Voter’s Registration
With the upcoming election, it is important for those who are of age to vote responsibly. Georgia’s deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election was on Oct. 9, but it is important to be educated on voters’ registration for future elections.
Spooky, Scary Terraces
This year, SGA partnered with the Terrace Res-Life team to put together a haunted tour which took you back to the time of the infamous Isaac Westfall. If you were one of the unfortunate souls to have embarked on this terrifying tour, the name might bring a chill to your spine.
Pop-Tarts, Ramen, and Cookie-Dough
Pop-tarts, Ramen, and Cookie-dough; sounds like a typical meal to most college students. While there is nothing wrong with any of these things in moderation, using these products, and products like these, on an everyday basis will not have a beneficial impact in the long run.
Mental Health Awareness
October is mental health awareness month. At The Talon, we want to take steps in raising awareness and providing support for those who struggle with mental health.
People of TFC: Skye Monroe
When asked what her favorite thing about TFC is, Skye Monroe did not hesitate to give her answer as: “The people.”
Creative Contests this Month
Want to put your photography skills to the test or just have some fun with a chance for a prize? There are a couple of photo contests happening here at Toccoa Falls College!
How to Track a Hurricane
Last year, classes were canceled in response to the storm, but this year the predictions of the hurricane were never realized for the Toccoa area. This leaves us with the question: why were the forecasts for Hurricane Florence so far off?
Homecoming 2018 Preview
Homecoming at Toccoa Falls College is a wonderful opportunity to reunite past students with the current community here at TFC.
Relief in the Storm
During the recent hurricane, a group of TFC students traveled to provide relief help to those in need. The amateur relief corps was organized at the grassroots level by Sky Barkley. Without having any idea about what would lie ahead of them, this group of twenty-two individuals decided to spend their weekend helping with this vision.
Getting Thrifty with Hannah Steele
Growing up, I lived in what could be referred to as a "Goodwill" home. In the formative years of my life, my only goal was to fit in especially when it came to clothing, but as I got older something changed.
Community Highlights
Toccoa has many opportunities to get involved in the community, even with the town's small size. Often times, the small nature of the city makes getting involved that much more personal. Students at Toccoa Falls are blessed with such a rich community on campus, but there are also so many places right in town that offer opportunities for new experiences.
People of TFC: Dante Edwards
“I came in without the intent of winning the scholarship. I just wanted to explore the school and explore myself in the context of the school.” It was with this attitude that Dante Edwards discovered TFC for the first time through the Future Scholars Weekend event.
9/11: An Account from Dr. Hollingsworth
Sep. 11, 2001 is a day that will forever live in the hearts of the American people. For Communication professor Dr. Randy Hollingsworth, the events of that day are still a vivid memory.
Spy Games is Here!
Relationships will be put to the test, friendships strengthened, loyalty questioned, but all in the name of the game. A highly-anticipated, longstanding tradition on Toccoa Falls College campus is coming. Spy Games began on Monday, September 17th at 5PM.
New Year, New Talon!
Among all the changes on campus, The Talon also has a major change with a new editor. Last year’s editor, Nicole Petraglia, graduated this spring with a degree in Communication. Following in her footsteps is Amber Murphey as the editor for the 2018-2019 year.
Books For You: A List of Recommended Books
Looking for a good book to read? The Talon has asked current students and graduates of TFC what books they recommend for other students. They all believe that the following books will help others in their walks with God and relationships with others.
How to Spruce Up Your Coffee
With the end of the semester right around the corner and all those finals, papers, projects, and final assignments coming up, coffee might become your best friend right about now. While coffee is good in its simplest form, just black, there are some ways to spruce it up a bit.
Let’s Binge Watch
With the end of the school year coming, it is almost time for summer break. For many students though, the biggest part of summer is de-stressing, relaxing, and binge watching their favorite shows. The problem arrives however when viewers cannot decide what series to binge watch next. To help with that, here is a list of the top ten show you should binge this summer.
Odyssey Coffeehouse, Make Your Mom Proud & Take Me Out to the Movies
“This is supposed to be a soft opening, but everyone is talking!” As students gathered in the dining hall, Toccoa Falls College President, Dr. Robert Myers, revealed that our campus will soon be graced by another coffee shop.
Science for Dummies
Have you ever wondered why a glue stick does not dry out in the bottle, or how a rainbow is formed? Questions like this can be easily answered by science, but science is often a scary subject for some people.