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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Samuel Carey

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor

Samuel Carey is Co-Community Editor  for Talon Marks and is energetic to report the news of communities. Carey appreciates watching T.V. listening to jazz and hip-hop and wishes to transfer to Cal State Long Beach in Summer 2023 and wants to open his own national syndicated radio station.

All content by Samuel Carey
May 10, 2023 – Page 4

May 10, 2023 – Page 4

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor • May 10, 2023

Nick Pinkerton is one of many to be collect hundreds of jerseys.

Jersey Madness: Meet hockey jersey collector Nick Pinkerton

Alfredo Menjivar and Samuel Carey • May 8, 2023
Sports fans nowadays are obsessed with collecting jerseys whether it's for the the aesthetics or something that goes with the era of another jersey that the person has.
Wings Zine Spring 2023 - Jersey Madness

Wings Zine Spring 2023 – Jersey Madness

Alfredo Menjivar and Samuel Carey • May 4, 2023

   

Acrobats prepare for the backflip balance stunt, Photo credit: Samuel Carey

Acrobats prepare for the backflip balance stunt, Photo credit: Samuel Carey

Truimphant performers thank a cheering crowd

[Video] Soul Circus finally made it to Compton

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor • May 3, 2023
The Christian entertainment titan comes to the west coast
Wrapping up the show hope all who seen it enjoyed themselves.

[Photo] Lilliana Villines rocks out Harvard & Stone effortlessly on stage

April 30, 2023

Wrapping up the show hope all who seen it enjoyed themselves.

Wrapping up the show hope all who seen it enjoyed themselves.

Lilliana Villines rocks out Harvard & Stone effortlessly on stage

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor • April 30, 2023
Rock music is her life, its what she has a strong passion for, Lilliana Villines puts the old school feeling of the mid 90's back in rock music.
Daylyt effortlessly says his bars to King Bau and the crowd goes wild.

[Photo] Battle Rap makes it to Globe Theatre

March 31, 2023

Daylyt effortlessly says his bars to King Bau and the crowd goes wild.

Daylyt effortlessly says his bars to King Bau and the crowd goes wild.

Battle Rap makes it to Globe Theatre

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor • March 31, 2023
The most unique artist to touch the stage of hip hop are giving you the underground feel of how rapping began.
March 29, 2023 – Page 4

March 29, 2023 – Page 4

Samuel Carey and Christine Nader • March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023 – Page 3

March 29, 2023 – Page 3

Samuel Carey and Christine Nader • March 29, 2023

Adam El-Asmer is a true Cerritos College alumni

Adam El-Asmer finds nostalgia on his past stomping grounds

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor • March 23, 2023
Adam El-Asmer was a student here at Cerritos College and gives his thoughts and what he accomplished.
I you don't like to show your feelings in front of others then you qualify for toxic masculinity. Photo credit: Focal Foto & Creative Commons

Free Speech Zone: Is being tough considered toxic for men?

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor • March 21, 2023
People give their thoughts what toxic masculinity and if it's detrimental to a man's mental state.
Compton City Movement best promoter to ever do it. Photo credit: Chosen Few Promotions

What is the Compton City Movement? MadDre explains it all!

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor • March 19, 2023
Compton has a movement that's beginning to rise throughout the city and the owner who goes by the name Andre "MadDre" Howell goes into detail on what it's all about.
Senator Bartholomew, the person farthest away from the photo, talks while all the ASCC senators give her eye contact and pay attention to everything she brought up during Mar. 8's ASCC meeting.

Cerritos ASCC Senate presents creative legislation ideas

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor • March 15, 2023
Members of ASCC have ideas that they would like to see implemented in legislation during Mar. 8's ASCC senate meeting.
Here's a photo of the American standard and an exaggerative example of a plus-size model.

Let’s stop giving light to plus-size models

Samuel Carey, Co-Community Editor • March 14, 2023
Enabling an unhealthy lifestyle to a person to can mentally harm them is dead wrong but people care about feelings more than reality.
Adam Scotti

The ‘all white cops are bad’ narrative needs to stop

Joel Carpio and Samuel Carey • February 14, 2023
Anyone can be a bad police officer, there is no one singled out race that is deemed to all be bad cops.
Robert "ThaPoet" Williams

[Photo] 'Spoken Word Sunday' comes back with a bang

February 9, 2023

What is Spoken Word Sunday? Let ThaPoet say a poem to find out.

Robert "ThaPoet" Williams

‘Spoken Word Sunday’ comes back with a bang

Samuel Carey, Community Editor • February 9, 2023
Think you have skills and the voice for poetry and are interested in spoken word, come by every other Sunday for "Spoken Word Sunday."
February 8, 2023 – Page 3

February 8, 2023 – Page 3

Samuel Carey, Community Editor • February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023 – Page 4

February 8, 2023 – Page 4

Samuel Carey, Community Editor • February 8, 2023

Aretha Franklin

“A Natural Woman” causes unjustified backlash from LGBTQ+ community

Samuel Carey, Community Editor • January 31, 2023
Aretha Franklin's hit record "A Natural Woman" seems to stir up issues in the Trans Community will they let up?
This is Kirk Samuels, whos street activist, selfless, and a natural-born leader. Photo credit: Leroy Hamilton

Let’s get active in our city how ’bout it Kirk?

Samuel Carey, Arts and Entertainment Editor • December 15, 2022
Kirk Samuels is a street activist, selfless and a natural-born leader who talks about the issues he's fighting for.
Get to know me for once I go by Jian J

Who is Jian J? A upcoming artist from Compton that’s who!

Samuel Carey, Arts and Entertainment Editor • December 14, 2022
Unknown Compton Rappers lets see who it is! Coming from the east side from Compton Jian J.
December 7, 2022 – Page 4

December 7, 2022 – Page 4

Samuel Carey, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 7, 2022

Lt. Governor Rutherford

I’m an Uncle Tom??? Really?!!!

Samuel Carey, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 30, 2022
Should conservatives be a threat to someone who isn't? Let's find out!
Edgar

Free speech zone: Will you vote for Trump in 2024?

Lukas Luna-Arellano, Samuel Carey, and Samuel Chacko • November 23, 2022
Will the Cerritos students back former president Trump in his next bid for office in 2024?
Def Jam Fight For NY Remaster?

EA Sports, please bring back Def Jam Fight for NY!

Samuel Carey, Community Editor • November 18, 2022
Imagine Drake and Kendrick Lamar fighting against each other, Tekken style, in a video game?
The person on the right is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who starred in the movie "Black Adam" and was created back in 2014. Photo credit: AntMan3001

Video: “Black Adam” review

Samuel Chacko and Samuel Carey • November 18, 2022
Samuel Carey and Samuel Chacko give their thoughts on the movie "Black Adam" and what they hope DC does with the sequels moving forward.
November 16, 2022 – Page 5

November 16, 2022 – Page 5

Samuel Carey, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 17, 2022

Bullying

‘Bullying is for the birds’

Samuel Carey and Joel Carpio • November 7, 2022
Tired of feeling down about being harassed? Then take a stand and defend yourself.
Imajah Wandix

Imajah Wandix isn’t feeling California

Samuel Carey, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 29, 2022
The golden state is losing its value rapidly and Imajah Wandix, a Long Beach native, talks about it.
Black Adam is here!!!

‘Black Adam’ is one of the better superhero movies

Samuel Chacko and Samuel Carey • October 28, 2022
"Black Adam" released on theaters on Oct. 21 and had a runtime for around two hours of action packed film.
Horror photo

Opinion: Most horror movies should be rated R

Samuel Carey, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 19, 2022
Tired of being bored in with PG-13 horror movies? Making them Rated-R might just make them better.
October 19, 2022 – Page 5

October 19, 2022 – Page 5

Samuel Carey, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 19, 2022

Dahmer Poster

“Dahmer” educational or controversial?

Samuel Carey and Joel Carpio • October 13, 2022
The "Milwaukee Cannibal" strikes again on Sept. 21 with the Netflix series, "Monster: The Jefferey Dahmer Story."
September 21, 2022 – Page 5

September 21, 2022 – Page 5

Samuel Carey, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 20, 2022

Cobra Kai Logo

Was Cobra Kai Season 5 worth the wait?

Samuel Carey, Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 19, 2022
Cobra Kai season five came out on Sept. 5 and was an amazing season to end 2022.
Brittney Griner is an WNBA player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury and this photo was taken when the Mercury were playing the Minnesota Lyn on July of 2014.

Was the Cannabis worth it, Brittney?

Samuel Chacko, Gabriel Villegas, and Samuel Carey • September 8, 2022
Brittney Griner currently serving a nine-year prison sentence in Russia for a vape pen with marijuana inside --- she should not be bailed out of Russian prison.
2pac drawing

Analysis: Tupac deserves to have a star in Hollywood

Samuel Carey, Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 1, 2022
Nipsey Hussle got a star on the famous Walk of Fame on Aug. 15, where's Tupac's?

Adrian Murphy interview regarding vaccinations

Samuel Carey • May 24, 2021
Audio interview with Adrian Murphy regarding vaccines and the Black community.

Jasmine Gates interview

Samuel Carey • May 20, 2021
A discussion on why the vaccine is bad for Black America.
Some parents believe that a spanking or other physical punishment may be necessary to best discipline their child. These parents shouldn't be judged for trying to parent differently from others.

Physical discipline does not always mean abuse

Samuel Carey and Silas Bravo • May 19, 2021
Parents have the right to choose whether they vaccinate their children, where they go to school and what they eat. Parents should be free to discipline their children as they see necessary as long as it is in an effort to raise better children.
A large number of people in the African-American community distrust the COVID-19 vaccine. Their suspicion is due to a history of deceit and abuse for the U.S. government and the medical system.

History of medical misconduct causes distrust of COVID-19 vaccine among African-Americans

Samuel Carey, Staff Writer • May 18, 2021
A large number of people in the African-American community distrust the COVID-19 vaccine because of a history of medical misconduct.
The nation eagerly waits to see what the world will look like post-pandemic. As normalcy returns, people need to stop and reflect before settling for the old world that was detrimental to human society. Photo credit: Alan Bloom/Flickr

Has the US learned enough from the pandemic to create the ‘new normal’?

Emily Melgar, Matthew Ramirez, and Samuel Carey • April 22, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and the world starts to re-open, the nation should reflect on what the post-pandemic normal should be. The country has an opportunity to learn from the last year and create a better normal for everyone.
Trans-athlete should have the right to compete as the gender they choose. Politicians and athletes try to pass laws discriminating against the LGBTQ community when their argument has no scientific basis. Photo credit: Mfhelms

Transathletes have the right to compete as the gender they choose

Vincent Medina, Samuel Carey, and Sean Davis • April 1, 2021
Athletes and politicians have advocated for discriminatory rules that prohibit trans-athletes from competing as the gender they choose when there is no scientific basis for their argument.
Infographics

[Photo] Cerritos College Basketball is using the pandemic to get in championship shape

Samuel Carey, Staff Writer • March 17, 2021

Many gather to protest against the recent attacks on the Asian American community at the OC Great Park in Irvine on March 20,2021. People hold up "Stop Asian Hate" signs to show their support for the Asian Community.

Protect, acknowledge & unite with the Asian American community

Lola Ajetunmobi, Janet Chavarria, and Samuel Carey • March 25, 2021
Ignorance, hate and violence have become frequent towards the Asian American community. Like other marginalized groups, they need to be protected and their voices lifted.
Downey Unified School District plans to reopen in-person learning for grades K-5th on March 29, 2021. They hope to send all grades back to school before the end of the year.

Downey Unified School District reopens in-person learning for elementary schools

Samuel Carey, Staff Writer • March 18, 2021
Downey Unified School District will reopen in-person learning for grades K-5 on March 29. The district is working on the plan to reopen secondary schools later this year.
News outlets have a history of gaslighting stories and creating false narratives. By creating fake news, they confuse their viewers and create distrust in the media. Photo credit: Pixy.org

Media must stop gaslighting and creating false narratives

Vincent Medina, Lola Ajetunmobi, and Samuel Carey • March 4, 2021
The media continues to gaslight stories and create false narratives, which confuses their viewers. They must stop and report information accurately and unbiasedly.
"The Good Karma" volunteer Karan Chadda gives food to the unhoused on skid row in Los Angeles. They served 300 meals on Feb. 10.

“The Good Karma” feeds the unhoused on Skid Row in LA

Vincent Medina and Samuel Carey • February 13, 2021
The charity "The Good Karma" served 300 meals to the unhoused in Los Angeles' Skid Row on Feb. 10.
The city of Norwalk held a virtual public forum to discuss new programs and for residents to express their issues with the community. The meeting was held on Jan. 29. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Norwalk virtual forum tackles new programs, allows residents to share grievances

Samuel Carey, Staff Writer • January 31, 2021
The Norwalk City Council held a virtual public forum on Jan. 28 to discuss new programs, policy changes and events and gave residents a chance to express their grievances with the community.
Logan Paul arrives at the KIIS-FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on December 1, 2017. Photo credit: Sthanlee B. Mirador/Sipa USA/TNS

Trolling Youtubers: please stick to making videos, not boxing

Samuel Carey, Staff Writer • January 21, 2021
Youtubers continue to make believe that the boxing ring is a playground. Stick to making fools of yourself online, not in a martial sport.
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