Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Michael Cody Stephenson

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer

Michael Cody Stephenson is a staff writer for Talon Marks covering sports, Arts & Entertainment, Life, and opinion. Michael enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, listening to podcasts, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. He hopes to transfer to a four-year university in the Fall and one day pursue a career in the sports industry.

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Blue and Red episode 4

Blue and Red episode 4

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • May 22, 2022
On the final podcast of the semester, Michael Stephenson breaks down the pros and cons of a potential Dodgers and Angels world series matchup, growing up a Dodgers fan, and how its been dating an Angels fan for the past two years.
Blue and Red episode 3

Blue and Red episode 3

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • May 22, 2022
The Angels continue to be the talk of the town as they sit atop the AL West standings led by Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani while the Dodgers quietly hold the best record in National League as expected even with sky high expectations.
Blue and Red episode 2

Blue and Red episode 2

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • May 22, 2022
Just a few weeks into the 2022 MLB season, and Angels fans for the first time in quite sometime have bragging rights over Dodgers fans as they currently hold a better record.
Red and Blue episode 1

Red and Blue episode 1

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • May 22, 2022
The Red and Blue podcast breaks down everything Angels and Dodgers, the rivalry, offseason moves and how both teams will improve headed into the 2022 season.
The Story of El Mas Chingon: a podcast

The Story of El Mas Chingon: a podcast

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • May 22, 2022
Michael Stephenson tells the story of the El Mas Chingon food truck opening up during the global pandemic and talks about his favorite items off the menu.
Wings Zine Page - El Mas Chingon

Wings Zine Page – El Mas Chingon

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • May 13, 2022

Carlos Leyva Martinez inside the El Mas Chingon food truck.

El Mas Chingon lives up to its name, beating the global pandemic

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • April 25, 2022
Carlos Leyva Martinez, owner of El Mas Chingon food truck, walked away from his job as head chef at a restaurant during the global pandemic to open up his own business that is thriving to this day.
Clayton pitching in a game at Dodger Stadium. Photo credit: Clayton Kershaw, MVP" by kla4067 is marked with CC BY 2.0.

Dodgers’ Kershaw pulled after seven perfect innings

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
On Wednesday, Clayton Kershaw was pitching a perfect game against the Minnesota Twins, with 13 K's through seven innings before manager Dave Roberts removed him from the game.
SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 10: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a preseason game as part of 2019 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 10, 2019 in Shanghai, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Lakers fired Frank Vogel: pressure turns to Pelinka

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • April 18, 2022
The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel despite his 2020 NBA championship, and a poorly constructed roster by general manager Rob Pelinka.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 12: Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning in game 4 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Walker Buehler named Dodgers’ opening day starter

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • April 4, 2022
In nine of the last 11 seasons, the Dodgers' opening day starter was Clayton Kershaw, in 2022, manager Dave Roberts has given the honors to Walker Buehler.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 12: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Wilson, Rodger’s news proves quarterback empowerment movement

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • April 4, 2022
Aaron Rodgers reportedly becoming the richest player in NFL history and Russell Wilson being the latest quarterback on the move proves the NFL's quarterback empowerment movement is here to stay.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Tyreek Hill speaks with the media after being introduced by the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex on March 24, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Tyreek Hill traded to Dolphins: Chiefs will be fine

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • April 4, 2022
The Kansas City Chiefs traded away superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill, to the Miami Dolphins for five future draft picks.
Steph Curry makes a shot for the Golden State Warriors in 2015. Photo Credit: "2015" by rocor is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Steph wins all-star game with unforgettable performance

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022
Steph Curry’s record 16 3-pointers and 50 points became the latest unforgettable performance of NBA all-star weekend that feature a halftime ceremony celebrating the greatest players in NBA history.
Jennifer Lopez on a red carpet being interviewed in 2010.

Marry Me: Rom-Com Review

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022
Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson were the perfect match on the big screen in the latest romantic comedy to hit theaters called Marry Me.
The Dons take to the field and celebrate the 11-4 win against the Falcons at Cerritos. Santa Ana lines up to give high fives all around their teammates on Feb. 8, 2022.

Cerritos baseball falls behind early versus Santa Ana

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • February 11, 2022
The Falcons’ showed signs of life with a late home run but the deficit was too big to overcome in loss to Santa Ana.
David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox takes a curtain call after being lifted for a pinch runner following a walk during the All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. (K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS) Photo credit: (K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

BBWAA plays favorites with David Ortiz election into hall of fame

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • February 1, 2022
First year ballot hall of fame nominee, David Ortiz was elected for the baseball hall of fame over Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens despite all three players being linked to PED use during their playing careers.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) hauls in a 40-yard pass over Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) late in the game to set up a game-winning field goal in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022. Photo credit: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS

Rams versus Buccaneers recap

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • January 27, 2022
Los Angeles Rams knock off defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers to advance to the NFC championship game
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