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Spilling my GUTS at Olivia Rodrigo’s Concert

Spilling my GUTS at Olivia Rodrigo’s Concert

Kimberly Mata, Writer April 15, 2024

In October of 2023, I wrote a review for Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album, GUTS. I was fortunate to see her live on the first night of her world tour on February 23rd. Life does complete 360s! It's the...

Popstars: an “All-Star” experience at MSJC

Popstars: an “All-Star” experience at MSJC

Fatima Saucedo, Writer March 29, 2024

This past weekend, the doors opened for MSJC’s spring musical, Popstars: The 90s Musical, directed by Bianca Swan-Finch and written by Neil Gooding and Nicholas Cristo. After seeing it open over the...

Talon Talks: Grammys Recap – What’s the Point?

Eddie Landeros, Mia Rotell, and Pia Henson March 25, 2024

Mia, Pia, and Eddie are back with a recap of the Grammys! Were our predictions right? What was the biggest surprise? Who should have won instead? What's the point of all these awards anyways? Find out...

The Merc in Old Town Temecula

Local Jazz Group Serenades Old Town Temecula

Alyssa Brookshire, Student Writer March 12, 2024

Tucked between the rustic, western-themed architecture of the historic Old Town Temecula and in the shadow of Town Square is The Merc. The Merc is a The Old Town Temecula Community Theater venue and hosts...

Dune: Part Two promotional image

Dune: Part Two Turns Up The Heat

Joseph Palos, Writer March 11, 2024

Director Denis Villeneuve has returned with another sci-fi epic. The director, who started off directing very grounded films, including 2013’s Prisoners and 2015’s Sicario, would first attempt creating...

Screenshot from Palworld Official Early Access Gameplay Trailer

Palworld: Copyright Infringement or Coincidence?

Gabriel Lozano, Writer March 5, 2024

A month ago, a game named “Palworld” was released by Pocketpair Inc. in early access on Steam and Xbox to much critical acclaim. It was said to be “Pokémon with guns” by many game fans, and it...

Killers of the Flower Moon and Where Money Flows Freely

“Killers of the Flower Moon” and Where Money Flows Freely

Scarlett Coit February 27, 2024

The film opens with a scene in Oklahoma in 1919, on the land of the Osage tribe. Osage elders conduct a pipe ceremony, lamenting their assimilation into white America. Their children will learn a new language-...

The Season of Love: Helpful Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day

The Season of Love: Helpful Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day

Mark Burns February 21, 2024

 Valentine’s Day is a holiday that focuses on individuals showcasing and taking time to love each other.  It’s often labeled as a holiday “only for couples”; however, that isn’t true at...

Photo Credit: Instagram @Hemetfilmfestival

Hemet Film Festival: “Necessity Breeds Creativity”

Noemi Saucedo, Writer February 20, 2024

During a sunny Saturday in Southern California, the first official Hemet Film Festival took place at the Historic Hemet Theatre on Florida Ave. On November 11th, 2023, audiences filled the red theater...

The cast of the musical Little Red

A Punk Rock Fairy Tale

Jared Solorio, Writer December 1, 2023

The MSJC Theater debuted Little Red, the musical directed by Melanie Queponds, from Oct. 26 - Oct. 29. Written by Anthony Aguilar, Oscar Basulto, and Quetzal Flores, Little Red is a musical retelling of...

Breakfast Is Served!

Breakfast Is Served!

Kimberly Mata, Writer November 30, 2023

“You see us as you want to see us - in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. You see us as a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Correct?” The Breakfast...

Feather Flowers pose for a photo after the MSJC Talon interview, September 24th, 2023

A Conversation With Feather Flowers

Joseph Palos, Writer/Photographer November 7, 2023

I had the privilege to sit down with one of my favorite local bands, Feather Flowers, and speak with them about all things music, culture, art, and even school. They were very open and willing to speak...

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