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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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Attendees put on a fashion show for the ‘Relationship’ station at summit
Students Becoming Leaders
Avery Massie, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
Seniors participate in a work day during zero hour to finish their assignment.
Trials of zero hour and online classes
Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 1, 2025
Seniors reflect on the trends from their high school years
Seniors reflect on the trends from their high school years
Daniel Yohannan, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
Leela Heitsmith standing with OHS admin and Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien for the Eagle Impact Award. (Left to right: Beth Baker, Ann O'Brien, Leela Heitsmith, and Justin McLain)
Eagle Impact Award
Matthew Wetherbee, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
Features
SOFS gathers for a photo at their end of the year banquet to celebrate senior members.
The selective but distinguished communities of OHS
Nicole Eom, News Editor • May 1, 2025
Canvas module for workplace experience class
A Guide to the Workplace Experience Class
Abby Bryand, Social Media Manager • March 5, 2025
Pepper poses for a picture before visiting OHS classrooms.
Pepper the therapy dog; always there on a ruff day
Kendall Walker, Copy Chief • March 4, 2025
@only1aliya
Self-Expression in the digital age: OHS students on TikTok
Emerson Lihn, Features Editor • March 4, 2025
Opinions
Uriah Cross, history teacher, gives a lecture next to his Wall of Fives.
Behind the scenes of AP exams: the role of teachers
Nicole Eom, News Editor • May 1, 2025
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Disney’s live-action disasters: failing to relive the glory days
Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 1, 2025
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Editorial: we were lied to about scholarships
Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief • May 1, 2025
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Severance: The Hidden Gem of Apple TV+ Awaiting Its Moment in the Spotlight
Ashley Pereira, Photography Chief • May 1, 2025
Sports
Tommy Pascanu, Junior throws a pitch in an attempt to strike out the opposing team.
OHS Baseball Teams Spring into Action with High Hopes
Taylor Moon, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
Unbeaten Streak on the Line: OHS Beach Volleyball Teams Prepare for Strong Matches
Unbeaten Streak on the Line: OHS Beach Volleyball Teams Prepare for Strong Matches
Taylor Moon, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
Noah Kaoni goes back to serve.
OHS Boys Volleyball is Serving Success
Avery Massie, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
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OHS E-Sports Club: Where Gaming Passion Meets Competition!
Ashley Pereira, Photography Chief • April 29, 2025
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Photo Courtesy of Abby Waisler

The Debate Over "Nepo Babies": Talent vs. Connections in the Music Industry

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Charleigh Schuettler, senior, scores an RBI during the winning game against Perry.

OHS softball aims for the win with unbeatable companionship

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Coachella: is it worth the hype?

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Do smarter animals have more free will than dumber ones, or do they all have free will?

Do animals have free will?

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Photo Courtesy of Aaron Nuffer

Church of LDS on a mission for success

Print Edition
Volume 23, Issue 2, December 2024
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Invincible Season 3: The Best Season Yet?
Colin Robison, Equipment Manager • May 1, 2025

Amazon Prime's hit superhero show Invincible recently released its third season and it was met with high praise from fans and critics...

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Mickey 17: A Wild Yet Fun Ride
Colin Robison, Equipment Manager • May 1, 2025

The prestigious director of the Oscar winning movie Parasite, Bong Joon Ho, has released his newest movie titled Mickey 17. The movie...

Music Reviews spring 2024
Daniel Yohannan, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

Music reviews   Photo courtesy of Spotify.com   “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar and TDE artist SZA team up...

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How Young Thug avoided 120 years in prison
Daniel Yohannan, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

Jeffery Lamar Williams, otherwise known as Young Thug, has been involved in the longest-running case in Atlanta’s history regarding...