Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Melissa Clemente

Melissa Clemente, Co-Sports & Photo Editor

Melissa Clemente is a co-sports & photo editor for Talon Marks who you may see juggling around campus after coming from working front line in FHCCGLA community clinic. To cover a variety of local news and sports stories.

All content by Melissa Clemente
Student looking at the Cerritos College app on his mobile phone.

[Photo] New college app is uniting students

September 21, 2023

Student looking at the Cerritos College app on his mobile phone.

People waving the American flag as they march in Washington D.C on 4th of July in 2014.

Does the American flag still represent freedom?

Lukas Luna-Arellano, Ifeoma Utom, and Melissa Clemente September 21, 2023
Behind the real meaning and vision of the American flag in 2023.
Cerritos College physics instructor Carlos Mera
says, the importance on the American flag its that it encourages people to be their better selves, because in the United States we get opportunities that we dont normally get in other places. Photo credit: Melissa Clemente

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Cerritos College physics instructor Carlos Mera says, the importance on the American flag it's that it encourages people to be their better selves, because in the United States we get opportunities that...

Paralegal student here at Cerritos College Alexander Alvarado says he views the representation of the American flag as, a beautiful symbol but sometimes out of reach. Photo credit: Melissa Clemente

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Paralegal student here at Cerritos College Alexander Alvarado says he views the representation of the American flag as, a beautiful symbol but sometimes out of reach. Photo credit: Melissa Clemente

Cerritos student Montse Polanco express, that her parents migrated to United States to give themselves and her better opportunities to thrive in life and she is grateful for that. Photo credit: Melissa Clemente

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Cerritos student Montse Polanco express, that her parents migrated to United States to give themselves and her better opportunities to thrive in life and she is grateful for that. Photo credit: Melissa...

Freshman, Cerritos College student Clarissa Garcia expressed that she grew up believing that the American flag represents freedom and that is how she views the American flag. Photo credit: Melissa Clemente

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Freshman, Cerritos College student Clarissa Garcia expressed that she grew up believing that the American flag represents freedom and that is how she views the American flag. Photo credit: Melissa Clemente

Sophomore student from Cerritos College Eduardo Sanchez quoted, We need to protest, join many groups, and fund the groups, if possible, to work hard for our ideals. When we asked him on his representation for the American flag. Photo credit: Melissa Clemente

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Sophomore student from Cerritos College Eduardo Sanchez quoted, "We need to protest, join many groups, and fund the groups, if possible, to work hard for our ideals". When we asked him on his representation...

What does the American flag mean to you?

Melissa Clemente September 21, 2023
Cerritos college students and staff physics instructor open their thoughts on the representation for the American flag.
Lee Ware Pool in Hawaiian Gardens closed after a child nearly drowns.

[Photo] Neighbor speaks out on Hawaiian Gardens Pool incident

September 5, 2023

Lee Ware Pool in Hawaiian Gardens closed after a child nearly drowns.

Vendor is selling and showing off her product to a customer.

[Photo] Downey night market unites joy and talent

September 1, 2023

Vendor is selling and showing off her product to a customer.

Vendor is selling and showing off her product to a customer.

Downey night market unites joy and talent

Melissa Clemente, Co-Sports Editor September 1, 2023
Looking for an everyday routine escape, don’t miss out on the Downey Night Market experience while they’re around.
The Hawaiian Gardens neighbors voice their concerns about Lee Ware pool incident that occurred on June 30.

[Photo] Pool reopens after child nearly drowns

September 1, 2023

The Hawaiian Gardens neighbor's voice their concerns about Lee Ware pool incident that occurred on June 30.

The Hawaiian Gardens neighbors voice their concerns about Lee Ware pool incident that occurred on June 30.

Pool reopens after child nearly drowns

Melissa Clemente, Co-Sports Editor September 1, 2023
Unexpected reopening just one month after a child's nearly drowns at the Hawaiian Gardens Lee Ware Pool.
Kyle Rittenhouse crying in court after the jury found him not guilty of murder.

Kyle Rittenhouse needs to be stopped

Melissa Clemente, Co-Sports Editor August 30, 2023
Three years after having shot three people and been cleared of all charges-imposed, Kyle Rittenhouse announces the launch of his non-profit anti-gun control foundation.
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