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Samuel Chacko

Samuel Chacko, Editor in Chief

Samuel Chacko is the Editor-in-Chief for Talon marks covering sports, politics, news and opinion. Sam enjoys playing video games, watching sports and music. Samuel is hoping to transfer to Cal State Long Beach in 2023 and work for a prestigious Journalism outlet one day.

Contact editor@talonmarks.com to meet with him and for news tips.

All content by Samuel Chacko
Long Beach, Calif: Margo Avenue and East Campus Drive was one of multiple spots CFA strikes took place at Cal State Long Beach. Most came with bells, whistles and signs showing their feelings during the one day strike Monday.

[Photo] Tentative deal that ended CSU strike

Adrienne Fajardo, Staff Writer • January 31, 2024

Long Beach, Calif: Cal State Long Beach had a CFA strike outside different opening locations on campus and at those locations, they used megaphones to get the attention of students and drivers alike....

Jacki Scott poses for a headshot as she was just announced to be the next student trustee for Cerritos College.

[Photo] Meet newly elected student trustee Jacki Scott

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • May 18, 2023

The new student trustee, Jacki S. Scott, poses for a photo with a smile on her face after she became the next student trustee for ASCC.

ASCC President Mohaddisa Naqvi and vice president Emily Gomez salute to one another goodbye as they move on from their ASCC roles.

[Photo] Mohaddisa Naqvi and Emily Gomez give final goodbyes

May 10, 2023

ASCC President Mohaddisa Naqvi and vice president Emily Gomez salute to one another goodbye as they move on from their ASCC roles.

ASCC President Mohaddisa Naqvi and vice president Emily Gomez salute to one another goodbye as they move on from their ASCC roles.

Mohaddisa Naqvi and Emily Gomez give final goodbyes

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • May 10, 2023
President for ASCC Mohaddisa Naqvi and vice president Emily Gomez say their goodbyes to Cerritos College and ASCC.
Adam Marx stares at the sky and sits right near the train tracks near Downey on March 17.

[Photo] A Gen-Z’er who loves books, not social media

May 8, 2023

Adam Marx stares at the sky and sits right near the train tracks near Downey on March 17.

Adam Marx stares at the sky and sits right near the train tracks near Downey on March 17.

A Gen-Z’er who loves books, not social media

Samuel Chacko and Lukas Luna-Arellano • May 8, 2023
Adam Marks, a Biochemistry major at Cerritos College explains why he's in love with collecting and reading books instead of going onto social media.
Colby Owens, who's a Sophomore at Cerritos College and is part of the Track and Field team, poses for a headshot near the bleachers.

[Photo] Meet Colby Owens, an authentic Baltimore native

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2023

Before doing springs and jogs, Colby Owens does quad and leg workouts to get his body ready to start running.

Wings Zine Spring 2023 - Editor's Note

Wings Zine Spring 2023 – Editor’s Note

Samuel Chacko, Editor in Chief • May 4, 2023

Wings Zine Spring 2023 - A Gen Zer who loves books?

Wings Zine Spring 2023 – A Gen Zer who loves books?

Lukas Luna-Arellano and Samuel Chacko • May 4, 2023

 

Jazzmine Davis jumps over hurdles throughout her race as she looks to win more records for Cerritos College.

Jazzmine Davis, record-breaker and track phenom

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • May 1, 2023
The number three all-time in 100-meter hurdles Jazzmine Davis goes into detail with her life and her accomplishments.
Sage Frausto and Selma Dweik pose near a wall as they celebrate winning the 2023 president/vice president ASCC election.

[Photo] Meet inseparable duo Saige Frausto and Selma Dweik, ASCC’s new leaders

April 26, 2023

Sage Frausto and Selma Dweik pose near a wall as they celebrate winning the 2023 president/vice president ASCC election.

Sage Frausto and Selma Dweik pose near a wall as they celebrate winning the 2023 president/vice president ASCC election.

Meet inseparable duo Saige Frausto and Selma Dweik, ASCC’s new leaders

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • April 26, 2023
The new President and Vice President for Fall of 2023, Sage Frausto and Selma Dweik, talk about personal lives and expectations going into their new roles.
160-pounder Sianna Verdugo locks onto the opponent's arm as she looks intently at her coach during the CCCAA State Championship game.

Women’s Wrestling wins State Championship to end historic season

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 2023
The women's wrestling team for Cerritos got first place during the CCCAA State Championships on April 22 at 10 a.m. and end their first season with a 10-game win streak.
Dr. Fierro, President of Cerritos College, is looking at the speaker during the April 12 board meeting and was one of the people mentioned in the article.

[Photo] Cerritos Classified and Lab-Technicians won’t be able to teach?

Samuel Chacko and Jamil Baltazar • April 20, 2023

The Director of Equity and Diversity for the ASCC cabinet Amy Parker talks to the Board of Trustees about her concerns about the Board on April 12.

Senator and candidate for Presidential election Garcia looks intently at the stage during March 8's ASCC Senate meeting.

[Photo] Monthly ASCC Report: Election cycle and gender-neutral locker rooms

April 13, 2023

Senator and candidate for Presidential election Garcia looks intently at the stage during March 8's ASCC Senate meeting.

Senator and candidate for Presidential election Garcia looks intently at the stage during March 8's ASCC Senate meeting.

Monthly ASCC Report: Election cycle and gender-neutral locker rooms

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2023
The Student Government (ASCC) Chief of Staff, Paola Jimenez, talks about the events and legislation passed during the month of March.
Rionna "RiRi" Wallace is currently practicing her running skills during Monday's practice on April 10.

[Photo] Rionna “RiRi” Wallace runs through her life

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2023

Rionna "RiRi" Wallace is doing stretching drills to get her legs ready to run across the football field on March 27.

Left to Right: The third person crouching is Saige Frausto (President of ASCC for 2023-2024) and the person standing up, the person to the right, is Jacki Stone Scott (Student Trustee).

[Photo] ASCC’s Saige Frausto, Selma Dweik and Jacki Scott win 2023 election

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2023

Jacki Scott poses with two piece signs in the air as she just became the next student trustee in 2023-2024.

This is Caleb Dunomes attending practice on April 3rd and even though he's injured, he's still going to practice to support both men's and women's track teams.

[Photo] Meet track and field star Caleb Dunomes

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • April 6, 2023

This is Caleb Dunomes attending practice on April 3rd and even though he's injured, he's still going to practice to support both men's and women's track teams.

Here's Alyssa Capps, Outfielder, hitting a base hit during the Mt. San Antonio game.

[Photo] Falcons lose one-sided 7-1 loss against Mt. Sac

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2023

Here's Alyssa Capps, Outfielder, hitting a base hit during the Mt. San Antonio game.

Here's one of the Falcons' swimmers and she's focused on getting first place for her team on March 31.

Women’s swimming swims away with the victory

Alfredo Menjivar and Samuel Chacko • April 1, 2023
The Falcons easily beats Rio Hondo 188-68 and Pasadena City 156-87 at home as they look to prepare for the South Coast Diving Championships.
Here's one of the Falcons swimming as quick as they can to secure the victory for Cerritos on March 31.

Men’s Swimming out-swims the competition

Alfredo Menjivar and Samuel Chacko • March 31, 2023
Falcons swimming wins back-to-back games against Pasadena City and Rio Hondo on March 31 at 10 a.m.
Falcons get yet another takedown on Fresno City as they pile on top to win 42-16 on March 30.

Falcons keep 13-win streak intact with doubleheader victories

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2023
Women's Wrestling plays back-to-back at home on March 30 and wins 42-16 against Fresno City and 40-12 against Palomar.
Cecil Castellucci, the comic book writer who wrote "The Plane James" made hand expressions while she talked to the attendee on March 29 at 11 a.m.

[Photo] Women’s comic writer talks diversity and inclusion

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2023

The English Department Chair, Ja'net Danielo, asks questions during the Q and A segment of the Visiting Writers Series on March 29.

Here's a photo of one of the Board of Trustee members, Mariana Perez,

[Photo] Board of Trustees support increase of Gender-Neutral bathrooms

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2023

Here's a photo of one of the Board of Trustee members, Mariana Perez,

President Dr. Jose Fierro focused on tablet

[Photo] Trustees vote to appoint Felipe Lopez as Executive Vice President

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • March 24, 2023

ASCC President, Mohaddisa Naqvi, gives updates for ASCC, talked about Ramadan and the importance of having prayer rooms at the College during March 22's board meeting.

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.

[Photo] Cerritos ASCC Senate presents creative legislation ideas

March 15, 2023

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.

This was one of the photos taken during the Mar. 10 protest at 5 p.m. where speakers would have microphones and others gathered around to show support.

Pro-Palestine protestors respond to Palestinian violence

Lukas Luna-Arellano, Jorge Montiel, and Samuel Chacko • March 10, 2023
Tons of people took to the streets to protest to peacefully protest to show their support for Palestine on Mar. 10 at 5 p.m. on in San Francisco.
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Riqui Puig #6 of Los Angeles Galaxy controls the ball against Jose Cifuentes #20 of Los Angeles FC during the first half of the Western Conference Semifinals of 2022 MLS Cup playoffs at Banc of California Stadium on October 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

NBA and NFL unfairly overshadow hockey and soccer

Samuel Chacko, Alfredo Menjivar, and Joel Carpio • March 8, 2023
NHL and MLS are two popular sports in other parts of the world and the love of these sports should be shared with a United States audience.
This is Majority Leader for ASCC Senate, Dumones S. Reyes, who talked on the stage about his presentation on recycling old class notes on March 8.

[Photo] ASCC Monthly Report: ASCC elections and legislation

March 8, 2023

This is Majority Leader for ASCC Senate, Dumones S. Reyes, who talked on the stage about his presentation on recycling old class notes on March 8.

Here's the two hosts from the podcast "Hear Me Out." (Left to Right) Roger Estrada III and Michael Delgado.

[Photo] Hear Me Out Podcast: LeBron passes Kareem, Super Bowl Predictions and NBA Trade deadline news

Michael Delgado and Rogelio Estrada • February 21, 2023

Here's the two hosts from the podcast "Hear Me Out." (Left to Right) Roger Estrada III and Michael Delgado.

Here's one of many bathrooms at Cerritos College, which they'll be more Gender-Neutral bathrooms and bathrooms like these that help people with disabilities.

Here's one of many bathrooms at Cerritos College, which they'll be more Gender-Neutral bathrooms and bathrooms like these that help people with disabilities.

No. 14 Gary Williams, Guard, makes contact and drives in the lane during the Feb. 22 game versus Copper Mountain.

[Photo] Falcons season ends with 94-91 double OT loss versus Fighting Cacti

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • February 23, 2023

After a made shot by the Falcons, the crowd and team gets loud and Gorden Boykins (No. 0) Sophomore Guard presses the Copper Mountain defender and get another turnover on Feb. 22.

126-pounder Jaylene Martinez thinks about how she's going to jump three steps during the Feb. 22 workout.

[Photo] Women’s Wrestling mid-season check-in: What have they been up to?

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • February 23, 2023

After doing practices with techniques in the wrestling gym, the coaches took out the team to the track and field and run throughout the bleachers.

Here's Women's Wrestling Head Coach Dustin Kirk showing Katherine Aquino (Frosh) how to escape a certain takedown with her arms on Feb. 22.

Here's Women's Wrestling Head Coach Dustin Kirk showing Katherine Aquino (Frosh) how to escape a certain takedown with her arms on Feb. 22.

This is Benjamin Pendleton, who was the Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee of the Month in Nov. of 2020 and began his career at Cerritos College in Aug. of 1995.

Classified Employee and Nov. 2020 Employee of the Month, Ben Pendleton passed away

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • February 23, 2023
To everyone's shock, on Feb. 9, Dr. Fierro sent a message to the faculty saying that the Admissions and Records Analyst had passed away.
Sophomore, Franky Lopez (No. 47), Pitcher, gives all his effort on a pitch and pitched a seven strike-outs against the Roadrunners.

Photo Gallery: Baseball wins blowout against Roadrunners 6-0

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2023
Cerritos wins 6-0 against College of the Desert on Feb. 16 as they look to top their division.
Sophomore Brianna Flores (No. 23), Guard/Forward, celebrates with her Falcons teammates during the Los Angeles Harbor game at Feb. 10. Photo credit: Claudia Santos

Photo Gallery: Falcons win big against Los Angeles Harbor 78-40

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • February 14, 2023
Falcons win a huge game versus Los Angeles Harbor on Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. as the Falcons look to go over .500 and make a run for the playoffs; here's some of the photos of the game!
Cerritos' Taeo Thomas (No. 10), Guard, takes looks at the ball as it goes in the net for a 3-pointer on Feb. 10 versus Los Angeles Harbor. Photo credit: Claudia Santos

Photo Gallery: Falcons lose tough against No. 11 ranked L.A. Harbor

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • February 13, 2023
Falcons lose a tough match against L.A. Harbor on Feb. 10 and here's some of the photos from the game!
Super Bowl quiz

[Photo] Cerritos starts Spirit Week by celebrating Football

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • February 6, 2023

Here's a group photo of the Falcons Football team and another person who showed up to support the Falcons on Feb. 6.

Tyron Bates shooting on mini-hoop

Tyron Bates (No. 2) Wide Receiver, Frosh, took some shots on the mini-hoop on Feb. 6 as the College celebrates the Falcons Football team.

Amy Parker pointing at categories

ASCC report reveals ‘unethical spying of students, restriction and censorship’

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • January 23, 2023
Amy Parker, the Director of Equity and Diversity for ASCC, dropped a 60-page document alleging the college’s WiFi is monitoring student data and administrators lack transparency when asked about it.
The Preforming Arts Center is one of many departments at Cerritos College and was taken on March of 2022.

[Photo] Know your rights: Cerritos College edition

Amy Parker, ASCC Contributor • January 22, 2023

The Preforming Arts Center is one of many departments at Cerritos College and was taken on March of 2022.

Podcast: Mark our Falcon Words Finale - Q and A with Irvine FC striker Ebube Okoji

Podcast: Mark our Falcon Words Finale – Q and A with Irvine FC striker Ebube Okoji

Samuel Chacko, Roman Acosta, and Ebube Okoji • December 13, 2022
Samuel and Roman interview Ebube Okoji, who's a right-winger for Irvine, about the world cup and how to get into soccer.
Scott Collins focused on drums

NepCali band transcript

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2022

Samuel Chacko: The Long Beach Band NepCali consisting of Vocalist (Arpan Karki aka AP), Guitarist (Sunny Shrestha), Drummer (Scott Collins) and Bassist (Josh Buckley).They talked about a funny prank that...

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