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Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

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Cerritos College needs better accessibility for students with disabilities

Derrick Coleman and Luis Lemus
October 16, 2019

With Disability Awareness Month in full swing, it is time to look at the improvements that can be made across Cerritos College to better life for all, but also importantly, focus on improving conditions...

Vice President of Phi Beta Lambda, Andres Perez, and VP of Alpha Gamma Sigma, Alex Ochoa, hope to offer affordable, healthy, pre-made meals. “Simple Cut Meals” wants to keep it organic and fresh.

Simple Cut Meals: ‘Enticing and Tasty’

Jasmine Martinez
December 14, 2018

“Don’t be scared of taking action now because a lot of people wait it out and they plan and they plan and they talk themselves out of it,” said Andres Perez. Vice Presidents of Phi Beta Lambda...

After teaching for over 35 years, Fall 2018 is the last semester McPherson will be
teaching at Cerritos College. McPherson will start a new chapter in his life.

Professor Mike, coaching Falcons for 30 years, says farewell

Eunice Barron
December 5, 2018

It's known that teachers, by mentoring youth, can make a difference in a positive way and their advice can make a huge impact for any student to navigate the real world. Professor Michael "Mike" McPherson...

Vice President of Business Services and Assistant Superintendent Felipe Lopez gave a presentation to update community members
on changes made to the parking lot on 166th St and Studebaker Rd. However, no community members were present on the Dec. 3 forum.

‘Overall satisfaction’ and benefits from lot on 166th St and Studebaker Rd

Carmelita Islas Mendez
December 5, 2018

A community forum to update community members on the 166th St and Studebaker Rd parking lot was held by administration members on Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. with no community members present. Vice President of...

Cerritos college students seeks awareness about feminine health

Bianca Martinez
November 14, 2018

It has been a year since administration justice major Kimberly Cuthbert has been experiencing shooting pain in her leg and extreme pain in her abdomen causing her to limp and double over.Only until recently...

Bridging the 'gap of understanding' during Disabilities Awareness Month

Bridging the ‘gap of understanding’ during Disabilities Awareness Month

Derrick Coleman, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018

With October being National Disability Awareness Month, students at Cerritos College shared their stories about life with a disability. Pearl Netrayana, a child development major at Cerritos College,...

Guest Speaker Ignacio Rojas spoke about education during the "Fortaleciendo al Hombre" conference on Oct. 13. Rojas was one of four speakers, including himself, to speak at the event which provided tools for men to strengthen their relationship with their family.

Annual conference for men promotes entrepreneurial skills

Naila Salguero, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
The Men's Conference is meant to aspire the men to be a better remodel with their families.
Nursing majors Andrea Lavadia and Vanessa Avery practice bringing about the topic of suicide and incorporating the questioning technique they learned in the workshop. Students practice talking and asking about suicide by reading off scripts.

Active Minds Club hosts suicide prevention workshop

Bianca Martinez, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2018

The Suicide Prevention: Question, Persuade, Refer workshop, presented by Active Minds Associate Director of Programs Becky Fein was hosted by the Active Minds Cerritos College chapter Sept. 27. Due...

Pamela Sepulveda, presenter and therapist from Casa Youth Shelter, explains the importance of knowing how to cope with feelings and behavior. Sepulveda presented on Sept. 27.

Learning to cope with feelings and behavior at Cerritos College

Elizabeth Corcoles
September 28, 2018

It has been about five years since the Feelings and Coping Skills workshop made its way to Cerritos College, and students filled the class as they learned information as to coping with their feelings....

Cerritos College holds first pregnancy and lactation resource workshop

Scarled Murillo
September 25, 2018

Cerritos College held it’s first pregnancy and lactation resource workshop for students on Sept.19. This was the first initiative piloted from the Pregnant Scholars Expecting Academic Success campaign....

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