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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Andrew Pilani

Andrew Pilani, News Editor

Andrew Pilani is the current news editor for Talon Marks. He enjoys covering politics as well as the general happenings in and around campus. In his free time, he plays video games, listens to his 3,000+ song playlist, and is a guinea pig for his cosmetologist brother.

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December 11, 2024 – Page 1

December 11, 2024 – Page 1

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • December 11, 2024

Cerritos College Health Science building being renovated and Student Services and Administration building under construction on Dec. 9, 2024. Photo illustration by Andrew Pilani, levers photo courtesy of Cerritos College.

[Photo] 'Exciting yet daunting:' Cerritos College charts ambitious 2025

December 9, 2024

Cerritos College Health Science building being renovated and Student Services and Administration building under construction on Dec. 9, 2024. Photo illustration by Andrew Pilani, levers photo courtesy...

Cerritos College Health Science building being renovated and Student Services and Administration building under construction on Dec. 9, 2024. Photo illustration by Andrew Pilani, levers photo courtesy of Cerritos College.

‘Exciting yet daunting:’ Cerritos College charts ambitious 2025

Andrew Pilani and Derrick Telix • December 9, 2024
With another year coming to a close, Cerritos College outlines change as it continues its implementation of its new guiding document, the Students First Framework.
An illustration of what a car parked under a solar panel could look like.

Solar Energy coming to charge Cerritos College

Andrew Pilani and Derrick Telix • December 9, 2024
Cerritos College is getting ready to begin construction on a new solar panel project to improve the college’s sustainability and save money.
November 20, 2024 – Page 2

November 20, 2024 – Page 2

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024 – Page 1

November 20, 2024 – Page 1

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • November 20, 2024

The alleged sexual battery took place in the Social Sciences building. Photo Credit: Cerritos College, Andrew Pilani

Sexual battery investigation continues

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • November 19, 2024
Alleged incident occurred on the outside stairwell of the Social Science building on campus. Police are in contact with the suspect.
An "I Voted" sticker in front of the American flag.

Trump’s back – now what does Cerritos College do?

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • November 18, 2024
With the results of the 2024 election in, Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris leaves a hurricane of change on the horizon for both Cerritos College and the country as a whole.
The alleged sexual battery took place in the Social Sciences building. Photo credit: Cerritos College & Andrew Pilani

The alleged sexual battery took place in the Social Sciences building. Photo credit: Cerritos College & Andrew Pilani

The Cheryl A. Epple Board Room at Cerritos College on Nov. 15, 2024. Mariana Pacheco won her 2024 reelection race.

[Photo] Mariana Pacheco reelected to board of trustees

November 18, 2024

The Cheryl A. Epple Board Room at Cerritos College on Nov. 15, 2024. Mariana Pacheco won her 2024 reelection race.

The Cheryl A. Epple Board Room at Cerritos College on Nov. 15, 2024. Mariana Pacheco won her 2024 reelection race.

Mariana Pacheco reelected to board of trustees

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • November 18, 2024
Incumbent Cerritos College Board of Trustees member Mariana Pacheco beat Martha Camacho Rodriguez in her reelection campaign
Joshua Chazari, a political science major at Cerritos College, giving their thoughts on the outcome of the 2024 election on Nov. 6.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: Thoughts on the election results

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • November 12, 2024

Jaymee Nava, an art major at Cerritos College, giving their thoughts on the outcome of the 2024 election on Nov. 6.

Under the Rock Podcast Logo

[Photo] Under the Rock: Brainrot

November 12, 2024

Under the Rock Podcast Logo

Under the Rock Podcast Logo

Under the Rock: Brainrot

Andrew Pilani, Derrick Telix, and Diego Carrillo • November 12, 2024
News Editor, Andrew Pilani lives under the rock, but aims to fix that. In this episode, he learns what "brainrot" means in a conversation with staff writers, Derrik Telix and Diego Castillo.
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October 30, 2024 – Page 2

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024 – Page 1

October 30, 2024 – Page 1

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • October 30, 2024

A few of the Cerritos College Faculty Senate members listening to a presentation about bot students during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 22.

[Photo] Faculty Senate getting ready to tackle bot students

October 28, 2024

A few of the Cerritos College Faculty Senate members listening to a presentation about bot students during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 22.

A few of the Cerritos College Faculty Senate members listening to a presentation about bot students during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 22.

Faculty Senate getting ready to tackle bot students

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • October 28, 2024
The Cerritos College Faculty Senate pressed for more action after listening to a presentation from the frontline of the fight against fraudulent bot students.
People riding horses at the 39th Annual Arturo Sanchez Halloween Parade in Norwalk on Oct. 12 along Norwalk Boulevard.

[Photo] Norwalk Halloween Parade brings the community together

October 19, 2024

People riding horses at the 39th Annual Arturo Sanchez Halloween Parade in Norwalk on Oct. 12 along Norwalk Boulevard.

People riding horses at the 39th Annual Arturo Sanchez Halloween Parade in Norwalk on Oct. 12 along Norwalk Boulevard.

Norwalk Halloween Parade brings the community together

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • October 19, 2024
Norwalk’s annual Arturo Sanchez Halloween Parade brought thousands of people to pack the streets.
The U.S. government continues to endorse, finance and support Israel while American citizens protest against it.

This isn’t the United States of Israel

Andrew Pilani and Peyton Oliveira • October 7, 2024
The youth of America do not support their government’s continued aid for the Israeli government’s genocide of Palestinians.
Associated Students of Cerritos College's Vice President Fatima Oregon and the dean of student affairs, Elizabeth Miller, addressing the new ASCC senators and audience on Sept. 25 in the Teleconference Center.

[Photo] ASCC branches finally whole and ready to start business

October 2, 2024

Associated Students of Cerritos College's Vice President Fatima Oregon and the dean of student affairs, Elizabeth Miller, addressing the new ASCC senators and audience on Sept. 25 in the Teleconference...

Associated Students of Cerritos College's Vice President Fatima Oregon and the dean of student affairs, Elizabeth Miller, addressing the new ASCC senators and audience on Sept. 25 in the Teleconference Center.

ASCC branches finally whole and ready to start business

Alejandra Guerra and Andrew Pilani • October 2, 2024
The Associated Students of Cerritos College have finally finished approving the executive cabinet and court justices.
History professor, John Haas, introducing Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, in Liberal Arts Room 103 on Feb. 28.

Prestigious history professor John Haas has died

Andrew Pilani and Laura Bernal • September 28, 2024
John Haas, a well-renowned history professor who was a key figure at Cerritos College and brought many prestigious individuals to speak at the college, recently died.
September 18, 2024 – Page 2

September 18, 2024 – Page 2

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • September 18, 2024

September 18, 2024 – Page 1

September 18, 2024 – Page 1

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • September 18, 2024

Associated Students of Cerritos College President, Ashley Yim (left), and vice president, Fatima Oregon (right) posing together in the Fine Arts building on Sept. 16.

‘Things like that shouldn’t be happening’: New ASCC leaders want change

Andrew Pilani and Laura Bernal • September 17, 2024
New president speaks: Ashley Yim and Fatima Oregon, new student leaders, plan change at Cerritos College.
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[Photo] Talon Marks: September 18, 2024 Volume 69 Issue 1

September 18, 2024

Jeffery Freitas, president of the California Federation of Teachers, speaking at the board of trustees meeting on Sept. 11 in the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room at Cerritos College.

Faculty union urges board to pass healthcare agreement

Andrew Pilani and Laura Bernal • September 16, 2024
The Cerritos College Faculty Federation took to the board of trustees meeting to urge that the college adopts their tentative agreement.
Frank Mixson, the vice president of Academic Affairs at Cerritos College, speaking at the 2024-25 Convocation on Aug. 29 in the Performing Arts Center.

[Photo] 2024 Convocation rallies Cerritos College with new framework

September 8, 2024

Frank Mixson, the vice president of Academic Affairs at Cerritos College, speaking at the 2024-25 Convocation on Aug. 29 in the Performing Arts Center.

Frank Mixson, the vice president of Academic Affairs at Cerritos College, speaking at the 2024-25 Convocation on Aug. 29 in the Performing Arts Center.

2024 Convocation rallies Cerritos College with new framework

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • September 8, 2024
The new Students First Framework, an evolution of the old Educational Master Plan, sets new goals for student success on campus and outlined the college's goals at the 2024-25 Convocation.
Natalia Hernandez, an associate justice of the Associated Students of Cerritos College court, describing the various branches of the student government at the ASCC Senate Election Info Session on Aug. 28.

New ASCC President elected as senate election approaches

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • September 5, 2024
Ashley Yim and Fatima Oregon have been elected as president and vice president in a special election while the senate election is set to begin soon.
Manisha Ati, from the City of Hope's Mobile Cancer Prevention and Screening Clinic's booth, talking to an attendee of Congresswoman Linda Sanchez's 19th annual Senior Fair on Aug. 16 in Cerritos College's Fine Arts building.

[Photo] Congresswoman Linda Sanchez brings Senior Fair to campus

August 28, 2024

Manisha Ati, from the City of Hope's Mobile Cancer Prevention and Screening Clinic's booth, talking to an attendee of Congresswoman Linda Sanchez's 19th annual Senior Fair on Aug. 16 in Cerritos College's...

Manisha Ati, from the City of Hope's Mobile Cancer Prevention and Screening Clinic's booth, talking to an attendee of Congresswoman Linda Sanchez's 19th annual Senior Fair on Aug. 16 in Cerritos College's Fine Arts building.

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez brings Senior Fair to campus

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • August 28, 2024
Booths providing older people with health care services were well-timed to discuss recent developments in Medicare drug price negotiations while Linda Sanchez met with attendees.
A student checking in to the check-in booth at Welcome Day on Aug. 16.

[Photo] Droves of new students attend Welcome Day

August 23, 2024

A student checking in to the check-in booth at Welcome Day on Aug. 16.

A student checking in to the check-in booth at Welcome Day on Aug. 16.

Droves of new students attend Welcome Day

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • August 23, 2024
Thousands flocked to Cerritos College to welcome the new semester.
Rolando Garcia receiving a bookstore gift card from the Cerritos College President, Dr. Fierro, at his first President's Hour of the semester on Aug. 20 in front of the library.

President Fierro greets students at President’s Hour

Andrew Pilani and Derrick Telix • August 22, 2024
Cerritos College President Dr. Fierro hosted an open meet and greet Q&A session with students and faculty for the start of the new semester.
Leslie Juarez giving her thoughts about the Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What do you think about the Pro-Palestine protests on college campuses

Andrew Pilani, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024

Ezekiel Alvarez giving his thoughts about the Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses.

Denise Peaslee giving her thoughts about elevators on campus.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What do you think about the elevators on campus?

Andrew Pilani, Staff Writer • May 5, 2024

Richard Carlos giving his thoughts about elevators on campus.

Protestors marching at a wage theft rally in front of the New York State Department of Labor on Oct. 15 2014.

All work, no pay

Andrew Pilani and Anahi Villalobos- Cruz • May 3, 2024
Wage theft undermines one of the key pillars of American culture: hard work.
Wings Magazine Spring 2024 - All work, no pay

Wings Magazine Spring 2024 – All work, no pay

Andrew Pilani, Anahi Villalobos-Cruz, Alfredo Menjivar, and Moises Lopez • April 24, 2024

History professor, John Haas, introducing Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, in the LA Room 103, Feb. 28.

Israeli journalist promotes justice for Palestinians at Cerritos

Emanuel Guadarrama and Andrew Pilani • March 2, 2024
Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy was invited to speak at Cerritos College via zoom.
BSU Vice President Jacki Scott explaining rules to Family Feud event

Laughter abounds at Black History Month Family Feud

Andrew Pilani and Jonathan Diaz • February 13, 2024
The cozy atmosphere of the Black History Month Family Feud event highlighted the homeliness and joy of the Black community on campus.
Antonio Lavermon giving a speech at the panel of the Black Male Fireside Chat.

[Photo] Black Male Fireside Chat spotlights Black leaders’ experience

Andrew Pilani, Staff Writer • February 5, 2024

Isaiah Whitfield giving a speech while at the panel while other panel members look on.

Amber Fields giving their thoughts on the situation at the border.

Free Speech Zone: What do you think about Texas going against the Fed?

Andrew Pilani and Edward Fernandez • February 3, 2024
The Texas border is gearing up to be the ground zero for a new civil war, but what do Cerritos College students think?
Zyanya Ramirez of the Cerritos College Artists Club at the Club Rush.

[Photo] Club Rush Spring 2024: Bigger and better than before

Andrew Pilani and Edward Fernandez • January 28, 2024

Zyanya Ramirez of the Cerritos College Artists Club at the Club Rush.

Students for Life club with their vandalized signs, Jan. 23

[Photo] Vandalism at Cerritos Club Rush

Edward Fernandez and Andrew Pilani • January 24, 2024

Vandalized Students for Life sign, Jan. 23

The choir singing on stage.

[Photo] Singing out fall with the fall choral concert

December 14, 2023

The choir singing on stage.

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