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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Amairani Mendez

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor

Spring 2014

I am a Journalism major in Cerritos College, second semester on Staff. I love to Dance and go out with my friends and family on my free days. Italian food is my favorite. I have a pretty sweet tooth in where at times I want sweets better than food. I like to go out and explore the world. I love to travel to far new places. Any questions feel free to email me.

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Child Development Center breaks ground for new building

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor May 12, 2014

Cerritos College breaks ground on Wednesday, April 30, starting with Linda Lacy Cerritos College president. Giving the children the opportunity to see where the new child development will be at.

Local death metal band ‘Derogatory’ has big plans for the future

Amairani Mendez and Solmayra Mendez May 7, 2014

The death metal band ‘Derogatory’ has played over 8,000 shows all over the Los Angeles and Valley area and this summer, they are planning on touring all over the coast. The band, who has been together...

FSZ: What is the last show you binge watched?

Jacqueline Naranjo and Amairani Mendez April 16, 2014

1. Jose Bravo, accounting major “Boy Meets Worlds, it's my childhood show what I grew up watching." 2. Salman Castillo, electronic engineering major “The Walking Dead, it’s a very good...

Student artist Woolen follows her passion for music

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor April 15, 2014

“Baby it’s up to you, will you love me forever? Or is there someone new? so many years, and so many tears, my friends think I’m crazy for, but I still have faith in you. I’m still holding on...

Passion for Children Club raises funds for children in Africa

Passion for Children Club raises funds for children in Africa

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor April 14, 2014
The Passion for Children Club at Cerritos College raises funds for children in need in Africa.

Spring Festival 2014, Falcon Games gives students opportunity to compete and celebrate

Sebastian Echeverry and Amairani Mendez April 9, 2014

Join Sebastian Echeverry as he travels throughout the third day of The Cerritos College Spring Festival. With video game trucks, funnel cakes and photo booths, this spring festival was one worth documenting.

Alexus Dalton warms up before track and field practice can begin. Dalton is known to compete in seven events in just two days. Photo credit: Amairani Mendez

Alexus Dalton does not believe in obstacles

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor March 31, 2014
"I think she is a special young woman really extraordinary," head coach Chris Richardson said. Alexus Dalton is a motivated person to her team members, as well as a great leader to help others in need.
The Child Development center hosted a bake sale to raise money for breast cancer.

Bake sale proceeds go toward breast cancer walk

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor March 29, 2014
As many women in the world are being diagnosed with breast cancer, the Child Development Center came together with parents to sell cupcakes, cake pops and other goodies.

El Chapo wasn’t such a bad person overall

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor March 10, 2014

Joaquin Guzman other wise known as "El Chapo" got arrested Saturday, Feb. 22, At a hotel in Mazatlan, Sinaloa. People believe he was such a bad person, but other people believe that he was a good person....

Damani Williams, a computer science major,  paying his one-day parking permit at the Cerritos College parking lot by the Automative Technology Complex building. He is one of many students who believes that there should be more parking machines as the seven machines available are not enough. Photo credit: Amairani Mendez

Quantity of parking machines not enough for students

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor March 4, 2014
The amount of parking machines throughout Cerritos College has been inconvenient for students like Damani Williams, computer science major, with the seven machines in the parking lot said to not be enough.

Female perspective: first attractions

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor February 13, 2014

During the first week of school, everyone tries to look their best as well as looking fresh and rested throughout the rest of the school year. It's the best time to check out which guy should be a eye...

The K Pop Hour with Darvee Simon and his co- host  Saveon Simon was nominated for the most innovated Show Tuesday from 9-10 a.m.. this nomination was just one of four that the radio station recieved after sending in submissions back in November.

[Photo] Radio station gains four nominations

February 4, 2014

The "K Pop" Hour with Darvee Simon and his co- host Saveon Simon was nominated for the most innovated Show Tuesday from 9-10 a.m.. this nomination was just one of four that the radio station recieved...

Located in the Falcon gymnasium, the trophy hall holds great achievements displayed by the athleticism of the Cerritos sports programs.Photo credit: Amairani Mendez

Cerritos College leads in NATTYCAA

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor January 23, 2014
Cerritos College keeps scoring high our the top ten schools.
Students perform choreography during the dance audition.

Spring dance auditions prove to be intense for students

Amairani Mendez, Arts Editor January 21, 2014
An intense feeling to be choosen, With confidence involved.

Men’s soccer defeats Santiago Canyon 3-1

Amairani Mendez December 2, 2013

The Cerritos College men's soccer team defeated Santiago Canyon College 3-1, pushing it to the next round. With the audience screaming, yelling and anxiously waiting for the time to stop depleting, Cerritos...

Procedures of drug tests at Cerritos College

Amairani Mendez, Associate Arts Editor November 7, 2013
The Cerritos College Athletic Center has no requirements among drug testing athletics. Everything is done with the relationships between the coaches and their team.

Underage for a reason

Amairani Mendez November 5, 2013
College is a big step to underage drinking because students believe once they hit college, drinking is OK.

Let down leads to loss

Amairani Mendez October 30, 2013

The Cerritos College men's soccer team lost against El Camino College 0-1 despite all the effort put into the game/ The team knows the next game will be a better game and are becoming more prepared...

FSZ: Importance of a College Degree

Amairani Mendez and Larissa Morales October 29, 2013
Everyone is coming to college, but what are the reasons to go through all those years of school? See what some students on Cerritos College are saying.

Dance Club is touching lives

Andrew Casillas and Amairani Mendez October 15, 2013
students dance to better themselves

Strong defense leads to win

Amairani Mendez October 9, 2013
The Cerritos College men's soccer team was victorious against El Camino College 3-0 Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Students learn about university opportunities

Amairani Mendez and Solmayra Mendez September 26, 2013
The University Mega Fair has once again come to Cerritos College, and each comes with representatives that can help mold a students future.

‘Battle of the Year’ moves viewers

Amairani Mendez September 25, 2013
"Battle of the Year" is a movie filled with excitement, tears, and a great love story.

Cash or debit?

Amairani Mendez, Associate Arts Editor September 23, 2013

Having to use your credit or debit card in school is a much better option and is easier to manage. Not worrying about how much cash is in your pocket can relieve anxiety. Technology has grown throughout...

Melissa Jimenez after her audition for A Midnight Summers Dream in the Burnight Center Theatre on Aug. 22.

[Photo] Students audition for first fall production

August 28, 2013

Melissa Jimenez after her audition for A Midnight Summer's Dream in the Burnight Center Theatre on Aug. 22.

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