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Update: The 2014 Fall Semester is coming to a close, but The Talon isn't! We will continue to post new articles during the winter break as time permits and return to our regular schedule in February. If you're interested in joining our staff in the spring, check out our revamped About page and see where your talents could help us best and fill out the form or send us an e-mail at folsomlaketalon@gmail.com.

Latest News

Small Town Dreams: The Story of Sara Mohr

Talent comes from many different ages and backgrounds. In the small town of El Dorado Hills, there is a particularly talented young girl named Sara Mohr. As a senior in high school, Sara is busy filling out college applications, studying, and of course, playing music. Not only does she have a beautiful alto voice, she also plays the guitar and the piano and writes her own music! She has just released her first single, Savages. At such a young age, Sara has already accomplished so much with her musical talent. It all began when Sara was in middle school. Despite having little family history of musical talent, she felt inspired to teach herself how to play guitar. When asked why she had felt inspired to pursue learning...

Folsom in Mourning

Earlier this week tragedy struck Folsom when 12 year old Ronin Shimizu committed suicide. Sources have reported that Ronin had been repeatedly bullied by his classmates for being the only male cheerleader on the Vista Jr. Eagles cheer squad. His parents repeatedly went to school officials with complaints of their son's suffering, and school officials say they followed “protocol” regarding disciplinary actions. However, his situation must have not improved, as Ronin had recently been pulled from Folsom Middle School and entered homeschooling; however, friends say that the bullying followed him. Ronin was found dead late Wednesday, shocking his family, friends, and cheer team. Those who were close to him said that...

Anon(ymous) Review

Anon(ymous) is a Modern-esque retelling of the Greek epic Odyssey. The production started with an immediate air of unnerving eeriness and left me refreshingly on edge nearly the entire time; it’s dark, but not without its moments of comedy. Every scene was a clever jolt of shock, by transitioning from grim seriousness to dark comedy. Fans of dark comedy will have the best time, yet also their is something everyone can enjoy. I, myself had no prior idea of what to expect and at none of my time was spent in disappointment. As a whole, Anon(ymous) is bizarre and fantastic. I was accompanied for the night by our own campus’ Theatre Club, who...

Fashion Trends

The weather is beginning to cool down; fall is well underway which means it’s time to put away the bikinis and cut off shorts and bring out the boots and scarves, if you haven’t done so already! If your closet is looking a little bare, maybe it’s time to up your wardrobe a bit with these 7 fall fashion trends! 1. Ankle boots: Whether it’s Western style, heeled, flat, or wedged, ankle boots are the perfect addition to any fall outfit! For a comfortable, casual day-to-day look for autumn afternoons, try wearing a pair of taupe Western ankle boots with distressed denim and...

Unnecessary Roughness: Off the Field (Part 2)

It may be old news now, especially with the developments in Peterson’s case, but Rice has been reduced to nothing more than a memory in his association with the NFL. The 27 year old athlete was cut from his organization on September 8 after a video released by celebrity news website TMZ showed him deliver a knockout punch to his then-fiancé inside an elevator at a New Jersey casino. Rice was initially suspended for a mere two weeks after the news had first surfaced, but the video released by TMZ all but secured his termination from the league. The fact that Rice was terminated only after the video of the punch was released is one that...

One Year Later: A Look at the New Generation of Consoles

As we slowly go through October, we approach the end of the first year of the release of the Xbox One and Playstation 4. After a seven year gap between these consoles and their previous generation counterparts, the anticipation of their releases were tremendous. Both consoles have their own list of exclusive games, tech features, and quite the price tag, but how well do they match up almost a year later? Before actually making the comparisons, here is a bit of background on the two consoles. Around the time of their release, the public opinion of the...

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Recent site updates: September 10, 2014

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The next meeting is Wednesday, January 28 in FL2-240 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

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