The Talon

May 15, 2019

The Eagle Grind has come to OHS to supply teachers and faculty members with a hot cup of coffee every Friday morning. Jessica Walsh and her TSW program students received coffee and supplies donated from Elevate Coffee to execute their idea. This program is in it for the long run, lasting until the end of this school year as well...

It’s No Smoking Matter

Emily Mai, Staff Writer

March 11, 2019

The vaping epidemic that has been sweeping the nation is currently being combatted from two fronts; the Federal Food and Drug Administration...

Gaming Subscription: the next step for gaming

Chris Bonifaz, Staff Writer

March 11, 2019

Imagine, a kid goes to the local Blockbuster with his mom. Mortal Kombat Nine has just come out, so he sneaks it to the cashier and...

Neutralizing the attacks against open internet

Audrey Serrano, Copy Chief

March 11, 2019

This new digital age has presented several questions to both consumers and suppliers when it comes to the use and distribution of the...

FBLA goes to Regionals

Lexi Gass, Staff Writer

February 7, 2019

On Jan 19, 2019, FBLA, or future business leaders of America, participated in an event called Regionals at the ASU Polytechnic campus in Mesa, where students from a particular region compete in may event related to different business aspects. “[FBLA] is probably the biggest student led organization in the country,” said Rohit...

Stugo reaches for the stars with Cosmic Dodgeball

Hannah Lorenzo, Features Editor

January 15, 2019

With the first semester at a close, OHS is already getting back into the swing of things with activities to encourage school spirit....

A&E

Blackbears new album hits “too close” to home

May 15, 2019

Blackbear’s newest album, ‘ANONYMOUS’ was released March 26th, 2019, and debuted at #14 on iTunes charts. His new album dives into the complexities of the pain of being in love and his personal struggles with drugs and addiction. Unlike in his previous albums and songs, Blackbear goes deeper and becomes more honest with...

Avengers: Endgame marks the end of an era

May 9, 2019

The day fans have been both anticipating and dreading has come and gone. Avengers: Endgame hit theaters Apr 26 and with it, the era of the Avengers came to an end. The 3 hour grand finale was truly epic and proved to be so when it demolished the box office and became the fastest film to make $1 billion at 5 days, as well as the second...

Juice WRLD’s album shows his potential

March 28, 2019

We often hear about rappers flaunting about the drugs they take, the money they have made, and the success they have had. But much...

Anthem fails to add anything of value to the MMO genre

March 28, 2019

Imagine this, you are one of the last remaining humans on earth flying through the air in a mech style suit fighting through thousands...

The Umbrella Academy portrays superheroes as not so super

March 28, 2019

Superheroes with addictions and daddy issues? Of course, this sounds crazy when compared to the superheroes we know and love. But what...

Pure Imagination defies all expectations

March 11, 2019

Every year marching band delivers a beautiful show with calculated movements, strong articulation, combined with the theatrics to pull...

Features

Mock Crash assembly brings awareness towards students

Peyton Thompson, News editor

May 7, 2019

Students watch as two cars are revealed in a cloud of smoke. The girl who caused the crash immediately calls 911 after recovering her prom date who was thrown from the car. She is told to follow through with CPR until the authorities arrive. Later her date was pronounced dead. The mock crash enactment provided students with a worst...

We’re All in This Together: Seniors Graduate

Emily Mai, Staff Writer

March 28, 2019

It’s that time of year where everyone is excited for the school year to come to a close. It is a time of new beginnings for some and final endings for others. For the senior class though it’s a mix of both. After spending four years at OHS every senior is taking the next big step forward in their lives. “It's going to be...

Pure Imagination defies all expectations

Emily Mai, Staff Writer

March 11, 2019

Every year marching band delivers a beautiful show with calculated movements, strong articulation, combined with the theatrics to pull...

Winter Guard flags down a new season

Isabella Foster, Photography Editor

March 11, 2019

Winter Guard is a sport that pulls color guard aspects from normal marching band and includes intricate dancing to songs. Performers throw flags, wooden rifles and swords. Routines are intricate and move the audience as they watch in different competitions. As the season starts, students go through rigorous tryouts to get the chance...

Esports Get a Victory Royale in the School System

Chase Wyatt, Staff Writer

March 11, 2019

Disclaimer: At the time this article was written, our school has not gotten approval to go to esports tournaments yet. Esports. A new and quickly growing trend over the past few years has now made its way to high schools across the country, including Arizona. Electronic sports, or esports for short, has been vastly growing since...

You’ll want to remember this: Say cheese!

Emily Mai, Staff Writer

March 11, 2019

The Yearbook staff is tasked with preserving the memories we make in high school; every sporting event, spirit week, and smiling face...

Sports

Tennis Prepares for the Future

Chase Wyatt, Staff Writer

May 15, 2019

Boys: Boys’ tennis ended their year with a record of 4-10, being ranked number 29 in the division. They faced a tough schedule, facing off against some of the top teams in the state. The seniors on the team are sad to have finished their season, but they leave behind a team well equipped to win state next year. Senior night...

Boys volleyball aims for state championship

Rohan Patel, Sports Editor

March 11, 2019

Varsity The OHS boys’ volleyball team has not quite forgotten about how close they came to winning the state championship last year....

Sand Volleyball has high hopes for season

Isabella Foster, Photography Editor

March 11, 2019

Varsity As the new season for spring sports comes to a start, student athletes are anticipating the games in months to come. Beach...

Baseball dives headfirst into another season

Peyton Thompson, News editor

March 11, 2019

Varsity As another season of winter sports comes to an end, spring sports step up to the challenge to make it a great season. Baseball...

Softball catches a big win to the start of the year

Peighton Gellings, Arts and Entertainment Editor

March 11, 2019

Varsity The spring sports season is underway and with it comes the start of softball. The girls have been working tremendously...

Boys and girls tennis rallies up a new team

Lexi Gass, Staff Writer

March 11, 2019

As winter comes to an end, spring sports begin to emerge from the cold. Tennis recently had tryouts, and have compiled JV and Varsity...

Opinion

Blackbears new album hits “too close” to home

May 15, 2019

Is dating in high school worth it?

May 15, 2019

FOR: (Cassidy Moore) Having someone to watch your back, understand what you’re going through and to help you navigate life is something many strive for. Finding true love in high school, although rare, is the reason many embark on countless dates and relationships until they feel that spark. Dating does not have to be all...

Juice WRLD’s album shows his potential

March 28, 2019

We often hear about rappers flaunting about the drugs they take, the money they have made, and the success they have had. But much...

Anthem fails to add anything of value to the MMO genre

March 28, 2019

Imagine this, you are one of the last remaining humans on earth flying through the air in a mech style suit fighting through thousands...

The Umbrella Academy portrays superheroes as not so super

March 28, 2019

Superheroes with addictions and daddy issues? Of course, this sounds crazy when compared to the superheroes we know and love. But what...