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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Joel Carpio

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief

Joel Carpio is the Editor in Chief for Talon Marks. He is an avid fan of the MLB, NFL, NBA, and MLS. In his spare time, he is listening to all genres of music, practicing graphic design, and playing basketball. He hopes to transfer to Arizona State University and graduate with a Bachelors and Masters degree in sports journalism. Carpio would also like to work for the MLB or ESPN one day.

All content by Joel Carpio
Latinos sitting in a theater looking at a screen with Latin-American flags.

[Photo] Latinos crave for more from Hollywood

September 4, 2023

Latinos sitting in a theater looking at a screen with Latin-American flags.

Latinos sitting in a theater looking at a screen with Latin-American flags.

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Latinos sitting in a theater looking at a screen with Latin-American flags.

Chinese dragon head moving around along the library sidewalk.

[Photo] Students rush to meet the clubs

August 31, 2023

Chinese dragon head moving around along the library sidewalk.

The city of Cerritos is considering cutting the Cerritos on Wheels bus program.

[Photo] City transit faces uncertain future

August 30, 2023

The city of Cerritos is considering cutting the Cerritos on Wheels bus program.

Slight flooding and heavy rain coming down as Hurricane Hilary passes through Southern California.

Hurri-came and went

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • August 28, 2023
Hurricane Hilary dropped a load of rain, but it wasn't really as bad as meteorologists said it was going to be.
People gathering in line to receive food from the monthly LA food bank distribution.

[Photo] Cerritos College and LA Food Bank reunite to give back

August 25, 2023

People gathering in line to receive food from the monthly LA food bank distribution.

People gathering in line to receive food from the monthly LA food bank distribution.

Cerritos College and LA Food Bank reunite to give back

Michael Delgado and Joel Carpio • August 25, 2023
Community members and students came together on Aug. 23 to receive food from Cerritos College and the Los Angeles Food Bank.
College girl studying on her desk taking and writing notes from her textbook.

5 tips college freshmen need to know

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief • August 18, 2023
5 important tips that incoming college freshmen need to know to better prepare themselves for their college journey.
Adelaide Pilar playing Latin American music with people dancing to the songs played.

[Photo] Dancing away the summer in Norwalk

August 17, 2023

Adelaide Pilar playing Latin American music with people dancing to the songs played.

Javier Arellano, holding the vinyl Ultra Punk Droogs by punk band the Hat Trickers.

The heart of Vinyl collecting and music

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • May 9, 2023
Javier Arellano speaks on his passion for music, vinyl collecting and his favorite artists.
Writers protesting outside of Netflix HQ and Sunset Studios in Los Angeles.

[Photo] Writers want better written checks

May 8, 2023

Writers protesting outside of Netflix HQ and Sunset Studios in Los Angeles.

Wings Zine Spring 2023 - At the Spin of the Discs

Wings Zine Spring 2023 – At the Spin of the Discs

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • May 4, 2023

 

A gondola model at the LA ART gondola exhibit in the Dodger Stadium parking lot

[Photo] To build or not to build

April 26, 2023

A gondola model at the LA ART gondola exhibit in the Dodger Stadium parking lot

A gondola model at the LA ART gondola exhibit in the Dodger Stadium parking lot

To build or not to build

Joel Carpio, Co-News editor • April 26, 2023
A new mode of transportation to Dodger Stadium could soon be built for fans to use on game day.
LAUSD teachers going on strike for higher wages in front of LA city hall.

It’s time the teachers get PAID

Joel Carpio, Co-News Editor • April 24, 2023
Teachers are going on strike for all the right reasons because they are being severely underpaid.
April 19, 2023 – Page 2

April 19, 2023 – Page 2

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • April 18, 2023

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Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • March 29, 2023

The cast of Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania in different positions for the movies poster.

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is proof the MCU is losing its magic

Joel Carpio, Co-News Editor • March 28, 2023
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania was released in theaters on February 17, 2023, and didn't perform well at the box office or with the people; Which is why the Marvel Comic Universe is falling off.
Marvelina Graf explains the minimum eligibility to transfer to a Cal State University.

[Photo] Cal State Information Session helps students learn more about CSU's

March 9, 2023

Marvelina Graf explains the minimum eligibility to transfer to a Cal State University.

Marvelina Graf explains the minimum eligibility to transfer to a Cal State University.

Cal State Information Session helps students learn more about CSU’s

Joel Carpio, Co-News Editor • March 9, 2023
The Cerritos College Transfer Center hosted an information session on zoom for students looking to transfer to Cal State Universities available to them.
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: Riqui Puig #6 of Los Angeles Galaxy controls the ball against Jose Cifuentes #20 of Los Angeles FC during the first half of the Western Conference Semifinals of 2022 MLS Cup playoffs at Banc of California Stadium on October 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

NBA and NFL unfairly overshadow hockey and soccer

Samuel Chacko, Alfredo Menjivar, and Joel Carpio • March 8, 2023
NHL and MLS are two popular sports in other parts of the world and the love of these sports should be shared with a United States audience.
Adam Scotti

The ‘all white cops are bad’ narrative needs to stop

Joel Carpio and Samuel Carey • February 14, 2023
Anyone can be a bad police officer, there is no one singled out race that is deemed to all be bad cops.
Protestors holding up signs of the female gender symbol at a march during the Womens March on London, Jan. of 2017.

Hollywood capitalizes off of half-baked ‘Feminist’ media

Mel Ayala and Joel Carpio • February 9, 2023
Much of the media's portrayal of feminism feels like a cynical way to capitalize off of social issues.
February 8, 2023 – Page 1

February 8, 2023 – Page 1

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • February 8, 2023

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February 8, 2023 – Page 2

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • February 8, 2023

Victims of the shooting

[Photo] America will never get rid of their beloved semi-automatic weapons

January 30, 2023

The photos of all the people that died in the Monterey Park shooting.

Joel and Ellie

Record-breaking “The Last of Us” episode one review

Joel Carpio, Co-News Editor • January 27, 2023
HBO Max released its highly anticipated video game adaptation of “The Last of Us” on Jan. 15 and it's already a roaring success.
Alessandro Mares

Alessandro Mares the young and rising rugby star

Joel Carpio, Staff Writer • December 14, 2022
Marian Universities' own Alessandro Mares takes us through his rugby journey and being selected to play for the Mexican National Rugby Team.

Video: Relevant Pop Culture Discussion – episode 1

Julio Rodriguez, Lukas Luna-Arellano, and Joel Carpio • December 14, 2022
Joel Carpio, Julio Rodriguez, and Lukas Luna-Arellano discuss about the top franchises of all time and their massive blunders.
Informal Dance Concert transcript

Informal Dance Concert transcript

Julio Rodriguez and Joel Carpio • December 12, 2022

Joel Carpio: The Dance Department held its annual Informal Dance concert on December 9 at the Dance Studio Building Room 101. The concert featured up to 15 dances with many of them being student choreographed,...

Toy Drive Bus

Santa Sleigh Transcript

Julio Rodriguez and Joel Carpio • December 12, 2022

Joel Carpio: The City of Norwalk held its Santa’s Sleigh Holiday Festival with its annual Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 3 from 6:30-8:30 P.M. at the Norwalk City Hall Lawn. The festival had games,...

Zumba dancing

[Photo] Dance students twirl through their Informal Dance Concert

December 12, 2022

Dance students and attendants come together and dance Zumba during the Dec. 9 informational.

Zumba dancing

Dance students twirl through their Informal Dance Concert

Joel Carpio and Julio Rodriguez • December 12, 2022
Dance students performed an assortment of dances and routines with an audience in the Dance Building Room 101 on Dec. 9.
Christmas Tree Lighting

[Photo] Santa Sleigh Holiday Festival in Norwalk

December 5, 2022

Live performances on stage after the Christmas Tree was lit on Dec. 3.

Bullying

‘Bullying is for the birds’

Samuel Carey and Joel Carpio • November 7, 2022
Tired of feeling down about being harassed? Then take a stand and defend yourself.
Jerry Ramos

Free Speech Zone: What party will win the midterms?

Julio Rodriguez, Joel Carpio, and Lukas Luna-Arellano • November 7, 2022
Students and faculty gave their thoughts on what party they think is going to win in the midterms on Nov. 2.
LA Sports Podcast Logo made by Gabe Villegas.

LA Sports Podcast

Gabriel Villegas and Joel Carpio • October 28, 2022
Joel and Gabe discuss all of the sports in LA from the past week.
Lizette Gonzalez

Cerritos College held job fair; helps students and community

Joel Carpio, Staff Writer • October 28, 2022
Cerritos College hosted the job fair event on Oct. 4 where hundreds of people showed up to learn more about the different jobs they can apply to.
Job fair infographic

[Photo] College hosts job fair to help students and community

October 5, 2022

Here is the shortened version of the Job fair story, condensed into five main points.

LA Homelessness

It’s time to pass Anti-Camping laws

Joel Carpio, Staff Writer • October 28, 2022
Anti-camping laws are on the rise and it's time we pass more of them in California.
Falcons Time out

Cerritos volleyball crushes ELAC 3-0

Joel Carpio, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022
The Falcons' volleyball team played against East Los Angeles College on Oct.19 at around 6 p.m. with the final score of 3-0.
Cerritos College Womens Volleyball

[Photo] Falcons steamroll through ELAC 3-0

October 21, 2022

Cerritos College Women's Volleyball team huddles up after time is called during the 2nd set.

Cerritos College Womens Volleyball

[Photo]

Cerritos College Women's Volleyball team huddles up after time is called during the 2nd set.

Dave Roberts head shot

Dave Roberts, it’s time to go…

Joel Carpio, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022
After managing and taking the Dodgers to the postseason for 7 years, it’s time they fire Dave Roberts and start searching for a new manager.
Dahmer Poster

“Dahmer” educational or controversial?

Samuel Carey and Joel Carpio • October 13, 2022
The "Milwaukee Cannibal" strikes again on Sept. 21 with the Netflix series, "Monster: The Jefferey Dahmer Story."
Stop Latinx

Stop calling us “Latinx”

Joel Carpio, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
It’s time we drop the term “Latinx” and just stick to the word Latinos.
Soaring gas prices in Califonia nearly reached $5 a gallon.

Gas prices will go back down, eventually…

Joel Carpio, Staff Writer • September 30, 2022
Gas prices in California have been soaring lately but they won’t stay like that for long!
Pau Gasol Spanish Team

Sports Analysis: Why Pau Gasol should be in the Hall of Fame

Joel Carpio, Staff Writer • August 24, 2022
Now that Pau Gasol's jersey is set to be retired in 2023, Gasol should be a first ballot Hall of Famer just like his running mate in Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant.
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