Talon Marks Editorials

Better to be late than sorry

Drivers letting their emotions get the best of them while they're behind the wheel of a 3000 pound car is extremely dangerous, and road rage is becoming more common despite the fact it is extremely avoidable if time management and self control are both utilized.

Sex sells, but not when it comes to rape

It is said in journalism and other forms of news that sex sells, and more often then not, it is true. A story about a scandalous affair more likely to get attention than your average news report. Cases about rape are, of course, no exception.

Stereotyping leads to harm

When terror strikes America everyone is put on edge, and often quick to judge the ones who inflicted terror saying they are automatically a different ethnicity and probably even from a different country and not a citizen of the United States.

Losing your identity

Anonymity comes with responsibility.

Thriving off fear

America has become paranoid to the point that it is normal to be scared

Know your rights and how to use them

Freedom has many meanings, but we should all know how to use it wisely and righteously.

Athletes should be judged like others

There are not many careers where someone can be an alleged murderer, thief, or even assemble and take part in a dog fighting ring and have society still puts you on a pedestal, but athletes definitely have that going for them.

Be a hero, not a vigilante

Christopher Dorner's self-appointed crusade of "justice" may be encouraging others to take matters into their own hands.

Is getting a Bachelors Degree overrated?

Sometimes the stress of life can be so unbearable that some students may consider not bothering to attempt obtaining a Bachelors Degree.

Teachers should use technology in the classrooms

As students it is important to remember to be responsible if given this use of technology.

Editorial Board: Jerry Brown

Governor Jerry Brown's proposals may help community colleges, but some proposals may need to not be enforced.

Gov. Jerry Brown wants to make changes to community colleges

Gov. Jerry Brown is working on policies for community colleges that will change the price of units, how students are able to get credits and when the schools get paid for the students.

Violence in media: parents need to take a stand

With violence increasing in the media, parents need to take measures to ensure their children are not filling their brains with violence that may influence harmful behaviors in the future.