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Denny Cristales

Denny Cristales, Editor-in-Chief

Fall 2014

The Big Cheese! I am the Editor-in-Chief Denny Cristales. Just your average, mild-mannered pupusa lover who covers news. I’m not one of those jerks who would ramble on and on about what they do – such as being a former Sports and News Editor, in addition to earning third place at the CCMAs for my sports page design – no, I won’t do that (My staff also conquered the LA Times in local breaking news coverage).  What I will do is tell you to look at talonmarks.com and admire the work we do.

Also, talk to me on Twitter: @Den_Crist , or email me: . I embrace the criticism (Also, I get lonely).

All content by Denny Cristales

Missing playoffs again not an option

Denny Cristales, Sports Editor • November 7, 2013
Missing the playoffs last season since 1992 was demoralizing for the women's team. Now, it's motivation.

Men’s basketball ‘wants a State Championship’

Denny Cristales, Spots Editor • November 5, 2013
No more playoff losses for the men's basketball team. It strives and desires for a State Championship.

Day of the Dead informs on cultures

Denny Cristales, Sports Editor • November 5, 2013
An event hosted by the Anthropology Club sought to educate Cerritos College students on different cultures and religions' beliefs and rituals relating to death and the deceased.

Final home game ends in victory

Denny Cristales, Sports Editor • November 2, 2013
A late surge by Bakersfield College proves fruitless, as a dynamic team effort from the Cerritos College football team earned it a 42-24 victory in its final home contest of the season Saturday, Nov. 2.
Value Menu: Oct. 27

Value Menu: Oct. 27

Denny Cristales • November 1, 2013
Check out the top five stories for the week of Oct. 27

Mental preparedness is key

Denny Cristales • October 31, 2013
The South Coast Conference Championships is this Friday for the men and women's cross country team at Heartwell Park in Lakewood.

The minority should not be the majority

Denny Cristales • October 29, 2013
Cerritos College is a Hispanic prominent school, but that doesn’t mean that its ethnic makeup should be the sole focus or theme of the college; focusing on Cerritos College's Hispanic-majority student body would set the precedent that some students are more important than others, which is not right.

Unsatisfied by ‘Satisfries’

Denny Cristales • October 29, 2013
The ongoing campaign to make fast-food healthy continues with ‘satisfries’ by Burger King and is simply not enough to combat the continuing problems of obesity and unhealthy fast-food.

Mock Rally pokes fun at candidates

Denny Cristales • October 24, 2013

Biology major Hannah Long witnessed her mocker, Alberto Salcedo, come out of the Homecoming Mock Rally with first place, in addition to psychology major Dana Ramos and German Sanchez being runner-up...

Sophomore running back Elijhaa Penny charging the opposing Fullerton College defense in a Sept. 14 match.

Value menu: Oct. 20

Denny Cristales • October 23, 2013
Check out the value meal's top five deals for the week of Oct. 20.
Sophomore defender Alyssa Cabral in a mid-air collision while going after the ball.

[Photo] Winning streak ends

Denny Cristales • October 23, 2013

Sophomore defender Alyssa Cabral in a mid-air collision while going after the ball.

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Denny Cristales, Sports editor • October 21, 2013

In this angle you see more memorabilia which includes the football helmet four footballs that highlights his tenures in other schools.

[Photo] 35 years for coach Mazzotta

Denny Cristales • October 18, 2013

In this angle you see more memorabilia which includes the football helmet four footballs that highlights his tenures in other schools.

The value menu: Oct. 13

Denny Cristales • October 17, 2013
Replacing "this week in sports," the debut of the newly formatted blog, "the value menu," gives thoughts of the top five stories and predictions of the week in sports.

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Denny Cristales, Sports editor • October 9, 2013

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Denny Cristales, Sports editor • October 9, 2013

197 pound freshman Christian Sanders wrestling during practice.

Addressing mistakes against Mt. SAC

Denny Cristales • October 8, 2013
Cerritos College wrestling goes up against the fourth seeded Mt. San Antonio in an away contest Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.

‘Dig’-ging for the cure

Denny Cristales • October 8, 2013
The Cerritos College volleyball team joins Side-Out, a program that raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Rugged defense gets job done

Denny Cristales • October 8, 2013
A 4-0 win against El Camino Compton-Center gives the team a 6-2-1 record overall, and a 2-0 conference record.

Don’t be shutout from the shutdown

Denny Cristales • October 6, 2013
The government shutdown was announced Tuesday, Oct. 1, and like always, people are informed about it, right? Wrong.
Sophomore Chelsea James gets into position to pounce the ball back into the opposing offense during practice.

This week in sports: Sept. 29

Denny Cristales • October 2, 2013
Check out what's happening at Cerritos College for athletics for the week of Sept. 29.

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Freshman Marlon Moreno attempting a shot while freshman Alfredo De La Mora defends.

This week in sports: Sept. 22-28

Denny Cristales • September 24, 2013
Read up on what's happening in Cerritos college athletics for the week of Sept. 22.

Development the goal for meet

Denny Cristales • September 24, 2013
The men and women's cross country teams seeks to develop its skills on Friday, Sept. 27 at Golden West.
Freshman goalie Catherine Borunda setting herself into position to block a shot during practice. Nine games into the season, she has 63 saves.

Teams await LA Trade-Tech

Luis Guzman and Denny Cristales • September 24, 2013
Back-to-back games for the water polo teams have them facing off against Los Angeles Trade-Tech at home.

Plans laid out for future

Denny Cristales • September 24, 2013

Cerritos College president Dr. Linda Lacy calls this school year 'the year of recovery' as aspirations for superior educational planning, remaining fiscally strong, reducing textbook costs and preparation...

Scrimmaging an NCAA team

Denny Cristales • September 21, 2013
The Naval Academy will fly out to Cerritos College to face the men's water polo team.

This week in sports: Sept. 15-21

Denny Cristales • September 18, 2013
Check out what's happening in Cerritos college athletics for the week of Sept. 15.
Freshman cornerback Willie Fletcher charging toward the Fullerton defense.

Mental lapses a factor in football’s loss to Fullerton

Denny Cristales • September 16, 2013
The football team failed to build off its momentum as they fell to Fullerton Saturday Sept. 14.

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Denny Cristales, Sports editor • September 14, 2013

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Denny Cristales, Sports editor • September 14, 2013

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MMA fundraiser entertains crowd

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • September 12, 2013
Cerritos College's first ever MMA fighting event was a success as the wrestling fundraiser had amateur fights and big names such as Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson.

This week in sports: Sept. 8-14

Denny Cristales • September 11, 2013
Find out the latest buzz this week for sports.

Athletic scholarships not dictated by ethnicity

Denny Cristales • September 10, 2013
Athletic scholarships are handed out through pure talent, not ethnic bias.

Richardson’s journey to director

Denny Cristales • September 10, 2013
Cross country director Christopher Richardson had a long journey before he got to where he is today.

Learning to be leaders

Denny Cristales • September 8, 2013
Cross country looks to have a strong presence for the season and their upcoming meet Friday.
Sophomore Lyanna Farran pursues the ball during practice.

Florida treats soccer team well

Denny Cristales • September 8, 2013
Women's soccer returned from Florida in dominating fashion.
Freshman Marlon Moreno passes the ball during a drill.

Moreno acclimates to life in America

Denny Cristales • September 5, 2013
From Venezuela, freshman water polo player Marlon Moreno adjusts to life at Cerritos College.
Freshman Fernando Lua catches the ball during a drill.

Explosive offense not efficient

Denny Cristales • September 5, 2013
Men's water polo is focused on the upcoming season and their opener against Golden West on Friday.

This Week in Falcons Sports: Sept. 1-7

Denny Cristales • September 3, 2013
Look what's happening in the world of sports for the week of Sept. 1.

NBA 2K14 soars for jam

Denny Cristales • September 3, 2013
NBA 2K14 looks to make some noise with new features and improvements when it drops Oct. 1.

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Moala: Preseason All-American

Moala: Preseason All-American

Denny Cristales and Andres Patricio • August 27, 2013
Sophomore defensive tackle David Moala has been named a preseason All-American. On a defensive line that showcases strength, Moala's play has been nationally recognized.

MMA event to be held to fundraise for wrestling team

Denny Cristales • August 26, 2013
MMA championship fights, along with special guests such as Rampage Jackson, will be among the occurrences that will take place Saturday, September 7 at the gym to help fundraise for the wrestling team.
Triple jumper Ricky Carrigan Jr.

On to state championships

Denny Cristales and Alan Leyva • June 6, 2013

The track and field team had a solid start at the SoCal prelims and had athletes finishing in the top six on Saturday, May 4. Men's and women's track and field distance coach, Daniel Ozan, believed...

Men’s tennis season comes to a close after State Championships

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • May 8, 2013

After a good effort at the State Championships, the men's tennis team's season came to on end April 27. Head coach Alvin Kim is proud of the men's tennis team's effort at the State Championships along...

Solid performance at state ends men’s swim season

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • May 8, 2013

The men's swim season finished up after a good effort at State Championships that had members of the team break school records. Freshman Joshua Owens was one of four swimmers on the relay team that broke...

Women’s swim close out season at State Championships

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • May 8, 2013

An 11th place finish at State Championships ends the season for the women's swim team on April 27 at East Los Angeles College. A three day span at the State Championships saw freshman Carla Harvey and...

Women’s swimming ready for state championships

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • May 1, 2013

The women's swim team looks to channel the same energy they had at the South Conference Championships this weekend for State Championships. After a three day span at the South Conference Championships,...

Men’s swim seeks to leave mark at State Championships

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • April 29, 2013

After a third place finish at the South Coast Conference Championships at Chaffey College, the men's swimming team looks to leave a mark when it competes in the State Championships at East Los Angeles...

Despite illnesses, divers like chances in SCC championships

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • April 15, 2013

Despite the flu and injuries, the diving team likes its chances for the SCC Diving Championships this weekend at El Camino College. Freshman diver Cody Anderson believes that the men’s and women’s...

The Jeffs take down the Falcons men’s tennis team

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • April 6, 2013

Despite solid singles play by the Cerritos College men's tennis team, it dropped two of its three doubles matches in a 5-4 loss to the Amherst College Jeffs Monday. The Falcons split their singles matches...

Good work expected in upcoming swim meet

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • March 12, 2013

Head coach Joe Abing is confident about the men’s swimming team’s mentality for the upcoming meet on Friday March 15 against Mt. San Antonio College and Rio Hondo College. The swimming team looks...

Swimming is a way of life for sister duo

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • March 5, 2013

Katherine and Raquel Gabayeron are sisters who are two of the top swimmers on the women’s swimming team and are leaders that inspire and motivate. The Gabayeron sisters consistently rack up great times...

Men’s basketball clinches share of division title

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • February 27, 2013

The Cerritos College men's basketball team took down Los Angeles Harbor College 62-51 at The Aviary Wednesday night, clinching a share of the division title. “It was good. We played hard, we played...

Australian tennis player adjusts to surroundings in the United States

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • February 12, 2013

Cerritos College tennis player Nathan Eshmade is adjusting to life in the United States after coming from Australia and being here for three weeks. "I haven't been here very long, so far it's really enjoyable,"...

A sedentary lifestyle has negative influences on your body

Denny Cristales • February 9, 2013

Today’s heavy reliance on technology for social purposes or personal amusement is a negative influence on the student’s mind and body. The prevalence of technology has influenced an unhealthy, sedentary...

A sedentary lifestyle has negative influences on your body

Denny Cristales • February 9, 2013

Today’s heavy reliance on technology for social purposes or personal amusement is a negative influence on the student’s mind and body. The prevalence of technology has influenced an unhealthy, sedentary...

Men’s basketball is no longer undefeated in conference play

Denny Cristales • February 5, 2013

The Cerritos College men's basketball is no longer undefeated in the conference following a 80-66 loss to the Mt. San Antonio College Mounties at The Aviary on Friday night, snapping Cerritos College's...

Men’s basketball is no longer undefeated in conference play

Denny Cristales • February 5, 2013

The Cerritos College men's basketball is no longer undefeated in the conference following a 80-66 loss to the Mt. San Antonio College Mounties at The Aviary on Friday night, snapping Cerritos College's...

Men’s basketball extends winning streak with fifth win

Denny Cristales and Denny Cristales • January 25, 2013

The Cerritos College men's basketball team extended its winning streak to five games following a 73-66 win over Los Angeles Southwest College on Wednesday night. Freshman guard Kevin Conrad had 20 points...

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