Head Editor , Junior

Kami is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in English, with a concentration on Writing and a minor in TESOL. Her hobbies include reading novels and poetry.

“Veni, Vidi, Vici.” - Julius Caesar

Content Writer, Junior

Aubrey Greene is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in English. She enjoys reading manga in her free time. Her favorite articles to write are professor interviews and Intercultural Committee news.

Hometown: Evans, Ga.

“Oregano is for savages!” - Sanji, One Piece

Content Writer, Junior

Anais Ramey is pursuing a degree in Ministry Leadership. She enjoys reading, sewing, jewelry making, and “anything creative.” She enjoys writing devotionals and social justice articles.

Hometown: Roswell, Ga.

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” - Toni Morrison

Content Writer, Freshman

Arianna Clayton is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Communications with a concentration in Social Media. She has already acquired the needed credits to be considered a Sophomore. In her free time, she enjoys reading, participating in theatre and watching horror movies. Her favorite articles to write for The Talon are opinion pieces and campus event recaps.

Hometown: Trenton, Ga.

“O God, I could be bound in a nutshell and count myself as king of infinite space - were it not that I have bad dreams." - "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare.

Content Writer, Junior

Lillian Greenfield is pursuing a double major in Criminal Justice and Counseling Psychology. She enjoys watching movies, crocheting, and playing Xbox. Greenfield’s favorite book is "The Road” by Cormac McCarthy; which she first read as a requirement for a class. She prefers to interview members of the campus community. This semester, she hopes to share some of her creative writings, such as her short stories and poetry.

“Just remember that the things you put into your head are there forever,” he said. “You might want to think about that. You forget some things, don’t you?” “Yes. You forget what you want to remember and you remember what you want to forget.” - Cormac McCarthy, The Road

Content Writer, Sophomore

Haley Cross is pursuing a degree in Nursing. She has had a passion for writing and literature since middle school. Beyond her interests in journalism and fiction writing, she loves playing the piano and “writing music wherever inspiration strikes.” Cross is a native of Bridgton, Maine, and has loved the experience of living in a new place while attending college. She says the mountains, lakes, and natural beauty of her home state have helped foster her love of the outdoors. She loves writing about music, club events and news, poetry, and “anything to do with the arts.” She says, “Overall I’m interested in anything that displays beauty; the beauty in the world around us, and the beauty of the talent and abilities that God has gifted us. I hope to encourage people and inspire them through my writing, and ultimately give God the glory for all of it.”

“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” - Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society.

Content Writer, Senior

Laney Anderson is pursuing a degree in Communications, with a concentration on Interpersonal Studies. She is a native of the Metro Atlanta area and loves “the city life.” Anderson writes music and creates songs to “glorify the Lord.” Additionally, she likes reading and listening to podcasts. Some of her favorites are a book titled “Masterpiece” by Francine Rivers and the “Becoming Something” podcast hosted by Johnathan Podkulda. Anderson loves to adventure to new places and says it helps her to “build community with others.” Her favorite articles to write include devotionals, current events, and especially features on ministry leaders.

"My grace is sufficient for you, therefore my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9

Content Writer, Senior

Sarah Saverance is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English with a minor in History. She is a HAM radio operator. She decided to join The Talon after taking a writing course; which made her "want to experiment with writing outside of school." Her favorite author is Alexander Solzhenitsyn and her favorite artist is Ed Hopper.

Hometown: Winder, Ga.

“Pity the nations, O our God, constrain the earth to come; send thy victorious word abroad, and bring the strangers home” - "How Sweet and Awful is the Place" by Isaac Watts.

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Randall Hollingsworth, more affectionately known as “Dr. H” by his students, began teaching at TFC in 2017. He currently serves the college as a professor of communications and Humanities Department Chair. He enjoys building community with his students in and out of the classroom, spending time with his family, partaking in outdoor activities, and playing guitar and banjo. Dr. H is reputable among students for his intentional and outgoing personality, love for the Lord, and personal wish to see students thrive! The Talon is honored to have Dr. H serve as its faculty advisor.

“Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.” - Unknown

Working for The Talon is super easy! We are always looking to feature writers, photos, comics, and more. Reach out to us by email or through our contact page if you have any interest or questions! Our editor will get back to you as soon as possible with information on any open opportunities!

Editor & Content Writer

Rebekah graduated in May 2023 with a degree in Communications, with a focus on mass media, and a minor in Ministry Leadership. She enjoys reading, writing, proofreading, and editing of all types. Rebekah cherishes spending Sundays with her sister in Anderson, SC, and time with friends - especially when coffee is involved. She prefers to cover sports news for the Talon.

Hometown: Waynesboro, Ga.

“You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.” – Jodi Picoult

Content Writer

Cadie graduated from TFC in May 2023 with a degree in English. She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her friends and cats, and going on adventures. Her favorite topics to cover for the Talon are sports and opinion pieces.

Hometown: Toccoa, Ga.

“A word after a word after a word is power.” – Margaret Atwood

Content Writer

Alayna graduated from TFC in May 2023 with a degree in English and a minor in Journalism. Her top priorities are her relationships with God and her family. She has four younger siblings who never fail to make her laugh. Writing is not only a hobby for Alayna, but a passion. She enjoys reading, especially if the works were written by C.S. Lewis or Agatha Christie. Outside of writing for the Talon, Alayna enjoys attending campus events, visiting her family, and hanging out with friends. Her favorite topic to cover for the Talon is SGA events.

Hometown: Gwinnett County, Ga.

“Your real, new self (which is Christ’s and also yours, and yours just because it is His) will not come as long as you are looking for it. It will come when you are looking for Him.” -C.S. Lewis

Content Writer

Tori graduated from TFC in May 2023 with a degree in Communications, with a concentration on Mass Communication. She also completed an English minor. Tori enjoys any type of writing, but she has a passion for journalism and fiction in particular. Besides writing, her hobbies include blogging, equestrian horseback riding, and hanging out with friends. She enjoys using her writing as an outlet to express her thoughts and feelings. Tori especially enjoys writing on the following topics for the Talon: Hardcore Journalism, Fiction, Arts & Theatre, Study Abroad Programs, and Club Events.

Hometown: Lilburn, Ga.

“If you need to start a new chapter in life, don’t wait for the page to turn itself.” – Unknown

Content Writer

Hannah is pursuing a major in Ecology and Environmental Science. When she isn’t hard at work, she loves going on hikes, gardening, and crocheting. Hannah enjoys writing about campus news for the Talon, as well as any other creative topics that come to mind!

Hometown: Maysville, Ga.

“Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought.” - Albert Einstein

Content Writer

Kayla is pursuing a degree in Mass Communications. She enjoys painting and writing, and she has an impressive memory of her favorite movies. Kayla enjoys writing about sports and current events for The Talon.

Hometown: Woodstock, Ga.

“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” - Rocky Balboa

Content Writer

Grant enjoys football, basketball, golf, and hunting in his spare time. He has yet to declare a major but enjoys writing about sports, community news, and world events for The Talon.

Hometown: Loganville, Ga.

“How ‘bout them Dawgs? That’s what I told them.” - Kirby Smart

Content Writer

David graduated in May 2022 with a degree in Secondary English Education and currently completing his student teaching placement locally. He loves Toccoa Falls and the surrounding community because of its grand view of the Northeast Georgia mountains. Aside from school, David enjoys reading, writing, creating art, hiking, cooking, and hanging out with family and friends. His favorite pieces to write or the Talon are people highlights!

Hometown: Gibson, GA

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Content Writer

Selah is pursuing a degree in Counseling and Psychology and works at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. She enjoys art, music, and spending time with friends. Selah hopes to become a licensed counselor and help disciple young women in the church. One of her personal goals is to travel and meet people from as many different backgrounds as possible, as well as try all of the foods that the world has to offer.

Hometown: Oakwood, GA

Editor & Content Writer

Patricia graduated from TFC in 2022 with a degree in English with a minor in Journalism. She enjoys writing about school and campus news for the Talon.

Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA

“The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.” - J.R.R Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring