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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Joel Carpio

Joel Carpio, Managing Editor

Joel Carpio is the Managing, Co-Sports, & Co-Social Media Editor for Talon Marks, he enjoys playing sports, listening to music, and is an avid fan of the Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, Kings, and LAFC. He is planning on transferring to San Diego State University and earn his bachelors degree in Journalism. In the future he wants to be a sports broadcaster.

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Miah Nayback goes for a layup while being guarded by Antuanae Garrett and Vanessa Epperson

Miah Nayback goes for a layup while being guarded by Antuanae Garrett and Vanessa Epperson

The official movie poster of the Netflix original movie “LIFT.” Photo credit: Netflix

“Lift” lifted no one’s expectations

Joel Carpio, Managing Editor • January 17, 2024
Netflix fails to create yet another good movie as “LIFT” is just another film added to a list of bad Netflix originals.
Anyone But You official movie poster. Photo credit: Sony Pictures

“Anyone But You” was anything but special

Joel Carpio, Managing Editor • January 11, 2024
If you’re looking for another romantic comedy movie with the same ending and plot then this is the movie for you.
Students painting and decorating their ornaments or cookies.

[Photo] Student Programming Board spreads holiday cheer

Joel Carpio • December 11, 2023

Students painting and decorating their ornaments or cookies.

Students walking by and picking up a snack at the snack section.

Students walking by and picking up a snack at the snack section.

A Big Mac from McDonald’s with a medical syringe inserted inside the burger.

Stop enticing our children with fast food

Joel Carpio • December 9, 2023
The United States is one of the fattest countries on the planet and it’s no surprise due to the amount of people who are addicted to fast food.
Money being served on a plate next to some silverware.

Having to take general ed’s in college is pointless

Joel Carpio • November 30, 2023
It doesn't make sense that students are required to take general education courses in college after finishing them for four years in high school.
Shohei Ohtani in the batters box waiting for the pitch getting ready to swing.

Top five teams Shohei Ohtani could sign with

Joel Carpio • November 27, 2023
Shohei Ohtani is a free agent this offseason and is looking for a new team to sign with the long term, here are the five best teams he could choose from and why he could sign with each one.
Cerritos College lines up at the line of scrimmage to snap the ball.

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

Joel Carpio • November 22, 2023

Sophomore cornerback, No. 2, Tyler Henry being blocked from tackling the Golden West player with the football.

Students hard at work on their college applications as the deadline approaches.

[Photo] Crunch time for students with college apps

Emily Maciel • November 19, 2023

Student raises her hand to receive help from a counselor as she works on her application.

Sophmore cornerback, Tyler Henry, squats in frustration after not being able to stop the game winning touchdown.

[Photo] Cerritos on verge of elimination after tough loss

November 6, 2023

Sophmore cornerback, Tyler Henry, squats in frustration after not being able to stop the game winning touchdown.

Sophmore cornerback, Tyler Henry, squats in frustration after not being able to stop the game winning touchdown.

Cerritos on verge of elimination after tough loss

Joel Carpio and Emily Maciel • November 6, 2023
Cerritos almost comes back from yet another late deficit but couldn't complete the comeback to secure the win.
Alfonso Campos assistant manager at Whole Foods in Long Beach.

[Photo] Voice of the People: Should Christmas music be played before or after Thanksgiving?

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • November 6, 2023

R. Quirarte, Studio Arts major at Cerritos College

Logo for the L.I.V.E Podcast.

Logo for the L.I.V.E Podcast.

Students play football style inflatable games and have fun before the game starts.

[Photo] Don’t call it a comeback, Hip-Hop turns 50

Ifeoma Utom, Staff Writer • October 25, 2023

Students play football style inflatable games and have fun before the game starts.

Only 254 of the faculty staff at Cerritos College can receive medical health coverage

[Photo] Faculty members urge board for health insurance benefits

Emanuel Guadarrama, News Editor • October 24, 2023

Only 254 of the faculty staff at Cerritos College can receive medical health coverage

Students walk around the event to see what different clubs have to offer and play some games.

[Photo] Kicking off homecoming with a tailgate

October 22, 2023

Students walk around the event to see what different clubs have to offer and play some games.

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.

Comeback attempt falls short for the Falcons

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • October 22, 2023
Cerritos College stifles as they lose to Citrus College in what was almost a comeback win late for the Falcons.
Students gathered in parking lot 10 after evacuating the buildings.

[Photo] Cerritos shakes out the Great ShakeOut

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • October 20, 2023

Professor Brown marking classrooms that have been cleared of all students and faculty.

Jojo Edwards celebrating after getting a sack.

Warren takes the win in the battle of Downey

Joel Carpio and Michael Delgado • October 19, 2023
Great game, great atmosphere, Warren vs. Downey at Sofi was a night to remember.
The official Trash Talk Podcast logo.

[Photo] Trash Talk Episode 1: Talkin' Postseason

October 18, 2023

The official Trash Talk Podcast logo.

The official Trash Talk Podcast logo.

Trash Talk Episode 1: Talkin’ Postseason

Joel Carpio and Emily Maciel • October 18, 2023
Joel and Emily talk postseason baseball, where Shohei Ohtani may land, and explain what they think could happen further into the MLB playoffs.
October 11, 2023 – Page 1

October 11, 2023 – Page 1

Joel Carpio and Derrick Coleman • October 16, 2023

Dodger Stadium being prepped for a game that is about to start on March 26.

[Photo] Dodgers choking is nothing new

October 12, 2023

Dodger Stadium being prepped for a game that is about to start on March 26.

Dodger Stadium being prepped for a game that is about to start on March 26.

Dodgers choking is nothing new

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • October 12, 2023
Another postseason has come and gone for the Dodgers and to no one’s surprise they were eliminated early once again.
Illustration of a sad Drake over the face of what is supposed to be a dog on Drakes “For All The Dogs” album cover.

[Photo] Another mediocre album from Drake

October 10, 2023

Illustration of a sad Drake over the face of what is supposed to be a dog on Drakes “For All The Dogs” album cover.

The official movie poster for the movie A Million Miles Away.

A Million Miles Away brings pride to Mexicans

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • October 8, 2023
A Million Miles Away is a story that inspires not just Mexicans, but Latinos alike that we can do so much more.
Peso Pluma standing in front of the Arco de Tijuana with a death threat poster in front of him from the CJNG cartel.

[Photo] Mexican artists need better protection

October 6, 2023

Peso Pluma standing in front of the Arco de Tijuana with a death threat poster in front of him from the CJNG cartel.

Peso Pluma standing in front of the Arco de Tijuana with a death threat poster in front of him from the CJNG cartel.

Mexican artists need better protection

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • October 6, 2023
Many Mexicans have to live the fear if what the cartel might do to them, now the Mexican artists fearing that too.
LBCC quarterback throwing the ball as #34 Macc Manu tries to block the ball.

Cerritos fall to Long Beach City

Michael Delgado and Joel Carpio • October 3, 2023
Cerritos College Falcons lose in a blowout loss to their rivals the Long Beach City College Vikings.
Almost $6 gas at an Exxon gasoline station in Washington D.C.

Can’t blame inflation anymore

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • September 30, 2023
California's gas prices continue to surge with no end or relief at the pump in sight anytime soon.
Latinos sitting in a theater looking at a screen with Latin-American flags.

[Photo] Latinos crave for more from Hollywood

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • September 4, 2023

Latinos sitting in a theater looking at a screen with Latin-American flags.

Latinos sitting in a theater looking at a screen with Latin-American flags.

Latinos sitting in a theater looking at a screen with Latin-American flags.

Rows of clubs set up along each other for students to interact with.

[Photo] Students rush to meet the clubs

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • August 31, 2023

Chinese dragon head moving around along the library sidewalk.

The city of Cerritos is considering cutting the Cerritos on Wheels bus program.

[Photo] City transit faces uncertain future

Lukas Luna-Arellano • August 30, 2023

The city of Cerritos is considering cutting the Cerritos on Wheels bus program.

Slight flooding and heavy rain coming down as Hurricane Hilary passes through Southern California.

Hurri-came and went

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • August 28, 2023
Hurricane Hilary dropped a load of rain, but it wasn't really as bad as meteorologists said it was going to be.
People gathering in line to receive food from the monthly LA food bank distribution.

[Photo] Cerritos College and LA Food Bank reunite to give back

August 25, 2023

People gathering in line to receive food from the monthly LA food bank distribution.

People gathering in line to receive food from the monthly LA food bank distribution.

Cerritos College and LA Food Bank reunite to give back

Michael Delgado and Joel Carpio • August 25, 2023
Community members and students came together on Aug. 23 to receive food from Cerritos College and the Los Angeles Food Bank.
College girl studying on her desk taking and writing notes from her textbook.

5 tips college freshmen need to know

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • August 18, 2023
5 important tips that incoming college freshmen need to know to better prepare themselves for their college journey.
Adelaide Pilar playing Latin American music with people dancing to the songs played.

[Photo] Dancing away the summer in Norwalk

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • August 17, 2023

Adelaide Pilar playing Latin American music with people dancing to the songs played.

Javier Arellano, holding the vinyl Ultra Punk Droogs by punk band the Hat Trickers.

The heart of Vinyl collecting and music

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • May 8, 2023
Javier Arellano speaks on his passion for music, vinyl collecting and his favorite artists.
Writers protesting outside of Netflix HQ and Sunset Studios in Los Angeles.

[Photo] Writers want better written checks

Joel Carpio and Michael Delgado • May 8, 2023

Writers protesting outside of Netflix HQ and Sunset Studios in Los Angeles.

Wings Zine Spring 2023 - At the Spin of the Discs

Wings Zine Spring 2023 – At the Spin of the Discs

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • May 4, 2023

 

A gondola model at the LA ART gondola exhibit in the Dodger Stadium parking lot

[Photo] To build or not to build

April 26, 2023

A gondola model at the LA ART gondola exhibit in the Dodger Stadium parking lot

A gondola model at the LA ART gondola exhibit in the Dodger Stadium parking lot

To build or not to build

Joel Carpio, Co-News editor • April 26, 2023
A new mode of transportation to Dodger Stadium could soon be built for fans to use on game day.
LAUSD teachers going on strike for higher wages in front of LA city hall.

It’s time the teachers get PAID

Joel Carpio, Co-News Editor • April 24, 2023
Teachers are going on strike for all the right reasons because they are being severely underpaid.
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April 19, 2023 – Page 2

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • April 18, 2023

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Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • April 18, 2023

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Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • March 29, 2023

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Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • March 29, 2023

The cast of Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania in different positions for the movie's poster.

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is proof the MCU is losing its magic

Joel Carpio, Co-News Editor • March 28, 2023
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania was released in theaters on February 17, 2023, and didn't perform well at the box office or with the people; Which is why the Marvel Comic Universe is falling off.
Marvelina Graf explains the minimum eligibility to transfer to a Cal State University.

[Photo] Cal State Information Session helps students learn more about CSU's

March 8, 2023

Marvelina Graf explains the minimum eligibility to transfer to a Cal State University.

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