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President’s Honor Roll Reception

President’s Honor Roll Reception

David Abularach, Writer April 8, 2024

On February 26, 2024, Mt. San Jacinto College held its second-ever in-person President's Honor Roll reception, to celebrate its students' academic achievements. Over 1,300 students were invited to the...

Mental Health Takes Center Stage at MSJC: A Spotlight on Tracy Enalen

Mental Health Takes Center Stage at MSJC: A Spotlight on Tracy Enalen

Tyler Hills, Writer March 29, 2024

Mental health is a primary concern at Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC). Tracy Enalen, the unwavering Mental Health Director, leads this initiative by orchestrating a symphony of support services, counseling...

“Strawberries and Measuring Tape”

March is Nutrition Awareness Month

Mark Burns, Writer March 29, 2024

The month of March is Nutrition Awareness Month, a national month created by the “Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.”  However, is nutrition that big of a deal?  How much does it impact our well-being...

Why You Should Read A Banned Book

Why You Should Read A Banned Book

Scarlett Coit March 20, 2024

As an extension of Black History Month, Mt. San Jacinto College libraries featured a variety of books that have been denounced and banned by school districts and local governments. These books highlight...

Riversides Law Enforcement Explorers

Riverside’s Law Enforcement Explorers

Cat Hill March 8, 2024

In a bid to shape the defenders of tomorrow, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office proudly introduces its exhilarating Law Enforcement Explorers Program, a pulse-pounding odyssey into the world of law...

The 3 Keys To Academic Success In College

The 3 Keys To Academic Success In College

David Abularach, Writer March 7, 2024

  Millions of inspired learners come to college to achieve great things; however, reaching academic success is tough. In high school, you could get away with many things to get by, like sharing...

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Screw Fast Fashion

Mia Rotell, Writer February 22, 2024

Fashion trends come and go; what is in one season is out the next. But recently, it's happening at a rate much faster than ever before. Social media influencers have put the regular seasonal cycle...

A Push for Change: Exploring a Plus/Minus Grading Policy at MSJC

A Push for Change: Exploring a Plus/Minus Grading Policy at MSJC

Junaid Khan, writer, and The Talon Team November 22, 2023

On Apr. 26, 2023, Mt. San Jacinto College’s Academic Senate voted to approve a proposal to amend the final course grading policy currently used at MSJC to include plus/minus (+/-) grading options. The...

Temecula Valley School Board meeting during public comments

The Temecula Valley School District Soap Opera

Diego Trejo, Writer November 1, 2023

Between the liberal havens of Los Angeles and San Diego lives the smaller suburban community of Temecula in Southwest Riverside County. For the most part, Temecula has lived quietly in the background....

Argue for Scholarships

Argue for Scholarships

Gianluca Canseco, Writer October 27, 2023

Yes, you heard right! Team coach, Professor Jennifer Baney explained that the experience on the Forensics Speech and Debate Team can assist students when applying for scholarships, as it did for her in...

Vision is 20/30

Vision is 20/30

Junaid Khan, Writer/ICC Representative October 4, 2023

On Sept. 21, California Community Colleges held their annual Student Teleconference, showcasing the upcoming Vision 2030 plan. Eager to share this proposal in a student-inclusive Zoom meeting, Sonya...

“Dogs Are Better Than Cats”

“Dogs Are Better Than Cats”

Gianluca Canseco, Writer September 29, 2023

Inspired by Jubilee’s YouTube debate form of content, the Honors Enrichment program brought some intense and controversial topics to the students of MSJC. On September 27th, the “MSJC Jubilee...

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