It looks like Nikki Haley will not be the only Republican politician from South Carolina to challenge former president Donald Trump in the Republican primary. On May 22, Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the US Senate, officially announced his bid to run for president. Scott’s decision to run for president is not a shock given the fact that back in April he launched an exploratory...

Mt. San Jacinto College’s recently chartered SWANA club, a student-led organization for the Southwest Asian and North African diaspora, held its first meeting on April 28 at the Temecula Valley Campus. Students gathered with faculty and community members to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month. A panel discussion featuring MSJC faculty explored the revolutionary protests in response to human rights...

Mt. San Jacinto College hosted its first annual Lavender Celebration on May 5 at the San Jacinto Campus. The event aimed to commemorate graduates and transfer students and to celebrate their loved ones who have supported them throughout their educational journey.  Students who attended received a commemorative certificate, graduation sash, and patch featuring the progress Pride flag. Lavender...

Talon Talks | Season 5, Episode 6: Trans Visibility MSJC’s LGBTQIA+ Collective joins Melissa to discuss trans rights and trans issues. They dive into recent events in the news, concerning legislation being proposed in California, and what actions can be taken to help support the trans community. Lastly, they share some good news that has brought them some hope and joy. Hosted By: Melissa Luna...

Hip-hop has been around since the 1970s and is prominent within the Black community. Back then, hip-hop was a way for African Americans to help endure low socioeconomic conditions. That is how hip-hop became a part of Black culture.  What do modern-day rappers rap about today compared to what old-school rappers rapped about? Is the content in their music positively or negatively influencing...

Small moments become a meaningful memory once you cherish your time with the person you love. As I was growing up, I was raised by my single father and always spent time with him as if we were inseparable. Being with my father since I was born allowed me to see my life with just him and me. He was the person I looked up to and relied on the most. I pictured my world to always be stuck by him and trust...

This Mother’s Day will be the 109th year of being an official holiday in the United States. This holiday is for celebrating your mother (even though you should be doing that all the time). However, did you know that the creator of this holiday, Anna Jarvis, tried to get it removed from the calendar once it started to be commercialized? This article will go over the history of Mother’s Day and how...

On Saturday, April 15, I went on a field trip to the San Diego Zoo for an Anthropology project that is worth 30% of my grade. Although it was a requirement for me to be here, I was more than excited to see the animals and record their behavior. To my disbelief, my favorite bird, the flamingo, was missing from its original spot. In fact, a lot of the birds were missing. The culprit? The avian flu. Not...

Everyone loves a good coffee, no? A typical day in the life of a barista involves preparing and serving beverages to customers, and making sure the coffee shop is clean. It can be very fast-paced and stressful during peak hours.  Typically, my shifts don’t start till 1:30 pm so I have the morning to myself and to prepare. I try to wake up early and go to the gym or a morning walk, but for...

The Oakland Athletics will be moving to Las Vegas. In this photo taken in Oakland, you can see the lack of fans in the stadium, despite that it was taken during the opening series of the season. During L.A.’s visit to Oakland at the beginning of the season, including players like Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, one would think there would be some more fans in the stands, but not there. The Oakland...

The latest edition of Flight, MSJC’s anthology of student art and writing, is now available.

Performing Arts and Music programs have a plethora of positive impacts on children, from creating a sense of community, to allowing creativity to bloom, gaining confidence, and more. Communities must support local arts programs and academies for future youth to cherish.

Gun reform is necessary in the United States because sadly gun violence is becoming more frequent each year. Every day in America, approximately 100 people are killed and 200 people are injured by a firearm.  Why does it feel like we are living in a warzone when we are trying to live our lives?  Did you know that guns are the leading cause of death for children in America? Studies show that...

Since their first live-action appearance in 2014, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies have become fan favorites. Over nearly a decade, they have grown from the criminals and misfits they once were into a (sometimes) loving family. Touching the hearts of many with their charm and relatable struggles, they have also become like a family to us. Director James Gunn and the team behind the “Guardians”...

There were speculations of Nikki Haley running for president and on  February 14th, 2023, she officially announced her intention to run for president. Nikki Haley has become the first notable name to officially challenge former president Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. While Nikki Haley has name value, beating Donald Trump is going to be a tough hill for her to climb....

The recent success of Capcom’s Resident Evil remakes, namely Resident Evil 2 and 3, set the bar high for plans to remake the fourth installment of the franchise, originally released in 2005. In light of the recent successes, fans of the series could rest easy knowing that the game would be in good hands despite the original game’s outdated playing mechanics. The original Resident Evil 4 captured...

Record Store Day (RSD) is a gathering of independently-owned record stores as a way to come together and celebrate its unique culture, where artists release special-edition vinyl, CDs, and various promotional products made exclusively for the day. This year, the highly anticipated, unofficial holiday was scheduled for April 22nd.  Due to the limited amount of stock, many stores prepare by going on...

On the Monday after the NFL regular season has concluded, some coaches and general managers are given the pink slip. That event is referred to as “Black Monday.” On Monday, April 24th, 2023, it was “Black Monday” for cable news anchors. Fox News made the shocking decision to let go of their controversial, but most popular news anchor, Tucker Carlson. Just hours after Fox News fired Tucker Carlson,...

Pia and Daniel are joined by Olivia, Derrick, Joseph, Camryn, and Eddie to explore each other's favorite artists, albums, and songs.

           By reading this sentence, you have lost the game. If you know what that means, you are probably very frustrated. If you do not know what that means, you are probably very confused. If this is something you have never heard of, you have been winning “The Game” until now. “The Game” is a mind game played, usually among friends, where you try to forget the words “The...