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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.

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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
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
New graduation venue; a change for the better?
New graduation venue; a change for the better?
Kendall Walker, Copy Chief • May 1, 2025
STUGO bonds on their visit to Disneyland.
OHS students learn with the magic of Disney
Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 28, 2025
Features
Attendees put on a fashion show for the ‘Relationship’ station at summit
Students Becoming Leaders
Avery Massie, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
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
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
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Church of LDS on a mission for success
Amaya Kelly, Sports Editor • May 1, 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
Photo Courtesy of Abby Waisler
The Debate Over “Nepo Babies”: Talent vs. Connections in the Music Industry
Ashley Pereira, Photography Chief • March 5, 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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Do animals have free will?

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The Gen Z accent: Slang

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“VULTURES 2”: an unfinished confusing AI mess

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

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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Severance: The Hidden Gem of Apple TV+ Awaiting Its Moment in the Spotlight
Ashley Pereira, Photography Chief • May 1, 2025

Severance, Apple TV+’s workplace drama and sci-fi thriller, is arguably one of the best shows currently being produced, so why has...

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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...