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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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Jaishon Forte freshman forward, No. 11 makes a free throw in the third quarter. The Falcons beat LA Trade Tech on Jan. 15, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Falcons Men’s Basketball on 6-game win streak

Luis Lemus, Co-sports editor January 22, 2020

Jaishon Forte freshman forward, No. 11 makes a free throw in the third quarter. The Falcons beat LA Trade Tech on Jan. 15, 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Mariah Lora Guard Sophomore guarding Delilah Kimbl-Gray. The Falcons Women's basketball team went on to lose 62-54 on Jan 15. 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Cerritos Women’s Basketball loses a tough one to ELAC

Keanu Ruffo, Staff Writer January 21, 2020

Mariah Lora Guard Sophomore guarding Delilah Kimbl-Gray. The Falcons Women's basketball team went on to lose 62-54 on Jan 15. 2020. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Coffee Break Cartel

Nizar Milbes, derrick coleman, and Edgar mendoza December 20, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1m8FynyEQiaXooBfg6pqlR Transcribed by Nizar milbes Derek: Hello and welcome to coffee break, I’m Derek Edgar: im Edgar nizar: im nizar Derek: and today...

coffee break impeachment

Nizar milbes and derrick coleman December 19, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hSHaYbGfTh33x1IbA5jwD transcribed by Nizar Derek: Hey Hello and welcome back to coffee break. Im Derek Nizar: Im nizar Derek: And today we gonna talk about...

off the field Astros cheating

edgar mendoza, derrick coleman, and nizar milbes December 19, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PhjXYA5PpM7MvdQjIksjG transcribed by Nizar Astros cheating Podcast: Derek: Hello, im derek welcome to after phil Nizar: im nizar Derek: and today were gonna...

off the field 9/30

Jonathan Gonzalez and Derrick Coleman December 18, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5m8dIsqoXTZa4lx0rbGOyV Transcribed by: Jonathan Gonzalez Derrick: Hey, hello, and welcome back to off the field. I’m Derrick Jonathan: Im Jonathan Derrick:...

Off the Field 10/21

Jonathan Gonzalez, Derrick Coleman, and Randy Tejeda December 18, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1j087o1i3v8WhHfyQf0OvO Transcribed by: Jonathan Gonzalez Derrick: Hello and welcome to off the field. I’m Derrick. Jonathan: I’m Jonathan Randy: I’m Randy Derrick:...

Dec. 11, 2019 – Page 12

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor December 12, 2019

Dec. 11, 2019 – Page 11

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor December 12, 2019

Dec. 11, 2019 – Page 10

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor December 12, 2019

Down the Court: sophomore point guard Joshua Belvin dribbles the ball to the basket against Santa Monica College. The Falcons lost 71-61 on Nov. 22, 2019

[Photo] Men’s Basketball want to continue to their winning ways from last season

Jonathan Gonzalez, Staff Writer December 11, 2019

Down the Court: sophomore point guard Joshua Belvin dribbles the ball to the basket against Santa Monica College. The Falcons lost 71-61 on Nov. 22, 2019

Knotts Scary Farm: Student were given the opportunity to get hands on experience with special makeup artists. Photo credit: Naila Salguero

Theater students experiment with special effects makeup at Knott’s Scary Farm

Naila Salguero and Derrick Coleman November 6, 2019

Cerritos College theatre makeup program took its annual trip to Knott's Scary Farm organized by professor Susan Watanabe. She wanted to give her students a chance to mingle with special effects makeup...

Quarterback prepares with the offensive line in front before the ball is snapped. The Falcons run drills before the homecoming game on Nov. 2, 2019.

[Photo] Falcons miss out on playoffs with loss to Mt. Sac Mounties

Sean Davis, Staff Writer November 6, 2019

Quarterback prepares with the offensive line in front before the ball is snapped. The Falcons run drills before the homecoming game on Nov. 2, 2019.

Nov. 6, 2019 – Page 8

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor November 6, 2019

Nov. 6, 2019 – Page 7

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor November 6, 2019

Overcoming: Shortcomings in a “normal world”

Derrick Coleman, Luis Lemus, and Denise Ng November 4, 2019

Derrick Coleman 0:01 Hello and welcome back to overcoming disabilities. Denise Ng 0:02 I’m Denise. Luis Lemus 0:03 I'm Luis. Derrick Coleman 0:08 Luis, you want to introduce...

Overcoming: Cerritos College bomb threat 10/3

Derrick Coleman, Luis Lemus, and Denise Ng November 4, 2019

Derrick Coleman 0:01 Hello and welcome back to overcoming. I’m Derrick. Luis Lemus 0:04 I'm Luis Denise Ng 0:05 I'm Denise. Derrick Coleman 0:06 So Denise, can you tell us...

Overcoming: Getting personal

Derrick Coleman and Luis Lemus November 4, 2019

Derrick Coleman 0:01 Hello, and welcome to the new show, Overcoming. I’m Derrick. Luis Lemus 0:04 I'm Luis Derrick Coleman 0:07 So Luis, you want to tell us a little bit about...

Overcoming: Disabilities Awareness Month

Derrick Coleman, Luis Lemus, and Denise Ng November 4, 2019

Derrick Coleman 0:00 Hello, and welcome to overcoming. I'm Derrick. I'm Luis with and I'm Denise. And since this is a Disability Awareness Month, we're going to talk a little bit about disabled student...

Oct. 23, 2019 – Page 8

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor October 23, 2019

Oct. 23, 2019 – Page 7

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor October 23, 2019

Zachary Jenkins (left) and Nathan Pineda (right) after a recent practice, they both continue to work hard for the next upcoming game. The next game will be held Oct. 23, 2019 against Mt. San Antonio. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Jenkins and Pineda, ‘walls’ of water polo

Jazmin Taha and Derrick Coleman October 23, 2019

The Cerritos College men’s water polo team is having a great season, remaining undefeated in conference 3-0. Two athletes who the team tremendously respect are the starting goalie, Zachary Jenkins, and...

Adaptive Dance: students and instructor dance during the first-thought adaptive PE course at Cerritos College by Beatrice Horner, a part-time adaptive dance professor. she is hands-on and teaches students proper form and rotation to protect their knees. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Adaptive dance course taught for the first time at Cerritos College

Derrick Coleman and Jazmin Taha October 23, 2019

Cerritos College started its first adaptive dance course this 2019 fall semester. Beatrice Horner, adaptive dance professor, started the class to incorporate more techniques from ballet and modern dance,...

WPMD Broadcasting Club heads to Washington DC

Derrick Coleman and Rebecca Aguila October 23, 2019
Nominated for "America's Best Community College Radio Station" for 6 years in a row!
Driver: Kevin Elizarraraz No 17 scores his second goal during the 3 quarter of the game. The Falcons defeated the Orange Coast College Prates on Oct. 04 2019

[Photo] Falcon Men’s Water Polo Team vs OCC College

Jazmin Taha, Staff Writer October 9, 2019

Driver: Kevin Elizarraraz No 17 scores his second goal during the 3 quarter of the game. The Falcons defeated the Orange Coast College Prates on Oct. 04 2019

Photo credit: Sofia Gallegos

Cerritos College needs better accessibility for students with disabilities

Derrick Coleman and Luis Lemus October 16, 2019

With Disability Awareness Month in full swing, it is time to look at the improvements that can be made across Cerritos College to better life for all, but also importantly, focus on improving conditions...

Oct. 9, 2019 – Page 8

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor October 9, 2019

Oct. 9, 2019 – Page 7

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor October 9, 2019

Driver: Kevin Elizarraraz No 17 scores his scores his second goal during the 3 quarter of the game. The Falcons defeated the Orange Coast College Prates on Oct. 04 2019

[Photo] Women’s soccer team scores early in a slow game

Edgar Mendoza, Managing Editor October 9, 2019

Driver: Kevin Elizarraraz No 17 scores his scores his second goal during the 3 quarter of the game. The Falcons defeated the Orange Coast College Prates on Oct. 04 2019

Cerritos College offers adaptive physical education courses

Cerritos College offers adaptive physical education courses

Derrick Coleman and Jazmin Taha October 9, 2019

“Everyone is welcome, Anytime in K105, Even if you don't want to sign up, you're always welcome to come and stop by and see what our classes are about.” October is Disabilities Awareness Month and...

Player Brian Luque-Gutierrez, scores an unassisted goal in the beginning of the second quarter. The Falcons defeated the Rio Hondo Roadrunners on Oct. 2, 2019.

[Photo] Men’s Water Polo Triumphs in Victory Against Roadrunners

Jazmin Taha, Staff Writer October 4, 2019

Player Brian Luque-Gutierrez, scores an unassisted goal in the beginning of the second quarter. The Falcons defeated the Rio Hondo Roadrunners on Oct. 2, 2019.

Sept. 25, 2019 – Page 7

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor September 25, 2019

Sept. 25, 2019 – Page 8

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor September 25, 2019

Carl Odom, runs the ball for a first touchdown during the game against College of the Desert. Falcons won the game 50-7.

[Photo] Falcons soar above competition

Vivian Yglesias, Staff Writer September 25, 2019

Carl Odom, runs the ball for a first touchdown during the game against College of the Desert. Falcons won the game 50-7.

Mirka Granoble (left) and Alexia Torress (right) have been playing together since high school and now play for the Cerritos College Womens Volleyball team.

[Photo] Five Strong Years of Friendship on the Volleyball Court

September 11, 2019

Mirka Granoble (left) and Alexia Torress (right) have been playing together since high school and now play for the Cerritos College Womens Volleyball team.

Sept. 11, 2019 – Page 8

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor September 11, 2019

Sept. 11, 2019 – Page 7

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor September 11, 2019

Inside the Minds of Football Captains

Derrick Coleman and Rebecca Aguila September 11, 2019

Cerritos College has kicked off their 2019-2020 season with two new team captains, as well as one returning captain. Each captain carries a different mindset and philosophy, however they all share a...

Mirka Granoble (left) and Alexia Torress (right) have been playing together since high school and now play for the Cerritos College Womens Volleyball team.

Five Strong Years of Friendship on the Volleyball Court

Derrick Coleman, Co-Sports Editor September 11, 2019

Alexia Torres and Mirka Granoble first met in high school, and went on to play on the same teams for the next five years. They have represented three private clubs together, and currently represent Cerritos...

women’s Volleyball

Derrick Coleman, Co-Sports Editor August 31, 2019

Cerritos College Women’s Volleyball practice for the season with a six weeks of summer class. The Volleyball team met four times a week for training. It was a bulk of their preseason training before...

Teaching more than just Touchdowns

Edgar Mendoza and Derrick Coleman August 31, 2019
Coach Grosfield shares his insight on coaching philosophy and team spirit in an interview with Talon Marks.

Aug. 28, 2019 – Page 8

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor August 28, 2019

Aug. 28, 2019 – Page 7

Derrick Coleman, Sports Editor August 28, 2019

Headphones for homeless

Headphones for homeless

Eunice Barron, Derrick Coleman, and Keanu Ruffo May 28, 2019
LA organizations looking out for those in need—with clothing, housing and even music.

One cup at a time

Derrick Coleman May 22, 2019

Coffee/art compassion is been defined as a feeling for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by desire to alleviate the suffering. Jacob Baruch is the founder of Project Coffee Cup, a project...

K&D Sports: NFL Free Agency

K&D Sports: NFL Free Agency

Keanu Ruffo and Derrick Coleman May 22, 2019

Keanu  0:01 Hell Falcon fans and Welcome to the K&D sports podcast. I'm your host Keanu   Derrick  0:05 I'm Derek.   Keanu  0:09 switching over to the NFL...

WideShot: Spiderman and Sonic

WideShot: Spiderman and Sonic

Derrick Coleman, Kianna Znika, and Michael Reza May 22, 2019

Welcome back film freaks. This is the wide shot podcast. My name is Michael Reza and I'm herewith KZ Kianna Znika 0:07 Kiana sneaker DC Derrick...

WideShot: Final Cut

WideShot: Final Cut

Edgar 0:00 Hi guys, welcome back to the wide shot podcast. We're here with our final podcast before a brief couple month hiatus, I'm here with... Kianna Znika 0:07 Kiana Znika Michael...

K&D Sports: Super Bowl

K&D Sports: Super Bowl

Derrick Coleman and Keanu Ruffo May 17, 2019

Keanu  0:02 Hello Falcon fans and welcome to the K & D sports podcast. I'm your host Keanu   0:07 I'm Derrick Coleman.   Unknown Speaker  0:09 Give me your,...

K&D Sports: March Madness

K&D Sports: March Madness

Derrick Coleman and Keanu Ruffo May 17, 2019

Keanu  0:01 Hello Falcon fans and welcome to the K&D sports podcast. I'm your host Keanu   Derrick 0:06   I'm Derek. Should we transition over to the Mock March Madness.   Keanu...

K&D Sports: AAF

Derrick Coleman and Keanu Ruffo May 17, 2019

Keanu 0:01- Hello Falcon fans and welcome to the K and D sports talks podcast. I’m your host Keanu   Derrick 0:06 I’m Derrick, do you want to start us off with the AAF   Keanu...

Premier of K&D Sports: Football

Keanu Ruffo and Derrick Coleman May 17, 2019

Keanu  0:01 Hello falcon fans and welcome to the K&D sports talk show. I'm your host Keanu   Derek  0:06 I'm Derek   Keanu 0:07 switching over to the new Football...

Free Speech Zone: How do you feel about Pornhub possibly buying Tumblr?

Nae Galloway, Sociology major "I'm shook, because if they buy it they're going to have to do a lot monitoring and because kids use it also." D.J., Undecided "Nothing really changes, it’s...

Wide Shot: Cinema Con

Michael Reza, Kianna Znika, and Derrick Coleman May 6, 2019

Michael Reza 0:01 Alright, what's up cinema fans. It's Mike Reza here with the Wide Shot podcast. I'm here today with   Kianna Znika 0:09 Kiana Znika   Derrick Coleman...

Cerritos College student Dalia Rodriguez sung You Say at the Music Concert. The event was held in Long Beach at the California Heights United Methodist Church. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

[Photo] Our Falcon songbirds spring sing

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

Cerritos College student Dalia Rodriguez sung You Say at the Music Concert. The event was held in Long Beach at the California Heights United Methodist Church. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Coffee Break: Venezuela Part Two

Derrick: “Hello falcons, welcome back to Coffee Break, I’m Derrick.”   Keanu: “I’m Keanu”   Eunice: “I’m Eunice.”   Derrick: “And today we are...

WideShot: Movie Pet Peeves

Edgar Mendoza, Derrick Coleman, and Cindy Canas April 25, 2019

Edgar  0:01 Morning guys, welcome to the wide shot podcast today we're missing two of our members.   Derrick  0:05 Yep.   Edgar  0:06 So Derek and I are going...

Coffee Break: Part one Venezuela

Derrick: Hello Falcon, welcome back to Coffee Break, my name is Derrick.   Keanu: And I’m Keanu.   Eunice: I’m Eunice.   Derrick: Today we have a special guest...

Curl Time discusses the politics and culture of black hairstyles

Derrick Coleman March 6, 2019

Umoja held a panel discussion to talk about black culture hair style and Afro-inspired hairstyle. The Event was held on February 25, in Health Science 205 (Cosmetology). This event had a panel of women...

Abilities Expo demonstrates products and services

Derrick Coleman, Photo Editor February 27, 2019

The Abilities Expo, held on Feb. 22, has been around for nearly over 40 years; the expo is dedicated to educating and improving lives of Americans with disabilities. It has been the nation's foremost...

Premiere of Coffee Break: Tom Brokaw Rude Comments

Eunice Barron, Derrick Coleman, and Keanu Ruffo February 22, 2019

0:01 Keanu: Good afternoon. Welcome to coffee break I am your host Keanu Ruffo Eunice: my name is Eunice Barron Derrick: my name is Derrick Coleman Keanu: and say we're going to be talking about...

Sophomore guard No. 5 Tawon Elston jumped past the Long Beach City College defender to extend the lead in the first half. Elston finished with 23 points against Long Beach City College at Cerritos College on Feb. 8, 2019. Photo credit: Carlos Ruiz

Falcons drop first loss against rival Long Beach City

Derrick Coleman February 13, 2019

The Cerritos College men's basketball team lost against rival Long Beach City College 90-85 at home on Feb. 8. The Falcons were undefeated in conference up until this game and with this loss, they have...

Ceiling panel collapses due to broken boiler leak above the newsroom in the Fine Arts building. Student editors were nearby when the soaked panel crashed on Jan. 25.

[Photo] Newsroom ceiling panel collapses with students present

Jasmine Martinez, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2019

Ceiling panel collapses due to broken boiler leak above the newsroom in the Fine Arts building. Student editors were nearby when the soaked panel crashed on Jan. 25.

Cerritos College running back Carl Odom gets a shoulder press lift in the new weight room facility.

[Photo] New weight room for championship-caliber Cerritos College athletes

Keanu Ruffo, Staff Writer January 29, 2019

Cerritos College running back Carl Odom gets a shoulder press lift in the new weight room facility.

Financial aid staff, the Commerce Music Club, and Cerritos College veterans participated in a few rounds of tug-of-war competitions, with financial aid staff 
ultimately taking first place. This was the second event of Veterans Week, taking place on Nov. 6.

Cerritos celebrates Veterans Week

Derrick Coleman, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

Veterans Week at Cerritos College kicked off with an open house, where food and music were provided for staff and students to mingle and learn about services and participate in some friendly competition. The...

Dr. David Betancourt plays with the Pep Band during rehearsal

Jazz it up: Cerritos College pep band let the good times roll

Derrick Coleman, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

The Cerritos College pep band, led by Dr. Betancourt, play at every game and provide that school spirit that is needed to win games. While the pep band carries a lot of history, the students in the band...

Scare actor Armando Avila, crawls towards students who dared to pick up food donations.

[Photo] Zombie Fest brought donations and screams to Cerritos College students

Marilyn Parra, Staff Writer October 31, 2018

Scare actor Armando Avila, crawls towards students who dared to pick up food donations.

Bridging the 'gap of understanding' during Disabilities Awareness Month

Bridging the ‘gap of understanding’ during Disabilities Awareness Month

Derrick Coleman, Staff Writer October 24, 2018

With October being National Disability Awareness Month, students at Cerritos College shared their stories about life with a disability. Pearl Netrayana, a child development major at Cerritos College,...

Sophomore defender No. 6 Brianna Yepez fighting for the ball on Oct. 9 against Long Beach City College at Cerritos College.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Continue 11-0

Christopher Martinez, Staff Writer October 14, 2018

Sophomore forward No. 10 Sydney Carr kicking in the corner for Cerritos College in the game against Long Beach City College on Oct. 9, 2018.

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