Broken Window Life is like a broken window. You aren’t always going to be the one who broke it And you won’t always be able to fix it by yourself… But it can always be fixed, or replaced.   You have the choice to leave it there shattered, spend the rest of your life cutting...

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “Abolition of the police force?”   Was it something along the lines of a nation ruled by anarchy? Burning flags?   Sure the idea of uprooting a system that has been in place for decades upon decades can be unnerving.    Although,...

With caseloads slowly on the rise again in California, MSJC’s more stringent COVID-19 policy arrives just in time for the Spring 2022 semester. In a special board of directors meeting held in August, the board of trustees—acting in cooperation with public health officials—voted in support of...

Initiated as a means to spread education awareness regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic, World AIDS Day continues to do just that. It is observed each year on December 1, though efforts were initially started by the World Health Organization. World AIDS Day first began in 1988 to unite people in the fight...

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed a 1.2 trillion-dollar infrastructure bill aimed at improving and repairing the crumbling roads and bridges across the United States. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, (ASCE) who gives a letter grade to the country's overall infrastructure...

Over the last decade or so, there have been a handful of times when I convinced myself I would give League Of Legends a fair shake. Every time I would sit down behind the keyboard however, I would get lost in an overwhelmingly complex system that never melded with my playstyle. I have always admired...

Talon members Nick Pettis, Kayla Lewis, Victor Ortiz Jr., Jonah Rauch, Ashley Liermann and Talon advisors Dr. Michele Weber and Dr. Ron Newman all met together to create this Thanksgiving-themed episode of Talon Talks.

The three men accused in the February 2020 shooting death of 25 year old Amhaud Arbery have been found guilty by a jury. Gregory McMicheal, 65, his son Travis McMicheal, 35, and William Bryan, 52, were found guilty on several counts including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment,...

On November 18, 2021 - the MSJC Psychology Club and Active Minds sponsored a live Zoom event for all to attend to address challenges and struggles students and families are facing during the unpredictable times of COVID-19. The purpose of this gathering was to inform students of resources that are available...

MSJC Talon Video Content Producer/Editor Nick Pettis and Writer / Co-Editor Cynthia Carrillo met with Destiney Wendt and listened to her share her epilepsy story.

Talon member Kayla Lewis and advisor Dr. Michele Weber met with Professor John Torres, an Anthropology professor at MSJC, who is also of Chicano and Navajo descent, to discuss Native American heritage for Native American Heritage Month. Professor Torres has been a professional archaeologist and anthropologist...

The Wisconsin jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse case acquitted the now 18-year-old of all charges in the shooting deaths of two people during the Kenosha, Wisconsin protests.

An important topic that tends to be overlooked is men's struggles with mental health. It is not a subject that is covered or talked about very frequently, and that’s a problem. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental illnesses happen with more frequency among men than they do amongst...

Covid-19 and the subsequent shutdowns has caused many companies to ratchet down the production of goods due to decreased demand. Now, as people resume their (somewhat) normal lives, supply is struggling to meet pre-pandemic demand. This has created a problem with the supply chain.

Eternals is packed to the brim with plenty of elements and lore to easily fill a trilogy. Yet, it’s two-hour and forty five minute runtime restricts all of the threads and themes from reaching their full potential.

Former MSJC student, Christopher Douglas, did not plan on taking eight years to obtain his associate degree. Generally, it takes two years to complete and obtain an associates degree as a full-time student, and this is what Christopher originally intended. “I started MSJC right after high school...

I exist where no one can find me For without me, there is no you I am your greatest champion I am your worst fear

Kyran, formally known as “K2Icyy,” has found his rhythm to break into the music industry. He is a 16 year old Murrieta, California native.  He has received a great deal of admiration from artists like Drake and Ice Cube, and K2Icyy has a vision that will inspire many people across the globe. Kyran’s...

Hispanic Heritage month has come and gone, but its importance continues to resonate throughout Latin American communities.  Nationally, every year between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, Hispanics are given the opportunity to showcase the importance of their heritage and educate surrounding communities...

Untitled Art Inspiration of Hispanic Heritage Explained I am of Hispanic heritage and was inspired to add my own modern twist on the traditional Day of the Dead artwork. Here is my work. This side profile colorful portrait that includes the blue bird is inspired by several uses of Mexican art...