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Isaac Cordon

Isaac Cordon, Editor in Chief

Isaac Cordon is returning for his second semester at Talon Marks now as the Editor-in-Chief for the 2025 spring semester. Outside of Talon Marks Isaac enjoys reading, listening to rap music, working out and watching sports. Isaac looks to transfer to a CSU in the fall of 2025 and to one day be an independent sports analyst covering all kinds of sports.

All content by Isaac Cordon

The NBA media has a problem

Isaac Cordon and Michael Delgado • April 3, 2025
Editor-in-Chief, Isaac Cordon and former Editor-in-Chief Michael Delgado discuss the issues in NBA media with the recent drama between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James.
Falcons guard, Darron Henry, fighting with guard/forward, Esteban Mann, for a loose ball during the 3C2A SoCal Regional Final on March 8, 2025.

[Photo] Falcons comeback to advance to state tournament

March 12, 2025

Falcons guard, Darron Henry, fighting with guard/forward, Esteban Mann, for a loose ball during the 3C2A SoCal Regional Final on March 8, 2025.

Falcons guard, Darron Henry, fighting with guard/forward, Esteban Mann, for a loose ball during the 3C2A SoCal Regional Final on March 8, 2025.

Falcons comeback to advance to state tournament

Isaac Cordon, Editor-in-Chief • March 12, 2025
Cerritos College men's basketball played the 3C2A SoCal Regional Final against the East Los Angeles Huskies to head to the 3C2A state quarter final.
March 5, 2025 – Page 6

March 5, 2025 – Page 6

Isaac Cordon, Editor in Chief • March 5, 2025

Cerritos College starting pitcher, Derrick Valdez, winding up for a pitch against Compton College on March 1, 2025.

Cerritos College starting pitcher, Derrick Valdez, winding up for a pitch against Compton College on March 1, 2025.

Falcons designated hitter, Brody Cuellar, headed to the dugout to celebrate his two-run home run during the Cerritos College vs. Compton baseball game on March 1, 2025.

[Photo] Falcons dominate in a 30-point win

March 4, 2025

Falcons designated hitter, Brody Cuellar, headed to the dugout to celebrate his two-run home run during the Cerritos College vs. Compton baseball game on March 1, 2025.

Falcons designated hitter, Brody Cuellar, headed to the dugout to celebrate his two-run home run during the Cerritos College vs. Compton baseball game on March 1, 2025.

Falcons dominate in a 30-point win

Isaac Cordon, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2025
Cerritos College wins in a blow out vs. Compton in their last game of the series.
Falcons guard Darron Henry at the slot of the court during the Cerritos vs. Mt. SAC men's basketball game on Jan. 10, 2025.

[Photo] Meet Darron Henry, the Boodah

February 28, 2025

Falcons guard Darron Henry at the slot of the court during the Cerritos vs. Mt. SAC men's basketball game on Jan. 10, 2025.

Group of protesters marching down Alameda Street during the march against ICE and deportations on Feb. 17, 2025.

[Photo] LA communities unify in march against ICE

Isaac Cordon, Editor-in-Chief • February 20, 2025

One of the protesters in a aztec mask crouched in front of the crowd of marching protesters on Alameda Street, on Feb. 17, 2025.

Cerritos College men's track and field team running the 1,500-meter race during the Cerritos Open event on Feb. 15, 2025.

[Photo] Track and field athletes take 'big leap'

February 19, 2025

Cerritos College men's track and field team running the 1,500-meter race during the Cerritos Open event on Feb. 15, 2025.

Cerritos College men's track and field team running the 1,500-meter race during the Cerritos Open event on Feb. 15, 2025.

Track and field athletes take ‘big leap’

Isaac Cordon, Editor in Chief • February 19, 2025
Cerritos College track and field team competed in the Cerritos Open on Feb. 15.

Enjoying the final games of the NFL season: Super Bowl

Isaac Cordon and Jonathan Diaz • February 16, 2025
Talon Marks editor-in-chief, Isaac Cordon and sports editor, Jonathan Diaz recap the NFL's Super Bowl weekend to enjoy the last game of the football season as it comes to an end.
Group of students from Gahr High School standing in front of Cerritos College with their signs during their protest against ICE raids on Feb. 7, 2025.

[Photo] Neighboring high school protest outside Cerritos College

February 14, 2025

Group of students from Gahr High School standing in front of Cerritos College with their signs during their protest against ICE raids on Feb. 7, 2025.

Group of students from Gahr High School standing in front of Cerritos College with their signs during their protest against ICE raids on Feb. 7, 2025.

Neighboring high school protest outside Cerritos College

Isaac Cordon and Jonathan Diaz • February 14, 2025
Gahr High School students protest against ICE immigration policies outside of Cerritos College.
February 12, 2025 – Page 6

February 12, 2025 – Page 6

Isaac Cordon, Editor in Chief • February 12, 2025

Photo illustration of a broken heart with music notes in the background.

[Photo] Heartbreak hits all the right notes

February 11, 2025

Photo illustration of a broken heart with music notes in the background.

Photo illustration of hands behind bars.

[Photo] The Menendez brothers... criminals or victims?

February 3, 2025

Photo illustration of hands behind bars.

Enjoying the final games of the NFL season: conference championships

Isaac Cordon and Jonathan Diaz • January 31, 2025
Talon Marks editor-in-chief, Isaac Cordon and sports editor, Jonathan Diaz recap the NFL's conference championships games and predict the outcome of the Super Bowl to enjoy football season before it ends.

Enjoying the final games of the NFL season: divisional round

Isaac Cordon and Jonathan Diaz • January 23, 2025
Talon Marks editor-in-chief, Isaac Cordon and sports editor, Jonathan Diaz recap the NFL's divisional round weekend and predict the NFL's conference championship games to enjoy football season before it ends.

Enjoying the final games of the NFL season

Isaac Cordon and Jonathan Diaz • January 17, 2025
Talon Marks  editor-in-chief, Isaac Cordon and sports editor, Jonathan Diaz recap the NFL's wild card weekend and predict the NFL's divisional round match ups to enjoy football season before it ends.
Falcons guard/forward, Blake Brewer, looking to drive towards the basket during the Cerritos vs. Mt. SAC men's basketball game on Jan. 10, 2025.

[Photo] Falcons drop frustrating game against Mt. SAC

Isaac Cordon, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2025

Falcons guard/forward, Blake Brewer, looking to drive towards the basket during the Cerritos vs. Mt. SAC men's basketball game on Jan. 10, 2025.

Tipoff between Mt. SAC forward, Ryan Wheeler and Falcons center, Spencer Ezewiro during the Mt. SAC vs. Cerritos College men's basketball game on Jan. 20, 2025.

Tipoff between Mt. SAC forward, Ryan Wheeler and Falcons center, Spencer Ezewiro during the Mt. SAC vs. Cerritos College men's basketball game on Jan. 20, 2025.

Student programming members, Michaela Cuevas and Jasmine Reyes giving out pastries to students during the Winter Wellness event on Dec. 11, 2024. Photo credit: Isaac Cordon

[Photo] Cerritos College's Student Programming Board spreads wellness for finals

December 19, 2024

Student programming members, Michaela Cuevas and Jasmine Reyes giving out pastries to students during the Winter Wellness event on Dec. 11, 2024. Photo credit: Isaac Cordon

Student programming members, Michaela Cuevas and Jasmine Reyes giving out pastries to students during the Winter Wellness event on Dec. 11, 2024. Photo credit: Isaac Cordon

Cerritos College’s Student Programming Board spreads wellness for finals

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024
The Cerritos College Student Programming Board held its annual winter wellness event in the Student Center for students to enjoy.
December 11, 2024 – Page 2

December 11, 2024 – Page 2

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Outside hitter for Cerritos, Jasmine Soto-Castro, going to spike the ball during round three of the Southern California Regional Playoffs against San Bernardino Valley on Nov. 30, 2024. Photo credit: Isaac Cordon

[Photo] Falcons Volleyball break 30 year state tournament drought

December 5, 2024

Outside hitter for Cerritos, Jasmine Soto-Castro, going to spike the ball during round three of the Southern California Regional Playoffs against San Bernardino Valley on Nov. 30, 2024. Photo credit: Isaac...

Cerritos College volleyball team celebrating their win over San Bernardino Valley in the third round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs on Nov. 30, 2024. Photo credit: Isaac Cordon

[Photo] Falcons Volleyball break 30 year state tournament drought

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024

Cerritos College volleyball team celebrating their win over San Bernardino Valley in the third round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs on Nov. 30, 2024. Photo credit: Isaac Cordon

Sydney May going to spike the ball, during the Cerritos vs. Grossmont second round Southern California Regional Playoff match on Nov. 26, 2024.

[Photo] Cerritos steps closer to the state round

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • November 30, 2024

Sydney May on a serve during the Cerritos vs. Grossmont second round Southern California Regional Playoff match on Nov. 26, 2024.

Shawna Baskette, Dr. Shelia Hill, Rachel Hiveley and Traci Ukita on a panel during the career cafe: discover your major event on Nov. 18, 2024.

[Photo] Fireside chat with career services to help plan your future

November 25, 2024

Shawna Baskette, Dr. Shelia Hill, Rachel Hiveley and Traci Ukita on a panel during the career cafe: discover your major event on Nov. 18, 2024.

Shawna Baskette, Dr. Shelia Hill, Rachel Hiveley and Traci Ukita on a panel during the career cafe: discover your major event on Nov. 18, 2024.

Fireside chat with career services to help plan your future

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024
Cerritos College Career Services and the Learning Career Pathways partnered up to host an event for students who want to discover their major and future careers.
Falcons center Lawrence Pacheco, getting set before snapping the ball during the Cerritos College vs. ELAC football game on on Nov. 16, 2024.

Falcons Football dominates on sophomore night

Isaac Cordon and Michael Delgado • November 23, 2024
Cerritos College Falcons defeated ELAC in their final game of the regular season in a blowout.
November 20, 2024 – Page 6

November 20, 2024 – Page 6

Melanie Salguero and Isaac Cordon • November 20, 2024

Jayden Daniels looking to make a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 8 2024. Photo credit: Joe Glorioso/All-Pro Reels

Who will win the NFL rookie awards?

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Half way through season, let's discuss why these rookies should win the NFLs rookie of the year awards.
Cerritos College Falcons Volleyball regrouping after scoring against Long Beach City College on Nov. 13 2024.

Falcons lose chance at conference after loss to Vikings

Jonathan Diaz and Isaac Cordon • November 15, 2024
Cerritos College Falcons faced a 3-0 loss to Long beach City College Vikings in their second match up of the season.
Cerritos president/superintendent, Dr. Jose Fierro, eating the beef taco sample during the MRE tasting event at the veterans resource center on Nov. 5.

[Photo] Cerritos College samples the military diet

November 14, 2024

Cerritos president/superintendent, Dr. Jose Fierro, eating the beef taco sample during the MRE tasting event at the veterans resource center on Nov. 5.

Cerritos president/superintendent, Dr. Jose Fierro, eating the beef taco sample during the MRE tasting event at the veterans resource center on Nov. 5.

Cerritos College samples the military diet

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
The Cerritos College Veterans Resource Center held an MRE tasting event on Nov. 5. as part of Veterans Week.
Salma Garcia (left) driving on San Diego Mesa players Christina Bowen (middle) and Alethze Marquez (right) during the Cerritos vs. San Diego Mesa women's basketball game on Nov. 6.

[Photo] Cerritos women's basketball face defeat in home opener

November 6, 2024

Salma Garcia (left) driving on San Diego Mesa players Christina Bowen (middle) and Alethze Marquez (right) during the Cerritos vs. San Diego Mesa women's basketball game on Nov. 6.

Salma Garcia (left) driving on San Diego Mesa players Christina Bowen (middle) and Alethze Marquez (right) during the Cerritos vs. San Diego Mesa women's basketball game on Nov. 6.

[Photo] Cerritos women’s basketball face defeat in home opener

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

Francine Carrillo (left) and Alethze Marquez (right) boxing out for a rebound during the Cerritos vs. San Diego Mesa women's basketball game on Nov. 6.

All participants painting their pumpkins during the pumpkin painting workshop at the Downey City Library in the evening on Oct. 17.

[Photo] Downey library ‘super chill’ pumpkin painting

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024

A participant working on her hand printed pumpkin during the pumpkin painting workshop at the Downey City Library on Oct. 17.

Falcons kneeling during Coach Dean Grosfeld post game speech after game against Mt. Sac on Oct. 21.

Home woes continue for Falcons

Isaac Cordon and Jonathan Diaz • October 26, 2024
Cerritos College football team loses conference matchup against Mt. San Antonio.
Monserrat Rodriguez (left) Priscilla Castillo (in blue) Jasmine Soto-Castro (far right) getting ready for the next set

Falcons upset undefeated conference rivals

Jonathan Diaz and Isaac Cordon • October 17, 2024
The Cerritos College Volleyball team won their first conference matchup against Long Beach City College to give them their first loss.
Middle Blocker Josie Navarro going for a kill against the Compton Tartars Oct. 11.

Falcons dominate conference matchup against Compton

Jonathan Diaz and Isaac Cordon • October 16, 2024
The Cerritos College Falcons beat the Compton College Tartars 3-0 in their first match of the volleyball season.
Running back Micheal Hayes running the football during the Cerritos College vs. Long Beach City College game on Oct. 5.

Falcons first conference loss in double overtime

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024
Cerritos College football team loses to Long Beach City in close game ending in double overtime.
Donut graph of Cerritos' total rushing yards compared to Long Beach City's total rushing yards.

[Photo] Kendrick Lamar and Louisiana do not mix!

Diego Carrillo, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

Donut graph of Cerritos' total rushing yards compared to Long Beach City's total rushing yards.

The start of NFL football in October

Jonathan Diaz and Isaac Cordon • October 9, 2024
Co-Sports editor Jonathan Diaz, Staff Writer Isaac Cordon, and former Editor in Chief Micheal Delgado discuss the first week of NFL football in October.
Monserrat Rodriguez spiking volleyball down

Cerritos brings out brooms once again

Jonathan Diaz and Isaac Cordon • October 3, 2024
Cerritos College Volleyball team beats Mt. San Antonio 3-0 in their matchup on Sept. 27.
Franco Falcon, Cerritos College's mascot, and Shawna Baskette at the success center's open house on Sept. 24 in the success center.

[Photo] The success center opens house

October 2, 2024

Franco Falcon, Cerritos College's mascot, and Shawna Baskette at the success center's open house on Sept. 24 in the success center.

Franco Falcon, Cerritos College's mascot, and Shawna Baskette at the success center's open house on Sept. 24 in the success center.

The success center opens house

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024
The Cerritos College success center held an open house for students.
Evan Tomich #6 looking towards the end zone Sept. 21.

[Photo] Falcons drop first home game against the Pirates

September 26, 2024

Evan Tomich #6 looking towards the end zone Sept. 21.

Evan Tomich #6 looking towards the end zone Sept. 21.

Falcons drop first home game against the Pirates

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • September 26, 2024
Cerritos College football team lost to Ventura 39-32.
Cerritos College therapist, Damanpreet Rai, decorating her journal at the Journaling for Wellbeing workshop on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Start journaling to improve your mental health

September 26, 2024

Cerritos College therapist, Damanpreet Rai, decorating her journal at the Journaling for Wellbeing workshop on Sept. 19.

Cerritos College therapist, Damanpreet Rai, decorating her journal at the Journaling for Wellbeing workshop on Sept. 19.

Start journaling to improve your mental health

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • September 26, 2024
Cerritos College promoted mental health for students with a free Journaling for Wellbeing workshop.
Illustration of Chargers logo

Harbaugh will soon bring the Chargers a championship

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024
Coach Jim Harbaugh will bring the Chargers from one of the worst teams to one of the best.
Sauceda picking up plastics at Belmont Beach on Aug. 31.

[Photo] Belmont Shore cleaned up

September 13, 2024

Sauceda picking up plastics at Belmont Beach on Aug. 31.

Sauceda picking up plastics at Belmont Beach on Aug. 31.

Belmont Shore cleaned up

Isaac Cordon, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024
LBCC student hosts a clean up at Belmont shore beach.
Defensive Specialist Priscilla Castillo (in blue) focusing on the ball

Cerritos drops battle of the undefeated

Jonathan Diaz and Isaac Cordon • September 8, 2024
The undefeated Falcons took on the undefeated LA Mission Eagles losing a tightly contested match up
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