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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Clarissa Arceo

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor

Clarissa Arceo is Community Editor for Talon Marks covering community news, Life, and arts & entertainment. She is a Journalism major transferring to a 4-year university in the Fall. Aside from reporting, Arceo enjoys photographing community events, reading contemporary romance and psychological fiction novels, and taking trips to the beach.

 

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The grand opening of Cerritos Colleges Trader Joes inspired food pantry occurred on March 1, where folk gathered to be the first group of people to visit Francos Market.

[Photo] Franco’s Market grand opening

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • March 10, 2022

About 100 people gathered to be the first group of people to tour The Falcon's Nest grand opening, now available to students at Cerritos College.

Norwalks ARTastic festival will return to the city on March 18 with a variety of art activities for the community to participate in. Ranging from scholarship programs to chalk art contests and displaying your work, art enthusiasts of all ages can participate in the fun.

Art festival returns to Norwalk

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • March 3, 2022
The city of Norwalk invites the community to participate in the returning 11th annual art festival.
America has been under a global climate crisis for a long period of time - chaos is now interfering with our livable climate and if we dont do anything to preserve it, parts of California could submerge as soon as 2040.

California is becoming an unlivable state

Samuel Chacko, Clarissa Arceo, and Fatima Durrani • March 3, 2022
Due to various factors such as global climate change, California is becoming a burdensome state with an unpromised future.
Protesters march along Firestone Blvd in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, honoring the Black lives that were lost in 2020.

33 days of protest for Frederick Holder

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • March 1, 2022
The family of Frederick Holder is hosting a protest for 33 days outside of the Norwalk’s Sheriff Department in commemoration of his death.
Street vendors consist of individual sellers selling a variety of products ranging from food, snacks, sweet treats and more. They typically sell on sidewalks in booths, stands, and carts. Photo credit: Clarissa Arceo

Start supporting street vendors

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • March 1, 2022
Street vendors need our support now more than ever; they are just as important as small businesses.
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Attendees at the city of Downeys first annual pride march hosted by The Downey Pride Alliance in 2020.

Florida needs to reconsider the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 21, 2022
Florida officials recently passed the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, banning school districts from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom.
SoCal Pizza is a family-owned business located in the city of Norwalk on Imperial Hwy. The business has been up and running since 2010.

[Photo] Beloved pizza parlor receives community support on Facebook

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 16, 2022

SoCal Pizza is a family-owned business located in the city of Norwalk on Imperial Hwy. The business has been up and running since 2010.

The pandemic has proven that essential employees deserve better compensation for the stress they go through. Courtesy of: Creative Commons Photo credit: Clarissa Arceo

Essential employees deserve better

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 16, 2022
Viral videos and an increased rate of ‘now hiring’ signs show that minimum wage employees deserve better now more than ever.
Fans were all given a KN95 mask at the entrance of the venue to wear throughout the game. How many can you spot wearing one? Courtesy of: Penn Live

Wear your mask- even when no one else is

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 16, 2022
With LA County easing up on mask-wearing policies for Superbowl weekend, many are beginning to believe it will mark the end of the mask mandate. Wear your mask nonetheless.
Norwalk community members were invited to join the mayor at Panera Bread for an open, public forum session on Wednesday.

Coffee with the mayor of Norwalk

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 15, 2022
Norwalk mayor Rick Ramirez invited the community to join him for afternoon coffee at Panera Bread.
The Falcons Nest at Cerritos College will allow participating students flexible access to their needs through PantrySoft, a one stop shop application service. Courtesy of: The Falcons Nest

Falcon’s Nest Introduces PantrySoft

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 15, 2022
The Falcon’s Nest at Cerritos College offers an easier service to provide participating students with food and hygiene products.
The Moderna vaccine is back on campus! Visit the Student Health Center on any Tuesday or Thursday between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Get Vaccinated with Cerritos College

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 15, 2022
The Moderna vaccine is now available at the Student Health Services at Cerritos College just in time for the spring semester.
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles presents Hayao Miyazaki, an exhibit dedicated to the works of Studio Ghibli.

Studio Ghibli Exhibit in LA

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 15, 2022
Studio Ghibli fans from all over can now reminisce childhood favorites at the Hayao Miyazaki exhibit in Los Angeles.
Spring Build-a-Bear stuffed animals just in time for Valentines Day. Perfect to match with your non-binary friend or loved one!

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Them

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 9, 2022
Finding the perfect gift for your non-binary loved ones can be hard- especially when Valentine's Day confines itself to a day filled with roses. We've created a list of gift ideas breaking the heteronormative standard.
Community members express their grief and show their support at a vigil held for Vanessa Guillen held in Downey in 2021. Many who attended the vigil shared that they- or family members- are active duty service members.

President Joe Biden makes sexual harassment a crime in the military

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 9, 2022
President Joe Biden signed a new executive order making sexual harassment a crime in the military on Wednesday.
Not being able to see your loved one(s) on the most romantic day of the year can be difficult, but keeping each other safe is more important. Learn how you can safely celebrate your loved ones this year. Photo credit: Clarissa Arceo

Safely celebrating Valentine’s Day

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 4, 2022
Whether you’re celebrating your partner, family or friends, here are some safe and enjoyable ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.
Zebra Coffee, a cafe dedicated to serving coffee, tea, pastries and other beverages, is one of the few dining services returning to campus. The cafe will operate Monday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Vending services return to campus

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • February 2, 2022
Hungry? Grab a quick bite at these on-campus vending and dining services while you're on the run.
Girl Scouts are excited to be back and sell everyones favorite cookies after COVID-19 causes a hindrance to their connection to the community. Courtesy of: Marcella Barba-Olmos

Adventureful return for Girl Scouts

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • January 31, 2022
Girl Scout cookie season is back and introducing a new cookie called adventurefuls, creating excitement amongst fan.
After being shut down in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Columbia Space Center in Downey, CA makes the decision to create virtual experiences for students to engage in and learn about space in a safe way.

Living in space with the Columbia Space Center

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • January 27, 2022
The Columbia Space Center invites classes in K-8th grade to register for private, virtual field trips after schools announce closure once again.
Grocery store shortages appear to be reoccurring as the omicron variant piles onto supply chain difficulties and labor shortages. Shoppers reminisce the grocery store panic.

Empty grocery shelves are back

Clarissa Arceo, Community Editor • January 19, 2022
Grocery store shelves across the country are being wiped clean yet again and remain empty as stores struggle to restock. The ongoing shortage in truck drivers and grocery store associates continues to fuel this crisis.
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