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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Karla Enriquez

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor

'Ello! My name is Karla M. Enriquez and I am this semester's Managing & Investigative Editor.
I'm a journalism major & hope to transfer to Berkeley in the very near future. I'm also very much into literature, politics, pop culture, art, and advocating for causes near and dear to me. I'm REALLY musically inclined so you'll probably catch me at a music event around town. If you catch me around campus feel free to stop me for a chat, I love meeting new people and sharing ideas. Catch me on social media as well.

Twitter: karlamenriquez
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All content by Karla Enriquez

Succeeding in the face of adversity

Briana Hicks, News Editor • December 14, 2016

Perseverance is a word that describes Gerardo Estrada. At age eight he came to the United States with his parents from Tijuana Baja California with a dream of a better life. He and his parents came over...

Students and community members gather around Political Science Professor Dennis Falcon as he gives a speech at the Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, Nov. 22

Vigil held in support of making Cerritos College a sanctuary school

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • December 14, 2016

“We’re a bridge, we’re like the tip of the sphere, we’re the light.” Political Science Professor Dennis Falcon had a message of hope for the community who attended the Tuesday, Nov. 22 Protected...

Presidents Holiday Party collects 360 toys for Sparks of Love

President’s Holiday Party collects 360 toys for Sparks of Love

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • December 14, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IXTXqJhDtA&feature=youtu.be   The President's Holiday Party took place on Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Student Center. Staff and faculty who attended the holiday...

President’s Holiday Party collects 360 toys for Sparks of Love

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • December 14, 2016

President’s Holiday party gathers 360 toys for children of the community

Karla Enriquez • December 12, 2016

The melody of holiday music filled the Student Center accompanied by the vocals of music student Patricia Jackson for the President’s Holiday Party on Thursday, Dec. 8. Director of Bands and Orchestra...

Storify: Board of Trustees Meeting 12/7

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • December 9, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • December 7, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • December 7, 2016

Faculty senate discusses class cancellation policy

Karla Enriquez • December 6, 2016

For students who worry about class cancellations due to low enrollment, there may be a solution in the near future. Class cancellation policy and faculty hiring were the two topics discussed at the Tuesday...

[Video] Vigil held in support of having Cerritos become a sanctuary school

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • December 1, 2016

A candlelight vigil was held on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in support of having Cerritos College be a sanctuary school for undocumented students. Community members attended the event and gave out a message...

Students share fears under Trump presidency

Students share fears under Trump presidency

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • December 1, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRIE6urir3k Dreamers share their concerns with a Trump presidency while Political Science Professor Sunday Obazuaye shares advice on how to deal with those concerns.

Thoughts on Donald Trump becoming America’s President-elect

Karla Enriquez, Briana Hicks, Monyca Cedillo, and Benjamin Garcia • November 22, 2016

Emily Venegas, teaching major- "I come from a family of immigrants, so it hurt me that he won. I don't like the idea of him being president and I feel like his presidency years are going to be hell."Karina...

Christina McPhee discusses her art at the closing day of solo art show at the Cerritos College art gallery on Saturday, Nov. 12. McPhees solo art show featured two series of work, Double Blind Studio Series and Second Sight.

McPhee’s exhibition gives students abstract visuals to art

Briana Hicks • November 16, 2016

Art major Bradley Okundolor described Christina McPhee’s art work as having an abstract feel. “At the same time it’s kind of grounded in reality because I can sometimes picture shapes within the...

Women’s Soccer Leaders

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • November 16, 2016

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Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • November 15, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • November 15, 2016

Ongoing board election results oust incumbent trustee

Briana Hicks • November 15, 2016

While people were heavily focused on the national election, the incumbents for board of trustees were focusing on their own election results. Tuesday, November 8th the race to fill open seats for...

SWAT officers arrive on scene at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Fourth Street after 4 people were shot in Azusa, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Man killed in Azusa shooting was grandfather of Cerritos College student

Karla Enriquez • November 15, 2016

For millions of people in the United States, Nov. 8 marked the day they would cast their ballot to elect the president of the nation, for psychology major Brenna Varney this day would have more significance.By...

Speaker Yousef Baker instructed protestors to put their fist in the air and shout power to the people. The slogan origanted from Black Panther Huey P. Newton. The raised fist is used to encourage solidarity among minorities.

[Photo] CSULB students gather for anti-Trump protest

Terrel Emerson • November 14, 2016

Speaker Yousef Baker instructed protestors to put their fist in the air and shout "power to the people." The slogan origanted from Black Panther Huey P. Newton. The raised fist is used to encourage solidarity...

CSULB students protest on campus after presidential election

Briana Hicks, News Editor • November 10, 2016

Marvel creates an eccentric trip for viewers

Briana Hicks • November 10, 2016

If I had to imagine what it would be like to go on an acid trip, it would look a lot like the abstract scenes in Doctor Strange.The movie was great from start to finish, but I couldn’t get over...

Group for abuse victims brought to Cerritos

Briana Hicks • November 8, 2016

When society criticizes the victim of a sexual assault and views men’s sexual violence as normal that is defined as rape culture.On Wednesday, Nov. 2 the Title IX Coordinator Dr. Raphael Valyncia...

Child Development Center visits Senior Living Facility

November 7, 2016

Cerritos running back Kishawn Holmes is gang tackled by 5 Moorpark Raiders. Although he rushed 30 times for 185 yards, the team was not able to successfully earn a win over the Raiders, falling 35-28.

[Photo] Cerritos on outside, looking in after loss to Moorpark

Terrel Emerson • November 7, 2016

Cerritos' running back Kishawn Holmes is gang tackled by 5 Moorpark Raiders. Although he rushed 30 times for 185 yards, the team was not able to successfully earn a win over the Raiders, falling 35-28.

Enrique Rueda, chemistry major, dressed as an ISIS member for the ASCC Halloween contest Monday, Oct. 31. According to him, he is reportedly under investigation.

Controversial costume leads to reported student investigation

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • November 2, 2016

Following Enrique Rueda's, chemistry major, dismissal from the ASCC Halloween Costume Contest on Monday, Oct. 31, he reported to Talon Marks that he is currently being investigated. He did not specify...

November 2 – Page 2

Briana Hicks, News Editor • November 2, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • November 2, 2016

Gender neutral bathrooms in discussion for campus

Briana Hicks • November 1, 2016

With the world constantly evolving California State Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a law mandating that every business with a single stall restroom must now hang signs explicitly stating the restroom...

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Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • October 28, 2016

Photo credit: Lizette Sainz

Students should pay attention to board election

Karla Enriquez, Ethan Ortiz, and Terrel Emerson • October 26, 2016

Presidential elections are not the only elections happening on Nov. 8, a number of complex items are on the ballot one of those being the board of trustees elections.Go out and be informed with what is...

Interviewees campaign for Vice President of Human Resources position

Briana Hicks • October 25, 2016

Director of Student Program Services Norma Rodriguez expressed that since Vice Presidents have a high position, and are involved in all aspects of the campus, she would like someone who has the confidence...

October 26 – Page 2

Briana Hicks, News Editor • October 25, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • October 25, 2016

Quarterback Nick Mitchell suffers one of four fumbles during Cerritos 28-21 loss to Bakersfield Saturday, Oct. 22. The Falcons were playing without their starting center Daniel Alanouf. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

[Photo] Mental mistakes lead Bakersfield to 28-21 win over Cerritos

Terrel Emerson • October 24, 2016

Quarterback Nick Mitchell suffers one of four fumbles during Cerritos' 28-21 loss to Bakersfield Saturday, Oct. 22. The Falcons were playing without their starting center Daniel Alanouf. Photo credit:...

Quarterback Nick Mitchell (No. 3) and running back Kishawn Holmes (No. 5) celebrate in the end zone during the homecoming game against Santa Monica. The 35-point outing set a new season-high for the Falcons.

[Photo] Homecoming heroics lead to 35-13 clubbing of Santa Monica

Terrel Emerson • October 19, 2016

Quarterback Nick Mitchell (No. 3) and running back Kishawn Holmes (No. 5) celebrate in the end zone during the homecoming game against Santa Monica. The 35-point outing set a new season-high for the Falcons.

October 19 – Page 1

Briana Hicks, News Editor • October 19, 2016

Mother of missing Juarez girl speaks at play

Karla Enriquez • October 19, 2016

Karla Castañeda, the mother of a thirteen-year-old girl who disappeared in Ciudad Juarez, spoke at the Spanish showing of the Women of Juarez play, detailing the corruption that led her to flee Mexico. The...

Megan Kim was crowned homecoming queen on Saturday, Oct. 15. She was escorted by her friend Jonathan Lim and was sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa.

Megan Kim is announced homecoming queen

Briana Hicks • October 18, 2016

“I was pretty confident after elections because a lot of people told me ‘oh, I voted for ballot number two, ’ which was my number. But I was still shocked when [my name was called],”...

Cerritos College may soon provide online degrees

Karla Enriquez • October 18, 2016

For accounting major Kelsey Budgett, online classes are beneficial because some students don’t like making the everyday commute to college. “I’d rather just come two days a week, ...

Patriarchy is alive and worldwide

Karla Enriquez • October 18, 2016

The United States still operates under a system, which treats women as second-class citizens with oppression contingent on their race. While most women in the U.S. don’t have to ask for their father’s...

Celenas safe haven: cop shootings

Celena’s safe haven: cop shootings

Briana Hicks • October 17, 2016

Recently three cops were shot; only one was injured while the other two were killed. Although cops aren’t on good standing with minorities, they don’t deserve to die! It is agreed that there...

Quaterback Nick Mitchell gets sacked while attempting to throw a pass. Mitchell was temporarily taken out of the game, but returned to score two touch downs in the second half. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

[Photo] Falcons can’t overcome sluggish start fall to Tiger, 31-16

Terrel Emerson • October 12, 2016

Quaterback Nick Mitchell gets sacked while attempting to throw a pass. Mitchell was temporarily taken out of the game, but returned to score two touch downs in the second half. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • October 12, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • October 12, 2016

Do students really have a say in ASCC senate?

Briana Hicks • October 11, 2016

Every year, ASCC holds elections for potential senate members. And each year the student body decides, based off the campaigning efforts of hopeful electives, whom it thinks will best suit making a...

ASCC commissioner of external affairs Connor Gafford explained to his fellow cabinet members how students would benefit from supporting Prop. 51. Gafford and ASCC President Saul Lopez united to gain support from cabinet on Prop. 51 and Prop. 55. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Benefits offered from propositions gain ASCC cabinet members support

Briana Hicks • October 11, 2016

Prop. 51 will give existing schools, kindergarten through community colleges, access to $9 billion to help renovate and upgrade their school through the Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016. Trying...

Danielle Pastor, Kinesiology Major: Last semester I attended an internship workshop and also the Job Fair workshop. I spend a lot of time at school and usually like to go to any workshop whenever I see that one is available. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Free Speech Zone: What workshops have got your attention on campus?

Leslie Castaneda and Karla Enriquez • October 11, 2016

Danielle Pastor, Kinesiology Major: Last semester I attended an internship workshop and also the Job Fair workshop. I spend a lot of time at school and usually like to go to any workshop whenever I see...

Storify: Board discusses term limits and budget

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • October 10, 2016

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Nursing major Rodrigo Salcedo (left) and sitting from left to right nursing majors Vanessa Ramirez, Joshua Christopher Calderon, and Alyisha Marise Panlillo in Falcon Square on Tuesday Oct. 4. Salcedo was trying to guess, which snack contained the most sugar like other students who stopped to guess he was surprised by the answer. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Health fair teaches students about STDs and college drinking

Karla Enriquez • October 5, 2016

College drinking, sexually transmitted diseases, depression and eating habits were among the subjects tackled at the Health Fair put on by third-semester nursing students at Falcon Square.The morning of...

Free Speech Zone Should women express their sexual desires?

Chantal Romero and Karla Enriquez • October 4, 2016

"I think they should. I’ve always thought that it was a very big double standard. Men don’t get judged as harshly as women. Women get plastered as the one who carries the scarlett A letter...

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Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • October 3, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • October 3, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • September 28, 2016

Stop ignoring racism, it hasn’t gone anywhere

Karla Enriquez and Briana Hicks • September 28, 2016

For every Facebook debate, there’s the person who claims to be all about peace and love and declares that we need to look beyond race. The post calls for people to be color-blind and unite as one. This...

Orgsync’s privacy settings overridden to protect student information

Karla Enriquez • September 27, 2016

Kinesiology major Julia Plecnik doesn’t mind if her information is shared with other students to see on campus engagement community Orgsync. At the beginning of fall semester, students with public...

Photo Gallery: CCFF rally for long awaited contract

Briana Hicks and Terrel Emerson • September 22, 2016

Do you like the new iPhone 7?

Ethan Ortiz and Karla Enriquez • September 21, 2016

Briana Gandarilla, undecided major, "Yeah, it looks like the iPod. I like the new earphone feature."Johan Delarosa, dental hygiene major, "I have mixed emotions. I like the water proof feature, but dislike...

Celena’s Safe Haven Column: Skin color and Race do not define beauty

Briana Hicks • September 21, 2016

It is not a compliment when you tell a black woman that she looks beautiful, and then turn around and ask her what she’s mixed with. Some people may not see anything wrong in that statement, but...

New e-mails present students with benefits

Briana Hicks • September 21, 2016

“If it’s a benefit [to use student e-mails], then I probably will [get it],” said undecided major, Liseth Alba. On Tues. Sept. 13th, the college launched .edu e-mail accounts for students. Vice...

Depression workshop presenter Maria Cevallos, MSW DMH, Los Angeles County Sponsored discusses the causes of depression with attendees. The workshop referred students to the Health and Wellness Center and discussed how to deal with depression. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Symptoms of depression and help available discussed in depression workshop

Karla Enriquez • September 20, 2016

Computer engineering major Daniel Ramirez is planning on returning to college and was diagnosed with depression.He walked into the Depression Workshop that took place on Monday, Sept. 19 put on by the...

New senate positions filled with 48 hours of voting

Briana Hicks • September 20, 2016

With ASCC looking to fill seats for senate for this academic year, the two-day voting process came and went. The senate hopefuls quietly campaigned inside classrooms with 21 sophomores and nine freshmen...

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • September 14, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • September 14, 2016

K-16 Bridge program sees improvements with Cerritos Complete program

Briana Hicks • September 13, 2016

Cerritos Complete, a new program for graduating high school students, kicked off this year with a bang. The beginning of the fall semester welcomed 526 incoming freshmen students who were part of the...

Photo credit: Carlos Marquez

Alcohol drinkers vulnerable to dangerous bystander effect

Karla Enriquez • September 13, 2016

Whether it is one cup of vodka on the rocks or three Jack and Cokes, it is well known that college students drink. They either drink themselves into oblivion on a Friday night, or have the occasional...

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • August 30, 2016

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • August 30, 2016

Interim Dean of Student Services Frances Gusman completes work in her Student Activities office. She came out retirement in order to take the temporary position. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Void left by former dean of Student Services position filled by interim

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • August 30, 2016

The double doors of the Student Activities office closed for the last time behind the man who managed student life and student government among other services for the past two years. Summer 2016 saw...

Andres Vergara, Commissioner of Budget & Finance presents the 2016-17 ASCC Budget for the Senate. The topic that lasted the longest to discuss was Falcon Kids and whether or not the budget should be cut.

Student Activities budget rolled over after failed spring vote

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • August 30, 2016

A room full of senators exit the doors of BK-111/112 at the end of May and left behind an unapproved ASCC budget. The 2016-17 budget is awaiting approval until a new senate is elected in mid September. This...

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Briana Hicks, News Editor • August 23, 2016

Board candidates vie for CCFF endorsements

Briana Hicks, News Editor • August 23, 2016

Board of trustee hopefuls showed many different characteristics aspiring to be endorsed by the Cerritos College Faculty Federation (CCFF). Area 4 trustee member Marisa Perez, kicked off the lobbying...

Faculty rallies at the Cerritos College Faculty Federation rally on Wednesday, May 4. Psychology Professor Lewellen and Business Professor Jerry Ramos were part of the rally. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Tentative agreement established for CCFF

Briana Hicks, News Editor • August 23, 2016

After long drawn out months of nonstop back-and-forth negotiations and contract proposals between the District representatives and Cerritos College Faculty Federation (CCFF), the two have finally reached...

A crowd consisting of mostly Cerritos College professors gathered at the Cerritos College Faculty Federation Forum for the Board of Trustees election candidates. The forum was held at Cerritos College on Tuesday Aug 16. With ongoing contract negotiations between current Board of Trustees members and faculty a change in the elected Board of Trustee members could lead to finalizing a contract. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Forum showcases trustee hopefuls battling to get union endorsement

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • August 23, 2016

For the incumbent trustees and their challengers, the future holds an upward battle as the November election process kicks off with four chairs up for re-election. The Faculty Union hosted the first...

Hillary Clinton speaks at voting event at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood. Clinton gave a twenty minute speech on what she would do if she is elected president. Photo credit: Karla Enriquez

Clinton visits Plaza Mexico

Karla Enriquez • June 14, 2016

Hillary Clinton gave a speech at a "Get out the vote" event at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood on Monday, June 6 at noon. About 200 supporters gathered in front of "La Fachada", a building that is modeled...

The struggle is real

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor • May 18, 2016

In the world today, just being able to stay in school is an accomplishment. There are so many hurdles and hoops to jump through. Such as, paying for classes, buying books, and paying for miscellaneous...

Calhoun poses for a picture, with her little sister, that she takes of as if she were her own daughter. Calhoun is a full time student, as well as a full time security guard.

The real superwoman

Briana Hicks, Campus Life Editor • May 18, 2016

“But, you have women like Jeneisha [Calhoun] […] and I feel they are the real life superheroes, ” said Calhoun’s boyfriend, Jarren Ross, with pride. Although she’s faced many roadblocks and...

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