informed about University tours and the Cerritos 5k OBS fit challenge. The next meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. in...

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Counselors guide students on college planning

A dialogue, which featured California State University Fullerton professors, involved counselors directing students about collegiate opportunities and planning when it comes to community college. Sheila Hill, a student services professional at Cerritos College, orchestrated the event. The conversation was held at the Teleconference Center on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. The discussion began a series of conversations set to...

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

Online voting proposed at ASCC court meeting

Photo credit: Perla Lara

The ASCC Court agenda had two items of old business to discus; the first item being the student government notation. This item was going to be presented by Associate Justice Eddie La Rosa and Diana Arana, however due to La Rosas’ absence the item was postponed until the next court meeting. The second item of old business was online voting....

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Health Fair gives students medical tips

Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

The Health Fair located between The Hill and Falcon Square offered booths with tips from different health issues on campus, Tuesday, Feb. 17. The student body commuting throughout the fair were waved down by nursing majors in the program to teach them things like STD prevention and the dangers of prescription pills. Sonia Mellian, nursing major, was volunteering in the...

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iFalcon Club focuses on fundraising and student success

About 10 students learned about iFalcon’s campus participation and fundraising priority during its first meeting on Feb. 12 at Learning Center 133. After learning about the clubs participation in campus events such as an improv show, Falcon Games and the spring festival, attendees mingled with pizza and juice and introduced themselves to the rest of the new club members. Ana...

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Guinness World record helped set by Cerritos students

Students of the New Product Development Program participated in a print-a-thon event held by a Costa Mesa based company, AirWolf3D, in which the students helped print 201 prosthetic hands and set a Guinness World record. AirWolf3D held the charity event to provide those in need of prosthetic arms with 3D printed ones. The Guinness World record set by the students...

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Confusion among ASCC Senate on topics

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Confusion and disagreement were present in the ASCC Senate meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 11. After initially discussing the plan to implement five hydration stations on campus, objections came from several senators. There was unclear wording on the bill which led to several votes and re-votes. Confusion in the senate led to wasted time and not being able to get through...

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The ASCC Court agenda gets postponed

Photo credit: Perla Lara

Chief Justice Alejandra Lopez called the meeting to order then proceeded with the flag salute, roll call, approval of past minutes, and opened the floor to the public forum which had no participants. The next regular agenda meeting will be Tuesday, Feb.17 at 11 a.m. in room BK 111. With the absence of two out of eight court members the...

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

Cerritos celebrates Black History Month

Photo credit: Yasmin Cortez

Cerritos College celebrates diversity with Black History Month. Tues. Feb. 10 was the first of the three events kicking off with "Conversations with Visual Artist, June Edmonds."Edmonds was interviewed by Cerritos College professor Damon Cagnolatti about her art and the message she tried to convey through them. The next event in the series will be Thursday, Feb.19 at 11 a.m....

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