TCC Talon Tunes: Rayleen McIntosh
This TCC Talon Tunes playlist was made by Rayleen McIntosh, who is from Alachua, Fla. She is a third-year student at TCC who intends to major in Respiratory Care. McIntosh said these songs of encouragement “…remind me that I can indeed keep pushing forward, that I have what it takesContinue Reading
Artist Kenny Maguire’s ‘Alternate Realities’ exhibit currently on display at TCC’s Fine Art Gallery
Artist Kenny Maguire is currently displaying his ‘Alternate Realities’ exhibit at the Tallahassee Community College Fine Art Gallery from now until Feb. 10. The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday-Friday, from 12:30-4:30 pm. According to the Tallahassee Democrat article written by Amanda Sierdazki, “Maguire’s larger-than-life artistic styleContinue Reading
TCC student Giovanni Vitrano dies from tragic fall in College Town
On Nov. 13, news of a young man falling from a 7th floor in College Town shocked Tallahassee residents. Police officials never expected foul play, but unfortunately a quick accident that resulted in the 20-year-old’s death. It’s explained that the young man turned to say something to one of hisContinue Reading
FSU film student Josh Ceranic is making a name for himself
By Olivia Perseghin | Talon Contributing Writer Ever since he was a child, Josh Ceranic has wanted to tell stories. This led him to enter poetry competitions, tell jokes and find any way to engage an audience. Fast forward and Ceranic is now attending Florida State University as a filmContinue Reading
FSU student Mica Cortez starts Matchamango apparel business
By Ioana Gaganelova | Talon Contributing Writer Mica Cortez has never forgotten the business conventions she attended as a child with her parents. Keynote speakers motivated her as an 8-year-old girl, “telling her to get her life together.” Cortez is now 18-years-old and a full time college student at FloridaContinue Reading
Local Cartoonist Showcases Tallahassee’s College Life in an Upcoming Web-Based Animated Show
By Emma Murphy | Talon Contributing Writer Eli Murphy grew up watching cartoons, but as he matured, they became a routine of his childhood. While there are directors and writers conducting more grown up animated shows, they tend to be niche and cookie cutter. With the pilot episode of theirContinue Reading
FAMU Student Rae’kwon Bostic used her passion for music to become a leader in the world-renowned Marching 100
By Nya Bostic | Talon Contributing Writer Seeing her parents as active members of its alumni band, Rae’kwan Bostic had always dreamed of being in the Florida A&M University’s world-renowned Marching 100. But being in the band was only a part of Bostic’s dream. Her passion for singing is alsoContinue Reading
TCC Talon Athlete Spotlight: Elle Campbell
Sport: Softball Hometown: Clermont, FL Career Goals: Wildlife rehabilitation Favorite Musical Artist: Rod Wave Favorite Movie: Wrong Missy Favorite TV Show: Outer Banks Favorite Food: Pasta Hobbies: Going to lake and hanging with friends Favorite Quote: The tighter you hold them the more they will push away
TCC Talon Athlete Spotlight: Isanthe Rouwenhorst
Sport: Softball Hometown: Amsterdam, Holland Career Goals: Social worker Favorite TV Show: Modern family Favorite Food: Italian Hobbies: Hanging out with friends If you could have dinner with anyone in the world (living or dead), whom would you choose? My Mom Favorite Quote: Don’t worry about yesterday
President Biden made the right choice pulling troops out of Afghanistan
Ciara Wilson | Opinion Piece On Aug. 31, President Joe Biden announced that he would withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan. This marks the end of a conflict that has persisted for 20 years, going all the way back to Reagan’s presidency. This move was controversial for many reasons: someContinue Reading