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Senator Tim Scott has Thrown his Hat in the Presidential Race

Derrick Spearman, Writer May 30, 2023

  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...

SWANA Club Advocates for Women’s Rights

SWANA Club Advocates for Women’s Rights

Melissa Luna, Writer/Editor/Outreach Coordinator May 24, 2023

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....

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Inaugural Lavender Celebration Honors MSJC Graduates

Melissa Luna, Writer/Editor/Outreach Coordinator May 23, 2023

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...

Trans Visibility: Taking a Look at the Trans Community in the U.S.

Melissa Luna, Host May 22, 2023

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...

Is Modern-Day Hip-Hop Negatively Affecting Black Culture?

Is Modern-Day Hip-Hop Negatively Affecting Black Culture?

Serenity Karee, Editor/Writer May 22, 2023

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...

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How I Overcame My Biggest Obstacle

Alyson Chan, Writer/Social Media May 16, 2023

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....

History of Mother’s Day: A Holiday of Love and Regret

History of Mother’s Day: A Holiday of Love and Regret

Susan Shalikar, Writer May 12, 2023

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...

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The Avian Flu Outbreak

Gianluca Canseco, Writer, Photographer May 11, 2023

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...

Photo by Davina Gomez

A Day in the Life of a Barista

Davina Gomez, Writer May 11, 2023

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...

The Oakland Athletics: No More

The Oakland Athletics: No More

Tyler Scott, Writer / Editor May 10, 2023

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...

Flight 2023 is now available

Flight 2023 is now available

May 9, 2023
The latest edition of Flight, MSJC’s anthology of student art and writing, is now available.
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The Importance of Arts Programs

Camryn Friday, Writer May 9, 2023
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.
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