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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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How OHS is perceived
How OHS is perceived
Avery Massie, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
Adam Sloma, junior, reflects on his time as a foreign exchange student at OHS.
Foreign exchange students revel in culture and friendship
Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor • December 5, 2024
Group of freshman divided by who attended a k-8 and who attended middle school.
K-8 vs middle school: which is better?
Taylor Moon, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024
Academy classes, like the one above, are smaller in number and are taken with similar people.
OHS Adds DVUSD’s First Seal of Civic Literacy
Nicole Eom, News Editor • October 1, 2024
Features
The Counselors office always displays various holiday decorations.
The Dual Nature of Christmas
Nicole Purdy, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
Students practice archery
JROTC advances their program with new activities
Nicole Purdy, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024
All four members of the Garraway family either work at or attend OHS.
Child of a Teacher: Blessing or Curse?
Nicole Eom, News Editor • October 1, 2024
Steve Belles lectures his first period class about dreams.
OHS welcomes insightful new psychology teacher
Abby Bryand, Social Media Manager • October 1, 2024
Opinions
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Why don’t young people care about politics?- An Editorial
Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief • October 1, 2024
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New artists: ‘Hot to go’
Ashley Pereira, Photography Chief • August 21, 2024
The Gen Z accent: Slang
The Gen Z accent: Slang
Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief • August 18, 2024
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All Eyes on Leah Kateb: Love Island’s Rising Star
Amaya Kelly, Sports Editor • August 18, 2024
Sports
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
Lauren Silhol (Front), senior and Becky Currence (Back), junior, drop back to cover the receivers.
Flag Football: Building a New Culture
Colin Robison, Equipment Manager • October 1, 2024
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Steve Belles lectures his first period class about dreams.

OHS welcomes insightful new psychology teacher

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Short N' Sweet is unserious yet amusing

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Print Edition
Volume 25, Issue 4, May 2024
A&E
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Mean Girls: OHS theater is so fetch!
Alyssa Buckner, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024

A fresh start to a new school year at OHS brings many promising events from clubs, sports, and more. The OHS theater department, for...

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Short N’ Sweet is unserious yet amusing
Alyssa Buckner, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

“Espresso” singer Sabrina Carpenter released her sixth studio album Short N’ Sweet, on August 23rd, 2024, her cleverness shining...

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Alien Romulus- Cash Grab or a Proper Legacy Sequel?
Colin Robison, Equipment Manager • October 2, 2024

Alien Romulus marks the 9th release in the Alien franchise and includes rising stars such as Cailee Spainey and Isabela Marced. Alien...

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A&E: Brat Album Review
Nicole Purdy, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

On June 7, 2024, singer and songwriter Charli XCX released her sixth studio album, Brat. Fans have eagerly anticipated this album since...