Do you believe that the earth is round? Or that the sun is at the center of our universe? Or that gravity exists? Do you think that humans need food and water to survive? Well, these are really...
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Finding your passion
Conventional wisdom holds the idea that pursuing your dreams leads to a fulfilled life-that, by following a single, vested interest, you can achieve genuine happiness. Now, while the inspirational...
An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Faith
The blazing Middle East sun scorches the backs of a group of men, huddled along a dusty dirt road. The straps of their sandals are worn and their bodies are weary, but their eyes are alive with...
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
Nervous and shaking slightly, a young teen holds a folder of sheet music to her chest, raising her hand to knock on a plain office door. It opens to the sound of guitar strings, vocal chords,...
An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Temperance
Controlling indulgence over small things can open the door to larger growth, freedom This continues a seven-part reflection on the Virtues and Vices. Temperance, or self-restraint, is the control...
An Examination of Sins and Virtues: Justice
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God," Micah 6:8. What does it mean to act justly?...
Being respectful in chapel
Respecting the message: The Talon staff encourages you to stop complaining and criticizing and start listening "Did...
Question your consumption
Potential health risks result from eating recently popularized "healthy foods" Daily, new foods are made and placed on...
Movie review: Evil Dead
Squeamish need not apply First time director reimagines cult classic with copious gore Do blood and gore make you...
The Academy Awards
A night at the Oscars In a ceremony known as the biggest night in Hollywood, where an abundance of famous faces crowd...
Searching for a different song
Increasingly raunchy music is desensitizing our generation; it's time to find alternatives "I can be your hero, baby....
Spotlighting the cult of relationship abuse
"I was worn out, broken: He had taken almost everything. But he'd been all I'd had, all this time. And when the police...
Finding Christ at Christmas
A call for a return to the true meaning of Christmas in a distracted culture Around 2,000 years ago in a town called...
Abnormal is the new normal
"Would you look at that, just strutting down the middle of Buckeye Road in broad daylight, proud as gay peacocks,"...
Political lectures from the pulpit
Pulpit politicking raises the question of ethics In 2009, the International Revenue Service investigated James...