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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Gustavo Lopez

Gustavo Lopez, Online Editor

I have coffee for blood and I'm not entirely sure I'm human anymore. I sort of stumbled into journalism and Talon Marks but I'm glad I did because I've always lacked direction, even though I've always been told I'm "smart." I've never really felt smart, more like the world doesn't make sense and I'm just trying to make sense of it. I'm a huge gamer and geek and the very model of a scientist Salarian. One thing you'll hear me say usually after several cups of coffee is either "I am Krogan" or "it had to be me, someone else would have gotten it wrong." I hope the editors and the new staff learn from my past mistakes, as well the ones that came before. I wish everyone the best in whatever they may pursue. Let's kick some ass, write good news and show them Talon Marks is more than just the newspaper. We're a team and family. This is Goose signing off, go get'em. 

All content by Gustavo Lopez
Our responsibilities as a society

Our responsibilities as a society

Gustavo Lopez, Editor-In-Chief February 2, 2015

The assumption that the poor are so because they “don’t work hard enough” or because they chose to be poor is like saying “ha, that person’s dead because he wants to be.” Education, especially...

News: Page 1 of January 21 issue

Gustavo Lopez, Editor-In-Chief January 27, 2015

Campus police and ASCC offer bicycle registration

Gustavo Lopez, Editor-In-Chief January 24, 2015
From January to October, there were 40 reported bike thefts on campus, according to the daily crime logs of campus police. There were 20 thefts in October alone.
Assistant to the Dean of Student Activities Daniel Gomez gives a presentation to Cabinet members about the Brown Act and parliamentary procedures. Gomez stressed the importance of transparency in student government. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

[Photo] Court meeting shines light on future topics

Yasmin Cortez, Staff Writer January 13, 2015

Assistant to the Dean of Student Activities Daniel Gomez gives a presentation to Cabinet members about the Brown Act and parliamentary procedures. Gomez stressed the importance of transparency in student...

Potential initiative should be phrased differently

Denny Cristales and Gustavo Lopez December 9, 2014
The new media procedures being worked on and being presented at during meetings - namely Faculty Senate - is an initiative that requires better structure in terms of its language, and is something everyone in the community of Cerritos College should learn and be involved with.

Possible media procedures raises concerns with staff

Gustavo Lopez December 9, 2014

Cerritos College, currently, does not have guidelines on how to deal with media like newspaper or other outside media. Miya Walker, director of College Relations and Public Affairs, along with the...

Professors confused by book prices

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor December 9, 2014
Despite professors negotiating with publishers, book prices have not changed and professors are asking why.
Campus Crime Map: Nov. 2014

Campus Crime Map: Nov. 2014

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor December 5, 2014

Cerritos College crime statistics based on the Daily Crime Log of Campus Police from Nov. 03 through Nov. 25. Hover over the blue icons for more information on the incidents. 

[Video] News Roundup | Nov. 21

Abraham Venegas, Staff Writer November 25, 2014

Abraham Venegas brings this week's news round up. He talks about the possible implementation of a program to promote student health in Cabinet, the annual Turkey Trot and more.

Keren Schweitzer on the flute and Jason Lippmann on cello perform Heitor Villa-Lobos Assobio A Jato (A Jet Whistle). The pair were the opening act at the Semi-Annual Faculty Gala on Nov. 16 at the Burnight Center Theatre. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

[Photo] Music faculty perform at Gala

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor November 16, 2014

Keren Schweitzer on the flute and Jason Lippmann on cello perform Heitor Villa-Lobos' Assobio A Jato (A Jet Whistle). The pair were the opening act at the Semi-Annual Faculty Gala on Nov. 16 at the Burnight...

Pastor Mike Voytek, Isaac Chavez, a computer science major and president of the Living Well club, Eric Cabarda, linguistic anthropology major at their booth. They were handing out free bibles and Christian literature to students. Photo credit: Maria Lopez

Living Well Club offers free Bibles, prayer

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor November 13, 2014

Pastor Mike Voytek was with the Living Well Club, handing out Bibles, both in English and Spanish, and other literature on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Falcon Square. "The main purpose was to provide to students,...

Student learning outcomes, parent concerns addressed in board meeting

Gustavo Lopez, News Writer November 13, 2014

The Board of Trustees opened their meeting with a small retirement party in honor of trustee member Bob Hughlett, at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Trustee member John Paul Drayer introduced the Julian...

Taken from Behind Woods Images.

‘Interstellar’ does Sci-Fi right with appropriate storytelling

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor November 11, 2014
"We'll find a way. We always have."

Program encourages students to be better performers

Gustavo Lopez November 9, 2014

The Applied Music program is a program in which students receive one-on-one instruction. This class is directed to vocalists and instrumentalists, and one of its steps is to have them perform in front...

Andres Moreno, computer science major, fires the ASET clubs catapult. Assistant basketball Coach Jordan Littlejohn, left, watches with ASET secretary Sergio Serratos, right. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

[Photo] ASET Club holds catapult fundraiser

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor November 8, 2014

Andres Moreno, computer science major, fires the ASET club's catapult. Assistant basketball Coach Jordan Littlejohn, left, watches with ASET secretary Sergio Serratos, right. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

Board of Trustees election results are in

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor November 5, 2014

Editor's note: We are waiting for sources to respond back in order to integrate them into the story. Story to be updated.   With the polling booths now closed, the unofficial results for the...

Green buildings are worth the extra cost

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor November 5, 2014
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is an eco-friendly and innovative approach to a building’s structure and setup; a slightly elevated increase in cost is nothing compared to the “green” future in the long-run.
Photo credit: Maria Lopez

LEED certified buildings in future of campus

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor November 4, 2014

With the approval of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the board of trustees, Cerritos has begun working on making the school eco-friendly and promoting sustainability. LEED...

Students walk past the judges for the costume contest so they can get a closer work. Each participant is given a number to identify themselves with.

Festive zombies infect campus

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor October 30, 2014

"It feel good, I celebrate I eat brains," Greg Guier, culinary arts major, said after winning for most creative costume (a chef zombie) in the Zombie Fest costume contest. The Zombie Fest took place...

Cerritos College crime statistics based on the Daily Crime Log of Campus Police from the Sept. 24 through Oct. 24. A illegal recording incident in the L.A./DSPS occurred on Oct. 27 and was also added to the map.

Woman illegally videotaped in Liberal Arts/DSPS Building restroom

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor October 28, 2014

                          A female student was accosted in the women’s restroom on the second floor of the Liberal Arts...

Undocumented students should be able to receive financial aid

Gustavo Lopez October 27, 2014
Undocumented students should receive financial aid - pure and simple. Students with financial aid will probably never know the struggle of trying to pay for books, food and transportation (gas or bus).
Interim Chief Tom Gallivan fills out his daily reports. I never stop, he said about the paperwork.

[Photo] Tom Gallivan: A man of two hats

Denny Cristales, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2014

Interim Chief Tom Gallivan fills out his daily reports. "I never stop," he said about the paperwork.

Babak Ghandchi (left) and Richard Hargrove (right) participated in a fundraiser for the Bio-Chem Club. They sold Boba drinks in Falcon Square to raise money for future use in Bio-Chem Club activities. Photo credit: Maria Lopez

Bio-Chemistry Club holds fundraiser for future events

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor October 23, 2014

The Bio-Chemistry Club held a fundraiser Tuesday, Oct. 21, to help fund trips for its members. The club sold boba drinks and assorted chips and snacks to passing students from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The...

Rio Medina, outreach coordinator and student services assistant and Rosa Alejo, student services assistant helping students educate themselves about checks and financial aid. The booth was set up outside the library. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

[Photo] Putting a spin on financial literacy

Gustavo Lopez October 23, 2014

Rio Medina, outreach coordinator and student services assistant and Rosa Alejo, student services assistant helping students educate themselves about checks and financial aid. The booth was set up outside...

Flu vaccines now available to students on campus

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor October 21, 2014

The Student Health Center has administered 308 flu vaccinations to Cerritos students, faculty and staff. The SHC has a total of 500 vaccines to administer, according to Hillary Mennella, Interim Associate...

Brian Gutierrez, a sociology major, expresses his experience at Los Angeles City Hall. Next to him are his mentors, Mark Sakata, a counselor at Pasadena City College, and Adriana Miranda, DMD coordinator.

Students with disabilities learn about new careers in Mentoring Day

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor October 17, 2014

“Mentoring Day was amazing. It’s incredible how every single person with a disability, regardless of (the) disability, can get mentored,” Brian Gutierrez, a sociology major, said about Disability...

Task force next step for Go-Green Committee

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor October 13, 2014
The Go-Green initiative may be a recent addition to ASCC’s many plans for Cerritos, but in reality, it has been around for a few years.
Bret Thomspon and Chris Vasquez performing orginal songs at the Leche Cafe open mic. Thompson playfully decribes himself as a bitter song writer. Photo credit: Gustavo Lopez

Leche ‘Open Mic Night’ brings different forms of art

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor October 5, 2014

Diamond Bracamonte, a psychology major, nervously began her poetry recital at the Leche Cafe's Open Mic event on Friday, Oct. 3. "My friend actually told me about (it). I read her some of my poetry...

New bus fares don’t fare well for students

Gustavo Lopez September 23, 2014

Many students were surprised to learn that the transfer cost of riding the Metro bus, and, then, a Long Beach Transit or Norwalk bus was now $2.25 as opposed to the previous $1.85. “I don’t think...

Using art to cope with complex regional pain syndrome

Using art to cope with complex regional pain syndrome

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor September 23, 2014

Natalie Romero is like any other student here at Cerritos College, she is studying to become teacher is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and has a G.P.A. of 3.65. She is on her third year...

Professors, students take part in CTX and iFalcon conference

Professors, students take part in CTX and iFalcon conference

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor September 21, 2014

Michael Wesch, during his presentation at the Center for Teaching Excellence and iFalcon conference, outlined a project he had his anthropology students do. The project consisted of pairing up with someone...

Celebrities are victims, too

Celebrities are victims, too

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor September 9, 2014
Over the weekend the internet almost imploded at the vast number of leaked nudes from Jennifer Lawrence, Victoria Justice, Kate Upton and other A-list celebrities.

Board of Trustees | Sept. 3

Gustavo Lopez September 5, 2014

"Good evening ... it's a pleasure to have you with us this evening as the two finalists to assist the college in our presidential search," said Trustee member Robert "Bob" Arthur as he opened the Board...

Convocation addresses new construction, expensive textbooks, plan for new year

Gustavo Lopez August 30, 2014

"It's a special time of year," said President Linda Lacy in her opening speech of Cerritos College Convocation. The Convocation took place Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Burnight Center Theatre at 11 a.m. At...

FSZ: What are you doing for Labor Day?

FSZ: What are you doing for Labor Day?

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor August 29, 2014

We asked students on campus what they are planning to do this Labor Day.

Lucinda Aborn, Marilyn Brock, and Rachel Mason  presenting Police Chief Bukowiecki the award for Outstanding Classified Manager of the Year in 2012.

Cerritos staff remember Chief Bukowiecki and his career

Gustavo Lopez August 26, 2014

“In January there was a fire in the city of Glendora and the air quality was at its worst. I was running a 10k that weekend and Chief Bukowiecki pulled me aside and said, ‘The air quality...

New changes in Student Center, Elbow Room are worth it

Gustavo Lopez August 26, 2014
With the new changes to the Elbow Room and the Student Center, many students wonder whether it was worth the money and wait. Well, it all depends on how much worth, you, the student, are willing to put into it.

Budget Forum | August 21

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor August 21, 2014
The budget forum was presented to Cerritos College faculty and was a rundown on the state of the school's budget for 2014-15.
Emely Vasquez, speech major, pays for her snacks at the Elbow Room.

[Photo] The new, improved Elbow Room debuts

Joann Price, Staff Writer August 18, 2014

Emely Vasquez, speech major, pays for her snacks at the Elbow Room.

Construction workers tore down the warehouse building Thursday morning.

Warehouse building taken down

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor August 7, 2014

The Warehouse and Purchasing Building came down the early morning of Thursday, August 7. The demolition is the footprint that will make way for the CIS, Math and Fine Arts buildings. The Warehouse and...

New Liberal Arts, DSPS building dedicated with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor July 17, 2014

Liberal Arts and the Disabled Students Programs and Services have a new home in the newly finished LA and DSPS building. President Linda Lacy began the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday,...

Board of Trustees recognizes scholarship recipients, talks accreditation

Gustavo Lopez, News Editor July 17, 2014

The Board of Trustees met Wednesday, July 16, to recognize the recipients of the Cerritos College Foundation scholarships,  to receive the third installment of  its ongoing  student success programs...

Psychology experiment conducted in front of the bookstore

Gustavo Lopez and Zeinab Chahine May 20, 2014
Cerritos College students assume that when an emergency arises, they will help without hesitation, but as Professor Kimberley Duff's social psychology class demonstrated, not everyone is willing to help a stranger in need.
FSZ: In what way does technology fit into your life?

FSZ: In what way does technology fit into your life?

Gustavo Lopez and Grester Celis-Acosta May 15, 2014

1. Mariah Perez Culinary Arts major                   "I get in contact with everyone." 2. Yuliana Estrada Biology major...

Students meeting student government half way

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor May 15, 2014

With the elections for student president and trustees come and gone, a question that has come up frequently between students (those that are aware that there is government even here at Cerritos), teachers...

Slideshow: Cub Scouts visit Talon Marks

Slideshow: Cub Scouts visit Talon Marks

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor May 14, 2014

The Cub Scouts visited Talon Marks on Tuesday, May 13 for merit badges.

Games N Stuff: favorite weapons in video games and television

Check out our video, we talked about our favorite weapons in video games and television.

Games N Stuff: favorite video game Bosses

Luis "LRG" Guzman, Grester and Gustavo talk about their favorite bosses in video games and what they liked about the battles.

Games N Stuff: female gamer problems

A special edition of Games N Stuff. We discuss about the problems and roles that female gamers face.

Games N Stuff: upcoming exciting releases

This week Games N Stuff talks about the video games that we are excited for this year. Mentions are The Order 1886, Wasteland 2 and The Last Guardian.

Games N Stuff: the best stealth games

Want to know what stealth are our favorites? Check out our video on our picks on the best stealth games.

Games N Stuff: Video game movie adaptations

This is the first episode of Games N Stuff, where we talk video games and other stuff. In this video, we talk about video games that are being adapted into movies.

Students gather to watch a video on animal abuse in front of the Student Center. F.A.R.M. volunteers answer any questions students might have.

[Photo] F.A.R.M. uses videos to spread animal rights movement

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor May 3, 2014

Students gather to watch a video on animal abuse in front of the Student Center. F.A.R.M. volunteers answer any questions students might have.

Diamond  Bracamontes, Queer Straight Alliance (QSA), and Eric Banuelos, Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine (CCM), have been awarded the second Drag King and Drag Queen titles for the Fall 2014 Cerritos College on the May 1 event in the Student Center. Photo credit: Joe Zermeno

Drag show participants strut on the catwalk

Gustavo Lopez and Carlos Holguin May 5, 2014
The drag show took place on Thursday, May 1 at the Student Center.
Peter Bouris, computer science major, was a Math Club member who explained to passer-by like Yajara Orozco, a child development major, what books were available for sale and that their goal is to help the Su Casa Foundation.

[Photo] Math Club raises more than $500 for Su Casa

Maria Lopez, Online Editor May 1, 2014

Peter Bouris, computer science major, was a Math Club member who explained to passer-by like Yajara Orozco, a child development major, what books were available for sale and that their goal is to help...

Slideshows: Global Village 2014

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor April 30, 2014

Cerritos College clubs participated during the spring semester Global Village event to showcase different cultures.

Photo credit: Daniel Linares

Gear up for free comic books at Metropolis comics

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor April 22, 2014

John Berry, manager of Metropolis Comics in Bellflower, has previously come in at 8 a.m. on Free Comic Book day, to start setting up the 3,500+ comics that they intend to give away. The earliest he’s...

Bungie was wrong to fire video game soundtrack god O’Donnell

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor April 22, 2014

On April 11, legendary composer Martin O'Donnell tweeted that Bungie had "terminated him." O'Donnell has composed memorable soundtracks for the Halo series, ONI, Myth and the upcoming game Destiny. His...

FSZ: What other games would you like to see added in the game room?

FSZ: What other games would you like to see added in the game room?

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor April 21, 2014
Students around campus say what they would like to see be added in the game room.

Editorial: what the students should want

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor April 18, 2014

As of July spring semester, Cerritos students will have healthier food options on campus. There was a lot of effort put into having these changes at Cerritos. Many students don't even know what went...

Falcon Gamers unite for video game competition

Falcon Gamers unite for video game competition

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor April 14, 2014
April 3, starting at 11 a.m., clubs such as The Anime, Phi Beta Kappa, CCM, IFalcon, Scifi clubs, among many others, came together to compete in the Falcon Game's Gamers Unite tournament.
New program Umoja aims for student success

New program ‘Umoja’ aims for student success

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor April 1, 2014
Umoja is a state wide consortium that is unique to the California Community College system. It is an academic and student success program, focusing mostly on African American students, but is also welcome to all students.
Maria Cevallos engages the workshop attendees during her presentation and encourages questions about the topics discussed.

Depression statistics, concerns addressed

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor March 22, 2014
The Cerritos College Re-entry program hosted a depression workshop on Wednesday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to noon.

People need to stop worshiping drug lords

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor March 10, 2014

The capture of Joaquin Guzman Loera also known as "El Chapo," infamous drug lord, has sparked controversy between his supporters and his opponents. After his capture on Feb. 21, despite his drug lord...

Left to right: Hilary Baca (theatre major), Aries Johnson (musical theater major), Priscilla Quinonez (theater major) and Jay Kin (theater arts major). The hopeful actors had to fill out a form before going into the audition stage. Baca was there to offer help filling out the form.Photo credit: Maria Lopez

‘Boys’ auditions has rocky start

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor February 25, 2014

Despite being nervous, Jorge Fogear, theatre major, had fun rapping like a chicken during his audition for the upcoming musical, “The Boys from Syracuse.” Fogear, who is in Jerry Prell’s...

Review: Robocop is Robocrap

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor February 24, 2014

The movie industry had the technology and the 80's icon and it still managed to mess "Robocop" up. The movie was so far up its behind, it lacked consistency in terms of theme and the writing was strained. Spoiler...

To oblivion with bland superheroes

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor February 13, 2014

The age of heroes has arrived. And quite sadly, they've outworn their welcome. It's about time that this boring trend gets pushed out to allow movie studios to go to fresh and original movies. Let's...

Review: Superbowl XLVIII

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor February 12, 2014

The Seattle Seahawks went in as the underestimated underdogs and came out the grand champions of the Superbowl. Their opponents, the Denver Broncos, have magnificent defense, but it seemed as if their...

The American Red Cross donation truck was located on Falcon Square. Students await being called to donate blood.Photo credit: Maria Lopez

Red Cross Blood Drive is back

Gustavo Lopez and Maria Lopez February 11, 2014
The American Red Cross blood drive begins today at Falcon Square from 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. The ARC truck will be accepting blood donations at the same time everyday until Thursday, Feb. 13.
Maria Cevallos showing students how to relax muscles to help with stress management.

[Photo] Stress and Relaxation workshop helps students

Maria Lopez, Online Editor February 6, 2014

Maria Cevallos showing students how to relax muscles to help with stress management.

DLC’s are for suckers

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor January 30, 2014
For the past 10 years a new trend has emerged in the gaming industry: downloadable content.

FSZ: What theatres do you prefer, cheap ones or expensive ones?

Gustavo Lopez, Copy Editor January 16, 2014
What theaters do you prefer to go to, the cheap ones or the expensive ones and why?
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