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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Perla Lara

Perla Lara, Managing Editor

I am a journalism student with a love of photography which makes me a photojournalist at heart. My objective is to write about people and the stories they create. I also believe that photography and journalism are great ways to document history and to connect with other people throughout space and time. My goal is to take photographs, and write stories that make an impact in peoples lives.

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Computer engineering major Jaqueline Alejos locking her bicycle using two locks. She recommends using two locks that are not easy to cut with wire cutters like a motorcycle type lock with a thick metal chain and a ‘U’ type lock. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Briefing with Campus Police has zero students in attendance

Perla Lara • October 2, 2016

An informal meeting to speak about campus safety with students was what the Briefing with Campus Police was set up to be, however there were no students in attendance. The meeting that was held on Thursday,...

Justin Surveyor getting inside the Subaru Rally Team USA car on Thursday, Sept. 29. The Subaru show car and trailer travel to about 80 different events per year but according to Event Manager Nick Alburger the goal for this year is reaching 90 events. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Students sit behind the wheel of the Subaru Rally Team USA Car

Perla Lara • October 2, 2016

Cars, rally races, and sitting behind the wheel of a championship winning car would be a dream come true for any car enthusiast. Welding major Justin Surveyor had the opportunity to do just that on Thursday,...

Biology major Cristal Guerra-Ramos during the Send Silence Packing Exhibit hosted by the Active Minds club on Thursday Sept.29. Guerra-Ramos was looking at one of the 1,100 backpacks that represent the number of college students that commit suicide each year. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Send Silence Packing Exhibit raises awareness about suicide

Alvaro Bayona and Perla Lara • October 1, 2016

Suicidal thoughts, contemplating suicide and attempting suicide are not easy subjects for anyone to express and openly talk about. Mental health is not a topic commonly brought into a daily conversation...

Philosophy Professor Greg Spooner walking around the room passing out coins to students and fellow philosophy professors so they could flip them 10 times during the Tuesday Sept. 27 philosophy club presentation. The hands on activity allowed the audience to understand data collection, statistical manipulation of research, and the bias reporting of research results. Photo credit: Perla Lara

The environment and science versus pseudoscience

Perla Lara • September 30, 2016

The Philosophy Club's presentation on critical thinking and the environment provided chemistry major Raymond Guzman with new information that helped him enhance his opinions on the environment. Guzman...

September 28 – Page 5

Perla Lara, College Life Editor • September 28, 2016

The turning point USA organization free speech beach ball on campus Wednesday Sept. 21 attracted the attention of Nathaniel Woodson (left) theater major and Jordan Wong art major (right). On the free speech ball Wong wrote “pretty freaking groovy, man.” Photo credit: Perla Lara

Large beach ball serves as tool for free speech

Perla Lara • September 27, 2016

Participation was the main reason Jordan Wong, art major, decided to take time and write a message on the free speech ball brought to campus by the Turning Point USA organization. “I like participation,”...

Editors tips on how to deal with stress

Editors’ tips on how to deal with stress

Perla Lara • September 20, 2016

"Try to rely on your hobbies to take a break." -Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor "Take a jog or write to cope with stress." -Briana Hicks, News Editor "Meditate to find inner joy." -Monique Nethington,...

Admissions counselor Maria Rodriguez giving advice to theatre major Amy Palma. Palma was interested in USC and picked up the handouts available to take home. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Mega Fair gives students access to representatives from 73 universities

Ethan Ortiz • September 18, 2016

Admissions counselor Maria Rodriguez giving advice to theatre major Amy Palma. Palma was interested in USC and picked up the handouts available to take home. Photo credit: Perla Lara

New Student Ambassador position offers serious advantages

Perla Lara • September 18, 2016

Theater tech major Jeanette McGeisey was one of 40 applicants for the Student Ambassador Job. For her, the job is a way to be more connected and involved with Cerritos College. She wants to be a part of...

Pamela Sepulveda, licensed clinical social worker and community outreach director with the Casa Youth Shelter giving a presentation on building successful communication skills on Thursday Sept. 15. Sepulveda kept the nine students who attended the presentation engaged by asking them to participate in her demonstrations of behaviors. Photo credit: Perla Lara

An assertive communication style is key to getting what you want

Perla Lara • September 18, 2016

The Improving Communication Skills workshop attracted the attention of nine students, students like pharmacy technician major Alex Santa Ana.He said, “I thought it might be interesting, that I might...

September 14: Page 5

Perla Lara, College Life Editor • September 14, 2016

September 14: Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor • September 14, 2016

Screenshoot from Orgsync.com Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] OrgSync gains positive response from student body

Jenny Gonzalez • September 14, 2016

Screenshoot from Orgsync.com Photo credit: Perla Lara

Talon Marks editors picks for issues students should know

Talon Marks editors picks for issues students should know

Perla Lara • September 14, 2016

Co-Multimedia Editor Benjamin Garcia said, "You can get hepatitis b from unclean toilet seats. Your personal health is important to the collective student body." Sports Editor Monique Nethington...

Philosophy professor Kim Berling engaging in a discussion on Buddhism and environmental ethics with students who attended her presentation on Tuesday Sept. 6. Berling explained and criticized what Ecological Buddhism is and gave her thoughts as a scholar of Buddhism. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Workshop discusses how Buddhism affects environment

Perla Lara • September 8, 2016

What does Buddhism have to say about the environment and climate change?According to Philosophy Professor Kim Berling the answer is nothing, at least not directly in the original Buddhist doctrine. However,...

AIME Program students working on different types of math problems in the programs structured tutoring room. Students sit according to the types of math problems they are working on allowing them to collaborate on their homework. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Finish Math and English requirements in two semesters

Perla Lara • August 31, 2016

Math Tutor Diana Silveyra is part of a community of tutors, teachers and staff that work toward giving students the help they need to overcome their struggles with Math and English. The community she is...

August 31 – Page 4

Perla Lara, College Life Editor • August 30, 2016

After the Wednesday July 20 Board of trustees meeting Cerritos College Psychology Professor Kimberley Duff (black and white shirt) comforted fired Cerritos College daycare center teacher Brisa Ocean (blue shirt). During the meeting Duff spoke to the board members on behalf of Ocean and the four other fired teachers. Duff described the five fired teachers as “the best teachers our children have ever had.” Duffs 2 children attended Cerritos daycare center. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Child Development Center gets ready to train new staff after firing five teachers

Terrel Emerson • August 30, 2016

After the Wednesday July 20 Board of trustees meeting Cerritos College Psychology Professor Kimberley Duff (black and white shirt) comforted fired Cerritos College daycare center teacher Brisa Ocean (blue...

Photo credit: Asante Warren

There is empowerment in helping and asking for help

Perla Lara • August 30, 2016

“Help me please” If you heard that, most would immediately take action. However, those are not statements you hear every day. The majority of the people who desperately need help stay quiet...

Chhaya Vaidya (left) wife of Subway store owner receiving payment from Subways first customer Pam Chambers (right) educational partnership program and welcome programs assistant II on Friday Aug. 26. Vaidya and her husband will work in the Subway along with 7 other employees. The first sandwich sold was the sub of the day a tuna sandwich. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Welcome Subway, we’ve been expecting you

Perla Lara, College Life Editor • August 30, 2016

Choosing Subway over the other food options in the Student Center was an easy choice for first customer Pam Chambers, educational partnership program and welcome programs assistant II. Chambers bought...

Five tips for new students from Talon Marks Editors

Five tips for new students from Talon Marks Editors

Perla Lara, College Life Editor • August 23, 2016

The Talon Marks fall 2016 Ed Board give tips for new college students. Editor-in-Chief Ethan Ortiz said, "Always arrive to class early. It is better to be prepared and ready to learn rather than...

August 24 – Page 3

Perla Lara, College Life Editor • August 23, 2016

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

[Photo] Forum showcases trustee hopefuls battling to get union endorsement

Karla Enriquez, Managing Editor • August 23, 2016

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...

Benefits come with fall semester sticker

Perla Lara • August 23, 2016

A student planner, a free In-N-Out burger, and participation in student elections are some of the benefits to having a fall semester sticker. Studio art major and staff at the Student Activities office...

Patrick O’Donnell Director of Information and Technology (left), Cerritos College President Dr. Jose Fierro (center) and Sue Parsons Director of Educational Partnerships and Programs (right) posing in front of the cake for the Outstanding Manager of the year award celebration. For both O’Donnell and Parsons it was their first time getting the award and they shared the moment with their mothers, other family and friends. Photo credit: Perla Lara

First-time winners of Outstanding Manager Award celebrate

Perla Lara • August 19, 2016

Exemplary and outstanding service are just two of the requirements for the Outstanding Manager of the Year Award. On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Director of Information and Technology Patrick O’Donnell...

The space in the Cerritos College student center where Taco Bell used to be is now under construction. Stutents can hear the sound of construction takin place. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Fall 2016 starts with no Subway and four microwaves.

Perla Lara • August 19, 2016

Returning students who expected to enjoy eating Subway on campus this 2016 Fall semester will only see a coming soon sign and hear the construction noise behind walls. However, there are four microwaves...

Vendors who participated in the Cerritos College Music and Sports festival decided to leave early. The heat, bad booth location, and allowing people to bring their own food to the festival were reasons vendors gave for poor sales during the three day event that started on Friday July 29 and ended Sunday July 31. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Low attendance at college festival causes early finish

Perla Lara • August 4, 2016
Low attendance was the reason the festival ended a few hours earlier than expected forcing vendors and the carnival to pack up two hours before the scheduled ending time.
Friday July 29 was the first day of the Cerritos College Music and Sports festival which included a soccer tournament and a carnival. Vendors set up their booths ready to sell festival goers seafood, tacos, desserts, special psychic readings, and other things. Photo credit: Perla Lara

High expectations, low turnout for first day of music and sports festival.

Perla Lara • August 1, 2016
Day one of three of the Cerritos College music and sports festival starts off with only small crowds of people gathering.
At the Wednesday July 20, Board of Trustees meeting Yhadira Bueno (front) addressed the board members during the comments from the audience portion of the meeting as Christina Galvez (back) stood at her side. With tears in her eyes Bueno told the board members how approximatetly one year ago her child was found by another parent in the Cerritos College parking due to doors being left open. She asked the board to reinstate the five teachers that were fired and fix the faulty door system that alleowed her child and others to go out by themselves. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Firing of five Child Development teachers protested at board

Terrel Emerson • July 28, 2016

At the Wednesday July 20, Board of Trustees meeting Yhadira Bueno (front) addressed the board members during the comments from the audience portion of the meeting as Christina Galvez (back) stood at her...

ASCC Senate Vice President Ivan Oyarzabal during the Wednesday Nov. 4 senate meeting. Oyarzabal submitted his resignation on Thursday, Jan 14.

[Photo] Oyarzabal steps down as ASCC Vice President

Karla Enriquez, Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2016

ASCC Senate Vice President Ivan Oyarzabal during the Wednesday Nov. 4 senate meeting. Oyarzabal submitted his resignation on Thursday, Jan 14.

Construction impacts spring 2016 registration

Construction impacts spring 2016 registration

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • December 11, 2015

  Construction at Cerritos College continues to impact students. The remodeling taking place inside the administration building blocked off more than 2/3 of the Administration and Records office,...

Senator Daniel Flores-Resendiz at the Wednesday Dec. 9 ASCC Senate meeting. He presented senate with spread sheet detailing the cost that go into the Falcon Awards Banquet and a legislation that would eliminate the fall semester awards banquet but still keeping the spring semester awards banquet. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Falcon Awards Banquet to be held only in the spring

Perla Lara • December 10, 2015
The tradition of having two Falcon Awards Banquets comes to an end as ASCC Senate approves the removal of the Fall Falcon Awards Banquet.

Kobe Bryant described in one word

Perla Lara and Briana Hicks • December 8, 2015

Falcon Kids seeks funds to make impact on community

Perla Lara • December 8, 2015
$19,510 is no small amount, and with the responsibility to represent the Cerritos College student body senators debate over the pros and cons of the Falcon Kids Initiative is no small feat either.

One word that comes to mind when you hear the name Kobe Bryant

Briana Hicks and Perla Lara • December 8, 2015

  David Kearns, human resources major, said, "I have to think about that. I don't know how to say it in one word, uh, congratulations!"   Olatilewa Olumade, kinesiology major,...

ASCC Senate Chair for the Rules and Regulations Committee Daniel Flores-Resendiz Showing ASCC Senate examples of the shapes and sizes of buttons that could be made if the Button maker legislation was approved. ASCC Senate agreed to fund $2270.75 for the startup cost of the button maker and to consider adding the yearly cost of making buttons to institutionalize the program. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Senate approves gender neutrality legislation

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • December 3, 2015
Both ASCC Senate Chair for the Rules and Regulations Committee Daniel Flores-Resendiz, and ASCC Senate Pro Tempore Joseph Fierro presented senate with legislations that included changes to the ASCC Senate constitutional Bylaws. Changes, that according to both Fierro and Flores-Resendiz, would benefit all future ASCC government.
Biology Professor Dr. Chace Tydell was the speaker for the how to get great recommendation letters workshop on Tuesday Nov. 24. After the workshop Tydell sat with the students and answered specific questions they had. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Getting the best out of recommendation letters

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 30, 2015

Biology Professor Dr. Chace Tydell was the speaker for the how to get great recommendation letters workshop on Tuesday Nov. 24. After the workshop Tydell sat with the students and answered specific questions...

The ASCC Senate had a quorum of over 26 senators during the Wednesday Nov. 25 meeting. Despite being the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the ASCC Senate meeting had a large number of senators and public in attendance. Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Senate approves funding for club activities

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 26, 2015
Franco Falcon’s pay instated at $14.32 per hour, the Triathlon Club receives $2,403.72 and Theatre Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival competition receives $14,093 in funding.

Last minute playoff loss for football team

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 24, 2015

Cerritos College football team play at the SoCal playoff game, against Long Beach City College Vikings on Saturday, Nov. 21   [View the story "Last minute playoff loss for Falcons Football Team"...

2-0 win for women’s soccer in SoCal Regional Playoffs

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 24, 2015

Women's Soccer take a 2-0 win from Mt. San Jacinto in the first round of the SoCal playoffs.The Falcons move on to round 2 of the Southern California Regional Playoffs against San Bernardino Valley College.   [View...

Sierra Club Long Beach Group Chair Gabrielle Weeks presented in the Thursday Nov.19 Live Green Save Big Workshop. She asked, and answered questions while sitting on top of the table during the entire workshop. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Saying no to single-use garbage

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • November 21, 2015

Sierra Club Long Beach Group Chair Gabrielle Weeks presented in the Thursday Nov.19 Live Green Save Big Workshop. She asked, and answered questions while sitting on top of the table during the entire workshop....

ASCC Senator Diana Sylveyra (Center) looking back as a member of the public speeks to the senate during the Wednesday Nov. 18 senate training meeting. Silveyra wants to increase student outreach by letting clubs know senate can provide funds for them. Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Senate holds unofficial meeting due to lack of agenda

Perla Lara • November 19, 2015
Failure to comply with the Brown Act Regulations forces ASCC Senate to cancel its Wednesday, Nov.18 meeting and hold an unofficial meeting and training in its place.
ASCC Senate meeting on Wednesday Nov. 4. The Senate quorum was at 32. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Mascot payraise does not pass

Perla Lara • November 5, 2015
Franco Falcon’s pay continues at $9.93 after the proposed legislation to make it $14.32 was not approved by the ASCC Senate.
American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU) Community Engagement and Policy Advocate Luis Nolasco was the presenter at the Know your rights workshop. The presentation had over 16 students in attendence. Photo credit: Perla Lara

‘Am I being detained, or am I free to go?’

Perla Lara • November 1, 2015
Know your rights presentation organized by MEChA and The Social Equality Club helps students understand their rights
ASCC Senator chair of the Rules and Regulations committee Daniel Flores lead the discussion on a need for changes to the Homecoming Event. He also wants Cerritos College students to be a part of the Rules and Regulations committee which meets Mondays 12 to 1pm in room BK 111. Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Senate opens discussion for changes to Homecoming

Perla Lara • October 29, 2015
The future of the Cerritos College Homecoming event rests in the hands of ASCC Senate. ASCC Senator and Chair of the Rules and Regulations committee Daniel Flores lead the discussion on a need for changes for the Homecoming event and its components, which include Homecoming Court and Homecoming Floats.
Professors Danielo (left) and Kayser (right) liosten to a students speak after watching the film Ma Vie en Rose. The student used a metaphor comparing preferred sports to acceptance of others. Photo credit: Amanda Del Cid

[Photo] ‘Popcorn and a Movie’ and new perspective

Amanda Del Cid • October 27, 2015

Professors Danielo (left) and Kayser (right) liosten to a students speak after watching the film "Ma Vie en Rose". The student used a metaphor comparing preferred sports to acceptance of others. Photo...

Issac Simons-Araya (left), Peter Ibrahim (center), and Elena Robles (right) in front of senate giving a brief self introduction before being approved by senate to fill the empty senate seats. The newly appointed senators were able to participate and vote at theWednesday Oct. 21 ASCC senate meeting . Photo credit: Perla Lara

ASCC Senate appoints four new senators and votes on legislations

Perla Lara • October 22, 2015
Dean of Student Services Dr. Gilbert Contreras has said “The ASCC Senate moved into swift action on what they feel their priorities are.” That “swift action” continued in the Wednesday Oct. 21 ASCC Senate meeting in which four new senators and, three agenda action items where voted on and passed.

ASCC Senate presented with legislation options

Perla Lara • October 16, 2015
ASCC Senate order of the day, four new senators to take empty senate seats, legislation for library noise reduction, and a pay increase for Franco Falcon.

ASCC Senate prepares for the joint board of trustee meeting

Perla Lara • October 8, 2015
ASCC Senators Daniel Flores and Adrian Gomez win elections and become the ASCC Senate representatives for the board of trustee meeting.
Number 19 forward/midfielder Nathan Martin keeping the ball a way from Los Angeles Harbor College player number 20 Erick Nuno. Cerritos won the game with a score of 3-2. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Men’s soccer defeats Los Angeles Harbor

Perla Lara, Photo Editor • October 7, 2015
This past weekend, Friday, Oct. 2, Cerritos College men’s soccer upped their conference standing 2-0 defeating LA Harbor.
Model UN Director of Public and External Affairs Jessica Germata (front) and Model UN Secretary-General of Training and Recruitment Bianca Salgado (back) preparing for their presentation at the Wednesday Sept. 30 ASCC senate meeting. Salgado managed the powerpoint presentation while Germata gave details on the conferences that will be attended by the club.

[Photo] Model United Nations becomes role model for ASCC Senate expectations

Perla Lara • October 1, 2015

Model UN Director of Public and External Affairs Jessica Germata (front) and Model UN Secretary-General of Training and Recruitment Bianca Salgado (back) preparing for their presentation at the Wednesday...

FSZ – What is your transportion to Cerritos College?

Perla Lara and Bianca Salgado • September 26, 2015

  Karla Baeza, welding major, said, "I wished we had a parking structure on campus. It has been hot lately so with the structure it will be easier and cooler when parking. I drive to campus...

ASCC Senate holds first fall 2015 meeting

Perla Lara • September 24, 2015
ASCC Vice President Ivan Oyarzabal presided over the first ASCC Senate meeting with a new party whip and a president pro tempore at his side.
Photo Illustration depicts students staking ontop of each other. It is a metaphor for the increase in student enrollment.

[Photo] Enrollment stacks up

Karla Enriquez, News Editor • September 22, 2015

Photo Illustration depicts students staking ontop of each other. It is a metaphor for the increase in student enrollment.

Unofficial start for the ASCC Senate

Perla Lara • September 22, 2015
ASCC Senate held a meet and greet practice meeting which allowed new senate members to familiarize themselves with the meeting structure, and with each other.
Womens Water Polo team practice, from front to back Co-captain Breanna Zuniga, Attacker Maria Figueroa, Attacker Jenny Parra, Co-captain Claudia Martinez, Attacker Lucila Davies, Attacker Stephanie Garcia, and Attacker Janay williams. The team practices left, right and center launches. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Women’s Water Polo ready for season

Rob Flores and Perla Lara • September 9, 2015
Women's Water Polo team prepares to enter their first tournament Sept. 10 through 12 in Sacramento, California.

If it looks a Nazi, sounds like a Nazi… No it’s Donald Trump

Perla Lara • August 29, 2015
Don’t eat the sugar coated Neo Nazi propaganda Donald Trump is handing out.

Reaching out to Dreamers

Perla Lara • August 25, 2015
Submitting a Dream act application is just one step to academic success. Knowing the difference between the Dream act application and the AB 540 form and why dreamers should submit both is just one valuable piece of information the Cerritos College financial aid office has to share with Dreamers. The financial aid office also has other resources available for students who filled a Dream act application.
Wendy Solorio author of the book Mexicancer at her book signing event at Cerritos College on Tuesday May 12, 2015. Solorio shared her 11 year battle with cancer with her audience. she is signing a copy of her book for her godfather Martin Avina who attended the event to show his support. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Amazon best-seller holds book signing at Cerritos College

Perla Lara • June 9, 2015

Cerritos College alumna Wendy Solorio has published her first book which is number 27 on Amazon’s biographies and memoirs bestseller list, in it she describes her battle with cancer both during...

Standardized tests: a necessary evil

Standardized tests: a necessary evil

Perla Lara • May 7, 2015
Standardized tests are like a bitter medicine you have to take in order to live and survive.
ASCC Court Meeting| April 28

ASCC Court Meeting| April 28

Perla Lara, Staff Writer • May 2, 2015

During the April 28 Court meeting, ASCC discussed changes to the election bylaws. There was also a proposal to senate for court to wear robes.

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