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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Taylor Ogata

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer

This is my second semester on Talon Marks as well as my second semester at Cerritos College. I am an avid ice hockey player but I like to play other sports too. I also like to visit amusement parks as I am a season pass holder at Knott’s Berry Farm and an annual pass holder at Disneyland Resort. Plus, I like to exercise by running, skating, swimming, etc. as well as watch extreme wrestling (WWE) and professional ice hockey (NHL and minor leagues). I have a radio show on WPMD that you can listen to every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon.

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Big expense occurs off campus

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • May 18, 2016

One of the biggest expenditures of being a college student is getting to campus. Depending on where you live and how you get to school, the cost of transportation varies. Five students discussed...

Pay for Parking Permit or Citation: you decide

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • May 18, 2016

Parking in any lot at Cerritos College may look free, but it is not. From 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, a valid permit, either daily or semester, must be displayed with any vehicle parked...

Daniel Lopez swings quickly to send the ball flying over the left field wall for a two-run homer. Lopez leads the team with four home runs on the season as of Tuesday. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Baseball flounders in final series

Taylor Ogata • May 6, 2016
Cerritos Baseball loses 2 out of 3 to LA Harbor; settles for second place in South Coast Conference

Diamond Men and Women Gear Up for Postseason

Taylor Ogata and Toni Reveles • May 3, 2016
Baseball and Softball prepare for CCCAA Playoffs
Mark Pena catches a fly ball hit to him in a recent home game against El Camino. Pena is batting .364 with a home run and 28 RBIs so far this season. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Mark Pena, leading man for Falcon baseball

Taylor Ogata • April 30, 2016
Mark Pena is a big part of the Cerritos College baseball program
Mark Pena lines a base hit up the middle into center field. Pena went 2-for-5 with an RBI in game one. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Baseball plays catch up, takes 2 out of 3 from Vikings

Taylor Ogata • April 21, 2016
Cerritos digs themselves into early hole, still manages to win first two games of series against Long Beach
Fermin Beza blasts a three-run homer to left field. Beza went 3-for-8 in the first two games of the series against the Lancers. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Get out the brooms: Baseball sweeps away Lancers

Taylor Ogata • April 14, 2016
Cerritos takes all three games against Pasadena City College.

Thinking about getting a new car? Staff writer Taylor Taylor Sean Ogata reviews and gives insight on all the features that the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has to offer.

Posted by Talon Marks on Monday, February 29, 2016

Video: “Cruz”n in style

Taylor Ogata and Miguel Meza • April 6, 2016

Falcons baseball flies to a series win over Huskies

Taylor Ogata • April 4, 2016
Cerritos takes two out of three games against East LA

Cerritos baseball flounders at tournament play

Taylor Ogata • March 25, 2016
Cerritos wins only one of three games at Allan Hancock spring showcase
"Honda Accord, it's fuel efficient and sporty." -Saul Lopez, history major

Free Speech Zone – What kind of car do you drive and why?

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • March 8, 2016

“Cruze”n in style

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • March 4, 2016
2016 Chevrolet Cruze is a popular car on campus
Mark Pena gets ready to swing away. Pena went 1-for-4 with his hit setting a new school record for hits in consecutive games. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Pena sets new hitting record but Falcons fall to Eagles

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • March 4, 2016
Cerritos defeated by Los Angeles Mission despite Mark Pena setting new school record for hits in consecutive games
Baseball vs. LA Mission 3/1/16 Highlights

Highlights of the Baseball team's loss to LA Mission on Tuesday, Mar. 1. Describing the action is staff writer Taylor Sean Ogata

Posted by Talon Marks on Tuesday, March 1, 2016

[Video] Video: Pena breaks record, but Falcons fall to Eagles

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • March 3, 2016

Highlights of the Baseball team's loss to LA Mission on Tuesday, Mar. 1. Describing the action is staff writer Taylor Sean Ogata //

Jerald Johnston throws the final strike of the game to pick up his second save in as many games. Johnston struck out four Palomar batters in two innings pitched. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons come back to edge Comets

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • February 23, 2016
After splitting the series with Santa Ana, the Cerritos College baseball team went south to Palomar College and finally got its second road win of the season.
Jerald Johnston throws the final strike of the game to pick up his second save in as many games. Johnston struck out four Palomar batters in two innings pitched. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons come back to edge Comets

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • February 22, 2016
After splitting the series with Santa Ana, the Cerritos College baseball team went south to Palomar College and finally got its second road win of the season.
With one swing, Jonathan Avila launches a solo homer to left-center field on Thursday. Avila went 2-for-6 in the series against the Dons. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons and Dons split series

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • February 20, 2016
Cerritos and Santa Ana split season series with wins on respective home fields
Allyson O'Brien (No. 20) shoots a three ball over Kyla Jolly (No. 4) of El Camino. O'Brien scored 13 points, all of them in the second half. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses out on conference title

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • February 20, 2016

Allyson O'Brien (No. 20) shoots a three ball over Kyla Jolly (No. 4) of El Camino. O'Brien scored 13 points, all of them in the second half. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Kyle Geer (No. 13) shoots a fade-away from the top of the key. Geer had seven points, three rebounds, two assists, and a steal on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Men’s basketball claims share of conference title

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • February 20, 2016

Kyle Geer (No. 13) shoots a fade-away from the top of the key. Geer had seven points, three rebounds, two assists, and a steal on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Clothing can speak just as loud

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • February 9, 2016
If you can say it, then you should be allowed to wear it too.
Mark Pena leads off the Falcons' half of the first inning with a double. Pena went 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs on the day. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons, like the weather, remain red hot

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • February 9, 2016
Cerritos gets another 10 run victory in a shortened game.
Fermin Beza (#14) uses a strong swing to take Citrus pitcher Trevor Fisher deep for the Falcons' first home run of the season. Beza went 2 for 3 on the day. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons overcome slow start; out-hit the Owls

Taylor Ogata, Sports Editor • February 8, 2016
Cerritos recovers from slow start; routs Citrus
Kenton McDonald swings away and sends the ball flying out to the right field wall for a double. McDonald went 3 for 5 with a pair of doubles, three RBIs, and scored three runs. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Everything goes the Falcons’ way on a sunny day

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • February 8, 2016
Cerritos makes very few mistakes and capitalizes on chances to dismantle Victor Valley
Khalid Washington (#1) shows a soft hand on this layup. Washington had nine points, a rebound, and an assist on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Cerritos avoid late collapse to beat El Camino

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • February 1, 2016

Khalid Washington (#1) shows a soft hand on this layup. Washington had nine points, a rebound, and an assist on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Allyson O'Brien (#20) catches Elise Allison (#24) of El Camino flat-footed and blows right by her to the rack. O'Brien led the Lady Falcons with 18 points, 13 of them coming in the second half. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Falcons tested early but fight off Warriors

Terrel Emerson • February 1, 2016

Allyson O'Brien (#20) catches Elise Allison (#24) of El Camino flat-footed and blows right by her to the rack. O'Brien led the Lady Falcons with 18 points, 13 of them coming in the second half. Photo credit:...

Jamal Watson takes flight for a one-handed slam. Watson finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Missed opportunities cost Cerritos against East LA

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 23, 2016

Jamal Watson takes flight for a one-handed slam. Watson finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Kyle Geer (#13) slams down a monster one-handed dunk. Geer had 10 points on the night.

[Photo] Relentless Falcons are ready to challenge Huskies

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 19, 2016

Kyle Geer (#13) slams down a monster one-handed dunk. Geer had 10 points on the night.

Head Coach Trisha Raniewicz (middle of huddle) draws up a play for her team during a timeout. The Lady Falcons came out of the timeout shooting the lights out from behind the arc.

[Photo] Steady offense is plan at East LA

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 19, 2016

Head Coach Trisha Raniewicz (middle of huddle) draws up a play for her team during a timeout. The Lady Falcons came out of the timeout shooting the lights out from behind the arc.

Verenice Gomez (#12) gets set to shoot a three ball over Kailyn Gideon (#33) of Pasadena City. Gomez had 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals on the night.

[Photo] Falcons use three-point barrage to take down Lancers

Terrel Emerson, Sports Writer • January 18, 2016

Verenice Gomez (#12) gets set to shoot a three ball over Kailyn Gideon (#33) of Pasadena City. Gomez had 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals on the night.

Jamal Watson (#33) throws down a two-handed dunk with authority. Watson finished the game tied for the team high in scoring with 16 points. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Bully ball propels Falcons to blowout win over Lancers

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 18, 2016

Jamal Watson (#33) throws down a two-handed dunk with authority. Watson finished the game tied for the team high in scoring with 16 points. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Tyler Payne (#5) shoots a three pointer over Leroy Jones (#2) of Los Angeles Trade-Tech. Payne led all Cerritos scorers with 18 points off the bench, all of them coming on threes.

[Photo] Storify: Falcons come in clutch with comeback to defeat LA Trade Tech

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 14, 2016

Tyler Payne (#5) shoots a three pointer over Leroy Jones (#2) of Los Angeles Trade-Tech. Payne led all Cerritos scorers with 18 points off the bench, all of them coming on threes.

Kaylyn James (#25) defends against Deloice Johnson (#23) of El Camino-Compton. James finished with six points along with three rebounds, and an assist.

[Photo] Falcons get wire-to-wire win over The Tartars

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 8, 2016

Kaylyn James (#25) defends against Deloice Johnson (#23) of El Camino-Compton. James finished with six points along with three rebounds, and an assist.

Luis Medearis (#4) penetrates against Calvin House (#2) of El Camino-Compton. Medearis led all Falcons in scoring with 22 points.

[Photo] Cerritos stumbles early, cannot recover in loss to El Camino Compton

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 8, 2016

Luis Medearis (#4) penetrates against Calvin House (#2) of El Camino-Compton. Medearis led all Falcons in scoring with 22 points.

Dillon Reise (#32) and Jay Merriweather (#2) double-teams Marcellus Garrick (#22) of Allan Hancock. Reise had eight points, a rebound, and three assists while Merriweather had four rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Payne leads men’s basketball to beat the Bulldogs

Taylor Ogata • December 7, 2015
Cerritos manages to beat Allan Hancock by a basket

Express lanes are the best ways for travel

Taylor Ogata • December 4, 2015
The express lanes on the 10 and 110 Freeways are the best ways.
Jimmy Walker (#7) drops back to pass. Walker connected on eight of 23 passes for 134 yards and threw a touchdown as well as three interceptions on the night.

[Photo] Falcons stunned in final minutes as Vikings steal win

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • November 21, 2015

Jimmy Walker (#7) drops back to pass. Walker connected on eight of 23 passes for 134 yards and threw a touchdown as well as three interceptions on the night.

Monica Vega (#17) slams the ball down past Taylor Brydon (#4) of El Camino. Vega finished the night with six kills. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Falcons wounded by Warriors in season finale

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • November 21, 2015

Monica Vega (#17) slams the ball down past Taylor Brydon (#4) of El Camino. Vega finished the night with six kills. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Kayley Stephens (#1) hits the ball off the fingertips of Ashley Winet (#20) of East Los Angeles. Stephens finished the match with seven kills. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Falcons end home campaign on a high note

Taylor Ogata • November 12, 2015

Kayley Stephens (#1) hits the ball off the fingertips of Ashley Winet (#20) of East Los Angeles. Stephens finished the match with seven kills. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Kayley Stephens (#1) hits the ball over the block of Los Angeles Harbor's Amber Ruiz (#6). Stephens had 10 kills and two blocks on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Volleyball can’t lock up against Pasadena City Lancers

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • November 10, 2015
Cerritos goes five sets again, but Pasadena City prevails.
Kayley Stephens (#1) hits the ball over the block of Los Angeles Harbor's Amber Ruiz (#6). Stephens had 10 kills and two blocks on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Volleyball sweep away LA Harbor Seahawks

Taylor Ogata • November 9, 2015
Cerritos College defeats Los Angeles Harbor College in straight sets; win both matches in season series.

Falcons lose again to Mt. Sac Mounties

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • November 4, 2015
Cerritos College loses again at home to Mt. San Antonio College in five sets, but Mt. SAC sweeps season series.
Nicole Spigner (#4) and Kayley Stephens (#1) try to block a kill attempt from Long Beach. Spigner had six kills and six digs in the match while Stephens finished with nine kills. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons sweep season series against Vikings

Taylor Ogata • October 30, 2015
Cerritos College defeats Long Beach City College in straight sets to take both games in the season series.
D.J. Reed (#7) takes off running down field after returning a punt from Bakersfield. Reed rushed for 48 yards on three returns on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Cerritos smokes Bakersfield with a 28-0 victory

Terrel Emerson • October 26, 2015

D.J. Reed (#7) takes off running down field after returning a punt from Bakersfield. Reed rushed for 48 yards on three returns on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons beat Beavers for fourth straight game

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • October 24, 2015
Cerritos College sweeps Los Angeles Trade-Tech College for fourth win in a row.

High-speed rail system may not benefit all of California

Taylor Ogata • October 20, 2015
California's proposed "statewide" high-speed rail system does not service all of California
Kishawn Holmes (#5) dives into the end zone to score the Falcons' first touchdown on the night. Holmes rushed for 150 yards on 30 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Falcons take homecoming win from El Camino

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • October 12, 2015

Kishawn Holmes (#5) dives into the end zone to score the Falcons' first touchdown on the night. Holmes rushed for 150 yards on 30 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Nicole Spigner No. 4 goes up in attempt to spike the ball down over the heads of Los Angeles Harbor's Monique Rios No.8 and Kaitlynn Young No. 12. Spigner once again led the Falcons in kills with nine. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons bounce back, sink the Seahawks

Taylor Ogata • October 11, 2015
Cerritos College picks up straight set victory over Los Angeles Harbor
David Fangupo (#45) tries to sack Pasadena quarterback Marc Peart (#14). Fangupo had two tackles in the game. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Football team blow out Pasadena City College

Terrel Emerson • October 5, 2015

David Fangupo (#45) tries to sack Pasadena quarterback Marc Peart (#14). Fangupo had two tackles in the game. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Natalie Caravantes (#24) and Jasmine McNeal (#27) jump at the net to try and block a kill attempt from Long Beach City's Lauren Christensen (#5). Caravantes led the Falcons with 32 assists while McNeal had two kills in the match. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Women’s volleyball team victorious over Vikings

Taylor Ogata • October 5, 2015
Cerritos College sweeps Long Beach City College

Cerritos College community elects Homecoming Court

Taylor Ogata • October 5, 2015

Body positivity, leadership and experience were among the topics on the platforms of homecoming court hopefuls who filled Falcon Square. On Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct.1 booths were set up...

Falcons falter again at tournaments

Taylor Ogata • September 29, 2015
Cerritos College comes up empty in tournament play in Fullerton and San Diego
The Falcons' Nicole Spigner (#4) spikes the ball through the block of Riverside's Amanda Barker (#2). Spigner led Cerritos with nine kills in the match. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Tigers too tough for Falcons

Taylor Ogata, Staff Writer • September 24, 2015

The Falcons' Nicole Spigner (#4) spikes the ball through the block of Riverside's Amanda Barker (#2). Spigner led Cerritos with nine kills in the match. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

The Falcons' Tyler Payne (#2) pivots against a double-team from Citrus in game 2. Stats were not disclosed for this game. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons break even on day one

Taylor Ogata • September 22, 2015
Falcons lose a game and win a game on first day of So Cal Juco Fall Jamboree.
The Falcons charge onto the field at the start of the game to begin the home slate of the 2015 season. Cerritos struck first but let it slip away in the second half. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] ‘Dogfight’ of a game slips away from Cerritos College

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • September 21, 2015

The Falcons charge onto the field at the start of the game to begin the home slate of the 2015 season. Cerritos struck first but let it slip away in the second half. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Two members of the team rush for a ball to save it from going out of bounds during a scrimmage after practice on Tuesday, Aug 18. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

[Photo] Lone star state receives women’s soccer team

Monique Nethington • September 15, 2015

Two members of the team rush for a ball to save it from going out of bounds during a scrimmage after practice on Tuesday, Aug 18. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons ousted in semifinals

Taylor Ogata • September 15, 2015
Cerritos College defeated by Cypress in semifinals of home tournament. The semifinal match saw Cerritos College lose by scores of 25-18, 25-20, and 25-18 respectively.
Cerritos College's libero Jasmine Peralta (#7) spikes the ball past Santa Ana's Fernanda Ruiz (#2). Peralta had 7 kills, 4 aces, and 5 digs in the match. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons down the Dons

Taylor Ogata • September 8, 2015
Cerritos College defeats Santa Ana in straight sets

What is your favorite WWE wrestler

Taylor Ogata • August 27, 2015
WWE craze body slams Cerritos College

New MyCerritos dashboard tool to aid student completion

Taylor Ogata • August 26, 2015
College announces a new tool to show a student's progress toward major and general education.
The team scrimmages at the end of practice on Tuesday August 18. Here, a play off a throw-in is being made. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Defeated college looks to strike back at women’s soccer team

Taylor Ogata • August 20, 2015
Women's soccer prepares for a semifinal rematch.
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