PAGE 4- j HALLOWEEN HAUNT: Knott's Scary Farm is back for the 28th Annual Halloween cele­ bration. Check out what's new this year. |

PAGE 5- PAGE 3 - f FOOTBALL Falcons MOCK RALLY:: Check out rack up their first VOL. 46, NO. 8 some pictures' from this CERRITOS COLLEGE loss of the season to El Camino. year's event, j I OR WALK, CALIF. OCTOBER 25, 2000 J Mock rally raises t oof BY HELEM MAYORGA Career Services, Sandy Beuster Jonathan Gamble was asked ' FEATURE EDITOR campus business manager, Cyndi give me an idea of a perfect man, The winner • Homecoming Chatterton the book store supervi­ Gamble said, "a perfect man is the Mock Rally event is one of the sor and Alma Gutierrez the 1999 person that give me some money." most favorite and highly attended homecoming queen. Paul Hallada was asked what was event that students have enjoyed "I love the Mock Rally, it is so his favorite musical group, going to and participating in dur­ much fun, girls are beautiful, guys Hallada who was wearing had big ing the Fall semester. are great. It is one of the most fun­ fake breasts said, "I don"t know, 1 The Homecoming Mock Rally niest things on campus," judge just look at their boobbies." was held last week on Thursday in Beuster said. Richie Sutton was asked if you

the Student Center. • • : The participants for the mock had to design a car, how will be This event helped to encour­ rally were representing Carolina your design,'*? He said "convert­ age all students to vote for their Mojarro was Jonathan Gamble ible, because I like to go topless." favorite candidate for homecom­ sponsored by Poetry & Arts Club, After the participants were ing queen in the next weeks queen representing Claudia De Los done with their questions, answers elections, - Santos, waS Scott Smith spon­ and performances; the judgements The people who made this sored by Phi Theta Kappa, repre­ had already come out with a deci­ event possible were the home- senting Misty Cota was Paul sion about the 2000-Mock Rally Coming queen candidates, stu­ Hallada sponsored by the Scholars winner. dents participating iri the mock Honors Club, representing Karla The winner Angel Perez rally and the ASCC president and La Verde was Jason Miramontes made his final performance by vice-president. sponsored by Phi Rho Pi, repre- walking all over the stage, in sexy i 4 * 1 T ' > The seven homecoming queen • senting Osiris Gonzalez was Naro movements. candidates were brought on stage sponsored by Phi Beta Lambda, "I feel beautiful. I feel great by the ASCC president Constantin representing Jessica Vazquez was being the winner," Perez said. Rosenbauer by order, Carolina Richie Sutton sponsored by Phi Perez also said that he did it at Mojarro, Claudia De Los Santos,, Beta Lambda, and finally repre­ the last minute because the man Misty Cota, Karla Laverde, Osiris senting Kaisa Thompson was who was going to represent Gonzalez, Jessica Vazquez and Angel Perez-Sponsored by the Thompson at the beginning did Kaisa Thompson. Black Student Union. not show up at the last minute. The seven candidates showed Mock Rallies' participants "All the girls and guys helped up on stage wearing their nice went on stage modeling their short me up to get ready at the last outfits made up in their best attire. and tight outfits. Then the host minute," Perez said, , After the seven candidates asked to every each of them a Cerritos College student Hugo were presented on stage, the host question that they have to answer Esparza said, it was very fun and of the event introduced the five and finally they had to perform a excited to watch. "This is a way judges that were in charge of dance. how man can get in touch with the electing the 3000 Homecoming The most funny part of the, feminine side," Esparza said. Mock Rally winner. .• . ' ' show was when the participants Homecoming Queen elections The judges for this event were, had to give an answer, to thejr will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 rianne Adkins/TM Sandy, Holmes from payroll question and then do their dance, and Thursday Oct. 26th from 9 to Smiling Pretty-The Homecoming mock rally winner Angel Perez receives liis bbuque| of veggies, department, Terrie Lopez from performance. , 2 p.m.- on campus.

Learning COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT communities Internship opportunities offered to students program BY BRENDA DURAN sites complient with ADA rules. curriculum and job opportunities. Most of the students in the program are1 EDITOR IN CHIEF There are also students working in various "With the OCEAN membership, it's a majoring in computer information systems. The computer science department led by stays strong database work, multi user computer systems win-win situation, the students benefit the Hohly said she will be gearing the pro­ instructor Marge Hohly and Jack Wilson has BY GIOVANNA CARTER and AS/400 jobs.' . college benefits and I can bring the -latest gram toward other projects such as creating a EDITORIAL EQITOR ; ' created new opportunities for students in the "We need to finish the revising on all the technology into the classroom," Hohly said. database for the Teacher TRAC program arid AS/400 computer system department. campus websites by next spring," Hohly said By being part of the OCEAN membership. The Learning Com­ working, toward improving all of the campus The computer infonnation department has "So these .student interns can speed up the Hohly and Wilson will be able to also partic­ munities Program (LCP) will websites. created CIS (computer infonnation system) process and get real life experience at the ipate in nationwide surveys and also receive reach its second year iri oper­ Hohly mentioned her and Wilson plan to internship opportunities. same time." ongoing technical assistance with hardware ation this semester. work on these goals after making all of the Last spring Hohly and Wilson were made With their recently granted membership to and software installations. This project is a federally aware of providing these opportunities the Orange County Educational Advancement "We will get new AS/400's with the spon­ websites ADA complient j funded program aimed at because of a committee meeting that was held Network (OCEAN)one of the largest IBM soring that OCEAN will be giving us and that 'Many of our students have gone off to strengthening students suc­ regarding the ADA (American Disabilities midrange users in the country, Hohly and only advances our curriculum even more," full lime jobs in the web industry so we are cess. , 1 Act) complience rules and regulations. Wilson will also be linked to the local busi­ Hohly said. looking forward to expanding the internship It has promoted great Today 28 students are working with vari-r ness community and current technology sem­ The AS/400 program is a two year pro­ opportunities for all of our students," Hohly interaction between faculty ous faculty members to make various web­ inars to provide their students with current gram with predominantly evening classes. concluded. and students by bringing together ideas, active learning and faculty development. The faculty are mentors and the students are responsi­ ble for their own learning, Thibodeaux sets changing the models of teach­ ' ' 1- • , ing and learning continually," program director Ana Torres- Bower said. With the support of the goals for bookstore Title 111, "Strengthening BY EDGAR TREJO Student Success" grant, the books for students in the medical field. STAFF WRITER . Thibodeaux says part of his plan! is to work on LCP has completed five years After Nikki Hundley left to. pursue her career of activity and is now "offi­ buying more books from students tha^t way students down west the bookstore has a new manager in cially 'adopted,"'•' by the save money when purchasing book$ and continue charge by the name of Corrie Thibodeaux. College Chancellor's Office. The 31 year old Utah resident comes to Cerritos active involvement on campus. Among the many other with a year and a half of experience, he worked in a " Corrie Thibodeaux seems like A man who can great aspects of this program, bookstore located in Ocala, Florida. get things done, I come to the bookstore often, I it has established a learning, " I was thrilled and excited when they hired me" would love to save some money, I mean who would­ communities transfer pack-* said Thibodeaux. n't," student Lynn Contreras said, j f age, • .;. . ;• ., In order to work at Cerritos, Thibodeaux left Thibodeaux says he wants to also work on The program includes a Florida. .' aspects of working with the bookstore staff for series of learning communi- > . "This move has put me closer fo my children, two. ties courses organized among improvements.' , . ; • ; '; girls and one boy, who reside in Colorado, along with transfer requirements. "I hope to offer better service for customers, I their mother," Thibodeaux said. The desire to help the want to get more knowledgeable employees, and h« Thibodeaux holds an electronics technician cer­ development of other learning able to sell products at competitive prices to students, tificate, he earned it in the Control Data Institute in communities does not just 1 "mean. . ; I want, all customers to leave the store Dallas. , •: ' •'• include colleges. happy," Thibodeaux said. • I He's working to get his degree in computer sci­ " We want to share the The bookstore staff also seems to be very pleased ence from'Cerritos College. • learning communities culture to work with Thibodeaux, and Thibodeaux says he is with high schools in our area "Mathematics is my favorite subject, that's why very pleased to work with them. . \ . also," Torres-Bowers said. \ I love computer science, engineering is such an awe­ "They're an awesome teairi, they CAW about each The learning community some field," stated Thibodeaux. • ' program serves as a mpdej Thibodeaux says he plans qn making a lot of other; I'm honored to work themt commented that promotes an environ­ changes to the bookstore. ' " • Thibodeaux * •, •• • ' j . ment in which faculty and Changes that the school and students will bene­ "Corrie is wonderful, I feel he will be around for students work together. fit from. ... ' ' ' a long time, he has so,many new'ideas that are really • For example he' says he wants to offer students ' quite exciting,""accountant for the bookstore, Betty Adrianne Adkins/1M a better selection of software and better reference Fisher said. . •. ' •• • |\ NEWS Page 2 TALON MARKS October 25,2000 News Gregoriav honored musically

BY CHARLES PURNELL His greatest musical influence is 2000, Scream Festival and the "I love students and I have some "I dont know the exact number, • STAFF WRITER Bach. ' ; American Composers Forum really good ones," Grigoriev says. I lost track already because of reis­ Cerritos College faculty mem­ Music 120 student Alissa Festival I, which lead to his win­ "I grew up listening to the sues, compilations, vinyl, etc. Briefs ber Igor Grigoriev, music ^(ele­ His two most ijecent rock avant- Winnans, said "It's truly an honor to ning the ASCAPLUS award. Beach Boys, The Beatles and some. mentary guitar) and jazz improvisa­ be in the presence of mis man. He - He recalls a critic of one of his Elvis. I also listened to jazz, rock as garde releases are) "OGOGO Live" tion instructor, was a recipient this and "Ira & IgoraV' ASGC FALL BANQUET plays so fine and so brilliant. perfonnances say, "This is a musi­ well as classical," he recalls. . year's very prestigious music indus­ Sometimes I'll play a song and he'll cal assault. This music has to be Within the past two years, , "OGOGO Live" which features AWARDS • try award, the American Society of play that song after ine and I just illegal and the musician jailed for Grigoriev has readied six albums. the group OGOGO which consists Composers Authors and Publishers on the guitar, Applications are now avail­ humble myself because he's so playing it." His professional career began at the of Igor Grigoriev Standard Award, or ASCAPLUS. An Online biography of able for students interested good. He has inspired irie to achieve Cerritos College students are age of 12. Former Cerritos College music Grigoriev, whichj can be seen by his level of greatness." urged to see first hand Grigoriev He can't bring to mind how in nominating themselves or faculty member Matthew Paul was logging onto \ iiirecords.com Grigoriev said, he trusted his perform on Friday, Nov. 17 at many albums have been released others for leadership and also chosen to receive the award. "OGOGO Live" and "Ira and Igor. performances on the Japanese Tour CalArts vn Valencia. under his designation. service awards. "This is a very prestigious award because ASCAPLUS is the In the S tudent Activities biggest music publishing company Office in the world.The second being 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BMI," Grigoriev said. The objective of the UNIVERSITY FAIR ASCAPLUS standard award is to ; protect the rights of ASCAPLUS Wednesday, Oct. 25 members by licensing and paying transfer and School royalties for the public perfor­ Relations presents the mances of their copyrighted works. . University Fair. Every year, among the over 100,000 ASCAPLUS members, The fair will include many: which includes well known celebri­ California State ties such as Madonna and Garth Universities, UC's, indepen­ Brooks, a select number of mem­ bers are chosen to receive the dent California institutions, ASCAPLUS award, private universities and out This monetary grant is awarded of state institutions, as well on the basis of recent performances as Military institutions. and each writers inventory of orig­ inal compositions. In the Falcon Square "I received my award in the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. mail in August of this year. My check was in the hundreds. It feels ;"• COSTUME CONTEST really good, especially when you Tuesday, Oct. 31 know that you work on non-com­ mercial material. That means that ASCC Halloween Costume there is appreciation for it,"

Contest: ' ;> Grigoriev expressed. In the Falcon Square Stage He creates and performs classi­ AdrianneAdkins/TM 11 a.m. .'• cal and rock avante-garde music. There will be Deejays, food and prizes. Engquist granted advisory seat

BY BRENDA QU.RAN, „ .d %y. ' ii v'UP°X fo/yyard t9.ys.ing thjs. positionto benefit the VDlTOH IN CHIEF college in both the administration of justice department Chief of campus police, Marv Engquist was grant­ Tuesday, Oct. 31 and the police department," Engquist said. ed a advisory committee seat for the Peace Officer Through his position Engquist wjill be able to advise ; Standards and Training Commission (POST). to the commission on various aspects on training issues A Health Fair will be held The POST committee is a commission appointed by for the California police departments. iri the Falcon Square for the governor of California that establishes the selection He also says he hopes to bring the mandated train­ students interested in and and training standards for all police officers of ing requirements set by the POST commission to cam­ California. receiving health information pus police ahead of time. Engquist will be serving for a three year term along "This position is relevant in the sense that the offi­ on various health concerns with 14 other members from all around the state of cers on this campus will know ahead of time the man­ and screenings. California who come from sheriff and police academies dates for training so that they can pceed the minimal and law enforcement agencies. standards," Engquist said "our people already do so it "I think its an honor to be on this committee, it's a will just improve more." j . JAZZ CONCERT great benefit that Cerritos is the only community col­ As a faculty member of the' Administration of lege that is represented on this committee," Engquist Wednesday, Nov. 1 Justice, Engquist says being on the Commission will said, Cerritos College Jazz also allow him to be intimately awfare 6f changes and His appointment came from the California Criminal improvements for the curriculum. !• "i Ensemble Justice Educators where the criteria for the position "It's all around good thing it puts Cerritos College inyolved having a well rounded law enforcement back­ In the Student Center Adrianne Adkins/ IM 1 ahead ," Engquist concluded. 7:30 p.m. . Chief of Police- Marv Engquist busy at campus police offices. ground, integrity and good" traits of responsibility.

SKILLS WORKSHOP mm, Friday, Nov. 3 Noon to 1 p.m. • \ College Night in gym today Thursday, Nov. 16 6 to 7 BY FABIAN DUARTE speak to representatives of major different colleges and universities STAFF WRITER colleges and universities and ask as well as the programs they offer p.m. Cerritos College be hosting the questions about any; particular will be available. mm annual College Night, Wednesday, • Skills Identification school," School Relations "I'm looking forward to attend­ Oct.25. College Night was created Workshop Specialist Shirley Arcco said. ing College Night because over 60 for high school seniors in surround­ mm Haft Arceo added that admission colleges and universities will be In the Testing/Assesment ing schools to preview various cam­ mmH i information, dates for deadlines for there," said Lilian Castillo. Center . • • • . puses before graduation. + Sign up at Job Placement. Cerritos College, in collabora­ wmmmA tion with the ABC, Bellflower, HEALTHCARE Downey, and Norwalk-La Mirada OPPORTUNITIES unified school districts will hold the H Q 'ft QUARTFfl8A<"K FRrtt event. '. - '•• XEftS' S THE SNAP, HE'S LOOK Tuesday, Nov, 14 In long tradition College Latino Healthcare Project Night's puipose was to assist stu­ O U Ml* All Spanish speaking bicul- dents that are researching institu­ tions of higher learning. •KM tural students interested in "The students who will be visit­ M E the dynamic field of Heath ing will have an opportunity to CareAdministratiori are E E encouraged to attend. From the stadium to the In the Teleconference C N Center • court room,! love it all! Closecf-capu'oning puts me enormous freedom, flexibility 2 p.m, . Help Wanted: Assist local right wbiere the action is... and an enviable lifestyle. ad agency with shipping, o from the! stadium to the con­ So, if you're considering a ference room to the court career where you can do it packaging and lite admin room... j'm doing a job that LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE all... then (consider closed- duties. Must be energetic helps people in every walk of captioning, and court report­ APPLICATIONS with attention to detail. M 2 life. And; today's closed* ing.- It'll take you where you captioning professional enjoys want to gos Applications for the annual Flexible hours. Call Mr. Lloyd at 562-926-7111, ext. Leadership Conference that 15. • • • I 0 will be held in San Diego Cerritos College Classified ads accepted in the will be available starting Talon Marks. Rates are $7 for 20 N 0 11110 Alondra Blvd. * Norwalk, CA90650 Monday, Oct. 30 words or less, plus 25* per (562)860-2451, ext. 2746 In the Student Activities word after 20. DISCOUNTS for students and clubs. Ads are G JESSICA VAZQUEZ 0 ClosedCaptioning & Court Reporting... Office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 Sponsor: Phi Beta lambda (National Business Education Organization) payable in advance. For infor­ the rewards are waiting^ p.m. mation call 860-2451, ext 2617. Ad paid for by JessicaVazqucz October 25,2000 TALON MARKS Page 3 Who are the rea ueens?

1 1 ' Photos by Adrianne Adkins/TM Starting from top left: Picture 1: Scott Smith, Picture 2: Claudia De Los Santos, Jason Miramontes, Karla La Verde, Osiris Gonzales, Naro, Paul Hallada, Kaisa Thompson, Jonathan Gamble, Anael Perez, Carolina Mojarro, Richie Sutton, and Jessica Vazquez, Picture 3: Nard, Picture 4: Court reporting supporters. Picture 5: Jonathan Gamble, Picture 6: Jason Miramontes, Picture 7: Paul Ifalfacfa

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BY ELTON JAIME STAFF WRITER The art gallery will open the new exhibit entitled, "Recalling Space." ft is an exhibition about landscapes that have projected into components selected by the artist. According to gallery art direc­ tor the Recalling Space exhibit is "Landscape art through the influ­ ence of technology." , ,. 1 DELUXE " ft is landscape" that the artist I BURGER have made in their, vision of the |BUY 1 GET landscape that have been made by (Reg. Price) technology," Allen said. FREE The artist who will be featured J(sauce, lettuce, tom&loe, pickle, onion)j in the show are from various • Limit one coupon per person per vis! ,^r~ I * Please present coupon before order- mjSAt/mM places in Los" Angeles Allen said. • ing • Offer not good with any other ' discount or coupon » Expires 11/25/00 "I wanted to choose people; form the real world to show the students how actual artist's are making it in the art world," Allen • - • • A. t» A ^Wr nil., tax said. . HOT DOG ALL BEEF (Limit 6) Allen said he chose the artist w/mustard &relish for their various art pieces which

• Limit one coupon per person par visit bring a in depth vision of land­ * Please present coupon before order* ing • Offer not good with any other scape. I discount or coupon • Expires 11/25/OQ "It is an art piece in itself, by just putting this, show together. I 1 SPECIAL, have to combine various artists and • LUNCH COMBO artwork, but it gives the art exhibi­ BACON CHEESEBURGER tion and people who come see it MED. FRIES AND something, to marvel at," Allen MED. DRINKReg . S4.52 said. Any Day Any Timi The artists will be pre­ • Urn* one coupon per person per visS > Please presenl coupon before order­ senting their work will be using ing • Offer not good with any other discount or coupon • Explresl1/25/00 video, photography, collages, paintings, models (sculptures), and computers., . , SNACK The artists that will have their ! ATTACK art put up on display at the .exhibi­ 1 Chili Cheese 99*: tion will be: Mike Mcmillan, Bret ! Fries Orbsen, Holly Topping, Ryan Even, Monica Lowe, Jason David, • Lima one coupon per person per visit I * Please present coupon before order- Rafael Gallardo, Nicole Cohen, ing . Offer no! good with any other dis­ I count or coupon • Expires 11/25/00 Matthew Sloly, Enid Baxter SAVE $10 Blader, and Jason Phillips. The opening date of the exhibi-* off admission when you purchase your tickets in advance at the Universal Studios box office, 10951 Alondra At Studebaker tion is on Tuesday, Oct. 31 it will ticKetmaster outlets (213) 252-T1XS, or at www.halloweenhorrornights.com 3 run up until Wednesday, Nov. 22. Receive $10 off regular admission price when purchased prior to day of event. Offer expires 1Q/31jQ0. Tickets valid for Halloween Horror Nights 2DO0 event. Tickets not valid at universal Studios Florida. Discount off©/ not valid toward purchase 0'. VIP ticket. Ticketrnaster . Norwalk prices subject to Ticketmaster convenience and/or handling charges. Tickets available while ticket supplies last Mo refunds or exchanges. AD prices, attractions, shows and special events subject to charge without notice. Fgf generai park information caH Alondtt Bl The evening opening reception 1-800-UNIVERSAL. There are height requirements for some ridel. Event contains graphic depictions of horror- Not recommended for kids under 12. No costumes allowed. ©2000 Wo-'!d Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. Ail Rights Reserved. TM & ©2000 Fox. (562)929-2386 | 4 ©2000 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. OO-ADV-48' will be on Wednesday, Nov.l, fron) 6 to 8 p.m. FEATURE Page 4 TALON MARKS October 25, 2000

KNOTT'S SCARY FARM 28th Annua! HaHowe en Haunt serves up scares Once again, Knott's has put on the highly popular Halloween celebration. humor than others. One chased a girl talking its annual Halloween Haunt. It is so popular in fact, that on the opening ori a cell phone pleading with her saying, night of Oct. 5, about 15,000 people attend­ "Come on! Let me do a long distance Many mazes and attractions ed; a significant increase over the 8,000 vis­ scare!" ' have been added in an attempt itors that were expected. Another monster offered photography to put the "scare" in Scary As usual, this year's festivities feature advice when the photographer was having Farm. the ever popular "Scare Zones" located in camera problems. He said as he was posing, five different areas of the park where all "Turn off the auto focus. Trust me. It'll BY AMY GRONSTRANQ kinds of ghouls, monsters and goblins wait MANAGING EDITOR work." Who would've thought monsters Halloween is almost here. To many around every corner to frighten the faint of would know anything about taking pic­ Southern Califorriians, one of the first heart. tures'? things this brings to mind is Knott's Scary And who would have thought the mon­ FUNNY MONSTERS? Farm's Annual Halloween Haunt. sters would be such big hams? They really This year marks the 28th anniversary of Some monsters have more of a sense of love having their picture taken. In fact, the camera literally attracts them^At one point, there were about five or six monsters gath­ ered around posing excitedly for the cam­ era, $o the fuil effect of being scared by them didn't come across.

HAUNTED MAZES Other attractions at Halloween Haunt are the haunted mazes which feature differ­ ent themes such as, the "Horrorwood Hotel" where familiar horror movie characters like Pinhead ; from "Hellraiser" and Freddy SCARE ZONE - Halloween Haunt features areas of the park called "Scare Krueger hide around every bend. Zones" where the monsters try their best to scare unsuspecting visitors. Long-time haunt employee David Gamble, who plays Pinhead this year said, one including Susan of "Survivor," the boys Alonzo's Magic & Mayhem," "The Festival "It's fun to watch people act like they can't of N*Sync, Tipper Gore, wrestling stars of Freaks Show" and of course, "The be scared. Those are the ones I go after the Chyna and the Rock, controversial rap star Hanging," it is almost impossible to see most and sometimes I get them. This is a Eminem, and of course, teen pop princesses them all. This isn't including the 11 differ­ fun place to work because everyone has dif­ Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. ent mazes and the usual rides like ferent reactions." The overall theme for this year's hang­ "Ghostrider" and "Supreme Scream." Rest Other mazes include "Alien Attack" and ing is, "Crypt Keeper for President." In cony- assured that there is plenty to see and do at the "Gothic Graveyard." junction with that theme, the victims of the this year's Halloween Haunt. * ' hanging are presidential candidates George For ticket infonnation call the Haunt "THE HANGING" W, Bush and Al Gore. Line at 877-TKTS-2-DI-4. The only stipu­ Another annual tradition is "The It's fairly difficult to go for just one lations, according to the official Web site, Hanging" starring the Crypt Keeper where night and attempt to see, all there is to see www.halloweenhaunt.com, are, • "No chil­ Photos by Adrianne Adkins/TM actors posing as different contemporary because there are so many different things dren under 13, wimps, costumes or, event BLOOD SUCKER - This female vampire spooks guests as they go through celebrities are beaten, tortured and killed going on. With seven different shows like re-entry." • the "Gothic Graveyard" maze. off, one by one. The show parodies every- "Elvira's Shock 'N Rock Revue," "Ed HALLOWEEN ATTRACTIONS MUSIC DEPARTMENT irifiGic mounTniri'S Free jazz concert set loir next Wednesday

FRIGHT FEST BY FABIAN DUARTE Ensemble will not be the only Betancourt. from the early big band era to continues to grow and improve Oct 27-31 STAFF WRITER perfomers on display. "We have been working hard more contemporary selections. and I'm sure this concert will pro­ The Cerritos College Jazz The concert will also feature and have a huge workload to per­ • David Donely, a student of Featuring: vide the opportunity to showcase Ensemble will showcase their the Cerritos College Jazz Combo form, what we have done as a Bentancourt states that, "the con­ * Brutal Planet: A 6,500 our program," Betancourt said. square foot maze - collective talent in a concert next and the East Los Angeles Jazz whole will be put in will show cert will be a wonderful evening * Ride the Colossus: * Wednesday. Band. when we perform, I hope to show and should entertain even the He added, "of course, it's „ BACKWARDS! The jazz ensemble will be The East Los Angeles College the lovers of music a good time," most novice of music fans. It will always a pleasure to be able to under the direction of Dr. David Jazz band will be under the direc­ Betancourt said. surely captivate the true musical * Ride Goliath, Viper, & afford the students, faculty and enthusiast." Batman: IN THE DARK! • Betancourt, who is the director of tion of Chuey Martinez and they The East Los Angeles Jazz community an evening of fine * Special Children s bands at Cerritos College. will open the show. Band and the Cerritos College The Cerritos College Jazz Attractions He will be conducting his After a short intermission, the Jazz Combo will perform first Ensemble Concert featuring the jazz, especially when we will / Ticket Prices: third concert of the year. The con­ Cerritos College Jazz Combo will but the main attraction will be the Cerritos College Jazz combo and have two colleges performing and • ' cert will be held at 7 p.m. in the take center stage for a perfor­ Cerritos College Jazz Ensemble. the East Los;Angeles College Adults: $40.99 there are many music patrons Jazz Band will be free of charge. Children 48 & under. $20.50 Student Center. mance. Song selections were not "The instrumental program watching and enjoying music." <. Seniors 55 & over: $20.50 , The Cerritos College Jazz They will be led by specified but songs will range Uniuersal Studios Halloween Horror nights Oct. 27, 28, 29 & 31 Featuring these mazes: * The Undertaker * Rob Zombie \ ' •. * Buffy the; Vampire Slayer 6 Angel *, : \ Ticket Prices: : ' ^Adults: $30.25 Queen mary Ghosts 8 Legends Oct. 27.-31 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Queen Mary is believed by paranormal experts to be . haunted. This attraction fea­ tures an interactive encounter with the supernatural.

Ticket Prices: Adults: $17 Children {3-11): $13 Seniors 55 & over; $15 Military (w/I.D.): $15 Queen mary : Shipwreck 2000 Oct. 27 - 31 7 p.m. to Midnight Featuring: * 6 terrifying mazes * Club dance party every night Ticket Price: $23 per person SPORTS October 25,2000 TALON MARKS Page 5 WRESTLING Cerritos rustled to the mat Golden West deals sion, 14-3. ., . ,. weight class match by a pin. , Josh Johnson, "who wrestles at> Lopez said that the team did Falcons their first loss the 149-weight class, moved up to very well against Golden West. BY DAVID AMEZCUA 157 and won by decision, 5-2. , "All the guys in the middle STAF/WRITER. ] S'The team tried very hard." Falcon coach G/eg Gascon said weight class moved up. wrestler Sam Lopez said. that the reason he moved Johnson "We wrestled very hard," from 149 to 157 .was because "I V J3ut Cerritos got their first dual Andrew Zubia said the team meet loss handed to them in wrest­ knew Johnson could win." gave a good performance. ling by Golden West 26-16, Oct. 18 Sam Lopez, ranked third in the "I am sure that we will get 'atperritos. state, moved up from 157 to 165. Golden West next time/' • The Falcons now have a 3-1 However, he was; defeated by a The Falcons dual meet will be dual meet record in the South Coast 5-2 decision to th<| Rustlers' Josh Wednesday night at Palomar. Conference, 4-2 overall. Jarrett, who is ranked seventh. Saturday, Oshani will represent The Rustlers are 4-0 in confer­ Gascon said that he moved Cerritos in the 197-pound division ence and 11-0 Overall. ; Lopez because he thought that at the North/South All-Star compe­ Josh Pesquera lost his 125- Lopez coujd win. tition at Fresno City College. weight class match by decision. Brian Burnett won his 174- Juan Revuelta lost his 133- weigTit class match by decision. UPDATE weight class match by major deci­ Art Luna lost his 184-weight The team finished third in the sion, as did Scott Oda in the 149- class match by fall., South Duals Saturday, recording a weight class Hossin Oshani Won his 197- win over Victor Valley and being Adrianne Adkins/TM weight class match by fally •.. ; Gabriel Barragan won his 141- defeated 35-15 by Moorpark, the LOCKED IN BATTLE - Cerritos College's Juan Revuelta attempts ta take down his opponent. . weight class match by major deci- Jorge Guerrero lost his heavy tournament's host team. The Falcons lost the match to Golden West, 26-16. FOOTBALL Falcons winning streak ends on a last second field goal Top-ranked Cerritos suffers its first loss of the sea­ ter. "He fumbled earlier in the game and I thought he was being a little care­ "He got hit, kind of blindsided in the tackle." Mazzotta said. less, but he was running and got the first down, and put us in a great posi­ son, 24-21 to El Camino College "Somebody hit him, it w as really after the play. tion to Win the game. -; , ' . ' '.• . "He wanted to go b lck in but the doctors didn't let him, (they were) "He got hit from behind.- ; BY JOHN KITANO ' ' . • being cautious." T can't fault him for that." .* SPORTS EDITOR . - ! On offense, running back Manuel Murillo, who rushed for 103 yards Two pass plays brought the ball to. the Cerritos 13, where Davis tied the "We (the defense) didn't step it up at the end. We should'v'e stepped it and scored three touchdowns, and guard Luis Nunez were also forced out game with a field goal. . up." Cerritos defensive back Joe McGill said. ' of the game. The Falcons punted when they couldn't make a first down from deep irt . "We had a couple of mistakes out there, and just gave up the lead." Mazzotta said, "We \ ere dropping like flies there for a while, and we their own territory. ' . , ) The Cerritos College football team gave up the last 13 points of the still had a chance to win it." Hodge then rallied El Camino 49 yards to the Falcon four-yard line, and game Saturday at El Camino College, losing for the first time this season, Davis made his game winning kick. , ' ; 24-21. '. THEGAME Cerritos head coach Frank Mazzotta said, "They're five and one just After two incomplete passes and a fumble by Cerritos, time ran out and like we are. They're a pretty good team and somebody had to lose, that's The Warriors had the ball deep in the Cerritos end of the field for their the,Falcons'winning streak was history. I the sad part about it. i first three possessions, bi.t fumbled the ball to the Falcons twice and missed POST MORI EMS "The tough part was to be leading the whole game, losing with 18 sec­ a field goal, attempt, onds to go." • ''; ' Murillo scored on a f,even-yard run with about four minutes left in the Mazzotta said "They're (El Camino) a good football team. I have great That was when Warriors kicker David Davis booted the game-winning third quarter to give the Falcons a 14-3 lead. respect for what they do and how they do it. field goal. .. El Camino (5-1,1-0), then mounted an 88-yard drive, aided by a pass "Our penalties, and I'm not saying they're all our fault. I'm not sure we El Camino quarterback Robert Hodge torched the Falcons by complet­ interference penalty against Cerritos which gave the Warriors first-and-goal got a break in the officiating, but you can't win and have that many penal- ing 30 of 46 pass attempts for 459 yards. But his 29-yard touchdown run on the Falcons ejght yard line. ties. ... ,. ; in the fourth quarter ignited the Warriors' comeback. Two plays later, El Camino scored a touchdown and a two-point con­ "We can't give Up 400 and some yards passing and expect to win, either.

version to mak^ the score 14-J1. We gave up top manyvY^atdSi|n the passing game.^;~'"~T"»"."*' ".TT^T * Murillo*scored his tfurd touchdown 0v& tffeFafcbnS'a If/point lead "But you've got to turn that around. That kid was the player of the year The Falcons (5-1, Q:l in Northern, Division), who entered the game with 10:15 left. • in ihe conference last year. He's a heck of a quarterback. ranked first fn Southern California and fourth in the nation, lost several key "So I don't feel too bad about the loss, as"far as, we stayed in (the. players during the game due to injuries. TURNING POINT game)," ' . • . Falcon linebacker JaSon Lowe hurt his knee early in the first quarter. It then took the Warriors just four plays to march 65 yards, scoring on About the Falcons offense, he added, "We moved the ball halfway Mazzotta said, "I truly believe that one injury was really the difference Hodge's touchdown run to cut the Falcons' lead to three points. decently, I thought we probably could have thrown the ball a little better, in the game, • That play got the El Camino fans, quiet for much of the night, fired up but we didn't. • "He called the defense. He would have been the major factor in (the and back into the game. "Our game (plan) was to run the ball, and we did." play) where the guy scored running the ball at the end. Cerritos appeared to be on its way to scoring again when Justin What do the Falcons do now? "Had he been in the football game, it wouldn't have happened." Anderson fumbled the ball after catching a pass from Doug Baughman at "We're pretty resilient, but I think we're young enough where we'll Linebacker John Lopez didn't play due to an injury, and cornerback the El Camino 38 with fi\e and one-half minutes left. rebound. . Rashad Long had to be carried off the field on a gurney in the second quar­ "That's just an effort fi.mble." Mazzotta said. "They don't think it's the end of the world." ; '

This Saturday's football game Falcons to face Mt. SAC BY JOHN KITANO know that, if they let their guard Mount San Antonio College Mounties SPORTS EDITOR down, they can get beat." (5-1, 1-0 in division) The Falcons are no longer How good are the teams that at Falcon Stadium 7.00 p.m. unbeaten, and coming up next is Cerritos will face in the second half Mount San Antonio College (5-1), of the season? Quarterback Jeff Cordova has completed 59 percent of his pass­ who defeated Pasadena 26-15, "We went through five football es for 1,309 yards and nine touchdowns. Saturday games, getting away with a lot of , Chris Williams has rushed for 554 yards in six games (175 vs. Cerritos head coach Frank stuff that we normally shouldn't get Pasadena). Keith Hall has 280 yards rushing. Mazzotta said, "They're just like away with. Catching the ball are Andre Cyrus (20 receptions for 478 yards us, they're five and one. "We could fumble the ball and and three touchdowns), Taco Wallace(!4 receptions for 380 yards "This is a bigger game than El Disneyland® get a lot of penalties against Sad-; and 3 TDs) and Aaron llosack (18 receptions for 238 yards and one Camino was. ' dleback and Golden West. We, Resort touchdown) "We're going to do it without can't do it against (El Camino). We some guys. That's the scary part, Fall Festival of Jobs can't do it against Mt. SAC. If we we've got some guys hurt. do, we're going to get beat." t V Disneyland Hotel "We'll find out if our young On .this Saturday's game October 26 - 28, 2000 guys can play." against the Mounties, he added, 8am - 6pm The Falcons had five players "It's going to be another barn-burn­ injured before or during the El . Come out and enjoy the autumn air as you; er. It'll be probably a game just as Camino game. harvest opportunities across the entire good as this last one. Decisions, The only loss by Mt. SAC was "One thing 1 think about the El Disneyland Resort It's the perfect time of to Orange Coast College Sept. 30'. Camino-Cerritos game. If you're a year to find roles in Store Operations, Food "They just didn't come to play." fan, that was probably the greatest , Operations, Hotel Culinary and morel decisions, Mazzotta said about the Mounties, game to watch. "But it's like us Saturday night "You can't ask fora better foot­ . Plus you'll find roles at ESPNZONE, decisions. You know we can be beat. ball game Saturday night, and this the ultimate sports dining and entertainment Everybody's beatable. Saturday with Mt. SAC is going to complex, located in Downtown Disney. "I think losing to Orange Coast be exactly the same way. • • For more information visit • And the next one probably was good for them, they "Maybe better. I hope it's a www.espnzone.com you make is a biggie. saw that (if) they let their guard good game, L don't want it to be Soon you'll earn your Associate's Degree. And then who!? How obouf a Bachelor's Degree down, they can get beat. Just lik,e1 one-sided. So grab your coat and call the Disneyland from DeVry? our kids right now. I think our kids "We'll see.". Resort Jobline at 900-766-0888 to begin Professors with real-world experience will leach you in small classes and well equipped labs. the application process. Or visit us at You'll enjoy hands-on learning that gives you ihe skills you need to compete and succeed in DisneyCareers.com for professional today's technology based business world. Choose from Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer opportunities.Then get ready to Experience ; Jo Information Systems, Electronics Engineering Technology, Infonnation Technology, Technical VARSITY BILLIARDS The Magic At Work season after season! ; Management, and Telecommunications Management. You're just that close tp fulfilling your POOL ARCADE GRILL dreams... as dose a$ a degree from DeVry. I > For a higher degree of success, call DeVry's tong Beach campus ol (562) 427-4162, the Pomona campus at (909) 622-91190, or the West Hills campus at (888) 610-6800. Is Get 1 FREE hour of pool u when you pay for 1 hour WWW. edu Across from Cerritos College A higher degree of success.* £0£ • Creating Magic Through OiVersi'ty • ©Disney © 2000 DeVry University. !3 -uc C.A 11021 Alondra Blvd. |o Excludes Friday & Saturday nights 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. SPORTS Page 6 TALON MARKS October 25,2000

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I he Talon Marks is a First Amendment Falcons are publication. Editorials expres$ the views of the Editorial Board. Other opinions express shut out the view of the author and are not to be considered opinions of the publications again staff, the Editorial BY DAVID AMEZCUA Board, the advisers, the STAFF WRITER Cerritos College The Falcons showed that they have what it Associated Students, takes to play with Compton College Friday. the college Despite losing the game 3-0, the men of administration or the Cerritos gave the Tartars a run for their money Board of Trustees. in soccer on the Falcons' field. The Falcons (2-12-3) are winless in their Production and last seven games and have scored a total of printing of the three goals in that span. TALON MARKS The first half, which'ended in a 0-0 tie, fea­ is partially funded by the Associated tured a great steal by Falcons forward Antonio Students of Toledo, and two great blocks by Ivan Gudino Cerritos College. and Ricardo Coria. In the second half Compton's Edgar Sevilla Facilities and scored on a penalty kick. academic supervision After Arzate Guillermo scored for the are provided by the Tartars on a rebound, Sevilla put the game Department of • away with his second goal. Journalism. Falcon midfielder Endy Arteaga said that the team tried hard. "We stiil have trouble get­ Newsroom offices are ting together as a team. . located in the Arts & "Our little mistakes keep bothing us. Crafts Building, Room AC42. Cerritos "We just have to keep playing hard." College is located at Forward Guillermo Ramos said that the 11110 Alondra Blvd., team played real hard, "but we let ourselves Norwalk, CA 90650. down. ' (562) 860-2451, "The'defense played real good." ext. 2618. Falcon Alberto Gonzales said that this FAX (562) 467-5044. game was hard for the team. "We had chances to score, but we didn't Volume 46 finish them. • 2000-2001, . "We had more passes in this game. ' 2000TalonMarks ,j • • " Adrianne Adkins/1M "We are going to keep playing hard in our ROUND THE DEFENDER HE GOES - George Pedroza dribbles the ball against Compton. The Falcons lost the match, 3-0. upcoming games." Editor in Chief Brenda Duran

Managing Editor Amy Gronstrand Sports in Brief Sports Schedule Production Editor CROSS COUNTRY ' Jon Hutchinson Women's goccer Oct. 27 - TBA '"" VOLLEYBALL South Coast Conference Wednesday - 7 p.m. Editorial Editor The women's soccer team, scoreless in its last six games, found the goal six Championships At East L.A. Giovanna Carter times and defeated host Compton, 6-0 Oct. 17. Columbia Park, Torrance Friday - 7 p.m.' The last time the Falcons (5-8-2, 3-7-1 in conference) scored in a conference Nov. 4-All Day ' At L.A. City Sports Editor match was Sept. 15 when they scored six goals, also against Complin. Southern California Nov. 1 - 7:30 p.m. John Kitano Lorena Nunez, who started the match as goalkeeper, then played at forward and Championships Home vs. El Camino scored two goals for Cerritos. Del Mar Race Track, Del Mar Nov. 3 - 7:30 p.m. Photo Editor Liz Gomez, Silvia Pacas, Jessica Escorsia and Leslie Almanza also scored for j Home vs. Long Beach Adrianne Adkins the Falcons. FOOTBALL - As in the first game against Compton, Cerritos held the Tartars without a single Saturday - 7 p.m. , MEN'S WATER POLO shot on goal. • • ' Feature Editor Home vs. Mt. San Antonio Friday and Saturday Nov. 4-7 p.m. Helem Mayorga Men's Water Polo All Day At Long Beach . . At Saddleback Tournament

Staff Writers The men's water polo team (8-13) won one out of three matches at the South Nov. 11-7 p.m. Nov. 2-4-All Day ' Coast Conference Round Robin at Mt. San Antonio College Friday and Saturday. David Amezcua At Pasadena South Coast Conference , The Falcons were beaten by the host Mounties 21-10 and Long Beach 14-9. Tournament Fabian Duarte The win came against El Camino 18-5. MEN'S SOCCER ; At Mt. San Antonio Elton J. Jaime The team is in third place in the South Coast Conference. Friday - 4 p.m. ' Charles Purnell Friday and Saturday the team will compete in the Saddleback Tournament at At L.A. City . WOMEN'S WATER POLO Yesica Rauda Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Tuesday - 3 p.m. Nov. 2-4 - All Day Edgar D. Trejo At El Camino South Coast Conference Women's Water Polo Nov. 3 - 3 p.m. Tournament • Faculty Adviser The women's water polo team lost all four of its matches in the Long Beach Home vs. L.A. Harbor At Mt. San Antonio Rich Cameron City Tournament Friday and Saturday at Long Beach City College. Nov. 7-3 p.m. The losses were to Orange Coast (ranked third in California) 17-1, San Diego at Compton WRESTLING Instructionat Aide Mesa (ranked fifth) 14-2, Southwestern 4-3 arid Pasadena 11-3. Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Nancy Ballard The team is in fourth place in the South Coast Conference and has an overall WOMEN'S SOCCER At Palomar record of five wins and 11 losses. Special to IM/Steve Hipp Friday - 4 p.m. Saturday - 3 p.m. Letters to the Editor are Staci Dietz hits the ball At El Camino North/South A11-Stars subject to editing Volleyball for a set up Tuesday - 3 p.m. At Fresno City College due to content Home vs. L.A. City • • Nov; 1 - 7:30 p.m. and spacing. The volleyball team is in third place in the South Coast Conference after dropping its match to Pasadena Friday in Nov. 3 - 3 p.m: Letters must be the Falcons' gym. at Mt. San Antonio submitted the Cerritos won the first game 17-15, but the Lancers took the next ihree by scores of 15-11, 15-3 and 16-14. At Long Beach - Nov. 3 and 4- All Day Thursday before The Falcons (9-2, 4-2 in conference) are two games behind Long Beach and one game behind Pasadena. Nov. 7 - 3 p.m. at San Francisco Tournament publication at ' Home vs. L.A. Harbor Nov. 8 - 7:30 p.m. Talon Marks, AC 42 r Home vs. Santa Ana

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