More than 100 Tallahassee Community College students have tested positive for COVID-19
Over 100 Tallahassee Community College students, including 36 student-athletes, have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the college’s Human Resource Department. In September, 115 TCC students and eight employees self-reported positive tests for the virus. TCC does not require students or employees to be tested, so all cases are self-reported. Continue Reading
Unlike FSU and FAMU, TCC has no plans to cancel spring break
Florida State University and Florida A&M University have announced that they will be cancelling spring break for 2021 to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. As of right now, Tallahassee Community College has no plans to do the same. While many FSU and FAMU students understand the university’s decision, theyContinue Reading
TCC students managing school and work during COVID-19
By Sanaa McPherson Tallahassee Community College students are struggling to manage their time with work and classes while staying motivated. TCC students, like many college students across the globe, are taking most, if not all, of their classes online. The vast majority of TCC students work. Last year, TCC conductedContinue Reading
How has the coronavirus pandemic impacted the number of classes being taught on TCC’s campus?
By Regina Self The coronavirus pandemic has significantly reduced the number of classes being taught on Tallahassee Community College’s campus and students are having to adjust. Most classes at TCC are being offered via TCC LIVE, a new method of instruction developed this summer. Classes meet on Zoom at regularlyContinue Reading
TCC Athlete Spotlight: Ana Nikulochkina
Sport: Basketball Hometown: Moscow, Russia Career Goals: Play in WNBA or overseas Favorite Musical Artist: Popsmoke or Toosii Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds & All American Favorite Book: Harry Potter Hobbies: Basketball Person of choice (dead or alive) to have dinner with: Kobe Bryant or StephenContinue Reading
How are students adapting to the new method of Instruction?
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, TCC students are adapting to a new way of learning via online, Zoom-based courses. A third of the way into their first semester of learning remotely, six TCC students told us how they feel about the new learning environment. Watch the full storyContinue Reading
How have online classes affected social life in Tallahassee?
By Hannah Yoder Due to COVID-19, Tallahassee Community College has switched from in-person to almost all online classes this Fall semester. The Talon wanted to know how this change has affected the social life of students that are new to living in Tallahassee. We asked a few TCC students howContinue Reading
Former TCC student is making his mark as a young filmmaker and actor
Former Tallahassee Community College student and Jacksonville native Jake Pearthree is making his mark as a young filmmaker and actor. While attending TCC, Pearthree was cast in various student productions at Florida State University’s distinguished film school. When he graduated from the University of North Florida, he left his hometownContinue Reading
Talon’s Market reopens to help TCC students in need
To assist students in need, Tallahassee Community College reopened Talon’s Market food pantry on Monday, Sept. 14. The pantry was closed in the spring due to COVID-19. With the reopening of the market, new safety guidelines have been implemented to help protect students and staff. Students can request appointments throughContinue Reading
TCC Athlete Spotlight: Ricquel Scales
Hometown: Blountstown, Fla. Major of Study: Criminal Justice Career Goals: Criminal Investigator Favorite Musical Artist: Kehlani & Summer Walker Favorite Movie: Sleepy Hollow Favorite TV Show: Law & Order: SVU Favorite Food: Pizza Hobbies: Drawing & working out Person of choice (dead or alive) to have dinner with: Aaliyah FavoriteContinue Reading