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Dec 11, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
Walking into the red illuminated rooms of the Rainbow Bar and Grill in West Hollywood, it almost feels like a transportation to the past. The restaurant is a historical place for those who romanticize the past.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
About the Contributor Laura Bernal is the current editor-in-chief of Talon Marks. She enjoys attending concerts and reading in her free time. She hopes to continue her education at a CSU and work for an independent magazine.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
Music has always been a reflection of the political state of the world and constantly draws inspiration from or outright calls out injustices. So, in light of the recent election, if we have nothing else to look forward to, at least we have music, not only for comfort but as a historical marker of what came from this time. Let’s break down how music has reflected different political and social issues.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
About the Contributor Laura Bernal is the current editor-in-chief of Talon Marks. She enjoys attending concerts and reading in her free time. She hopes to continue her education at a CSU and work for an independent magazine.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
The NFL needs to cut the bullshit. There is a clear double standard occurring with their reaction to Nick Bosa’s appearance on the field – crashing an interview and pointing to his Make America Great Again hat. Bosa didn’t even have the guts to stand ten toes down on his stance. It’s clear he’s a MAGA head and he did what he did seemingly proudly. So why did he stand at the podium and dodge the question?
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
The Downey Arts Coalitions hosted an intimate blues concert from the band The Healers at Epic Live!, a bar and restaurant located in Downtown Downey on Nov. 10 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.The performance was opened by the Mike Malone and Friends Vibe Combo featuring Mike Malone on the vibraphone, Ed Mann on the congos, Dave Deforest on the upright bass and JR Lozano on drums. The headliners of the show were The Healers.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
About the Contributor Laura Bernal is the current editor-in-chief of Talon Marks. She enjoys attending concerts and reading in her free time. She hopes to continue her education at a CSU and work for an independent magazine.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
On Oct. 10, Liam Payne from One Direction was announced dead at the age of 31. One of the first things I did when I found out about the passing of Liam Payne, was call my high school best friend. It had been almost two years since we last spoke but that didn’t matter. Nobody would understand the way she did.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
Cerritos College’s LGBTQ program attended the Models of Pride event at the Los Angeles LGBT Center on Oct. 20 as part of the program’s OUTober events lineup. The event featured Bretman Rock as the keynote speaker and honored him with the 2024 Model of Pride award. He spoke about tapping into his creative potential, how he does self care and how he deals with creative blocks.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
talonmarks.com | Laura Bernal
In the middle of Downtown Los Angeles, down a small side street, is an art show venue. On Oct. 11, the venue came to life. Amidst music traveling into the quiet streets and guests mingling in and outdoors, you’ll find Russell Scott. Scott, also known as ModestArt88, is a 36-year-old artist, originally from Brooklyn, NY who has resided in Los Angeles for the past six years.
