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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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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
This is an image of the President of the Faculty Senate Dennis Falcon, who appeared at every Faculty Senate meeting. This photo was taken during April 12th's faculty senate. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

[Photo] Faculty Senate Election Results

May 2, 2022

This is an image of the President of the Faculty Senate Dennis Falcon, who appeared at every Faculty Senate meeting. This photo was taken during April 12th's faculty senate. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

This is an image of the President of the Faculty Senate Dennis Falcon, who appeared at every Faculty Senate meeting. This photo was taken during April 12th's faculty senate. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

Faculty Senate Election Results

Jaelyn Delos Reyes and Samuel Chacko • May 2, 2022
During the faculty senate meeting at Cerritos College, the announcement for the president and vice president for next semester was made, along with other important notifications to the public.
Un-Soo Wong is a journalism teacher at Norwalk High School who has been teaching for 17 years.

[Photo] Un-Soo Wong: teacher by day, kick-boxer by night

April 27, 2022

Un-Soo Wong is a journalism teacher at Norwalk High School who has been teaching for 17 years.

Un-Soo Wong is a journalism teacher at Norwalk High School who has been teaching for 17 years.

[Photo] Un-Soo Wong: teacher by day, kick-boxer by night

Samuel Chacko and Matthew Espinosa • April 27, 2022

A mural painted on the wall of a building on Norwalk High School's campus abbreviating the school's name.

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Samuel Chacko, News Editor • April 27, 2022

This is a photo of Elon Musk, who just bought Twitter on April 25th for about $5 billion dollars. This photo took place when he was doing his Ted Talk in 2017. Photo credit: Steve Jurvetson

Why Elon buying Twitter is good

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • April 26, 2022
On Monday, Elon Musk bought Twitter and this is great for free-speech advocates.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees points to the dugout after hitting a game tying 3-run home run to right field in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Star athletes deserve their worth

Samuel Chacko and Roman Acosta • April 26, 2022
It's no surprise that professional star athletes get paid the big bucks to sign with their teams but it's how much they are worth that tells fans what kind of player they are.
This is the image of the first speaker, Irlanda Lopez, who is the California School Employees Association (CSEA) President, who spoke on April 20th. She also brought her kid with her and spoke at the last faculty senate meeting regarding COLA+ and the union's negotiations. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

[Photo] Last board meeting of the semester

Lily Marmolejo and Samuel Chacko • April 21, 2022

This is the image of the first speaker, Irlanda Lopez, who is the California School Employees Association (CSEA) President, who spoke on April 20th. She also brought her kid with her and spoke at the last...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 17: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after the Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 24-14 at Soldier Field on October 17, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Free agency frenzy recap

Samuel Chacko and Roman Acosta • April 7, 2022
Star players new homes and contracts to key veterans free agent signings how will these players do.
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 12: A view of the NFL logo on the field before a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs on Dec 12, 2021 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL’s New Diversity Advisory Committee

Samuel Chacko and Roman Acosta • April 4, 2022
On March 28, the NFL announced a new diversity committee, possibly as a result of the Brian Flores lawsuit, and an update on the Rooney Rule.
This is an image of a Zoom Profile Picture that is recommended to show your support for CCFF. The text explains that faculty conditions also affect students, which faculty working conditions are an article in the proposed contract.

Cerritos College’s Union at impasse

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • April 4, 2022
Recently, president Lynn Wang sent an email regarding the Cerritos College union’s Impasse on Mar. 21. Articles that are currently at an impasse were discussed as well as their next plan (and more information) to support the union.
This is an image of a COVID-19 test that took place on April 11th, 2020. This ties into one of the new changes to our COVID-19 guidelines, which is weekly testing for booster-eligible people. Photo credit: Creative Commons & NavyMedicine

New COVID-19 protocols coming to campus in the summer semester

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • April 4, 2022
On March 28, Lynn Wang, the CCFF president, sent an email to faculty regarding the new COVID-19 protocol changes that will be coming in a couple of months.
Cerritos College may lift the mask mandate for students in the fall semester of 2022, however, they should still provide the option for students who still want to wear their masks. Photo credit: Creative Commons

Cerritos College should lift face masks by fall 2022

Samuel Chacko and Jaelyn Delos Reyes • April 4, 2022
When LA County plans to lift mask mandates, Cerritos College plans to keep its mask mandate and may change it in the fall semester. How does that make sense?
A summary of the SB 1383 law showing the two different tiers for large businesses, which refers to the second part of the 1383 law, food recovery. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

[Photo] Norwalk’s first community forum

April 4, 2022

A summary of the SB 1383 law showing the two different tiers for large businesses, which refers to the second part of the 1383 law, food recovery. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

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This is an image of people who were protesting the death of Trayvon Martin with this amazing-looking sign. This took place in downtown Milwaukee and the image was taken on June 17, 2012. (Creative Commons) Photo credit: Overpass Light Brigade

Racism is here to stay

Samuel Chacko, Jaelyn Delos Reyes, and Fatima Durrani • March 23, 2022
Corruption within the world is something that happens on a daily basis. But why is there racism even during the midst of a war?
This is an image of students raising their hands, which ties back to the article because the three departments are asking for support. (Credit: Dr. Natalie Sartin)

Cerritos may demote Africana Studies department

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • March 21, 2022
Natalie Sartin talked about how Cerritos may demote the Africana Studies, Chicano Studies and Women’s & Gender Studies from a department to a program.
This was a picture of the Board of Trustee floor where you can see some of the Board of Trustee members, Dr. Jose Fierro (president of Cerritos College, who is on the left of the projector) and the moderator of the meeting (who is on the right of the projector).

[Photo] Comments on Board Meeting

March 21, 2022

This was a picture of the Board of Trustee floor where you can see some of the Board of Trustee members, Dr. Jose Fierro (president of Cerritos College, who is on the left of the projector) and the moderator...

This was a picture of the Board of Trustee floor where you can see some of the Board of Trustee members, Dr. Jose Fierro (president of Cerritos College, who is on the left of the projector) and the moderator of the meeting (who is on the right of the projector).

[Photo] Comments on Board Meeting

Samuel Chacko and Lily Marmolejo • March 21, 2022

This is a picture of the CCFF president, Lynn Wang. She was one of three physical speakers who gave reports and comments (being constituency group leaders) during the March 9th Board of Trustees meeting....

Captian Brenda Berkman's website that she has, which has a newsletter and a store with their merchandise.

[Photo] Brenda Berkman – the first female firefighter in NYC

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • March 10, 2022

Captian Brenda Berkman's website that she has, which has a newsletter and a store with their merchandise.

This is an image of Captian Brenda Berkman's website that she has, which has a newsletter and a store with their merchandise. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

This is an image of Captian Brenda Berkman's website that she has, which has a newsletter and a store with their merchandise. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

Havyn Marines, No. 9, utility, hits a single against the El Camino Warriors on Feb. 10, 2022.

Cerritos softball crushes Pasadena City

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • March 3, 2022
Cerritos crushed Pasadena City scoring 10 runs within three innings.
This is an image of the Breaking Bread zoom meeting where professor Mahnzili and Dr. Natalie Sartin had their discussion. This was one of many events Cerritos College did for Black History Month. Photo credit: Samuel Chacko

Breaking Bread recap

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • March 3, 2022
During Black History Month, there were tons of events that took place at Cerritos College. The event called Breaking Bread: Talking About Life Through Blackness talked about the lives of Black people.
America has been under a global climate crisis for a long period of time - chaos is now interfering with our livable climate and if we don't do anything to preserve it, parts of California could submerge as soon as 2040.

California is becoming an unlivable state

Samuel Chacko, Clarissa Arceo, and Fatima Durrani • March 3, 2022
Due to various factors such as global climate change, California is becoming a burdensome state with an unpromised future.
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Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 23, 2022

President of Cerritos College, Jose Fierro, hosts an Instagram live event to communicate with participants virtually and safely.

President’s hour on Instagram live

Fatima Durrani and Samuel Chacko • February 22, 2022
Cerritos College president Jose Fierro hosted an Instagram live to chat with viewers about the College's return to campus in March.
This was an information picket that faculty (that took place on Oct 6, 2021) and staff attended to advocate to keep health insurance provided by the district. By having this as your background on Zoom, you show support to the Union here at Cerritos.

Union Negotiations

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 22, 2022
Lynn Wang and April Bracamontes declared the importance of investing in faculty regarding a contract.
Cerritos Falcons lost in a heart crusher against Long Beach City 71-58 (which took place Feb. 11, 2022). Both teams give high fives and say good game to the opposition.

[Photo] Cerritos comes up short against Long Beach

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 16, 2022

The Cerritos Falcons called a timeout and are discussing their next moves.

The Portland Trailblazers played against the Brooklyn Nets on March 27th, 2013. The Nets ended up winning 93-111 where Lillard scored 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 turnovers.

What’s Next for Damian Lillard

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 16, 2022
Damian Lillard made it clear that he wants to stay in Portland and win a championship there. But what's next for Lillard and the Trailblazers?
This was when the Los Angles Angles played the Seattle Mariners where the Mariners beat the Angles 5-1. The game took place on Aug. 6th, 2011.

College baseball should implement MLB overtime rules

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 16, 2022
Recently, the Cerritos Falcons played at Santa Ana (on Feb. 10) and had a disappointing tied with a final score of 11-11 after nine innings.
This was an image that was posted in 2009 and this amazing drawing shows some of the things that small businesses should focus on (in regards to social media).

Superbowl ads should focus on small businesses

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 16, 2022
The Superbowl recently happened on Feb. 13 and I couldn't help myself to think, why weren't there any small or up-and-coming businesses there?
This is an image of James Harden in a Houston Rockets' Uniform (which Harden is now a 76er) and the image was taken by All-Pro Reels. Harden was dunking over Davis Bertans and the game took place on Oct. 30th, 2019 when the Rockets played the Wizards.

Ben Simmons traded for Harden

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 16, 2022
The NBA trade deadline ended and a blockbuster move surprised most NBA fans.
This is an image of Mike Tomlin, who is a Black Head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Tomlin is now one of three black head coaches in the NFL and has coached 15 years with the Steelers.

NFL needs more Black head coaches

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 15, 2022
There has been a big debate about the Rooney Rule and the amount of black head coaches that are in the NFL.
This is a drawing of Curriculum Planning and that shows the learning outcomes and accountability that were talked about SLO's (Student Learning Outcomes).

Cerritos College is accredited!

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 15, 2022
Students may wonder, why Student Learning Outcomes are always on syllabi yet no one reads them? Today, we answer why SLO's are part of syllabi.
This is an image of Tom Brady in a Patriots jersey when the Patriots played the Falcons in the Superbowl on Feb. 5th, 2017. The Patriots ended up coming back from 28-3 to win the Superbowl.

Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady Retired!

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 9, 2022
After the 2021-2022 playoffs wrapped up, both Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady were eliminated from Super Bowl contention and as a result, they both ended up retiring.
This is a picture of the Heavyweight Champion, Francis Ngannou and was also in the movie Fast and Furious 9.

Francis Ngannou last UFC fight?

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 7, 2022
Francis Ngannou has a dispute with the UFC because of the amount of money he's paid, how he's treated in the company and the restrictiveness of his UFC contract.
This is an image of Joe Biden when he was on the campaign trail at Molly McGowan Park in Clear Lake, Iowa and the campaign trail took place on Aug. 9th, 2019.

An analysis on Biden’s first year

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 4, 2022
Biden's first year was interesting at the least. There have been topics of the popular bills he passed, inflation, Afghanistan, Russia, COVID-19 and inflation.
Valentine's Day is the holiday where people rush to show appreciation towards their partner or a loved ones. It's time to normalize showing that love as much as possible - not just on a holiday.

Love shouldn’t just be shown on Valentine’s Day

Fatima Durrani and Samuel Chacko • February 2, 2022
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s important to remember that your valentine deserves appreciation 365 days a year. Although this holiday is specifically for admiration, why not make almost everyday feel like it’s Valentine’s Day?
This is a picture of the organizers for the APIDA Awareness Week that takes place from Jan. 31st to Feb. 3rd. Amna Jara (also known as AJ) is in the middle while on the right is Antonio (also known as Neil).

APIDA Awareness Week at Cerritos College

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • February 1, 2022
This week, starting Jan. 31 till Feb. 3, tit is APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) week, featuring engaging challenges for participants and is open to all students.
This is an image of a lego jukebox, which is similar to the jukebox event.

Call to artists: “Jukebox” is cancelled!

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • January 31, 2022
Andrew Hernandez, board member in the Downey Arts Coalition and Pat Gil President of the Downey Arts Coalition explains why "Jukebox" was cancelled.
This is an image of a closed sign on a restaurant and the picture was taken in Greece.

How COVID-19 continues to affect everyone

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • January 31, 2022
COVID-19 and Omicron have resulted in canceled events and the rescheduling of events to a virtual platform.
This was an image of a voting sign that was posted, which relates to the story about voting rights.

Why voting rights is a bipartisan issue

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • January 27, 2022
Recently, Democrats have been pushing for voting rights for months and have been talking about voting rights during Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
This is the current Speech and Debate Team. On the left is Nick Matthews, The President and the picture consists of Coaches plus the Team Presidents.

Why you should give Speech and Debate a chance

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • January 26, 2022
Taking a deep dive into the speech and debate team also known as the forensic team along with the benefits one receives from joining.
This was a picture of Levi Stadium, where Super Bowl 50 was held. In 2016, the Broncos were playing against the Panthers.

Wild card weekend wrapped up

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • January 19, 2022
Wild card weekend blowouts, controversies, nail-bitters, and an upset!
This was the UFC 67 event that was held in Las Vegas, Nevada and the image was taken by lajz. The seats are packed and the fans are desperately waiting for the fight to start.

UFC 272 Headliner – Covington vs Masvidal

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • January 17, 2022
On Jan. 11, Brett Okamoto reported that Colby "Chaos" Covington finally fights his ex-friend Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal.
Former Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins, Brian Flores Photo credit: John Mcall

NFL Teams Off-season Moves Leagues Around

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • January 12, 2022
NFL teams who have been eliminated from the postseason officially begin their moves on their first day of the offseason.
Cortéz's art incites 'a maze of direct and implied meanings'

Cortéz’s art incites ‘a maze of direct and implied meanings’

Samuel Chacko, Contributor • November 17, 2021
Xavier Cázares Cortéz made 10 art drawings, that can be found in the Fine Arts section on Campus, and you should check it out!
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