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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Alan Leyva

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer

Fall 2014
I am Alan Leyva, I'm pretty much a social junkie. I use my talkative social skills to get people comfortable in interviews. Strictly journalism is fun but I pretty much just want to be mainly in Public Relations as I choose my emphasis at a Cal state level. I live by Hollywood pretty much the entertainment capital of the world so why not be a publicist.

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The happiest place on earth to get measles

Alan Leyva, Freelancer January 28, 2015
Instead of putting all the blame on Disneyland for the recent measles outbreak, you can put the blame on the people that didn’t get vaccinated.

[Video] A look Into the life of a counseling administrator

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer December 15, 2014

A look into what Dr. Renee's life is as an administrator of counseling.

[Video] Look At Social Science Building

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer December 15, 2014

An insight at the Social Science Building at Cerritos College.

A Look Into Wrestling

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer December 15, 2014

Dustin Kirk talks about wrestling. Head Coach Don Garriott gives insight, as well.

Look at Liberal Arts Building

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer December 15, 2014

A student and school perspective on the Liberal Arts Building.

Periodic Table of Cerritos College

  Click on the image to enlarge it, taking you to the interactive infograph.   We created the Periodic Table of Cerritos College. But, what does that mean? Well, it's an interactive...

Fine Arts Building | Talon Marks Podcast

Fine Arts Building | Talon Marks Podcast

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer December 10, 2014

We discussed with two students some of the things that happen around the Fine Arts Building.

What does Volleyball Mean To You? | Talon Marks Podcast

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer November 24, 2014

  Staff Writer Alan Leyva picks the brain of two volleyball players to get a better feel about the game they play.

Zombies Invade Campus | Zombie Fest 2014

Alan Leyva and Abraham Venegas November 12, 2014

Join staff writer Alan Leyva as he ventures into the world of the undead (but not really). Students and clubs on campus get involved as they participate in the second Cerritos College Zombie fest.

Podcast: What can people do to celebrate Halloween?

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer October 31, 2014

Talon Marks staff discuss fun things students can do to have fun this Halloween. Participants: Host: Alan Leyva Kristopher Carrasco Armando Jacobo

FSZ: Is America ready for a female president? Why or why not?

FSZ: Is America ready for a female president? Why or why not?

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer October 31, 2014

We asked students if they think the United States is ready for a female president?

Picture From Cerritos Falcons. Taken By Daryl Peterson.

Volleyball opens first dig pink rally game with a win

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer October 9, 2014
The volleyball team snap their three game losing streak at home against Pasadena City College.
Homecoming candidates pick out their colors. The colors represent each individual campaign for the candidates and will be the color dress they will wear during Homecoming night Oct. 18. Photo credit: Sebastian Echeverry

Mock rally, other events planned for Homecoming during court meeting

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer October 8, 2014
Homecoming plans were established during a court meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Wrestling dominates against West Hills

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer October 6, 2014
The wrestling team continues to dominate as they go 6-0 in the season.

Wrestling prepares for first home meet

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer September 30, 2014
Falcons unscathed thus far throughout the season.

Sept. 23 | Court Meeting

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer September 24, 2014

“I’ve been interested before, but I was a little more shy; before, it was a little lack of information on my part. This semester, I took a bigger initiative to get myself informed,” newly self-appointed...

Men’s water polo team takes South Coast Conference opener

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer September 18, 2014
After competing in the Navy Open, the men's water polo team are 1-0 with their conference.

Wrestling team prepares for new season

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer September 1, 2014
The Cerritos College wrestling team hold high expectations for this coming season.
FSZ: Would you attend your own graduation ceremony?

FSZ: Would you attend your own graduation ceremony?

Alan Leyva, Opinion Editor May 17, 2014

Eric Hameriz, nursing major "No not really. I wouldn’t walk cause I’m not really getting my AA I'm more interested in transferring.” Kelvin Van, mechanical engineering major “I would walk...

Slideshow: Finals week in the library

Alan Leyva, Opinion Editor May 16, 2014

Slideshows: South Coast Conference Tournament

Alan Leyva, Opinion Editor April 30, 2014

Women's tennis doubles match with partners Sam Kudan and Rianne Llagan at the South Coast Conference Tournament.

Computer cleaner abuse

Alan Leyva, Opinion Editor April 29, 2014

While Edson Alvarez appears to be CC(community college) student at Cerritos hanging out behind "Home Depot" he's not. Instead of going to you local CC, he indulges in the use of of different type of CC...

Track and field teams head to Long Beach prelims

Sebastian Echeverry and Alan Leyva April 22, 2014
The Cerritos College men and women’s track and field teams managed to hold their own against competitive four year university athletes at the Long Beach State invitational on Friday and Saturday.

FSZ: What do you think about the library’s new seating makeover?

Alan Leyva, Opinion Editor April 1, 2014

    Aaron Sanchez Massage therapy major, "I guess people have more space to do work instead of just sitting down." Bria Stringer, child development major, "I guess there's more tables...

School etiquette shouldn’t be a problem

Sebastian Echeverry, Alan Leyva, , , , , , , , , and March 31, 2014

When we think of etiquette we would think most things are common sense, but no that is not always the case at Cerritos College. Certain designated areas like the library and the student center are meant...

FSZ: How would you feel if the “big one” hit?

Alan Leyva, Opinion Editor March 31, 2014

Beatriz Tenorio Applied math major, "I would be scared cause I've never experienced an earthquake."                        Randy Garcia,...

FSZ: How would you feel if California was split in to six different states?

Alan Leyva and Grester Celis-Acosta March 12, 2014

How would you feel if California was split in to six different states?   Jeremy Jeffers Music major "If it ain't broke don't fix it that's my opinion, I mean its not really necessary."   Rogelio...

Getting dolled up with Gustavo Olguin

Alan Leyva, Staff writer December 13, 2013

UFC Heavyweight fighter Shane Del Rosario came to Cerritos months before sudden death

Alan Leyva, Staff Writer December 13, 2013

UFC heavyweight fighter Shane Del Rosario died at the age of 30 on Dec. 8 when he was taken off life support when he went under a cardiac arrest just ten days before. Del Rosario was at Cerritos College...

Turkey Trot collects cans for needy families.

alan leyva December 10, 2013

Running, skipping and jump-roping, the 16th annual Turkey Trot for students and a Tot Trot for children, coming from the Child Development Center, served a cause by donating canned goods that all went...

Free Speech Zone: How do you date?

Alan Leyva and Daniel Quintero December 4, 2013

We talked to several students at Cerritos College to see how they date in a world of social media.

Cardio no longer an issue in win

Alan Leyva November 12, 2013
The Cerritos College wrestling team came out victorious in its second and final home game of the season against Santa Ana College Wednesday, Nov. 6.

FSZ: School involvement

Trinity Bustria and alan leyva October 15, 2013
Some students have a lot on their plate and are not able to get involved with their school. While others seem like they are here all the time. Here are some students had to say about their involvement on campus.

Canelo vs. Mayweather Analysis

Trinity Bustria and alan leyva October 14, 2013
In the biggest Pay-per-view fight of the decade, the fight between an undefeated master of defense and one of boxing's undefeated young rising stars, took place Sept. 14 and left a lot of people with a bad taste in their mouths.

Martial Arts Club helps members grow

alan leyva October 4, 2013

You can see them walking to their taekwondo class in their doboks, taekwondo shoes and belts that indicate their rank, the Martial Arts Club members meet every Monday and Wednesday at 12:30 at Falcon Gymnasium. The...

FSZ: Solicitors at school

FSZ: Solicitors at school

alan leyva September 30, 2013
Solicitors are always on campus trying to get you to sign or buy something. See what some students have to say about them.

Big brother’s watching

alan leyva September 7, 2013
The Glendale Unified School District hired a company to monitor the social media sites of their students for their own safety and it's not right, especially if it were to happen on a larger scale at colleges like Cerritos College.
Triple jumper Ricky Carrigan Jr.

On to state championships

Denny Cristales and Alan Leyva June 6, 2013

The track and field team had a solid start at the SoCal prelims and had athletes finishing in the top six on Saturday, May 4. Men's and women's track and field distance coach, Daniel Ozan, believed...

No is above the law expect for Monsanto

Alan Leyva and Alan Leyva May 23, 2013

In recent weeks when America was debating about such taboo topics as gay rights that catches everyone’s attention and meanwhile while everybody is distracted by media’s cheap use, president Obama...

Exercise Science major Orlando Alfaro showcases his strength by acting as a human flag. Orlando competes under the cerritos name as he is in the wresting team and the triathlon club.

[Photo] Photo of the Day – May 15, 2013

May 15, 2013

Exercise Science major Orlando Alfaro showcases his strength by acting as a human flag. Orlando competes under the cerritos name as he is in the wresting team and the triathlon club.

Religious studies major Jose Espinoza is a blind student at Cerritos but that hasnt stopped him from trying to contact students to help continue the Catholic Newman Club which got discontinued for this current spring semester for lack of members.

[Photo] Photo of the Day – April 30, 2013

May 1, 2013

Religious studies major Jose Espinoza is a blind student at Cerritos but that hasn't stopped him from trying to contact students to help continue the Catholic Newman Club which got discontinued for this...

Business major Tyrece Britton walking to the student center after getting out of his Fitness and Wellness class.

[Photo] Photo of the Day – April 29, 2013

May 1, 2013

Business major Tyrece Britton walking to the student center after getting out of his "Fitness and Wellness" class.

Little Lizard basking in the sun on the steps by the student center. Occasionally Seen trying to sell students Car insurance.

[Photo] Photo of the Day – March 19, 2013

March 20, 2013

Little Lizard basking in the sun on the steps by the student center. Occasionally Seen trying to sell students Car insurance.

Kinesiology major Michael Merced doing a head spin. Merced is also a part of the Dance Club.

[Photo] Photo of the Day – March 18, 2013

March 20, 2013

Kinesiology major Michael Merced doing a head spin. Merced is also a part of the Dance Club.

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