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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Quinae Austin

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer

 Quinae Austin is currently a staff writer for Cerritos College’s Talon Marks. She hopes to transfer to Cal State Los Angeles and obtain her Bachelor of Arts in TV,Film, and Broadcasting. She has a YouTube vlog called "The Way It Is" . Her dream job is to work for Glamour or Cosmopolitan Magazine.

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Generic view of a Spalding NBA basketball dropping into the hoop during the FIBA European Basketball Championship on 25 June 1989 at the Dom Sportova in Zagreb, Yugoslavia.

Cerritos College men’s basketball lose against Santa Monica Corsairs

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer December 20, 2019

The Cerritos college men's basketball had a tight match with the Santa Monica Corsairs and ended with a score of 71-61. Santa Monica who were last seasons semifinalist did not come to lose. Losing...

Rallying the team: Coach Joe Pacheco, motivating his team during practice. The women's basketball team is looking forward to an excellent season, and hopes to continue racking up victories with each passing game. The team next plays against Golden West College in a home game that takes place on Dec. 18, 2019. Photo credit: Quinae Austin

Cerritos Falcons Women’s Basketball Strive to Continue Winning Games in 2020

Jonathan Gonzalez and Quinae Austin December 11, 2019

The Falcons started off the 2019-2020 season struggling and losing four of their first five games. They then picked up the pace and won three in a row, currently sitting with a 4-4 record with many more...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 07: Tyler Perry speaks on stage at 2019 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 07, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Kenny Leons’ ‘American Son’ depicts an illusion of modern Racism

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer December 7, 2019

Any title with American in it has to hold some heavy weight, and unfortunately “American Son” did not. Also not to toot Tyler Perry’s horn or anything but, it’s safe to say that not every play...

circa 1890: American abolitionist leader and former slave Harriet Tubman (1820 - 1913), who led over 300 escaped slaves to freedom, including her parents, through the underground railroad.

Harriet Tubman 2019 biopic film

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

Ranking in an unsuspected $20 billion worldwide, Kasi Lemmons only did the movie "Harriet" some justice in the opening weekend, as the writer-director carefully told Harriet Tubman’s story on the big...

Women's soccer obtained the lead over Mt. San Antonio Mounties on Oct. 29, 2019. They are set to play El Camino on Nov. 5, 2019. Photo credit: Quinae Austin

Women’s soccer closer to conference

Quinae Austin November 5, 2019

After playing a close game on Oct. 29 against the Mt. San Antonio Mounties, who are highly ranked in Division III, Cerritos College women’s soccer team takes the win 2-1. With only five games left...

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Kanye West performs Sunday Service during the 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 21, 2019 in Indio, California

Kanye heads West with his Sunday service

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

Kanye West made headlines for his tour "Jesus is King" and the incorporation of his "Sunday Service," at the Forum in Inglewood on Oct. 27, 2019. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BcU8sO3PTldgEWslzMLNog',sig:'5A09uEDIQMoJX6QeYOFLs1Yqjp7aqZ1FVIDP1JFt7L0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1183033642',caption:...

The Louis Vuitton X exhibit showcases clothing items, purses and items from when the designer had first started his endeavor. The exhibit will go on until Nov. 10, 2019.

‘X’ marks the spot

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

There aren't many people who don’t know one person that has not heard of or even owns something by Louis Vuitton. After attending the Louis Vuitton X exhibit in Beverly Hills, it is clear that people...

If you look to your right!

If you look to your right!

Quinae Austin, Kianna Znika, and Bianca Hull May 28, 2019

Los Angeles is one of the most diverse, iconic cities in the world, making it no surprise that it’s one of the most visited cities in the United States. The city is rich in culture, entertainment and...

We Care

We Care

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer May 16, 2019

Naturally you want to love everything about Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran because they are both so great. Just like their new smash hit "I Don't Care,” which is very catchy and unforgettable. These...

Free Speech Zone: How do you feel about Pornhub possibly buying Tumblr?

Nae Galloway, Sociology major "I'm shook, because if they buy it they're going to have to do a lot monitoring and because kids use it also." D.J., Undecided "Nothing really changes, it’s...

The unfortunate film

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer May 1, 2019

"A Fortunate Man" was not good and it was extremely long. It doesn't grab the viewers attention quickly because there was too much drama going on early in the film. If you're fascinated by a Victorian...

Free Speech Zone: Is human life more valuable than art?

Edgar Mendoza and Quinae Austin April 30, 2019

  Juan Velasquez, Studio Art “Art goes away eventually and it’s a materialistic thing, and I love painting so I know how important it is and would love for it to exist forever, but...

Cerritos College student Dalia Rodriguez sung You Say at the Music Concert. The event was held in Long Beach at the California Heights United Methodist Church. Photo credit: Derrick Coleman

Our Falcon songbirds spring sing

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

The Cerritos College Music Department and the Cerritos College Choir along with selected associated student soloist presented the 13th Annual Spring Sing Concert on April 28. The concert was held in Long...

Actor Jussie Smollett paid two brothers he knew $3,500 to fake the attack in the 300 block of East North Water Street around 2 a.m. Jan. 29, Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said.

The ‘Empire’ star who cried hate!

Quinae Austin and Alison Hernandez February 27, 2019

“Empire” star Jussie Smollett, is now out on bond just weeks after he reported an alleged assault and claiming it was a hate crime. The Chicago Police Department investigated and found out that...

Photo credit: Sofia Gallegos

Peaceful migrants treading on thin ICE

Quinae Austin and Edgar Mendoza February 13, 2019

The recent arrest of 21 Savage has brought to light a problem bigger than crossing the border. According to an article by the New York Times, Savage’s lawyers stated that he will be released from...

Super Bowl loss equals win

Quinae Austin February 13, 2019

Former Los Angeles Rams quarterback coach Zac Taylor, has filled the Cincinnati Bengals head coach position. This is great for this team, after having Marvin Lewis for 16 seasons rarely making the playoffs....

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