Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
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.

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All smiles for Cerritos

[Photo] Men’s soccer wins SCC Tournament with 3-2 victory vs Mt. Sac; ‘jobs not finished’

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2022

Defender Mikel Villarreal (No. 12), Sophomore, pushes the pace as he runs to control the ball on Nov. 11.

Trustee Dawn Green

Dawn Green fills vacant seat on Board of Trustees; ‘there’s a lot of greatness here’

Samuel Chacko • November 10, 2022
Cerritos College filled the vacancy of Trustee Carmen Avalos with Dawn Green and Green talks about her goals as a Board of Trustee member plus her experience in education.
Podcast: Mark our Falcon Words: Episode 2

Podcast: Mark our Falcon Words: Episode 2

Samuel Chacko, Roman Acosta, and Ebube Okoji • November 10, 2022
Roman, Samuel and Ebube talk about the Nets firing Steve Nash and their thoughts on Kanye West.
Falcon's Meghan Legayada (No. 23), Sophomore, Midfielder/Forward, has one of the four Falcons shot goals on the Nov. 8 game versus LACC.

[Photo] Women’s soccer takes 7th place in SCC tournament with 3-1 PK win

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • November 8, 2022

During the first half, Aryah Ayala (No. 16), Freshman, Forward/Midfielder, takes a shot to put more pressure on LACC on Nov. 8.

Uriel Sanchez defense

[Photo] When it rains, it pours; Falcons reach SCC finals with 4-1 win vs LBCC

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • November 8, 2022

Sophomore Uriel Sanchez (No. 11), Midfielder, cuts of the LBCC defender to get through the right side on Nov. 8.

After scoring his fourth goal of the season, Sophomore Christian Perez (No. 13), Foward, came to the cameras to pose as Cerritos wins 4-1 versus LBCC on Nov. 8. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

After scoring his fourth goal of the season, Sophomore Christian Perez (No. 13), Foward, came to the cameras to pose as Cerritos wins 4-1 versus LBCC on Nov. 8. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

Shedrian B. Williams II

[Photo] Cerritos hosts Veterans Week; made Veterans ‘proud’

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2022

These are the three army members, who laughed and have a close bond with each other, during the Nov. 7 Veterans fair.

Lissette Saucedo laughing

[Photo] Falcons Soccer beat East Los Angeles 7-0 during SCC tournament

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2022

Sophomore Valerie Becerra (No. 4) midfielder sets the ball for her teammates during a corner kick on Nov. 4 versus ELAC.

Justin Stephens, who's a Sophomore Forward for the Falcons, drove in the paint and scored a two-pointer during the 81-71 victory against Santa Monica.

Falcons Basketball wins 81-71 versus Santa Monica

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2022
The Cerritos College basketball team won a decisive victory 81-71 against Santa Monica at 5 p.m.
Jalen Shores isolation

Falcons win opening game versus Santa Monica 81-71

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2022
The Falcons basketball team win their opening game on Nov. 1 with the final score of 81-71.
Being prepared to vote!

Here are the four steps you can do to prepare for the midterm election cycle in Nov.

Being prepared to vote!

Here are the four steps you can do to prepare for the midterm election cycle in Nov.

Propositions infographic

These are the propositions that might be on your upcoming midterm ballot in Los Angeles.

Local Measures infographic

These are the local measures that might be on your upcoming midterm ballot in Los Angeles.

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.
William Camargo speaks

[Photo] Weekly ‘Artist Talk’ at Cerritos

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • October 26, 2022

William Camargo, one of the speakers who was born in Anaheim, California, talked about his art on Oct. 24.

Q and A with artists

[Photo] Cerritos weekly Artists, 'I found myself in a state of liberation'

October 26, 2022

After showing off their art and explaining why they got into art, all three of the artists took questions from the audience on Oct. 24.

Q and A with artists

Cerritos weekly Artists, ‘I found myself in a state of liberation’

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • October 26, 2022
Cerritos holds its by-weekly 'Artist Talk' where the window dressing and the art gallery artists talk about their art and what inspired them to do art on Oct. 25.
Davon Booth rushing

Utah State commit Davon Booth talks football and future

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • October 21, 2022
Boise State commit Davon Booth talked about his family, the improvements he made as a football player and his future going forward.
Davon Booth runnning

Utah State commit Davon Booth talks family, sports and future

Samuel Chacko and Derrick Coleman • October 21, 2022
Recently, Davon Booth committed to Utah State and he talked about his son and his improvements on and off the field.
Falcons huddle

[Photo] Falcons volleyball sweeps Long Beach 3-0

Julio Rodriguez, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022

After every score, the Falcons huddle up and game plan what their next assignment is during the Sept. 1 game versus Mt. San Jacinto.

Falcons Time out

[Photo] Cerritos volleyball crushes ELAC 3-0

October 21, 2022

The Falcons called a timeout after a 5-1 run by Mt. San Jacinto in the first set of the Aug. 31 game.

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Samuel Chacko, Editor in Chief • October 19, 2022

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Samuel Chacko, Editor in Chief • October 19, 2022

Stone Robledo takedown

[Photo] Cerritos’ wrestling crushes Santa Ana 40-10

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

Jameer McCrae (Frosh) who fought at 125 pounds, was the first match of the Oct. 12 game against Santa Ana.

CCC Interim Chancellor Daisy Gonzalez

[Photo] Interim Chancellor gives updates on DACA and new bachelor’s degrees

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2022

The teleconference had around 20-30 journalism students and was held on Oct. 6 at 2 p.m.

Jordan Simpson working out

[Photo] Here’s the three players in top 10 Falcons’ football

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • October 6, 2022

Jordan Simpson, who's the star Quarterback for the Cerritos Falcons, is posing for a photo on Sept. 14.

Podcast: Mark our Falcon words: Episode One

Podcast: Mark our Falcon words: Episode One

Samuel Chacko, Roman Acosta, and Ebube Okoji • October 3, 2022
This is the first episode of the podcast, "Mark our Falcon words," where Roman, Samuel and Ebube talked about their predictions for the NFL season.
Scrimmage practice

Homecoming game returns this winter, football coach pushes back

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • September 29, 2022
Dean of Student Services Elizabeth Miller said that the homecoming games are coming back in the winter and the head football coach said he's going to have an alumni game in Nov.
Peace and Freedom Party

Blanca Pacheco fundraiser interrupted by protestors

Emanuel Guadarrama and Samuel Chacko • September 24, 2022
Protestors interrupt a fundraiser in Downey that is meant to help the mayor run for a seat in the California State Assembly on Sept. 20.
Alyssa Sorrells block

[Photo] Women’s Water Polo wins tough game against Chaffey

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • September 22, 2022

Miranda Alvarez, No. 5 (Soph) Utility and another Falcons player double team the Chaffey player on Sept. 21.

Thomas Luther shot

[Photo] Men’s Water Polo cruises against Chaffey

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief • September 22, 2022

This is the Falcons bench during the game against Chaffey on Sept. 21.

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