Andrew Pilani

Andrew Pilani, News Editor FA 24

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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Wings Magazine Spring 2025 – Cancel Culture

Ivan Llata and Andrew Pilani • April 28, 2025

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: How much impact does cancel culture have on society

Ivan Llata and Andrew Pilani • April 2, 2025

Victoria Frausto, a business administration major, giving their thoughts on cancel culture on March 24, 2025.

[Photo] Falcons secure win in high-scoring game against El Camino

Michael Delgado and Andrew Pilani • February 19, 2025

Dillon Botts, a starter for the Cerritos College men's basketball team, being pursued by El Camino rivals, Kaan Akal and Darrin Poland Jr. during a conference game at the Cerritos College Gym on Feb. 14,...

[Photo] Debate over upcoming general education changes

February 10, 2025

Steven La Vigne, a counselor and the curriculum committee chairperson, speaking about the changes being made to Cerritos College's local AA and Cal-GETC in the teleconference center during an Associated...

Debate over upcoming general education changes

Andrew Pilani, Contributor • February 10, 2025

Change is on its way as the Cerritos College Faculty Senate continues to move forward with new general education requirements for associate degrees – but disputes over more required units are still a key concern.

December 11, 2024 – Page 1

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • December 11, 2024

[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...

‘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.

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

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024 – Page 1

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • November 20, 2024

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.

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.

[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.

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

[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.

[Photo] Under the Rock: Brainrot

November 12, 2024

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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.

October 30, 2024 – Page 2

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024 – Page 1

Andrew Pilani, News Editor • October 30, 2024

[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.

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.

[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.

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.

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.

[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...

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.

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

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Andrew Pilani, News Editor • September 18, 2024

‘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.

[Photo] Talon Marks: September 18, 2024 Volume 69 Issue 1

September 18, 2024

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.

[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.

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.

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.

[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...

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.