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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Laura Bernal

Laura Bernal, Editor in Chief

Laura Bernal is the current editor-in-chief of Talon Marks. She enjoys attending concerts and reading in her free time. She hopes to continue her education at a CSU and work for an independent magazine.

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Protestors playing music at the Occupation of Trafalgar Square on April 2, 2011 in protest of  UK budget cuts.

Music is political

Laura Bernal, Editor in Chief November 20, 2024
Music is and always had been a political statement and we need to stop acting like it isn't.
November 20, 2024 – Page 5

November 20, 2024 – Page 5

Laura Bernal, Editor in Chief November 20, 2024

Editorial cartoon

It’s time we touchdown on the NFL’s double standard

Laura Bernal, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2024
The NFL is committing a clear double standard in their lack of placing accountability on their players.
An "I Voted" sticker in front of the American flag.

[Photo] Trump’s back - now what does Cerritos College do?

November 18, 2024

An "I Voted" sticker in front of the American flag.

An "I Voted" sticker in front of the American flag.

[Photo] Trump’s back – now what does Cerritos College do?

Andrew Pilani, News Editor November 18, 2024

Cerritos residents lined up outside the Cerritos College Conference Center on Nov. 5 to vote for the 2024 elections.

The Healers at Epic Live! in Downey on Nov. 10.

[Photo] The Healers perform an intimate show in Downey

Laura Bernal, Editor-in-chief November 18, 2024

John Bazz, from The Blasters, played bass for The Healers at Epic Live! in Downey on Nov. 10.

A photo illustration of all the albums nominated for Album of the Year for the 2025 Grammy's.

[Photo] 2025 Grammys brought back real music

November 14, 2024

A photo illustration of all the albums nominated for Album of the Year for the 2025 Grammy's.

Talon Marks Sports Podcast Cover

[Photo] Behind the game with Isabel "Izzy" Vasquez

November 12, 2024

Talon Marks Sports Podcast Cover

Evelyn Vasquez, owner of Evelyn's Bakery in South Gate, CA

[Photo] South Gate Bakery reopens after accident

November 4, 2024

Evelyn Vasquez, owner of Evelyn's Bakery in South Gate, CA

Cover for Baddies culture is plummeting the youth podcast.

[Photo] Baddies culture is plummeting the youth

October 30, 2024

Cover for Baddies culture is plummeting the youth podcast.

October 30, 2024 – Page 5

October 30, 2024 – Page 5

Laura Bernal, Editor in Chief October 30, 2024

One Direction impacted an entire generation.

[Photo] Grief: a fan’s perspective

October 30, 2024

One Direction impacted an entire generation.

One Direction impacted an entire generation.

Grief: a fan’s perspective

Laura Bernal, Editor in Chief October 30, 2024
Fans deserve the space to grieve the passing of celebrities that had an impact on their lives.
Bretman Rock was awarded the Model of Pride award and did a sit down Q&A interview.

[Photo] Cerritos College attends Models of Pride

Laura Bernal, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2024

The LGBT+ Program attending Models of Pride as part of their OUTober events.

Meet Russell Scott, also known as ModestArt88, a 36-year-old painter based in Los Angeles.

[Photo] “This show is my flowers to you”: Meet Russel Scott

Laura Bernal, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2024

Russell often listens to the same song throughout the duration of creating his paintings. Artwork shown: "Underneath the Moon" by Russell Scott

Meet Russell Scott, also known as ModestArt88, a 36-year-old painter based in Los Angeles.

Meet Russell Scott, also known as ModestArt88, a 36-year-old painter based in Los Angeles.

Cerritos College's Hamlet production premiered on Oct 10.

Hamlet opens with a successful weekend

Laura Bernal, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2024
Cerritos College takes on William Shakespeare's Hamlet with a successful opening weekend on Oct. 10-13.
Jay-Z made the wrong choice when he selected Kendrick Lamar as the 2025 Super Bowl half-time performer. It should have been Lil' Wayne

[Photo] Kendrick Lamar and Louisiana do not mix!

Diego Carrillo, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Jay-Z made the wrong choice when he selected Kendrick Lamar as the 2025 Super Bowl half-time performer. It should have been Lil' Wayne

History professor, John Haas, introducing Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, in Liberal Arts Room 103 on Feb. 28.

Prestigious history professor John Haas has died

Andrew Pilani and Laura Bernal September 28, 2024
John Haas, a well-renowned history professor who was a key figure at Cerritos College and brought many prestigious individuals to speak at the college, recently died.
September 18, 2024 – Page 5

September 18, 2024 – Page 5

Laura Bernal, Editor in Chief September 18, 2024

Women are vital to the music industry. They’ve made history with their contributions and influence on generations of musicians.

[Photo] Its a femininomenon

September 17, 2024

Women are vital to the music industry. They’ve made history with their contributions and influence on generations of musicians.

Women are vital to the music industry. They’ve made history with their contributions and influence on generations of musicians.

Its a femininomenon

Laura Bernal, Editor in Chief September 17, 2024
Women dominate the music industry. Take a look back at the iconic contributions from female artists across the last century.
Social Media and streaming services have become a cesspool for incels to share and spread their ideology.

Only YOU can prevent incels

Laura Bernal and Adrienne Fajardo September 17, 2024
As the incel mindset spreads, we are of the opinion that it is time for men to stand up and take action against this ideology.
Associated Students of Cerritos College President, Ashley Yim (left), and vice president, Fatima Oregon (right) posing together in the Fine Arts building on Sept. 16.

[Photo] 'Things like that shouldn't be happening': New ASCC leaders want change

September 17, 2024

Associated Students of Cerritos College President, Ashley Yim (left), and vice president, Fatima Oregon (right) posing together in the Fine Arts building on Sept. 16.

Associated Students of Cerritos College President, Ashley Yim (left), and vice president, Fatima Oregon (right) posing together in the Fine Arts building on Sept. 16.

‘Things like that shouldn’t be happening’: New ASCC leaders want change

Andrew Pilani and Laura Bernal September 17, 2024
New president speaks: Ashley Yim and Fatima Oregon, new student leaders, plan change at Cerritos College.
Jeffery Freitas, president of the California Federation of Teachers, speaking at the board of trustees meeting on Sept. 11 in the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room at Cerritos College.

[Photo] Faculty union urges board to pass healthcare agreement

September 16, 2024

Jeffery Freitas, president of the California Federation of Teachers, speaking at the board of trustees meeting on Sept. 11 in the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room at Cerritos College.

Jeffery Freitas, president of the California Federation of Teachers, speaking at the board of trustees meeting on Sept. 11 in the Cheryl A. Epple Board Room at Cerritos College.

Faculty union urges board to pass healthcare agreement

Andrew Pilani and Laura Bernal September 16, 2024
The Cerritos College Faculty Federation took to the board of trustees meeting to urge that the college adopts their tentative agreement.
Patients, families of patients and employees of L.A. CADA attended the town hall event to help destigmatize the conversation around overdoses.

[Photo] L.A. CADA wants to destigmatize overdoses

September 13, 2024

Patients, families of patients and employees of L.A. CADA attended the town hall event to help destigmatize the conversation around overdoses.

Patients, families of patients and employees of L.A. CADA attended the town hall event to help destigmatize the conversation around overdoses.

L.A. CADA wants to destigmatize overdoses

Laura Bernal, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2024
L.A. CADA hosted a town hall at Cerritos College to destigmatize and provide a deeper understanding of overdoses in the community.
Juan Ward holding his award, "The Juan Ward Perseverance Award"

[Photo] Meet Juan Ward

September 8, 2024

Juan Ward holding his award, "The Juan Ward Perseverance Award"

Juan Ward holding his award, "The Juan Ward Perseverance Award"

Meet Juan Ward

Laura Bernal, Editor in Chief September 8, 2024
Track Star talks about the obstacles that led him to where his now and the award that was named after him.
Training Set, 2024 by McLean Fahnestock. This is one half of a pair of ospreys who mirror each other as they learn how to adapt to their environments. This reflective of the relationship between humans and AI.

[Photo] New Exhibition enters Cerritos College Art Gallery

Shaniah Campbell, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 5, 2024

JUL 2020 (from the Maladaptive Daydreaming series), 2024 (left), May 2020 (from the Maladaptive Daydreaming series), 2024 (right), by McLean Fahnestock

Missy Vee, a Long Beach based drag queen.

[Photo] Long Beach Hosts “The Big Gay Pine Ave. Takeover”

Laura Bernal, Editor in Chief August 29, 2024

Customers shopping for jewelry from a small business.

Missy Vee, a Long Beach based drag queen.

Missy Vee, a Long Beach based drag queen.

Zen Guerrero, 21, shares what she thinks is a girl's girl.

[Photo] Free Speech Zone: What is a girl’s girl to you?

Laura Bernal and Adrienne Fajardo May 14, 2024

Francheska Jeresano shares what she thinks a girl's girl is.

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