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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Derrick Coleman

Derrick Coleman, Co-Multimedia Editor

Derrick Coleman is the Co-Multimedia Editor at Talon Marks. He was born in San Jose, Costa Rica, where he lived for 15 years before coming to the United States. His goal is to start his own photography business.

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Jose Lopez dangles around LACC defender.

Jose Lopez dangles around LACC defender.

Falcons and Rustlers at the line of scrimmage after the snap.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Cerritos College vs. Golden West

Joel Carpio November 22, 2023

Falcons and Rustlers at the line of scrimmage after the snap.

Jose Lopez dangles around LACC defender.

[Photo] LACC upsets Cerritos in the first round of the playoffs

November 6, 2023

Jose Lopez dangles around LACC defender.

No.30 for the Owls being grabbed and on the verge of being tackled by Chandler Nixon No.4 and Caleb Nuhi-Yandall No.28.

[Photo] Comeback attempt falls short for the Falcons

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief October 22, 2023

Citrus College player tackling Andre Lampley No.14 right next to the endzone.

Citrus College player tackling a Cerritos College player right next to the end zone.

Citrus College player tackling a Cerritos College player right next to the end zone.

Kylee McKenna No.15 attempting to block an El Camino player from getting the ball passed her.

[Photo] Women's water polo team seeks for leadership in the pool

October 8, 2023

Kylee McKenna No.15 attempting to block an El Camino player from getting the ball passed her.

Jasmine Soto-Castro leaps up and lays ball to the opponents side.

[Photo] Falcons take care of LACC in a sweep victory

October 8, 2023

Jasmine Soto-Castro leaps up and lays ball to the opponents side.

#18 Jasmine Soto-Castro serving the ball.

[Photo] Jasmine Soto-Castro, she is HER

Michael Delgado, Co-Sports Editor October 4, 2023

#18 Jasmine Soto-Castro serving the ball.

Cerritos College Falcons offense line up for the snap.

[Photo] Cerritos coasts through Orange Coast

September 29, 2023

Cerritos College Falcons offense line up for the snap.

Jasmine Soto No.18 gets air as she leaps up to defend the ball from hitting the floor.

[Photo] Rio Hondo snaps Falcons win streak

September 17, 2023

Jasmine Soto No.18 gets air as she leaps up to defend the ball from hitting the floor.

Cynthia Almanzar drive

[Photo] Falcons wins nail-biter versus ELAC 66-60

Alfredo Menjivar, Sports Editor January 16, 2023

Cynthia Almanzar (No. 10) Sophomore guard, looks to drive in for a layup during the Nov. 16 game versus Grossmont. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Miah Nayback driving

[Photo] Women’s Basketball comes back to win versus Grossmont 55-50

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2022

Freshman Bridgette McIntyre (No. 3), the Guard for the Falcons, looks to break the Grossmont defender to get in the lane on the Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.

Jalen Shores isolation

[Photo] Falcons win opening game versus Santa Monica 81-71

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2022

Justin Stephens, who's a Sophomore Forward for the Falcons, drove in the paint and scored a two-pointer during the 81-71 victory against Santa Monica.

Davon Booth, No. 6 (Soph) running back for the Falcons, poses without his glasses or hat, which he wore during the Oct. 12 interview.

[Photo] Utah State commit Davon Booth talks family, sports and future

Samuel Chacko and Derrick Coleman October 21, 2022

Davon Booth, No. 6 (Soph) running back for the Falcons, poses without his glasses or hat, which he wore during the Oct. 12 interview.

Jordan Simpson, who's the star Quarterback for the Cerritos Falcons, is posing for a photo on Sept. 14.

[Photo] Here’s the three players in top 10 Falcons’ football

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2022

Jordan Simpson, who's the star Quarterback for the Cerritos Falcons, is posing for a photo on Sept. 14.

Scrimmage practice

[Photo] Homecoming game returns this winter, football coach pushes back

September 29, 2022

The Cerritos College football team practiced plays before the start of their scrimmage against Mt. San Jacinto in Aug. of 2018.

Carissa serve

[Photo] Falcon’s volleyball suffers tough loss versus Eagles

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2022

Abby Gutierrez, (Soph) No. 22 Outside Hitter, looks to be lobbing the ball up to one of her teammates.

Cerroy Chenault guard scored 6 points against Los Angeles Harbor Feb. 7 Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Quarantine Blues: Men’s basketball plans for championship

Robtrell Scott, Staff Writer May 17, 2020

Cerroy Chenault guard scored 6 points against Los Angeles Harbor Feb. 7 Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

"Off The Field" is a podcast dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Podcasts are published weekly.

Off The Field: What teams have made through playoffs

Robtrell Scott and Derrick Coleman May 17, 2020
In this week's podcast, we are discussing the NBA playoffs and the teams' effort to getting there.
"Off The Field" is a podcast dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Podcasts are published weekly.

Off The Field Podcast: Jordan Love

Derrick Coleman, Luis Lemus, and Robtrell Scott May 10, 2020
A guest speaker will be speaking with Rob, Derrick and Luis.
Andy Hurtado, Cerritos College Baseball, pitcher working out at home during the quarantine Photo credit: Courtesy of Andy Hurtado

Quarantine Blues: Baseball team reflects on season cut short

Luis Lemus and Derrick Coleman May 9, 2020
Falcon baseball players and head coach reflect on the short season due to COVID-19 and preparing for the 2021 spring season.
Travis Smith, a woodworking major at Cerritos College, cuts planks for a dresser.

Exploring Deaf culture

Daniel Suarez Jr. and Derrick Coleman May 5, 2020
Talon Marks interviews with deaf students and faculty of Cerritos College to explain the subculture from their perspective.
Angel City Sports: Local organization provides sports to the disabled community

Angel City Sports: Local organization provides sports to the disabled community

Luis Lemus and Derrick Coleman May 2, 2020
How to keep up the competition, despite having a disability.
"Off The Field" is a podcast dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Podcasts are published weekly.

Off The Field Podcast: The NFL Draft

Robtrell Scott, Derrick Coleman, and Luis Lemus May 2, 2020
Thoughts on the NFL Draft going over The Last Dance documentary series and saying our Mt. Rushmore of NBA players.
"Quarantine Blues" is a column dedicated to sports stories and updates from various Falcon Athletes. Stories are published weekly on Saturdays.

Quarantine Blues: Women’s soccer anticipates playing next season

Derrick Coleman May 2, 2020
The women's soccer team is finding ways to play its next season.
Bluey Watches the Top diligently until athletes can return to their “home away from home”
The weightlifting facility is equipped with 5 platforms, 3 squat racks, and all the weights you need to make progress in your strength goals. Photo credit: Chad Seltzer

Staying fit while staying indoors during the pandemic

Edgar Mendoza and Derrick Coleman April 29, 2020
Top My Workout turns staying at home into staying fit
"Off The Field" is a podcast dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Podcasts are published weekly.

Off The Field Podcast: NFL draft and baseball update

Derrick Coleman and Luis Lemus April 26, 2020

derrick coleman: Hello, and welcome back to off the field. I'm Derrick. Luis: I'm Luis. derrick Coleman: So Luis, do you want to talk a little bit about what we're gonna talk about today. Luis:...

"Off The Field" is a podcast dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Podcasts are published weekly.

[Photo] Off The Field podcast: Quarantine

Derrick Coleman, Luis Lemus, and Robtrell Scott April 18, 2020

"Off The Field" is a podcast dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Podcasts are published weekly.

"Quarantine Blues" is a column dedicated to sports stories and updates from various Falcon Athletes. Stories are published weekly on Saturdays.

[Photo] Quarantine Blues: Switching gears from swimming to water polo

Luis Lemus, Co-Sports Editor April 18, 2020

"Quarantine Blues" is a column dedicated to sports stories and updates from various Falcon Athletes. Stories are published weekly on Saturdays.

"A Look Back With Oscar" is a film column dedicated to reviewing popular movies from years ago and deciding whether those movies still hold up to today's standards.

[Photo] A Look Back with Oscar: ‘Space Jam’

Oscar Torres, Staff Writer April 15, 2020

"A Look Back With Oscar" is a film column dedicated to reviewing popular movies from years ago and deciding whether those movies still hold up to today's standards.

"Off The Field" is a column dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Stories are published on Mondays and Wednesdays.

[Photo] Off The Field: The NBA season isn’t over just yet

Keanu Ruffo April 11, 2020

"Off The Field" is a column dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Stories are published on Mondays and Wednesdays.

"Off The Field" is a column dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Stories are published on Mondays and Wednesdays. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Off The Field: Batter-up! Game on, Baseball.

Luis Lemus April 11, 2020

"Off The Field" is a column dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Stories are published on Mondays and Wednesdays. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

"Off The Field" is a column dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Stories are published on Mondays and Wednesdays.

[Photo] Off The Field: Game (off) edition

Luis Lemus, Co-Sports Editor March 23, 2020

"Off The Field" is a column dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Stories are published on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Freshman guard Joshua Belvin lay up the ball. Against Santiago Canyon during the Southern California Regional playoffs March 7, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Cerritos spectacular season comes to an end

Keanu Ruffo, Staff Writer March 11, 2020

Freshman guard Joshua Belvin lay up the ball. Against Santiago Canyon during the Southern California Regional playoffs March 7, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Lorena Ortiz Preparatory math instructor works with freshmen Malia Mann psychology major works on her math skills. In the Multi Purpose building on March 3, 2020

Opportunity through Adult Education

Derrick Coleman, Multimedia editor March 6, 2020

The Cerritos College Adult Education program offers a wide variety of courses such as writing and math, at no tuition cost to the student. Many students however are unaware of the programs existence,...

Marisela Olivas freshman swam in the Women 200 yard backstroke. Cerritos College swim team for home met on Feb 28, 2020 Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Women’s team swims over Chaffey, sinks under Long Beach City

Robtrell Scott, Staff writer March 4, 2020

Marisela Olivas freshman swam in the Women 200 yard backstroke. Cerritos College swim team for home met on Feb 28, 2020 Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Joshua Belvin drives the ball to the basket in the game. Falcons play Ventura College Feb 28, 2020 Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Cerritos moves into third round of Socal Regional playoff

Keanu Ruffo, Staff Writer March 3, 2020

Joshua Belvin drives the ball to the basket in the game. Falcons play Ventura College Feb 28, 2020 Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Joshua Guzman sophomore swims in the men's 200 butterfly. Cerritos College competes against  Chaffey College and Long Beach City College on Feb. 28 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Falcons make a splash at home opener

Robtrell Scott, Staff writer March 3, 2020

Joshua Guzman sophomore swims in the men's 200 butterfly. Cerritos College competes against Chaffey College and Long Beach City College on Feb. 28 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Cerritos College English professor Damon Cagnolatti and Cerritos colleg alumni Antoine “AJ” Girard. talked about their experience in the film on February 20, 2020 Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] “Beyond Measure” shines a light on extraordinary black men

Daniel Suarez Jr., Staff Writer February 26, 2020

Cerritos College English professor Damon Cagnolatti and Cerritos colleg alumni Antoine “AJ” Girard. talked about their experience in the film on February 20, 2020 Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Freshman Guard No. 2 Joshua Belvin helps the Falcons defeat Compton College. Cerritos won for the 27th time in Conference Champs on February 19, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Falcons soar into playoffs after beating Compton College

Robtrell Scott, Staff Writer February 25, 2020

Freshman Guard No. 2 Joshua Belvin helps the Falcons defeat Compton College. Cerritos won for the 27th time in Conference Champs on February 19, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Founders Maria Gates and Joe Gardina talked about the Nipsey hussle book club at the Toni Morrison and Nipsey hussle tribute on Feb. 12, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Remembering the Life and Art of Toni Morrison and Nipsey Hussle

Daniel Suarez Jr., Staff Writer February 25, 2020

Founders Maria Gates and Joe Gardina talked about the Nipsey hussle book club at the Toni Morrison and Nipsey hussle tribute on Feb. 12, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

The women's basketball team securesthe win against Compton College. Guard Mariah Lora goes for a hook shot against the team on February 19, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Women’s basketball secures win in close game against Compton College

Kianna Znika and Keanu Ruffo February 24, 2020

The women's basketball team securesthe win against Compton College. Guard Mariah Lora goes for a hook shot against the team on February 19, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Super Bowl recap

Keanu Ruffo and Derrick Coleman February 13, 2020

written by Keanu Keanu: Good morning Falcons and welcome to off the field. I'm your host, Keanu. Derrick: I'm Derek, and today we'll be recapping the Super Bowl from last Sunday. Keanu: That was...

Sarah Hernandez Guard 13, drives the ball to the basket from the three point line. Against LA Southwest on February 5, 2020

[Photo] Cerritos Women’s Basketball earns second straight conference win against LA Southwest

Keanu Ruffo, Staff Writer February 12, 2020

Sarah Hernandez Guard 13, drives the ball to the basket from the three point line. Against LA Southwest on February 5, 2020

Hip Hop dancer Auti Angel dances with her crew during the Festival of Human Abilities. on Saturday, January 25. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Festival of Human Abilities celebrates people with disabilities

Derrick Coleman February 11, 2020

Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific celebrated their 17th annual Festival of Human Abilities with events such as adaptive scuba diving, hip hop dancing and classic guitar and dancing performances. Peter...

Coffee Break: Coronavirus

Keanu Ruffo and Derrick Coleman February 10, 2020

written by Keannu Keanu: Hello Falcons and welcome to coffee break. I'm your host, Keanu Derrick: and I’m Derek Keanu: and today we'll be talking about the recent Corona virus that's been spreading...

Starting pitcher sophomore Nicholas Martinez pitch for 6 innings against Los Angeles valley Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Falcons Baseball wins close game against LA Valley College 8-7

Edgar Mendoza, Managing Editor February 6, 2020

Starting pitcher sophomore Nicholas Martinez pitch for 6 innings against Los Angeles valley Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Falcons secure 7-0 win at season opener

Daniel Suarez Jr., Staff Writer February 6, 2020

Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Jaishon Forte Forward looks for an open line before scoring in the 4th quarter.  For the game Forte had 11 points in the game against Los Angeles Trade Tech on January 22, 2020 Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Falcons men’s and women’s basketball bounce back from loss

Derrick Coleman and Robtrell Scott February 6, 2020

Cerritos College Men's basketball were on a 9-game win streak until they lost to Compton College. Coming off the road with the loss the Falcons are determined to get back on the path of victory. The...

"Off The Field" is a podcast dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Podcasts are published weekly.

Off The Field podcast: Kobe Bryant

Derrick Coleman, Keanu Ruffo, and Daniel Suarez Jr. February 5, 2020

written by Keanu Keanu: hello falcons and welcome to Off the field, I’m your host Keanu Derrick: and I’m derrick Keanu: and today we’ll be talking about the passing of Kobe Bryant. Last sunday...

"Off The Field" is a podcast dedicated to sports opinions from various writers within Talon Marks. Podcasts are published weekly.

Off The Field podcast: Superbowl 2020

Derrick Coleman, Keanu Ruffo, and Daniel Suarez Jr. February 3, 2020

Keanu: Hello Falcons and Welcome to another podcast of Off the Field. I'm your host Keanu Daniel: I'm Daniel Derrick: I'm Derrick Keanu: and today we’ll be previewing uh.. for this Sunday’s Super...

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