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Justin Surveyor getting inside the Subaru Rally Team USA car on Thursday, Sept. 29. The Subaru show car and trailer travel to about 80 different events per year but according to Event Manager Nick Alburger the goal for this year is reaching 90 events. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Students sit behind the wheel of the Subaru Rally Team USA Car

Perla Lara October 2, 2016

Justin Surveyor getting inside the Subaru Rally Team USA car on Thursday, Sept. 29. The Subaru show car and trailer travel to about 80 different events per year but according to Event Manager Nick Alburger...

Biology major Cristal Guerra-Ramos during the Send Silence Packing Exhibit hosted by the Active Minds club on Thursday Sept.29. Guerra-Ramos was looking at one of the 1,100 backpacks that represent the number of college students that commit suicide each year. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Send Silence Packing Exhibit raises awareness about suicide

Alvaro Bayona and Perla Lara October 1, 2016

Suicidal thoughts, contemplating suicide and attempting suicide are not easy subjects for anyone to express and openly talk about. Mental health is not a topic commonly brought into a daily conversation...

Philosophy Professor Greg Spooner walking around the room passing out coins to students and fellow philosophy professors so they could flip them 10 times  during the Tuesday Sept. 27 philosophy club presentation. The hands on activity allowed the audience to understand data collection, statistical manipulation of research, and the bias reporting of research results. Photo credit: Perla Lara

The environment and science versus pseudoscience

Perla Lara September 30, 2016

The Philosophy Club's presentation on critical thinking and the environment provided chemistry major Raymond Guzman with new information that helped him enhance his opinions on the environment. Guzman...

Falcon’s wrestling dominates West Hills

David Jenkins September 30, 2016

Four individual championships were obtained over the weekend at the West Hills tournament, paving the road moving forward to the Santa Ana tournament this Saturday.Among the four was the 133-pound team...

September 28 – Page 5

Perla Lara, College Life Editor September 28, 2016

Stop ignoring racism, it hasn’t gone anywhere

Karla Enriquez and Briana Hicks September 27, 2016

For every Facebook debate, there’s the person who claims to be all about peace and love and declares that we need to look beyond race. The post calls for people to be color-blind and unite as one. This...

Orgsync’s privacy settings overridden to protect student information

Karla Enriquez September 27, 2016

Kinesiology major Julia Plecnik doesn’t mind if her information is shared with other students to see on campus engagement community Orgsync. At the beginning of fall semester, students with public...

The turning point USA organization free speech beach ball on campus Wednesday Sept. 21 attracted the attention of Nathaniel Woodson (left) theater major and Jordan Wong art major (right). On the free speech ball Wong wrote “pretty freaking groovy, man.” Photo credit: Perla Lara

Large beach ball serves as tool for free speech

Perla Lara September 27, 2016

Participation was the main reason Jordan Wong, art major, decided to take time and write a message on the free speech ball brought to campus by the Turning Point USA organization. “I like participation,”...

Chief Tom Gallivan explaining domestic abuse and other kinds of abuse alongside Title IX Coordinator Valyncia Raphael. Talon Marks staff writer David Jenkins was the only person at the Falcon Safe presentation on affirmative consent on Tuesday, Sept. 20. No other students showed up for the presentation. Photo credit: David Jenkins

No students at the Falcon Safe presentation

David Jenkins September 26, 2016

No students showed up to the Falcon Safe presentation on affirmative consent on Tuesday, Sept. 20.The presentation was given by Campus Police Chief Tom Gallivan, and Director of Diversity Title IX Coordinator...

Media protects Clinton, while shaming Trump.

David Jenkins September 24, 2016

Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been hiding documents from the public, but lets be clear on how the media covers these issues. Many media outlets call out Trump for not being forth front on...

Do you like the new iPhone 7?

Ethan Ortiz and Karla Enriquez September 21, 2016

Briana Gandarilla, undecided major, "Yeah, it looks like the iPod. I like the new earphone feature."Johan Delarosa, dental hygiene major, "I have mixed emotions. I like the water proof feature, but dislike...

Wrestling starts season off undefeated

David Jenkins September 21, 2016

Over the past two weekends the Cerritos College wrestling team has been off gaining victories.Starting on Sept. 10 at the Bakersfield Duals, Cerritos went head to head with West Hills, East Los Angeles,...

Depression workshop presenter Maria Cevallos, MSW DMH, Los Angeles County Sponsored discusses the causes of depression with attendees. The workshop referred students to the Health and Wellness Center and discussed how to deal with depression. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Symptoms of depression and help available discussed in depression workshop

Karla Enriquez September 20, 2016

Computer engineering major Daniel Ramirez is planning on returning to college and was diagnosed with depression.He walked into the Depression Workshop that took place on Monday, Sept. 19 put on by the...

Editors' tips on how to deal with stress

Editors’ tips on how to deal with stress

Perla Lara September 20, 2016

"Try to rely on your hobbies to take a break." -Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor "Take a jog or write to cope with stress." -Briana Hicks, News Editor "Meditate to find inner joy." -Monique Nethington,...

Admissions counselor Maria Rodriguez giving advice to theatre major Amy Palma. Palma was interested in USC and picked up the handouts available to take home. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Mega Fair gives students access to representatives from 73 universities

Ethan Ortiz September 18, 2016

Admissions counselor Maria Rodriguez giving advice to theatre major Amy Palma. Palma was interested in USC and picked up the handouts available to take home. Photo credit: Perla Lara

New Student Ambassador position offers serious advantages

Perla Lara September 18, 2016

Theater tech major Jeanette McGeisey was one of 40 applicants for the Student Ambassador Job. For her, the job is a way to be more connected and involved with Cerritos College. She wants to be a part of...

Pamela Sepulveda, licensed clinical social worker and community outreach director with the Casa Youth Shelter giving a presentation on building successful communication skills on Thursday Sept. 15. Sepulveda kept the nine students who attended the presentation engaged by asking them to participate in her demonstrations of behaviors. Photo credit: Perla Lara

An assertive communication style is key to getting what you want

Perla Lara September 18, 2016

The Improving Communication Skills workshop attracted the attention of nine students, students like pharmacy technician major Alex Santa Ana.He said, “I thought it might be interesting, that I might...

September 14: Page 5

Perla Lara, College Life Editor September 14, 2016

September 14: Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor September 14, 2016

Midfielder Edwin Corona works his way through an Oxnard defensive player during Tuesdays game. The game would end with a 2-2 score

[Photo] An average start to a hopeful season for Cerritos men’s soccer.

Monique Nethington September 14, 2016

Midfielder Edwin Corona works his way through an Oxnard defensive player during Tuesdays game. The game would end with a 2-2 score

Screenshoot from Orgsync.com Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] OrgSync gains positive response from student body

Jenny Gonzalez September 13, 2016

Screenshoot from Orgsync.com Photo credit: Perla Lara

Talon Marks editors picks for issues students should know

Talon Marks editors picks for issues students should know

Perla Lara September 13, 2016

Co-Multimedia Editor Benjamin Garcia said, "You can get hepatitis b from unclean toilet seats. Your personal health is important to the collective student body." Sports Editor Monique Nethington...

During President's hour, President Fierro answered questions the audience in attendance. This is the second annual president's hour. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Fierro addresses safety and student success at President’s Hour

David Jenkins September 13, 2016

Questions about student completion and safety were among the topics discussed at the first President's Hour of the semester. The meeting took place on Thursday, Sept. 8 in the Cheryl A. Epple Board...

Photo credit: Carlos Marquez

Alcohol drinkers vulnerable to dangerous bystander effect

Karla Enriquez September 13, 2016

Whether it is one cup of vodka on the rocks or three Jack and Cokes, it is well known that college students drink. They either drink themselves into oblivion on a Friday night, or have the occasional...

Regressing to Jim Crow segregation

David Jenkins September 12, 2016

The betrayal of both the Civil Rights and the Free Speech Movement that took place in the 60's is beginning to become a sore thumb in Universities in the U.S.Racial segregation on college campuses are...

Philosophy professor Kim Berling engaging in a discussion on Buddhism and environmental ethics with students who attended her presentation on Tuesday Sept. 6. Berling explained and criticized what Ecological Buddhism is and gave her thoughts as a scholar of Buddhism. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Workshop discusses how Buddhism affects environment

Perla Lara September 8, 2016

What does Buddhism have to say about the environment and climate change?According to Philosophy Professor Kim Berling the answer is nothing, at least not directly in the original Buddhist doctrine. However,...

Students and professors alike together watching 'Where To Invade Next'. All are intrigued.

Moore’s economy documentary seen from a philosophy perspective

David Jenkins September 3, 2016

The Philosophy Club showed Michael Moore's documentary "Where to Invade Next" Friday Aug. 30.Originally, the presentation was supposed to be about the Moral Philosophy of Islam, conducted by the President...

AIME Program students working on different types of math problems in the programs structured tutoring room. Students sit according to the types of math problems they are working on allowing them to collaborate on their homework. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Finish Math and English requirements in two semesters

Perla Lara August 31, 2016

Math Tutor Diana Silveyra is part of a community of tutors, teachers and staff that work toward giving students the help they need to overcome their struggles with Math and English. The community she is...

August 31 – Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor August 30, 2016

After the Wednesday July 20 Board of trustees meeting Cerritos College Psychology Professor Kimberley Duff (black and white shirt) comforted fired Cerritos College daycare center teacher Brisa Ocean (blue shirt). During the meeting Duff spoke to the board members on behalf of Ocean and the four other fired teachers. Duff described the five fired teachers as “the best teachers our children have ever had.” Duffs 2 children attended Cerritos daycare center. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Child Development Center gets ready to train new staff after firing five teachers

Terrel Emerson August 30, 2016

After the Wednesday July 20 Board of trustees meeting Cerritos College Psychology Professor Kimberley Duff (black and white shirt) comforted fired Cerritos College daycare center teacher Brisa Ocean (blue...

Interim Dean of Student Services Frances Gusman completes work in her Student Activities office. She came out retirement in order to take the temporary position. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Void left by former dean of Student Services position filled by interim

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor August 30, 2016

The double doors of the Student Activities office closed for the last time behind the man who managed student life and student government among other services for the past two years. Summer 2016 saw...

Andres Vergara, Commissioner of Budget & Finance presents the 2016-17 ASCC Budget for the Senate. The topic that lasted the longest to discuss was Falcon Kids and whether or not the budget should be cut.

Student Activities budget rolled over after failed spring vote

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor August 30, 2016

A room full of senators exit the doors of BK-111/112 at the end of May and left behind an unapproved ASCC budget. The 2016-17 budget is awaiting approval until a new senate is elected in mid September. This...

French infringement on burqinis

David Jenkins August 30, 2016

France and its politicians have been under fire lately for its forceful ban on the burqini. A Burqini is a full body swimsuit that is mostly worn by Islamic women in both public pools and beaches in order...

Photo credit: Asante Warren

There is empowerment in helping and asking for help

Perla Lara August 30, 2016

“Help me please” If you heard that, most would immediately take action. However, those are not statements you hear every day. The majority of the people who desperately need help stay quiet...

Chhaya Vaidya (left) wife of Subway store owner receiving payment from Subways first customer Pam Chambers (right) educational partnership program and welcome programs assistant II on Friday Aug. 26. Vaidya and her husband will work in the Subway along with 7 other employees. The first sandwich sold was the sub of the day a tuna sandwich. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Welcome Subway, we’ve been expecting you

Perla Lara, College Life Editor August 30, 2016

Choosing Subway over the other food options in the Student Center was an easy choice for first customer Pam Chambers, educational partnership program and welcome programs assistant II. Chambers bought...

The sense of a glorious fifth

David Jenkins, Staff Writer August 24, 2016
Women's soccer set to embark on a historic run at five straight state titles.
Five tips for new students from Talon Marks Editors

Five tips for new students from Talon Marks Editors

Perla Lara, College Life Editor August 23, 2016

The Talon Marks fall 2016 Ed Board give tips for new college students. Editor-in-Chief Ethan Ortiz said, "Always arrive to class early. It is better to be prepared and ready to learn rather than...

August 24 – Page 3

Perla Lara, College Life Editor August 23, 2016

A crowd consisting of mostly Cerritos College professors gathered at the Cerritos College Faculty Federation Forum for the Board of Trustees election candidates. The forum was held at Cerritos College on Tuesday Aug 16. With ongoing contract negotiations between current Board of Trustees members and faculty a change in the elected Board of Trustee members could lead to finalizing a contract. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Forum showcases trustee hopefuls battling to get union endorsement

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor August 23, 2016

For the incumbent trustees and their challengers, the future holds an upward battle as the November election process kicks off with four chairs up for re-election. The Faculty Union hosted the first...

Benefits come with fall semester sticker

Perla Lara August 23, 2016

A student planner, a free In-N-Out burger, and participation in student elections are some of the benefits to having a fall semester sticker. Studio art major and staff at the Student Activities office...

Patrick O’Donnell Director of Information and Technology (left), Cerritos College President  Dr. Jose Fierro (center) and Sue Parsons Director of Educational Partnerships and Programs (right) posing in front of the cake for the Outstanding Manager of the year award celebration. For both O’Donnell and Parsons it was their first time getting the award and they shared the moment with their mothers, other family and friends. Photo credit: Perla Lara

First-time winners of Outstanding Manager Award celebrate

Perla Lara August 19, 2016

Exemplary and outstanding service are just two of the requirements for the Outstanding Manager of the Year Award. On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Director of Information and Technology Patrick O’Donnell...

The space in the Cerritos College student center where Taco Bell used to be is now under construction. Stutents can hear the sound of construction takin place. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Fall 2016 starts with no Subway and four microwaves.

Perla Lara August 19, 2016

Returning students who expected to enjoy eating Subway on campus this 2016 Fall semester will only see a coming soon sign and hear the construction noise behind walls. However, there are four microwaves...

Vendors who participated in the Cerritos College Music and Sports festival decided to leave early. The heat, bad booth location, and allowing people to bring their own food to the festival were reasons vendors gave for poor sales during the three day event that started on Friday July 29 and ended Sunday July 31. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Low attendance at college festival causes early finish

Perla Lara August 4, 2016
Low attendance was the reason the festival ended a few hours earlier than expected forcing vendors and the carnival to pack up two hours before the scheduled ending time.
Friday July 29 was the first day of the Cerritos College Music and Sports festival which included a soccer tournament and a carnival. Vendors set up their booths ready to sell festival goers seafood, tacos, desserts, special psychic readings, and other things. Photo credit: Perla Lara

High expectations, low turnout for first day of music and sports festival.

Perla Lara August 1, 2016
Day one of three of the Cerritos College music and sports festival starts off with only small crowds of people gathering.
At the Wednesday July 20, Board of Trustees meeting Yhadira Bueno (front) addressed the board members during the comments from the audience portion of the meeting as Christina Galvez (back) stood at her side. With tears in her eyes Bueno told the board members how approximatetly one year ago her child was found by another parent in the Cerritos College parking due to doors being left open. She asked the board to reinstate the five teachers that were fired and fix the faulty door system that alleowed her child and others to go out by themselves. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Firing of five Child Development teachers protested at board

Terrel Emerson July 28, 2016

At the Wednesday July 20, Board of Trustees meeting Yhadira Bueno (front) addressed the board members during the comments from the audience portion of the meeting as Christina Galvez (back) stood at her...

Hillary Clinton speaks at voting event at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood. Clinton gave a twenty minute speech on what she would do if she is elected president. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Clinton visits Plaza Mexico

Karla Enriquez June 13, 2016

Hillary Clinton gave a speech at a "Get out the vote" event at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood on Monday, June 6 at noon. About 200 supporters gathered in front of "La Fachada", a building that is modeled...

Edward Gonzalez, teaching major, said, "I think it is a good idea since it is a healthier option now. I like having sandwhiches  - it's a better choice. It will have to take some getting used to it though."

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What was your most memorable moment at Cerritos this year?

Tisha Lenon, Staff Writer May 18, 2016

Edward Gonzalez, teaching major, said, "I think it is a good idea since it is a healthier option now. I like having sandwhiches  - it's a better choice. It will have to take some getting used to it though."

Sandra Hernandez, dental hygiene major, said, “I actually like Subway better than Taco Bell because it is healthier."

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What are your thoughts on Subway taking place of Taco Bell?

Karla Enriquez and Bianca Salgado May 18, 2016

Sandra Hernandez, dental hygiene major, said, “I actually like Subway better than Taco Bell because it is healthier."

Vice president of business services set to leave Cerritos College

Karla Enriquez May 17, 2016
Dr. David El Fattal will be serving as the Vice Chancellor of Business and Administrative Services for Ventura County Community College District.

Emergency Blue Light System coming to Cerritos

Karla Enriquez, Editor-In-Chief May 17, 2016

The bustling of cars and students going in and away from Cerritos College wont be the only things inhabiting the Alondra and Studebaker intersection as of this summer. Emergency blue lights will start...

May 11- Page 2

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief May 11, 2016

Michael David, part of the Wiccan Club sits at a club table in Falcon Square with artifacts. David created the club in hopes of spreading diversity and finding other people who practice the religion. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

Embracing the unknown: The Wiccan Club

Karla Enriquez May 10, 2016

“Let’s see how many people think we’re satanists today.” Religious anthropology major, Michael David sets up his cauldron, witchcraft book, and various statues at a table in...

May 4 – Page 3

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2016

Business professor Jerry Ramos holds a placard at the Faculty Federation rally on Wednesday, May 4 on Studebaker and Alondra. The rally moved on to the administration quad at 5:30 and ended at the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Faculty Federation rally takes to the street

Karla Enriquez May 7, 2016

A placard flew in the wind, it read in blue letters "50 million on the backs of students." The red power of a thank you shirts were visible from the outskirts of the college as the Faculty Federation...

Anti-Hillary Clinton protesters(left) lined up and questioned  Clinton supporters (right) as she walked by the gym area of East Los Angeles College. Clinton held a rally at ELAC on Thursday, May 5. Photo by Karla Enriquez/TM.

Hillary Clinton ELAC rally is met with protest

Karla Enriquez, Editor-In-Chief May 6, 2016

"Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! Hillary has got to go" was heard outside of the men's gym on Cesar Chavez boulevard right outside East Los Angeles College in the city of Monterey Park. Democratic Party nomination...

Hillary Clinton suppoter (left) and Anti-Clinton protester (right) engage in debate at a anti-Clinton demonstration outside of East Los Angeles College. Clinton held a rally at ELAC on Thursday, May 5.

[Photo] Clash of ideologies at Hillary Clinton rally

Karla Enriquez and Terrel Emerson, Editor-In-Chief and Sports Editor May 6, 2016

Hillary Clinton suppoter (left) and Anti-Clinton protester (right) engage in debate at a anti-Clinton demonstration outside of East Los Angeles College. Clinton held a rally at ELAC on Thursday, May 5.

Mexican Regional Music Singer Larry Hernandez at the press conference at the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room announcing that he will be headlining the Summer Benefit Concert and Sports Festival. The benefit will take place from Friday, July 29-31. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Larry Hernandez set to headline summer benefit

Karla Enriquez May 3, 2016

Rows of reporters and colorful microphones took the place of professors and board members at the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room on Tuesday, May 3. Latin singer Larry Hernandez sat beside College President...

Senator and Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders at the March 23 rally at The Wiltern in Koreatown. Actress Rosario Dawson introduced Sanders at the rally. Photo by Karla Enriquez

[Photo] Senator Bernie Sanders to possibly visit Falcons

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2016

Senator and Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders at the March 23 rally at The Wiltern in Koreatown. Actress Rosario Dawson introduced Sanders at the rally. Photo by Karla Enriquez

Page 3 – April 20

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2016

Cerritos Model UN Head Delegate Bianca Salgado, left, in the role of Stefano Magaddino and Jerry Reynoso, right, as Frank Costello in the The Commission committee at LAMUN. The conference took place at the Hilton in Universal City. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

History relived at Model UN conference

Karla Enriquez April 19, 2016

“There’s 20 of you and we haven’t found one rat in three days, ” The Commission’s Chair Shankar Chelliah shouted across the hotel conference room. Chelliah was one of the...

Student demand brings 100 plus new class sections

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2016

The summer sun will be shining down on Cerritos College students looking to take general education and special skills classes starting Monday, May 23. In an effort to help students be ready for the...

Easy access to birth control is a step in the right direction

Karla Enriquez April 19, 2016

As of April, women in California now have access to birth control without a prescription and that is not only empowering but a step in the right direction.Women no longer have to make appointments or...

Page 3 – April 13

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2016

Students to portray as the decline in enrollment at Cerritos College. Enrollment has decreased 2 to 5 percent this semester. Photo credit: Bianca Salgado

Enrollment slightly declines

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2016

During fall semester, Cerritos College proudly announced that its enrollment had increased about 2.5 percent. According to a president's update sent out in January, there has been a light decrease of...

Aaron Manuel Cruz receiving first place for help desk at Phi Beta Lambda’s State Leadership Conference. The conference took place in Union City last weekend. The club won a total of nine awards. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Phi Beta Lambda brings home nine awards

Karla Enriquez April 12, 2016

The Bay Area heard the name Cerritos College repeatedly, as the ballroom inside of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Union City was witness to the nine awards Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) obtained. The State Leadership...

Justyne Beccera and Cassie Salvidar talk about their Disney themed merchandise, as they point out their Disney-styled sneakers. The women created a show all about Disney, to reach their listener's inner kid. The women were born three weeks apart, and have been inseparable ever since. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Childhood best friends bring Disney magic to WPMD

Karla Enriquez April 12, 2016

Cassie Saldivar and Justyne Becerra sit together at the Pennsylvania Hotel in New York, on March 5 for the Intercollegiate Broadcast System Awards. The trip marked Becerra’s first time on a plane,...

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