Author Archives: The Talon editorial collective

In-depth with AMS Presidential Candidate Maistoo’a waastaan (Rodney Little Mustache)

Filed under Campus   ·   March 8th, 2018   ·   0 comments
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This interview took place on the traditional, unceded, occupied, and stolen land of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. The Talon believes it is important to interrogate and remain critical of settler colonial educational institutions, such as the University of British Columbia. Rodney Little Mustache is a Two-spirit member of the Piikani Nation of the […]

Art and Activism: Annual Talon Party

Filed under Uncategorized   ·   February 13th, 2018   ·   0 comments
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We would like to acknowledge that this event will be held on the occupied, unceded, traditional, and ancestral territories of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations. This event will be happening on Friday, February 13, 2018 from 5 PM – 7 PM at Lev Bukhman Theatre Lounge […]

AMS candidates answer our questions: President

Filed under Campus   ·   February 28th, 2016   ·   0 comments
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Another year rolls around, another set of AMS elections. We at the Talon aim to ask hard-hitting critical questions, and in that spirit, we invited all candidates in the election to answer a set of questions that we hope will help our readers in casting their ballot. Over the past few days we have been […]

AMS candidates answer our questions: Senate

Filed under Campus   ·   February 28th, 2016   ·   0 comments
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Another year rolls around, another set of AMS Elections. We at the Talon aim to ask hard-hitting critical questions, and in that spirit, we invited all candidates in the election to answer a set of questions that we hope will help our readers in casting their ballot. Over the next few days we will be […]

AMS candidates answer our questions: VP Administration

Filed under Campus   ·   February 27th, 2016   ·   0 comments
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Another year rolls around, another set of AMS Elections. We at the Talon aim to ask hard-hitting critical questions, and in that spirit, we invited all candidates in the election to answer a set of questions that we hope will help our readers in casting their ballot. Over the next few days we will be […]

AMS candidates answer our questions: VP Finance

Filed under Campus   ·   February 26th, 2016   ·   0 comments
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Another year rolls around, another set of AMS Elections. We at the Talon aim to ask hard-hitting critical questions, and in that spirit, we invited all candidates in the election to answer a set of questions that we hope will help our readers in casting their ballot. Over the next few days we will be […]

AMS candidates answer our questions: VP Academic and University Affairs

Filed under Campus   ·   February 25th, 2016   ·   0 comments
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Another year rolls around, another set of AMS Elections. We at the Talon aim to ask hard-hitting critical questions, and in that spirit, we invited all candidates in the election to answer a set of questions that we hope will help our readers in casting their ballot. Over the next few days we will be […]

AMS candidates answer our questions: VP External

Filed under Campus   ·   February 25th, 2016   ·   0 comments
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Another year rolls around, another set of AMS Elections. We at the Talon aim to ask hard-hitting critical questions, and in that spirit, we invited all candidates in the election to answer a set of questions that we hope will help our readers in casting their ballot. Over the next few days we will be […]

On “Top 16 Talon-Approved Initiative on Campus”

Filed under Campus, Feminism, Trans Issues   ·   November 13th, 2015   ·   0 comments
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In response to concerns expressed in regards to the inclusion of the Women’s Centre in the “Top 16 Talon-Approved Initiatives on Campus” article, The Talon would like to acknowledge that we are aware of and share concerns about the history of transmisogyny within the Women’s Centre. The Talon works to end all forms of oppression […]

Introducing the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival 2015

Filed under Culture, Decolonization, Environmentalism, Global Politics   ·   September 2nd, 2015   ·   0 comments
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The Talon – UBC’s alternative student press – is back from our summer hiatus!  This year brings in a fresh start, with new ideas, exciting content, and a set of amazing incoming editors! We will be publishing again in a couple of days. We’re proud to kick the year off by announcing our media partnership […]