Talon Marks

December 6, 2023 – Page 3

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • December 6, 2023

November 8, 2023 – Page 3

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • November 8, 2023

Eating disorders are not a “girly” thing

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • November 3, 2023

Disordered eating among men is much more prevalent than people think and is often ignored or ridiculed.

Wisdom passed down to the younger generations

Melissa Clemente and Mel Ayala • October 27, 2023

Listen to wise people and you might learn a thing or two.

Remembering loved ones for Day of the Dead

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • October 26, 2023

Everyone eventually passes, the Day of the Dead is how we remember those we’ve lost.

October 11, 2023 – Page 3

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • October 16, 2023

Your food is cruelty free, not pollution free

Mel Ayala, Layla Hernandez, and Vanesa Molina • October 10, 2023

Veganism is a lifestyle that eschews all products that come from animals as well as advocates for ethical treatment of animals.

September 6, 2023 – Page 3

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • September 6, 2023

Public transportation is still too expensive

Mel Ayala, Managing Editor • September 4, 2023

Ridership increased when public transportation would allow riders to use their services free of charge and they need to bring it back.

Mel and the Six Foot Thesaurus vs. The Porn Industry

Mel Ayala and Lukas Luna-Arellano • May 17, 2023

The evil porn industry is preparing to take over society by amassing an army of "watchers".

May 10, 2023 – Page 5

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 10, 2023

The driven minds behind fan art

Mel Ayala and Christine Nader • May 9, 2023

Fan art has always been a way to channel one's appreciation for something one loves, and Cris Reyes guides us through it all.

[Photo] Embrace your natural beauty with Kazi Rokz

May 7, 2023

Sheila Jackson holding two of her best selling lotions.

Embrace your natural beauty with Kazi Rokz

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 7, 2023

Bellflower Farmer's Market have recently rebranded and dedicated a section for arts and crafts.

Wings Zine Spring 2023 – Driven Minds Behind Fan Art

Christine Nader and Mel Ayala • May 4, 2023

Long Beach Patches & Pins Expo; hotbed for stan culture

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 3, 2023

The expo welcomed all fans of music and pop culture to shop for their favorites and support small businesses on April 22.

April 19, 2023 – Page 5

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 18, 2023

Instead of porn, try therapy

Julio Rodriguez, Mel Ayala, and Lukas Luna-Arellano • April 3, 2023

Has pornography robbed a generation of men of hopes and dreams?

March 29, 2023 – Page 5

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor • March 29, 2023

Spoiler: Is Joe Goldberg rooting for himself in season 4’s ‘You?’

Christine Nader and Mel Ayala • March 19, 2023

The latest season leaves viewers feeling just as disturbed as our anti-hero, Joe Goldenberg.

Is DreamWorks teasing a new ‘Shrek’ movie?

Mel Ayala, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 16, 2023

Dreamworks managed to revive a franchise that was put to rest and convince audiences to get behind more sequels.

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 5

Mel Ayala, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 8, 2023

Podcast: Let’s talk about Mental Health with Mel and Jae

Jaelyn Delos Reyes and Mel Ayala • December 14, 2022

Mel and Jae talk about their experience with trauma, share their thoughts about the LGBTQ community and share some advice for healing.

Seasonal depression; check in on loved ones

Jaelyn Delos Reyes, Julio Rodriguez, and Mel Ayala • November 30, 2022

Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder, can occur to many people and it is something that everyone should care about.

Fall Dance 2022 ‘energetic’ performance impresses audiences

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • November 22, 2022

The Fall Dance is back on Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. with its diverse music and captivating dancing.

Feminism Podcast

Mel Ayala and Jaelyn Delos Reyes • October 28, 2022

Jae and Mel discuss the problems women face in society and how they should be solved.

Teachers are employed to teach, not bully their students

Mel Ayala and Gabriel Villegas • October 19, 2022

Many people recall having a teacher who used their position of authority to bully their students and that's wrong.

[Photo] Cerritos celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with La Feria Latina

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • October 9, 2022

The mariachis invited Jesus Trejo to join them to sing El Rey by Vicente Fernandez on Oct. 6.

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The spinning game wheel labeled with numbers that corresponds to the questions on the paper.

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A booth hosted a Latin American flag guessing game.

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Rose Abrokwa volunteering as a host of the Trivia Game on the Oct. 9 event.

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La Feria Latina located at the Performing Arts Stage

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The mariachi band performs for guests of the fair.

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The mariachis invited Jesus Trejo to join them to sing El Rey by Vicente Fernandez on Oct. 6.

Social media trends are stupid

Jaelyn Delos Reyes and Mel Ayala • October 7, 2022

Viral trends are getting out of control and can cause danger to people who follow foolish trends.

Adults can still watch cartoons too!

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022

Animation is not a genre just for children, but it's also for adults; art is not age-restricted.

[Photo] Downey’s Beyond the Book Festival

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • September 23, 2022

ThatLittleFelt Shoppe booth selling felt bouquets during the festival on Sept. 17.

Is it discipline or abuse?

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022

Many parents are crossing the line between teaching their child a lesson and abusing them.

[Photo] Greek Festival comes back to Long Beach

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • September 10, 2022

This was the booth that sold chalices, Orthodox crosses and the praying Jesus at the Long Beach Greek Festival.

Crisis hotlines need to employ trained counselors

Mel Ayala, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022

Suicide hotlines need to take into consideration the type of training their employees go through and need to be more confidential to callers.