by Xitlali Yanez I have lived on the South Side of Chicago for more than 16 years. My neighborhood is the most beautiful place to me it is filled with love, peace, happiness. I […]
The 15th Ward needs a new alderman
“Dreamgirls” is a success!
The spring musical was a resounding success:
Don’t Litter, it makes the world bitter
Have you ever noticed trash on the street? The loose bags from Jewel’s Osco or the empty RC cans? The prevalence of litter in Chicago has been rapidly increasing. This is neither […]
Race and Police Brutality? Correlation?
by Eboni Davis With this month being February, “Black History Month”, it’s relevant to talk about issues in the black community specifically. Police brutality is usually highly correlated with race. Throughout African […]
Sneaky entry into the 2018 Winter Olympics
Almost 3000 athletes are scheduled to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang County, South Korea. Olympic participants are among the best in their respective sports, showcasing talents like women’s ski […]
The Debate on Gun Control
by Aziza Clark The gun control debate has been a big issue in the United States recently, especially after an increasing number of mass shootings. Many people feel that President Donald Trump […]
The internet is dead
By Kaylin Davis What happens when the Internet dies? We will soon find answers to that question following the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 3-to-2 party-line vote on Dec. 14, 2017 to repeal […]
Spring into the next production of Dreamgirls
By Marya Elliott Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy is having a spring musical in Keeler Hall on April 19 through 21. The theme of the spring play is inspired by […]
ENDORSEMENT: In the Republican primary, we choose the devil we know
The Editorial Board of The Talon endorses Gov. Bruce Rauner for the Republican nomination for Illinois governor. Have we been impressed with his ability to work with the Democratic-controlled state legislature? […]
ENDORSEMENT: In the Democratic primary, Biss is the one to look out for us
In the crowded field of candidates for the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor, only one seems to honestly have the interests of the average Illinoisan at heart — State Sen. Daniel Biss […]
