TCC Students Embrace the Heat and Mental Limitations of Cross-County Running
By: Keyton Bielecky, Talon Staff Turning the ignition to start your car on a mid-September day in Tallahassee is a big deal. Regardless of where you park, there’s only one conclusion to be had as you craftily maneuver your seatbelt so as to not burn yourself. It’s hot. While mostContinue Reading
Quote of the Day — Leo Tolstoy — Monday, Oct. 8
Historical Explanation: Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer during the late 19th century (1828-1910). He is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. His most known works are War and Peace (1867), Anna Karenina (1877), Death of Ivan Ilyich (1886). He continued to write while at battleContinue Reading
The Tally Cat Cafe
By: Amber Meyer, Talon Staff Cats and coffee make a pretty good pair. Cat Cafés have become increasingly popular all over the world after the concept was introduced in Taiwan in 1998. Now, even Tallahassee residents can enjoy cat cafés. The Tally Cat Café offers its customers a fun atmosphereContinue Reading
Quote of the Day — Mon. October 1, 2018
Historical Explanation: Nathaniel Hawthorne is an American short-story writer and novelist during the early 19th Century. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts where the Salem witch trials took place. His grandfather, John Hawthorne was one of the judges that sentenced witches to death. His best known works are The ScarletContinue Reading
Interview with Paul Vazquez
By: Vanessa Pedroso, Talon Staff Meet Paul Vazquez, a young engineer who is on the road to success. Paul was one of the performers at Talent@TCC. The Talon sat down with Paul to discuss his true passion. Talon: What is something you do that you feel is unique orContinue Reading
Quote of the Day — Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2018
Historical Explanation: Socrates is considered the father of Western Philosophy. He was a Greek philosopher during the 469 BC to 399 BC. He was executed by the Athenian democratic society for “corrupting the youth.” Metaphysical Implication: In the quote Socrates advises people to spend time reading books because it takes a significantContinue Reading
Quote of the Day — Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
Historical Explanation: David Hume was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher during the 18th century CE. The thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment asserted the importance of human reason combined with a rejection of any authority that could not be justified by reason (i.e. authoritarian governments). Metaphysical Implication: Hume is saying that if thereContinue Reading
Talon Staff Playlist!
https://spoti.fi/2LFPXfq By: Jarrett Smith, Talon Staff The Talon staff decided to come together and combine all of their unique and interesting music tastes onto a playlist for everyone’s enjoyment! From classic pop and rock to Christian gospel to rap and hip hop, the Talon playlist will surely have music toContinue Reading
Suspect of Stabbing on Campus Arrested
By: Asta Hemenway, Talon Editor A young male was arrested Wednesday for stabbing another young male in the Tallahassee Community College Student Union on Tuesday, September 18. Azrikam U. Franks, 26, was charged with aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Detention CenterContinue Reading