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The student news site of Sandra Day O'Connor High School.

The Talon
The student news site of Sandra Day O'Connor High School.

The Talon
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Mr. Wyllie getting his class excited to learn Physics C.
New AP courses: expanding students’ opportunities
Matthew Wetherbee, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024
OHS students enjoy their lunch after the initial chaos of lunch dies down.
Lunchtime Chaos: OHS Students Weigh In on Cafeteria Crowds
Taylor Moon, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024
Lauren Tessmer, interior design teacher, Kailyn Carter, senior, Ava Sabyan, junior, and Jessie Estrella, junior, at FCCLA Nationals in Seattle, Washington.
FCCLA: shaping careers and leaders of the future
Kendall Walker, Copy Chief • December 9, 2024
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Christmas Can Wait
Avery Massie, Staff Writer • December 7, 2024
Features
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The Arizona Snowbowl is Back!
Abby Bryand, Social Media Manager • December 11, 2024
Judy Kimball, lunch lady, serves food to students.
Behind the counter: the OHS lunch ladies
Ruth Mioc, Design Chief • December 9, 2024
Andrew Cardon (left) and Richard Weyker (right) play into their long-lasting feud.
Friendships and Rivalry: The Dynamic Duo of Mr. Cardon and Mr. Weyker
Ashley Pereira, Photography Chief • December 9, 2024
Quinn Robison, juinor, organizes his merchandise to take pictures for his Depop account.
The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: OHS Students Take the Leap
Taylor Moon, Staff writer • December 7, 2024
Opinions
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Driving School: A Must For Student Drivers
Avery Massie, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025
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The tension over “Christmas”
Nicole Eom, News Editor • January 10, 2025
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OC Sounds Off: Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie?
Alyssa Buckner and Amber Hayden • December 11, 2024
The art of separating art from its artists
The art of separating art from its artists
Ruth Mioc, Design Chief • December 11, 2024
Sports
Bella Wolf, Junior, tracks down the ball on defense
Fall Sports Review: Another Dominant Season
Colin Robison, Equipment Manager • December 7, 2024
Lokelani Guydos, sophomore, serves the birdie during practice.
OHS Badminton enters new season
Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 1, 2024
Girls volleyball team huddles to hype each other up.
Girls volleyball is prepared to win
Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 1, 2024
OHS varsity football warms-up their muscles, using activation stretches during halftime.
OHS: where football is more than a game
Taylor Moon, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024
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Driving School: A Must For Student Drivers

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“VULTURES 2”: an unfinished confusing AI mess

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Mean Girls: OHS theater is so fetch!

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A Very Laufey Holiday Album Review

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Joey Logano's car rests on the grid prior to the Championship Finale race at Phoenix Raceway

NASCAR in 2024: consistently inconsistent

Print Edition
Volume 23, Issue 1, October 2024
A&E
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Our little secret
Taylor Moon, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

In the holiday season it's typical to watch the classic festive movies. Every year it's common to see many new holiday themed movies....

Ariana Grande as Glinda (left) and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba (right)
Wicked: it ain’t easy being green
Matthew Wetherbee, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

Wicked, released November 22nd, 2024, is an adaptation of the 2003 musical and brainstormed prequel to The Wizard of Oz. It is told...

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CFP Review-Did the committee get it right?
Colin Robison, Equipment Manager • January 10, 2025

Every year the college football season wraps up with the College Football Playoff. This year the playoff consists of 12 teams instead...

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Playthatboizay’s ‘Vampires Impersonating People’ puts a twist on rap
Daniel Yohannan, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

On December 13, 2024, Ultra Ground member Playthatboizay released his sixth studio album, Vampires Impersonating People. This album,...