The Talon

Longer the tour, longer the horror
Phoenixs sweltering sun rising over the valley
The Summer season two turned pretty
Sipping on stress: The relationship between teenagers and caffeine
Sipping on stress: The relationship between teenagers and caffeine
Aiden Reed, Staff writer • August 18, 2023

Energy drinks are very popular at OHS, and it is not uncommon to see students walking around campus with a Celsius or Kickstart, and...

OHS staff represents OConner well at the district office, accepting the A+ award.
POV: you attend an A+ school
Victoria Kirova, Copy Chief • May 16, 2023
As the final bell rings, students at OHS flood towards their cars in a rush to get home.
Pros and cons of partial days
Kendall Walker, News Editor • August 19, 2023

When it comes to junior or senior year of high school, the opportunity of having partial days arises. In some cases, students strive...

Richard Weyker, social studies teacher, shows off his avocado socks.
Mr. Weyker brings acceptance to OHS
Ananya Thekkemelepatt, News Editor • June 2, 2023

OHS is incredibly fortunate to have teachers that can inspire students and guide them to becoming more educated individuals. Richard...

Band members Brandon Loomis (left), junior, and Phoenix Wilcox (right), 
junior, perform the national anthem at the assembly.
Smells like OHS spirit; revival of student bands
Ruth Mioc, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023

The desire to experience music is the sole constant in the ever-changing nature of young people. The music scene has taken different...

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Celebrity scandals take fans by storm
Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor • August 19, 2023

In recent months, artist after artist have been hit with a variety of allegations against them, the most talked about being the lawsuit...

Team USA shoots, and misses during knockout stages of World Cup
Team USA shoots, and misses during knockout stages of World Cup
Amaya Kelly, Sports Editor • August 18, 2023

Millions of soccer fans across the world have been dying from anticipation since the arrival of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. Hosted...

OC Sounds Off: Barbenheimer
OC Sounds Off: Barbenheimer
Colin Robison and Matthew Hood-Hunt August 18, 2023

Matthew (Barbie): The Barbie movie started off strong in the box office, grossing $70.8 million on its opening day and $162 million...

OHS girls’ flag football: a preview into the future for female athletes
Brooklyn Smith, Editorial Chief • August 18, 2023

The beginning of the school year marks new seasons for OHS’s beloved fall sports: swim and dive team, cross country, pom, badminton,...

Second time beach volleyball champs show pride in themselves folowing championship win.
Back-to-back beach volleyball state champs
Ruth Mioc, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023

Varisty: As one of the top performing sports at OHS, the beach volleyball team has sustained their excellence by being able to adapt...

Braeden Baker, junior, decisively serves the ball during a match.
OHS Boys volleyball serves success
Victoria Kirova, Copy Chief • May 16, 2023

A loyal fan base and a group of passionate players demonstrates some of the key characteristics OHS boys volleyball yields for a victorious...

Print Edition
Volume 21 Issue 4 May 2023
A&E
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'Utopia' under light; Travis Scott's newest album
Aakarsh Mahey, Staff Writer • August 19, 2023

On July 28, 2023, famous rapper Travis Scott released his most recent album, Utopia. Travis Scott fans have long awaited for this 19...

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Olivia Rodrigo establishing a new era with her sophomore album, “Guts”
Abby Bryand, Staff Writer • August 18, 2023

It was May of 2021 when pop star Olivia Rodrigo released her first, and Grammy Award winning album, Sour. The world was buzzing with...

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Spider-Man: No More Spider-Verse?
Avery Massie, Staff Writer • August 18, 2023

Recently, the Disney franchise has found itself in hot water with its fans after making many questionable decisions with their movies....

Shadow and Bone brings hope to the dark
Shadow and Bone brings hope to the dark
Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 16, 2023

After nearly two years since the first season of “Shadow and Bone” premiered, fans have finally received the long-awaited season...