Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Carlos Ruiz

Carlos Ruiz, Managing Editor

Carlos Ruiz is the Managing Editor for Talon Marks. He admires photography, and even launched his own website and has dedicated his Instagram to his work. His dream job is always changing, but most recently, he would like to travel the world taking photos, or something having to do with photojournalism. He’s hopeful to continue working on a newspaper staff at the CSU he decides to attend.

 

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Club members clashing at the 2018 Falcon Games. The Falcon Games, held on March 5-7, is one of the biggest club fundraisers of the year.

[Photo] Falcon Games brings new hope for the future

Carlos Martinez • March 15, 2018

K-Pop club member Xavier Izquierdo reaching for the balloon from his teammate in the event, "Storm Trooper Smash" during Falcon Games. "Episode II: Physical Games" was held on March 6.

No. 1 Demetrius Thomas puts his opponent No. 5 A.J. Garrity on a poster with a putback throw down. Thomas had 19 points in only 22 minutes.

[Photo] Falcons men’s basketball ride half time surge all way to the Elite Eight

Jah-Tosh Baruti • March 6, 2018

No. 1 Demetrius Thomas puts his opponent No. 5 A.J. Garrity on a poster with a putback throw down. Thomas had 19 points in only 22 minutes.

No. 33 Miranda Ta'amu goes up for a layup in a game at Long Beach City College on Feb. 16. Ta'amu had eight points and eight rebounds in the win at Antelope Valley College on Feb. 21.

[Photo] Falcons’ women’s basketball wins first round of playoffs at Antelope Valley

Carlos Ruiz • February 28, 2018

No. 15 Alexis Clark drives the ball against a Long Beach City College defender in a game on Feb. 16. Clark had seven points and five rebounds in the team's playoff win at Antelope Valley College on Feb....

No. 1 Demetrius Thomas, the reigning South Coast Conference Player of the Year, goes hard to the basket. Thomas played 54 minutes in Friday’s game, as he totaled 25 points and 14 rebounds, for an MVP worthy showing.

[Photo] Falcons win triple overtime thriller as Riley Hamilton hit the game winning three pointer

Jah-Tosh Baruti • February 28, 2018

No. 1 Demetrius Thomas, the reigning South Coast Conference Player of the Year, goes hard to the basket. Thomas played 54 minutes in Friday’s game, as he totaled 25 points and 14 rebounds, for an MVP...

No. 24 Serena Rendon dribbles the ball up court in a game against El Camino on Feb. 2. Serena lead the team with 25 points in the game against Palomar College.

Falcons’ women’s basketball ends season with loss against Palomar College in the Playoffs

Carlos Ruiz • February 28, 2018

The Cerritos College women's basketball team lost in the second round of playoffs against Palomar College, 58-84. Previously beating the 16th seed Antelope Valley College in an away first round of playoffs,...

Sophomore infielder No. 33 Rain Vega hit a triple down left field in the bottom of the 5th inning. Vega batted in two runners.

Falcons Softball defeat Long Beach City College in second conference game

Carlos Ruiz • February 28, 2018

The Cerritos College softball team won its second conference match of the season against Long Beach City College 10-2 in only five innings due to the mercy rule.The Falcons was scoreless the first inning,...

Freshmen Kent Hunter and Victor Castro during their doubles match. The pair won 8-3 and was the only doubles pair to win against Cypress.

Falcons’ men’s tennis team get sixth straight win with victory over Cypress College

Carlos Ruiz • February 28, 2018

The Cerritos College men's tennis team won its sixth straight game against Cypress College 7-2, the Falcons are now 9-1 on the season, and have not lost a game at home, their standing being 5-0. The...

No. 21 Jonathan Guzman attempts a close shot. Guzman lead the team with 20 points and seven rebounds off the bench.

[Photo] Men’s basketball drops final game of the regular season at Long Beach City College

Jah-Tosh Baruti • February 24, 2018

No. 21 Jonathan Guzman attempts a close shot. Guzman lead the team with 20 points and seven rebounds off the bench.

Sophomore forward No. 15 Alexis Clark takes the contested shot from the paint. Clark finished with 13 points.

Falcons’ women’s basketball fall short of a win against Long Beach City College

Carlos Ruiz • February 21, 2018

The Cerritos College women's basketball team lost its last match of the season against Long Beach City College 69-73.Losing this game meant that the Falcons ended the conference tied for second place with...

Freshman shooting guard No. 24 Serena Rendon driving to the basket through traffic. Serena had 24 points.

Falcons women’s basketball defeat L.A. Harbor at home

Carlos Ruiz • February 19, 2018

The Cerritos College women's basketball team had its last home conference match of the season in which the team won 72-63.In the game on Feb. 14, the Falcons ended the first quarter of with 23 points and...

Point guard No. 20 Jesenia and shooting guard No. 24 Serena Rendon, are basketball playing twin sister who are leading the back court.

Twinning in the back court: The superstar twins of Falcons women’s basketball

Jah-Tosh Baruti and Carlos Ruiz • February 15, 2018

    Serena Rendon is a freshman shooting guard who started playing for Cerritos College this year, coming from Carson High School. Jesenia Rendon is also a freshman point guard, who likewise...

No. 14 Keshaun Mack leaps for a powerful dunk attempt. Mack finished the game with 14 points and four made threes.

[Photo] Men’s basketball continues to roll, extending win streak to nine

Jah-Tosh Baruti • February 15, 2018

No. 14 Keshaun Mack leaps for a powerful dunk attempt. Mack finished the game with 14 points and four made threes.

No. 15 Alexis Clark raises up for a jumper. Clark finished with 15 points.

Women’s basketball gets a win on the road against L.A. Southwest College

Carlos Ruiz • February 14, 2018

The Cerritos College women's basketball team won its away conference match against L.A. Southwest College 80-72.The players were able to keep their opponent down to only scoring 12 points in the first...

"I want to remind people how beautiful they are." Armando Ibanez, director of "Undocumented Tales" talks about his struggles coming out as a filmmaker, undocumented student, and queer. Ibanez hopes to inspire others to find their voice.

[Photo] Filmmaker shows his identity

Carlos Martinez • February 14, 2018

"I want to remind people how beautiful they are." Armando Ibanez, director of "Undocumented Tales" talks about his struggles coming out as a filmmaker, undocumented student, and queer. Ibanez hopes to...

Sophomore center fielder Nick Penzetta was at bat four times. Penzetta had one RBI this game.

Falcons’ baseball wins home game against Golden West

Carlos Ruiz • February 13, 2018

The Cerritos College baseball team won its home game against Golden West College 10-4 on Feb. 8.The Falcons had a total of 10 hits and only had one error. The fourth inning and beyond was when the team...

Freshman pitcher No. 20 Sierra Gerdts pitches the ball. She pitched for the remaining four innings and struck out two players.

[Photo] Falcons’ softball stay humble in loss

Cesar Villa • February 13, 2018

Freshman pitcher No. 20 Sierra Gerdts pitches the ball. She pitched for the remaining four innings and struck out two players.

Sophomore guard No. 4 Riley Hamilton went up for the dunk in traffic. The Falcons won the game 84-72.

Men’s basketball acquires eighth win in a row defeating Compton College

Carlos Ruiz and Jah-Tosh Baruti • February 12, 2018

The Cerritos College men’s basketball team won its home conference match against Compton College 84-72.In a nail biting first half the Falcons were neck and neck against Compton. Ahead by only two...

Freshman guard No. 15 Isaiah Tyler makes a three point attempt. The Falcons won the game 104-79.

Falcons extend their winning streak to 7 with win over El Camino College

Jackie Mena and Carlos Ruiz • February 7, 2018
Falcons extend winning streak with 25 point victory over El Camino College.
Freshman guard No. 20 Jesenia Rendon goes up for the uncontested lay in. Rendon ended the game with 18 points.

Falcons’ women’s basketball loses its win streak against El Camino College

Carlos Ruiz • February 7, 2018

The Cerritos College women's basketball team was defeated by El Camino College 68-47, ending the Falcons' three-game winning streak.The team had a chance, but fell short of the first place position in...

No. 15 Freshman Isaiah Tyler was the hero of the game as he stepped up and made two clutch free-throws to win the game. Falcons won 83-87.

[Photo] Falcons men’s basketball goes down to the wire in 87-83 win vs Long Beach City College

Jah-Tosh Baruti • February 7, 2018

No. 15 Freshman Isaiah Tyler was the hero of the game as he stepped up and made two clutch free-throws to win the game. Falcons won 83-87.

Coach Kozlowski enjoying and celebrating win over Long Beach City College

[Photo] Cerritos Women’s Basketball win third straight 61- 49

Sheldon Brookins • February 2, 2018

Coach Kozlowski enjoying and celebrating win over Long Beach City College

Freshman, Pitcher No. 20 Sierra Gerdts pitching for Cerritos. Cerritos won the game 14-1.

Coach Murray breaks wins record with a 14-1 win vs Glendale

Carlos Ruiz • January 31, 2018
“...to beat Nancy Kelly’s record is bittersweet”
Freshman, Guard No. 23 Jessica Gomez dribbles the ball past the defender. Gomez aimed to try and open up the defense to get a open shot.

Women’s basketball defeats LA Harbor, in another blowout

Carlos Ruiz • January 28, 2018

The Cerritos College women's basketball team expands on their winning streak with a victory over Los Angeles Harbor College, the final score was 77-59.Freshman guard No. 23 Jessica Gomez hopes the team's...

Sophomore, Angie Ferreira No. 2 dribbles past the defending point guard. Ferreira dished out 3 assists.

Women’s basketball beats LA Southwest College, leaving behind their five straight losses

Carlos Ruiz • January 28, 2018

The Cerritos College women's basketball team broke their five game losing streak, by defeating their opponent Los Angeles Southwest College in a home conference match 65-40. Coach Kozlowski spoke about...

Freshman, Kent Hunter and Sophomore Kwangeun Lee during their doubles match. Lee raises his racket for a quick save.

Falcons’ men’s team wins tennis exhibition against Hope International University

Carlos Ruiz • January 25, 2018

The Cerritos College men's tennis team stood their ground for a home exhibition match against Hope International University where they won 5-2. The Falcons played two matches of doubles, and played five...

No. 1 Demetrius Thomas throws down a two-handed dunk. Thomas finished with 24 points, including several fast-break dunks.

Falcons’ Men’s Basketball took their talents to Compton for a win

Jah-Tosh Baruti and Carlos Ruiz • January 22, 2018
“If our energy is up there from the jump, I don’t see anyone really beating us.”
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