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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

All content by Mel Ayala
December 6, 2023 – Page 3

December 6, 2023 – Page 3

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor December 6, 2023

November 8, 2023 – Page 3

November 8, 2023 – Page 3

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor November 8, 2023

A man that is hungry reaching for food from a tray outside.

Eating disorders are not a “girly” thing

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor November 3, 2023
Disordered eating among men is much more prevalent than people think and is often ignored or ridiculed.
Grandma with her three grandchildren on the couch sitting down.

Wisdom passed down to the younger generations

Melissa Clemente and Mel Ayala October 27, 2023
Listen to wise people and you might learn a thing or two.
Monica Gutierrez and Melissa Garcia constructed an ofrenda to honor Garcia's father and Grandmother.

Remembering loved ones for Day of the Dead

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor October 26, 2023
Everyone eventually passes, the Day of the Dead is how we remember those we’ve lost.
October 11, 2023 – Page 3

October 11, 2023 – Page 3

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor October 16, 2023

Vegans rally in support of animals rights in the United Kingdom.

Your food is cruelty free, not pollution free

Mel Ayala, Layla Hernandez, and Vanesa Molina October 10, 2023
Veganism is a lifestyle that eschews all products that come from animals as well as advocates for ethical treatment of animals.
September 6, 2023 – Page 3

September 6, 2023 – Page 3

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor September 6, 2023

LA Metro bus driving on the freeway in the bus lane heading for Downtown LA.

Public transportation is still too expensive

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor September 4, 2023
Ridership increased when public transportation would allow riders to use their services free of charge and they need to bring it back.
Mel and Lukas after inevitability get into an argument.

Mel and the Six Foot Thesaurus vs. The Porn Industry

Mel Ayala and Lukas Luna-Arellano May 17, 2023
The evil porn industry is preparing to take over society by amassing an army of "watchers".
May 10, 2023 – Page 5

May 10, 2023 – Page 5

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 10, 2023

Cris Reyes sits near the Fine Arts building after the interview.

The driven minds behind fan art

Mel Ayala and Christine Nader May 8, 2023
Fan art has always been a way to channel one's appreciation for something one loves, and Cris Reyes guides us through it all.
Sheila Jackson holding two of her best selling lotions.

[Photo] Embrace your natural beauty with Kazi Rokz

May 7, 2023

Sheila Jackson holding two of her best selling lotions.

Sheila Jackson holding two of her best selling lotions.

Embrace your natural beauty with Kazi Rokz

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 7, 2023
Bellflower Farmer's Market have recently rebranded and dedicated a section for arts and crafts.
Matthew, the founder of Monster Island, holding up peace signs with a smirk as he stands next to the head of a creature. Photo credit: Stephanie Revolorio

Long Beach Patches & Pins Expo; hotbed for stan culture

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 3, 2023
The expo welcomed all fans of music and pop culture to shop for their favorites and support small businesses on April 22.
April 19, 2023 – Page 5

April 19, 2023 – Page 5

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 18, 2023

Here's a photo of a man endlessly jerking off with a machine.

Instead of porn, try therapy

Has pornography robbed a generation of men of hopes and dreams?
March 29, 2023 – Page 5

March 29, 2023 – Page 5

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 29, 2023

Poster showing Joe Goldberg with a new look for Season 4 of "You."

Spoiler: Is Joe Goldberg rooting for himself in season 4’s ‘You?’

Christine Nader and Mel Ayala March 19, 2023
The latest season leaves viewers feeling just as disturbed as our anti-hero, Joe Goldenberg.
This is from the film Shrek 3 where Shrek and Fiona raise their triplets and was taken in 2007.

Is DreamWorks teasing a new ‘Shrek’ movie?

Mel Ayala, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 16, 2023
Dreamworks managed to revive a franchise that was put to rest and convince audiences to get behind more sequels.
Protestors holding up signs of the female gender symbol at a march during the Women's March on London, Jan. of 2017.

Hollywood capitalizes off of half-baked ‘Feminist’ media

Mel Ayala and Joel Carpio February 9, 2023
Much of the media's portrayal of feminism feels like a cynical way to capitalize off of social issues.
February 8, 2023 – Page 5

February 8, 2023 – Page 5

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 8, 2023

One and Other-Mental Health

Podcast: Let’s talk about Mental Health with Mel and Jae

Jaelyn Delos Reyes and Mel Ayala December 14, 2022
Mel and Jae talk about their experience with trauma, share their thoughts about the LGBTQ community and share some advice for healing.
Seasonal Depression

Seasonal depression; check in on loved ones

Jaelyn Delos Reyes, Julio Rodriguez, and Mel Ayala November 30, 2022
Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder, can occur to many people and it is something that everyone should care about.
Contemporary Dance

Fall Dance 2022 ‘energetic’ performance impresses audiences

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer November 22, 2022
The Fall Dance is back on Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. with its diverse music and captivating dancing.
Feminism

Feminism Podcast

Mel Ayala and Jaelyn Delos Reyes October 28, 2022
Jae and Mel discuss the problems women face in society and how they should be solved.
JCHS Nursing School

Teachers are employed to teach, not bully their students

Mel Ayala and Gabriel Villegas October 19, 2022
Many people recall having a teacher who used their position of authority to bully their students and that's wrong.
Jesus Trejo singimng with band

[Photo] Cerritos celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with La Feria Latina

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer October 9, 2022

The mariachis invited Jesus Trejo to join them to sing El Rey by Vicente Fernandez on Oct. 6.

The spinning game wheel labeled with numbers that corresponds to the questions on the paper.

The spinning game wheel labeled with numbers that corresponds to the questions on the paper.

A booth hosted a Latin American flag guessing game.

A booth hosted a Latin American flag guessing game.

Rose Abrokwa volunteering as a host of the Trivia Game on the Oct. 9 event.

Rose Abrokwa volunteering as a host of the Trivia Game on the Oct. 9 event.

La Feria Latina located at the Performing Arts Stage

La Feria Latina located at the Performing Arts Stage

The mariachi band performs for guests of the fair.

The mariachi band performs for guests of the fair.

Jesus Trejo singing with band

The mariachis invited Jesus Trejo to join them to sing El Rey by Vicente Fernandez on Oct. 6.

Tik Tok

Social media trends are stupid

Jaelyn Delos Reyes and Mel Ayala October 7, 2022
Viral trends are getting out of control and can cause danger to people who follow foolish trends.
Roy E. Disney Animation Building

Adults can still watch cartoons too!

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer October 5, 2022
Animation is not a genre just for children, but it's also for adults; art is not age-restricted.
Cynthia Navarro's products

[Photo] Downey’s Beyond the Book Festival

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer September 23, 2022

ThatLittleFelt Shoppe booth selling felt bouquets during the festival on Sept. 17.

Scream and shout

Is it discipline or abuse?

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer September 21, 2022
Many parents are crossing the line between teaching their child a lesson and abusing them.
Jesus crosses

[Photo] Greek Festival comes back to Long Beach

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer September 10, 2022

This was the booth that sold chalices, Orthodox crosses and the praying Jesus at the Long Beach Greek Festival.

Suicide Hotline

Crisis hotlines need to employ trained counselors

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer September 7, 2022
Suicide hotlines need to take into consideration the type of training their employees go through and need to be more confidential to callers.
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