Cerritos College student, Carl Vaca Jr., talks about the effects social media has in politics at Falcon Square on Jan. 29. 2025. (Felix Palencia)
“Social Media greatly affects politics, it really depends on where you get your news from.” Cerritos College student, Carl Vaca, said.
Cerritos College student, Julie Rodriguez (she/her), shares her opinion on the effects social media has in politics in the social science building at Cerritos College on Jan. 27, 2025. (Felix Palencia)
“The world we are living in, social media gives information much faster. I try to keep informed but not too much because it can be overwhelming.” Cerritos College student, Julie Rodriguez said.
Cerritos College student, Ethan Rios (he/him), talks about the effects social media has in politics outside the art building at Cerritos College on Jan. 27, 2025. (Felix Palencia)
“People believe everything they see online. They go based on whatever they hear” Cerritos College student, Ethan Rios said.
Felix Palencia is a staff writer for Talon Marks, covering community news and sports. Outside of reporting, he enjoys visiting theaters to catch the latest films and cooking food. Felix aims to transfer to a CSU, with aspirations of building a career in either economic or sports journalism.
Karina Soriano is the Editor in Chief at Talon Marks, passionately blending journalism with a deep connection to the worlds of music and media. She began her media journey with a radio show on WPMD at Cerritos College and later launched her podcast Nueliferadio. After joining Talon Marks she discovered a deep connection to reporting. Along the way, Karina has interned at a range of areas from music labels to Los Angeles news publications, focusing her skills in journalism, music production, audio and video editing. She is transferring in the Spring of 2026, as a journalism major with a law minor. Karina is driven to pursue a master’s degree in entertainment law while she expands her footprint in the media landscape.