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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Sophia Castillo

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor

Sophia Castillo is the Opinion editor for Talon Marks. Sophia also enjoys thrifting and attending concerts. She hopes to transfer to Cal State Long Beach in the fall and hopes to work for Vogue Magazine.

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Yenny Pineda at night 15 of the Harry Styles show at The Forum.

What makes you a stan?

Diana Morales and Sophia Castillo May 10, 2023
Stans are all around the world. Believe it or not Star Wars, Harry Styles and Banda stans all have something in common. They are die hard fans for what they love.
May 10, 2023 – Page 6

May 10, 2023 – Page 6

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor May 10, 2023

Sofia Mataoui shares her opinion on transgender women buying feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads.

Sofia Mataoui shares her opinion on transgender women buying feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads.

John Van Raay shares his opinion of transgender women buying feminine hygiene products.

Free Speech Zone: Thoughts on transgender women buying feminine hygiene products?

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor May 8, 2023
Students share their thoughts on transgender women buying feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads.
Vyanh Tran a business major excitedly poses with a pennant from CSUF Photo credit: Sophia Castillo

[Photo] Cerritos transfer students prepare for the future

May 3, 2023

Vyanh Tran a business major excitedly poses with a pennant from CSUF Photo credit: Sophia Castillo

Vyanh Tran a business major excitedly poses with a pennant from CSUF Photo credit: Sophia Castillo

Cerritos transfer students prepare for the future

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor May 3, 2023
Cerritos College Transfer center hosts college signing event for students who are transferring or planning to transfer.
Angie Beck the Child Development Training Consortium Campus Administrator at the 2023 grad fair.

[Photo] Graduation fair prepares students for a bright future

April 30, 2023

Angie Beck the Child Development Training Consortium Campus Administrator at the 2023 grad fair.

Angie Beck the Child Development Training Consortium Campus Administrator at the 2023 grad fair.

Graduation fair prepares students for a bright future

Sophia Castillo, Opinon editor April 30, 2023
Cerritos College hosts Grad fair for graduates of 2023. Where they could pick up their cap and gowns as well as pick up their guest tickets and honor cords.
April 19, 2023 – Page 6

April 19, 2023 – Page 6

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor April 18, 2023

Litzy Cabrera shares her thoughts on Coachella and shares the artist who she is most excited to see.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What are your thoughts on Coachella?

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor April 14, 2023

Litzy Cabrera shares her thoughts on Coachella and shares the artist who she is most excited to see.

Jocelyn Villalobos shares her opinion on Coachella and the artists who are performing.

Jocelyn Villalobos shares her opinion on Coachella and the artists who are performing.

Julia Moreno a Business major shares her opinion of Coachella.

Julia Moreno a Business major shares her opinion of Coachella.

Nimsi Murillo shares her thoughts in how Coachella is expensive.

Nimsi Murillo shares her thoughts in how Coachella is expensive.

Emily Romero shares her opinion on Coachella.

Emily Romero shares her opinion on Coachella.

Anahi Ochoa shares her thoughts on Coachella and shares that she would like to go someday.

Anahi Ochoa shares her thoughts on Coachella and shares that she would like to go someday.

March 29, 2023 – Page 6

March 29, 2023 – Page 6

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor March 29, 2023

Sophia and Diana share their opinions on kinks.

Let’s Chismear Episode 2: Kink Shaming

Sophia Castillo and Diana Morales March 21, 2023
Diana and Sophia discuss different types of extreme kinks and share our opinions the different types of kinks.
Loaded Cafe's shake trio in flavors churro, banana almond cheesecake and nutella banana

[Photo] Best Breakfast Spot: Loaded Cafe

March 20, 2023

Loaded Cafe's shake trio in flavors churro, banana almond cheesecake and nutella banana

Loaded Cafe's shake trio in flavors churro, banana almond cheesecake and nutella banana

Best Breakfast Spot: Loaded Cafe

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor March 20, 2023
Loaded Cafe is a family-owned business that serves "American Cuisine With A Touch Of Mexican Flavor".
Madison Borja shares her thoughts on the Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: Team Selena or Team Hailey?

Sophia Castillo and Susan Romero March 8, 2023

Madison Borja shares her thoughts on the Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama.

Madison Borja shares her thoughts on the Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama.

Madison Borja shares her thoughts on the Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama.

Hollywood nepotism babies set trends or get lost behind bigger celebrities.

Let’s Chismear Episode one: Nepotism babies

Diana Morales and Sophia Castillo March 6, 2023
Sophia and Diana sit down to talk about the nepotism that goes on in Hollywood as they discuss their favorite and least favorite nepotism babies.
Thrift store clothes

Resell culture is hurting our pockets

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor February 18, 2023
The resell market isn't how it used to be, it is too overpriced now and people are over it.
Cerritos student spinning the wheel to try and win a squishmallow at the "Share The Love" event.

[Photo] Cerritos student programming board hosts “Share the Love” event

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor February 16, 2023

Angelica the Falcons nest program assistant ready to give away free chocolate for the "Share The Love" event.

February 8, 2023 – Page 6

February 8, 2023 – Page 6

Sophia Castillo, Opinion Editor February 8, 2023

Amy Parker pointing at categories

[Photo] ASCC report reveals 'unethical spying of students, restriction and censorship'

January 23, 2023

Amy Parker, the Director of Equity and Diversity for ASCC, points out the different categories that are monitored from the College's website on Jan. 23.

ASCC boba

[Photo] ASCC welcomes students with free Boba

Angelica Duarte and Sophia Castillo January 18, 2023

Members of the ASCC pose together Jan. 18 during the "Get to Know Ya with Some Boba" event.

Video: Talking Stage episode 2 – Hitting the campus

Diana Morales and Sophia Castillo December 12, 2022
Diana and Sophia discuss the talking stage, dating apps and hit the campus to interview people about ghosting.
Children Drawing

Cerritos College Santa meet and greet transcript

Sophia Castillo December 12, 2022

Sophia Castillo: Cerritos College hosted its first ever-Santa meet and greet at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event was completely free, there were...

Little train

[Photo] Cerritos College hosts first-ever Santa meet and greet

Sophia Castillo, Staff Writer December 11, 2022

Children and parents color Christmas-themed drawings outside of the Performing Arts Center on Dec. 10.

Xitlaly Gutierrez

[Photo] Xitlaly Gutierrez shares her experience owning a small business

December 10, 2022

Xitlaly Gutierrez shares her experience with owning a small business and how it has affected her mental health.

Xitlaly Gutierrez

Xitlaly Gutierrez shares her experience owning a small business

Sophia Castillo, Staff Writer December 10, 2022
Xitlaly Gutierrez talks about her experience with owning a small business and where she is now.
Math anxiety is real

Math anxiety is real

Sophia Castillo, Staff Writer November 2, 2022
Math anxiety is causing students to drop out of school and develop other mental health problems.
Here's five tips to reduce math anxiety in math classes.

[Photo] Schools need to address math anxiety

Sophia Castillo, Staff Writer November 2, 2022

Here's five tips to reduce math anxiety in math classes.

"Walk A Mile in My Shoes" Statistics

[Photo] Transcript: Domestic Violence donation at Cerritos College

Sophia Castillo, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

"Walk A Mile My Shoes" an interactive art installation that displays homelessness statistics caused from Domestic Violence abuse.

Diane, a Domestic Violence survivor, shares her story for the "Walk A Mile in My Shoes" art installation.

[Photo] Donation Drive for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 26, 2022

Diane, a Domestic Violence survivor, shares her story for the "Walk A Mile in My Shoes" art installation.

Diane, a Domestic Violence survivor, shares her story for the "Walk A Mile in My Shoes" art installation.

Donation Drive for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Sophia Castillo, Staff Writer October 26, 2022
Cerritos College hosts a donation drive Oct. 3-31 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to help victims of Domestic Violence and has an interactive art that's currently in the game room at Cerritos College.
Honest Apps photo

Podcast: The talking stage in relationships

Diana Morales and Sophia Castillo October 19, 2022
This topic is about the new age of dating also known as “the talking stage” as Diana and Sophia discuss their dislikes of the talking stage as well as their red flags.
The Akratic Sun band

[Photo] Downey’s international food & music festival

Sophia Castillo, Staff Writer September 15, 2022

People of all ages gather to pet the farm animals at the International food and music festival on Sep 10.

Approaches to Sustainability

[Photo] Artist's approach to sustainability at MOCA museum

August 30, 2022

Annabel Keenan, Jonah Jacobs, Madeline Hollander, Patty Change and Andrea bowers all sit to discuss approaches to sustainability at the MOCAS panel on Aug. 25.

Approaches to Sustainability

Artist’s approach to sustainability at MOCA museum

Sophia Castillo, Staff Writer August 30, 2022
The MOCA museum held a panel on Aug. 25 at around 7 p.m. where four artists talked about environmental issues and climate.
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