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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Larissa Morales

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer

Spring 2014

Hello everyone! My name is Larissa Morales and I am a Journalism major. This is my second semester on the Talon Marks staff and I couldn't be more excited to work with such wonderful colleges; some old and some new! I love writing, which is why I am a Journalism major and I hope to be graduating this May with my AA degree. I was recently married last May and my husband and I are excited to announce that we are expecting our first child. If I can do it, so can you! I hope you all enjoy my stories.

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Skipping class should be done with caution

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer April 22, 2014

When you live in a world where everything is moving at 100 miles an hour, there are some days when you need to take a step back and say, "It's time for some me time." Whatever your situation is, whether...

How can they not find the missing Malaysian airplane?

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer April 14, 2014

The Boeing 777 plane that went missing almost two weeks ago, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing over the Gulf of Thailand somewhere between Malaysia and Vietnam, has been raising a lot of speculation...

ASCC candidates participate in debate before elections begin

ASCC candidates participate in debate before elections begin

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer April 11, 2014
The third annual Presidential and Trustee Debate and Forum took place on Thursday in BK 111and 112 at Cerritos College, hosted by Talon Marks.
Slideshows: ASCC Debate 2014

Slideshows: ASCC Debate 2014

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer April 10, 2014

The 2014 ASCC presidential and student trustee candidates participated in a debate moderated by Talon Marks.

Hold on, let me take a selfie

Hold on, let me take a selfie

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer April 1, 2014

Selfies or belfies, which are photos taken of your face or your entire body have become a huge craze in the recent year. They’re so popular that there is even a song out there right now that tells...

Cerritos College gets chance to make student equity plan revision

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer March 31, 2014
Cerritos College has been given the opportunity to revise its student equity plan in order to help students along on their road to success.

Talon Talks: Is it still a man’s world?

Gustavo Olguin and Larissa Morales March 24, 2014

The subject is more serious than previous episodes, but it's still something that should be discussed.  Everything points to it still being a man's world, but is that something that needs to be changed?...

FSZ: How do you feel about people being pinched for not wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day?

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer March 20, 2014
Some people like getting pinch on Saint Patrick's day others not so much. Here is the opinion on some students on campus about pinching on Saint Patrick's day.

It’s off to Portland: The Western Psychological Association

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer March 12, 2014
The Western Psychological Association is hosting its 94th annual convention from April 24 through April 27 in Portland, Oregon at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront.

What if Cerritos College loses its accreditation?

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer March 10, 2014

San Francisco Community College is losing its accreditation and it is raising a lot of questions from students and professors everywhere. According to onlinecourses.net, a loss of accreditation will...

Women’s history month essay contest in full swing

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer March 4, 2014
March is now upon us and with this month brings Women’s History Month.

The importance of black history month

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer February 28, 2014

The month is almost to an end and yet, there hasn't been much talk about Black History Month like there has been in the past years. Black History Month is observed not only in the United States, but...

Talon Talks: Valentines Day

Gustavo Olguin and Larissa Morales February 21, 2014

Gustavo Olguin and his new co-host, Larissa Morales, talk about Valentine's Day, love and money in their first installment of Spring 2014 Talon Talks. Olguin: Hello everyone. It's the first episode...

Raising Awareness for Financial Aid

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer February 18, 2014
The Cerritos College Financial Aid Office hosted the second of its four part fair in order to help raise awareness for students on different aspects of financial aid on Thursday, Feb. 13 in between the library and the office.

So, no fear at Sochi?

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer February 13, 2014

There's no way of telling what is going to happen in Sochi for the next couple weeks with the 2014 Winter Olympic games being played there. America already has received threats of attacks on Americans...

Financial Aid event promotes awareness

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer February 13, 2014

Should NCCA athletes get a piece of the cheddar?

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer February 12, 2014

Living the american dream is on every college student's mind that first day of school. Making money is a huge reason why students choose to go to college and know that it won't be an easy ride to get...

Smart Thinking: 24/7 online service for students

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer February 5, 2014
A new free online tutoring service is coming to Cerritos College.

Fashion with Spring

Larissa Morales, Staff Writer January 16, 2014
With a new semester starting, fashion should be one important topic to touch.

Talent Show for a Cause: Where everyone is a Winner

Larissa Morales December 10, 2013

The Child Development Club hosted its first talent show in order to raise toys and money for children who wouldn’t be able to receive gifts at Christmas this year.The goal of the show was to bring...

Talent for A Cause: Where Everyone Is A Winner

Larissa Morales December 10, 2013
The Child Development Club will be putting on a talent show in order to gather toys for children who will be without toys this Christmas.

Thanksgiving Bags for our Veterans

Larissa Morales December 10, 2013

'Tis the season for giving and that's exactly what the Veteran Resource Center at Cerritos College is doing for this Thanksgiving holiday."This year we had a really difficult time with our veterans having...

Catching Fire smells like movie of the year

Catching Fire smells like movie of the year

Larissa Morales December 9, 2013
The second movie in the Hunger Games series will not let you down.

The Child Development Club presents ‘Talent Show For A Cause’

Larissa Morales and Daniel Green December 6, 2013

The Child Development Club hosted its very first "Talent Show For a Cause" on Dec. 3 to help raise money and toys.

Theaters are here to stay

Larissa Morales, Associate Opinion Editor November 19, 2013
With movie theater prices on the rise, many people are opting out of heading to the theater and are choosing to stay home and watch their favorite movies in the privacy of their own home, but where is the fun in that?

FSZ: How do you prepare for the upcoming semester?

Larissa Morales, Associate Opinion Editor November 19, 2013
With the semester coming to an end, how are some of the students at Cerritos College preparing for the next semester?

Veterans receive a helping hand during holidays

Larissa Morales, Associate Opinion Editor November 19, 2013

‘Tis the season for giving and that’s exactly what the Veterans Resource Center at Cerritos College is doing for Thanksgiving. “This year we had a really difficult time with our veterans having...

'Ender's Game' review

‘Ender’s Game’ review

Larissa Morales November 14, 2013
For those of you who haven't heard of the book series for Ender's Game, do not worry!
In Bullock's new film “Gravity,” directed by Alfonso Cuaron, shows that she can accomplish any role that is given before her.

Thank goodness for ‘Gravity!’

Larissa Morales, Associate Opinion Editor November 6, 2013
In Bullock's new film “Gravity,” directed by Alfonso Cuaron, shows that she can accomplish any role that is given before her.

Ready, set, trot!

Larissa Morales, Associate Opinion Editor November 5, 2013
Looking for ways to donate this holiday season? Here's the perfect way to start.

FSZ: Importance of a College Degree

Amairani Mendez and Larissa Morales October 29, 2013
Everyone is coming to college, but what are the reasons to go through all those years of school? See what some students on Cerritos College are saying.

Shutdown’s effect on veterans

Larissa Morales October 8, 2013

Students are beginning to question what the government shutdown means and how it will affect them, but the real crisis is the toll that it's taking on the nation's veterans. As of now, the government...

FSZ: Government Shutdown

FSZ: Government Shutdown

Larissa Morales October 8, 2013
The government shutdown is still active so see what students on campus have to say about it.

No love for ‘The Family’

Larissa Morales September 30, 2013
'The Family' is a good date night movie but as an action movie it falls short.

Free Speech Zone: How do you beat the heat?

Jessica Pacheco and Larissa Morales September 7, 2013
Here are some of the ways that the students of Cerritos College beat the heat.
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