TSC Talon TV – Fall 2024 Show
The Talon’s newest segment, TSC Talon TV, provides students with information about resources, events and organizations at Tallahassee State College. Students enrolled in JOU2420L produce content for the Talon. For this show, the Talon highlighted TSC SGA President Destinee Britto, Theatre TSC students and aspiring chef Matthew Brilliant, a TSCContinue Reading
“Alice by Heart”: A Wartime Tale of Love, Loss, and Resilience at TSC
By Melanys Perez Lopez Theatre TSC will debut its production of the musical “Alice by Heart” at 7 p.m. on April 3 in Turner Auditorium. Additional performances will be held at 7 p.m. on April 4-5 and April 11-12, with a final showing at 2 p.m. on April 13. TicketsContinue Reading
The Power of Reading: Why Book Bans Threaten Education and Democracy
By Adriana Green I spent my childhood sitting under the covers, flashlight in hand, my nose trapped in the words of a novel. At the time I did not consider the novels I consumed to be “dangerous” or “offensive”. Looking back, I realize some of the most influential books IContinue Reading
The Sacred Bond: Family as God’s Design for Love and Unity
By Bryson Kelley The most important institution we have as a society is the family. As people, we often lean on man-made institutions – governments, political parties, schools, and so on. These things are good things, but only one is intrinsic to human nature. We are a social people. WeContinue Reading
Lacking Patriotism in the USA: A Nation Divided
By Chanel Laidler Patriotism, once the heartbeat of the American identity, seems to be fading in today’s society. The very essence of being American—pride in the country, its values, and its people—has been diluted by political division, social unrest, and a growing skepticism of national institutions. While some argue thatContinue Reading
An Artist’s Take on Mental Health: A Deep Dive into “Mixed Media”
An Artist’s Take on Mental Health: A Deep Dive into “Mixed Media” By Brenda Penaloza | Talon Opinions Editor Mental Health should be prioritized by college students. Studies have found that art allows individuals to process their emotions without judgement. Tallahassee State College’s Counseling Center held a Mental Health AwarenessContinue Reading
Centrism as Radicalism: Navigating Nuance in a Divisive Political Landscape
By Garett Loner I would describe myself as a radical, not a radical from a left or right perspective, but a radical nonetheless. I have very atypical stances on topics such as race, religion, and one that I think serves as the best example of why centrism is a thingContinue Reading
Navigating Cancel Culture: Balancing Accountability with Open Dialogue
By Isabella Romero “Cancel culture” has gained a large popularity in recent years. The term refers to phenomena in which people are seen to have behaved or spoken unacceptably. They are soon checked by social media and experience exclusion, boycotting, rejection, and even firing. The concept of “canceling” someone hasContinue Reading
A Legacy of Loss: Why America Must Confront the Truth of Indigenous Boarding Schools
By Melanys Perez Lopez I remember my first day of kindergarten as if it was yesterday. I was so scared that I wouldn’t fit in with other kids because I didn’t speak English. I had only lived in the United States for a few months. By the time I gotContinue Reading