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) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

CSULB mourns loss of Nohemi Gonzalez in Paris attack

Photo credit: Armando Jacobo

Emotional shockwaves were sent home to Cal State Long Beach where family and friends gathered to mourn for Nohemi Gonzalez, a victim of the terrorist attack that struck Paris on Friday, Nov. 13 On Sunday, Nov. 15 crowds of supporters filled the University Student Union building, each picking up a commemorative black and yellow ribbon at the entrance along with...

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

It was not a UFO after all

With a daily and normal routine everyday, people in California noticed a strange phenomenon over their heads. On Saturday, Nov. 7, people across Southern California had claimed that they’d seen a “UFO” in the sky. Videos of the “UFO” quickly streamed across social media sites with the curious question of “what is this?” People reported that a bright light traveled...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for Talon Marks - 1 min read

FSZ- What is your favorite video game app?

Francisco Farias, business major, said, "8-Ball game, because it's very simple. It keeps me busy when I'm bored and that is very good." Jennifer Sanchez, accounting major, said, "Sudoku, because it's entertaining and it keeps me awake. And Subway Surfers because it's pretty fun trying to collect points and get the top score." Matthew Cabada, electrical engineering major, said, "Need...

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

Faculty Gala nurtures love for classical music

There aren't many concert halls in close proximity to the residents of Norwalk, according to Andrew Maz, chair of the music department at Cerritos College. "If you want to see a concert in this area, you have the Cerritos Performing Arts Center, which isn't doing much these days, downtown Los Angeles and Santa Ana," he said. That's just one of...

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

Freshman duo set record against El Camino-Compton Center

Photo credit: Christian Gonzales

When a soccer team scores eighteen goals in one game, records could be broken. Women's soccer freshman Carolina Jaramillo, set a new record for most goals in a game with eight hitting the net. The previous record for most goals in a game was by Monique Cisneros who scored six goals in 2008. Jaramillo didn't only break a record, but...

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By (Sebastian as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read

Two Cs equal Conference champions

Photo credit: Briana Hicks

The Falcons trailed 15-14 heading into halftime, but three touchdown passes from quarterback Jimmy Walker in the second half they were able to capture another conference championship. “It’s a indescribable feeling. [We’ve] been chasing a goal all year and to finally accomplish that [is amazing],” he said. With his touchdown numbers standing at 29 on the season, Walker is two...

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

Women's water polo places third in SCC

"It's our last tournament, we just have to execute our game plan," said Coach Marcias, and the team did. Winning two of its three matches, the team did what it had to do and executed like coach Marcias said. The Falcons' two wins came from Passenda City, with the final score being 4-2, and Chaffey, with the final score being...

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

Men's soccer sink El Camino-Compton Center's dwindling morale

Despite having 10 freshmen players on the team, the Cerritos College Falcons defeated the El Camino-Compton Center Tartars 2-0 at home on Friday Nov.13. The first goal, however, was an own goal scored by the Tartars in the first 20 minutes of the first half. Head coach Benny Artiaga said, "We played well, we really took it to them. We...

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

Red Starbucks cups invites all religions

So we have all heard about the infamous seasonal red cup Starbucks recently released for the upcoming winter season. However, not everyone is too pleased with the more simplistic cup and is saying Starbucks took Christmas out of the cup, thus it is a reflection on the company’s attitude toward Jesus Christ. That is not the case, Starbucks is making...

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

The Dark Knight will rise again, but after a short break

In an era where the movie hasn't even yet hit theaters, the rumors for a sequel or spin-off can't be helped. It has been confirmed so far that Ben Affleck will still portray the Caped Crusader and at the same time direct the film. Chris Terrio, former writer of the screenplay for the upcoming Justice League movies, is attached to...

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