Sebastian Echeverry

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

Senate meeting ends with formation of student committees

Photo credit: Sebastian Echeverry

The Cerritos College student Senate met Wednesday, Oct. 1, to discuss the creation of student committees and have the committees focus on details of campus. Student Body Vice-President Charles Caguioa felt the meeting went well and was happy to have the student committees organized."We definitely got a lot of things across that we needed to take care of," he said....

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

Late penalty gives Cerritos the win

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The Cerritos College men's soccer team pulled through a stubborn East Los Angeles College defense to give it a 2-1 win in the team's first home conference game. Possession of the ball was quickly conquered by the Falcons as the high tempo the team established rocked the sturdy stance ELAC was thought to have shown. Quick connecting play between midfielders...

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Women's soccer team dominates in honor of Cornejo

Camaraderie in the Cerritos College women’s soccer team lingers on even through death as the team defeated L. A. Pierce College with a stunning 7-0 shutout in honor of Jasmine Cornejo. The game was held Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the home field, and was in honor of Cornejo, who died Aug. 4. Before the match the team invited family members...

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By (Sebastian as photographer) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Water polo prepares for fall season

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Sports are played on a number of different platforms; however, there remains one sport that is truly out of human element. The Cerritos College water polo program is back in action this Fall, and according to men’s head coach Joe Abing, this new breed of aquatic gladiators will be run by fresh recruits. “Last season was a great season,” Abing...

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

Meals on wheels for students with Fall 2014 ID

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Rolling into campus with shiny wheels, red palm tree imprints on its side and the smell of grilling burgers was the In-N-Out burger truck. The restaurant on wheels was giving away free burgers, chips and drinks to students on campus who carried the new Fall 2014 sticker on the front of their identification cards on Monday, Aug. 18 in Falcon...

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

Donald Sterling Banned from NBA

The NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, said at a news conference in New York that an inquiry had established that Sterling expressed the remarks heard on a leaked recording, which were “contrary to the principles of inclusion and respect that form the foundation of our diverse, multicultural and multi-ethnic league." Silver also be fined Mr. Sterling $2.5 million, the maximum allowed...

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

Michael Sam calls the St. Louis his new home

Ex Mizzou Defensive End Michael Sam was drafted late in the seventh round two hundred and forty-ninth pick overall by the St. Louis Rams an organization known for making history when it comes to the sports world and NFL. In a draft class where it had the biggest debate on were the most electrifying and most interesting offseason quarterback for...

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Falcon Inc.?

Every school has an animal or historical figure the student body looks up to so it is a great thing that the Associated Students of Cerritos College is putting funds into a mascot. What is a mascot? And why should college students care? A mascot gives a sense of belonging. Students have the opportunity to actually want to say "I...

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

Cerritos baseball head coach and MVP recognized by Southern California Conference

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Although the Cerritos College baseball team ended its season with a first round playoff exit earlier this month at home, the Falcons 2014 season was a huge success in many ways. The Falcons won the South Coast Conference title with an overall record of 25-14 and a conference record of 15-6. The 25 wins is an 11-win improvement from 2013...

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Focus is the name of the game

Adam Aguirre placed first in the Southern California championship on Saturday in Riverside. By his side were a couple freshman that were not intimidated by the experience of the other athletes in the meet as they placed high in rankings and gave Cerritos College the third place spot. Freshman Thomas Philips Cheval ran a decathlon for Cerritos College. Saturday tested...

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