Announcements
The Talon is now online!
Since the closure of all campuses on March 13, everyone at MSJC has been working hard to transition courses to an online format, and make it possible for teachers and students to finish the rest of the semester. We cannot thank our faculty, staff and students enough for their dedication through this difficult time. InContinue reading “The Talon is now online!”
News
What you may not know about Roe v. Wade
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage Roe v. Wade is a historic case in America because it was the case that convinced the Supreme Court abortion should be the decision of the woman thanks to the traumatic story of Jane Roe, also known as Norma McCorvey. However, Hulu recently released the FX documentary AKA Jane Roe where McCorvey talks about what exactlyContinue reading “What you may not know about Roe v. Wade”
Temecula mayor speaks about his resignation
By Eddie Landeros James “Stew” Stewart resigned as mayor of Temecula on June 4 over an email he sent regarding a concerned citizen’s question about race relations and police brutality. An email from a Temecula constituent contacted Stewart about what the city is doing to prevent the “systemic racism in policing that is killing blackContinue reading “Temecula mayor speaks about his resignation”
Little wolves find forever homes during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many people have turned to local rescues to adopt animals to help keep themselves from feeling lonely at home. Little Wolf Rescue is a nonprofit animal rescue based in Pasadena that was started by Ariel Elvira in 2016 and has also seen an increase in fosteringContinue reading “Little wolves find forever homes during the COVID-19 pandemic”
MSJC Events
Students find community as they are welcomed into MSJC
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage Mt. San Jacinto Community College District began in 1962, and started enrolling students from the Banning, Beaumont, Hemet, and San Jacinto areas in 1963. Since then, they’ve actively worked to help students achieve their goals and get closer to their dreams through the education and community they provide. MSJC’s mission statementContinue reading “Students find community as they are welcomed into MSJC”
Students and staff share experiences and support at MSJC’s first Juneteenth celebration
By Jesus Alcala Avalos Mt. San Jacinto College held an online Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Participants held a libation, provided historical context for Juneteenth, performed poems, and shared their thoughts. DJ Sketch played music in-between presentations. Aysia Brown, part of MSJC’s Student Services and the Sankofa task force, was the host for the event. Brown opened with aContinue reading “Students and staff share experiences and support at MSJC’s first Juneteenth celebration”
Bettering the pathways to success at MSJC
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage Officials at Mt. San Jacinto College is excited to prepare for the Pathways program that will begin in Fall 2020. However, many students are unaware of what the Pathways Program is and what it will mean for their experience at MSJC. “Guided Pathways is an institution-wide student success model that seeksContinue reading “Bettering the pathways to success at MSJC”
Opinions
7 Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage month movies for your watch-list
By Zaina Azim May was Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage month. Let’s highlight films with Asian and Pacific American actors and story lines to celebrate the occasion. The Joy Luck Club, a 1993 film based on a novel of the same name, follows the stories of four pairs of Asian American mothers and daughters who navigate theirContinue reading “7 Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage month movies for your watch-list”
MSJC students demonstrate their talents in Flight 2020
By Miguel Sarasa I will be honest; I am not much of an art enthusiast. The extent of my art experience has been scrolling through social media. Recently, I had the opportunity to check out the Mt. San Jacinto College Anthology titled Flight 2020 and speak to some of the writers and artists who participated. The collection consisted of poetry, prose,Continue reading “MSJC students demonstrate their talents in Flight 2020”
Disney+ surprises audiences with the release of Pixar’s “Onward”
By Alyse Kiara Deatherage Disney, Pixar, and Tom Holland fans everywhere were disappointed as theatres everywhere shut down in compliance with guidelines put in place by the COVID-19 pandemic. These shut downs in Riverside county took place on March 13, just one week after the movie’s initial release. However, Disney surprised it’s audiences by releasingContinue reading “Disney+ surprises audiences with the release of Pixar’s “Onward””
Poetry
The Things I Have Seen
The Things I Have Seen By Eddie Landeros I have seen the world in many different ways I’ve seen some of its colors, but mostly its grays I’ve seen a baby being born, gasping for its first breath I’ve seen a corpse in a casket, the silence that is death I’ve seen laughter from friendsContinue reading “The Things I Have Seen”
“Absorb”
Absorb By Anthony Smart Black is a color, but I’m more than that My ancestors helped pave the way for me to be here and that’s a fact. You all continue to love and Support me, despite what I lack. Wouldn’t trade this color for the world, Because I’m more than just the color Black
The Word “It”
The Word “It” By Antonio Yanez It can have many meanings. Just what is it? Is it just a word you can’t explain? Or Could it be something that is a filler? Could something that be maintained in a proper essay? I am meant believe that the word it is to insignificant to be inContinue reading “The Word “It””
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