The Talon

May 8, 2020

As the daily lives of high school students continue to change, schools are trying to maintain some semblance of normal. Although school may be canceled for the rest of the semester, that doesn’t stop staff and administration from preparing for the coming year. Around this time, students would be turning in their parking applications...

Promchella gives students hope for the future

Peighton Gellings, Arts and Entertainment editor

April 29, 2020

In the wake of school closures, everything seniors have been looking forward to throughout their high school career has been cancelled. As the stay at home orders appear to have no end in sight, these times have been difficult for everyone, but they have seemed to hit senior classes the hardest. The end of high school often marks...

Boundary changes to affect future enrollment

Hannah Lorenzo, Copy Chief

March 13, 2020

The Deer Valley Unified School District met at the beginning of the second semester to discuss the problems involved with student enrollment....

In spite of rain, Ryan’s Race persists with a smile

Macy Sanchez, News Editor

March 13, 2020

What comes to mind when envisioning a cloudy day full of pouring rain? On television, rainy days typically make the setting for a rotten,...

Future grading system will impact students

Macy Sanchez, News Editor

March 11, 2020

Malcolm Forbes said, “the purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” Day in and day out, OHS teachers and staff cultivate an environment in which students can flourish and learn to the best of their ability. Dedicated staff give students opportunities to expand their minds each day. At school, a student’s...

Taal Volcano still threatens the Philippines with unsafe conditions

Hannah Lorenzo, Copy Chief

February 11, 2020

It is now the fourth week of terror in the Philippines as Taal Volcano threatens to erupt once again. Ever since that horrific day...

A&E

The corona virus wraps its hands around the comic industry

May 5, 2020

For the past few months, the world has been turned upside down. Our gyms, theaters, and social lives have been completely shut down....

Trolls World Tour; cute and fun, but not much else

April 26, 2020

Three trolls stand at each other's sides, huddled together discussing their big plan to save the troll kingdoms. In the middle is Poppy,...

“One World: Together at Home” celebrates essential workers

April 18, 2020

In the past couple of weeks, it has seemed as if life has been at a standstill. Students have been forced out of schools while everything...

Film industries are continuing to adapt to a new normal

April 13, 2020

In a world of trying times, communities have come together to make the weight on everyone’s shoulders a little lighter. As people are adjusting to a new normal, there are ways of life that are being significantly missed. Several members of the film industry have begun to release their movies to stream on platforms, like Amazon...

Sonic: A surprisingly heartfelt journey

March 13, 2020

It’s pretty baffling that we live in a universe where a live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film is getting wide praise. Video game movies...

“Birds of Prey” brings power to women in DC fashion

March 13, 2020

Warning: This movie is rated R. As the DC universe pours out its fair share of movies, fans have been disappointed. Annoying punchlines...

Features

McLain steps up to help maximize the student body’s potential

Kaden Ryback, Features Editor/ Editorial Chief

June 2, 2020

OHS is growing fast, and as the student body continues to grow, it requires more guidance. This new school year calls for staff members...

Creating and Learning with 3D Printers

Kaden Ryback, Features Editor/Opinions/Editorial Chief

March 13, 2020

The Computer Lab (room 419) has a new device that promises students the ability to produce spectacular creations. Using funds from...

ESports club starts long-awaited matches

Chase Wyatt, Staff Writer

March 13, 2020

After over a year of waiting for approval from administration, the ESports club is finally allowed to play matches against other schools...

Cheer and pom get peppy with success

Hannah Lorenzo, Copy Chief

March 13, 2020

The cheer and pom teams of OHS are always a source of high school spirit. From exciting routines filled with difficult moves to shouting...

TSW classes construct solid futures for OHS seniors

Macy Sanchez, News Editor

January 22, 2020

As students hit their junior and senior years, the reality of going to college and finding a career begins to set in. College, or finding a career, is no longer an idea off in the distance, but is a rather daunting affair. For some students, this big step into the world of adulting comes easy, but for others, it is a rather challenging...

Social Media: The good, the bad, the ugly

Peyton Thompson, Editor in Chief

December 18, 2019

Within the last decade or so, there has been a huge leap within the technological industry. Smart phones have become the center of people’s lives, texting has expanded the horizons of communication, and the invention of certain social media platforms has affected society, as well. Programs, such as Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter,...

Sports

Sports leagues must find ways to overcome virus

Rohan Patel

April 12, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep across the globe, the sports world has seen some of the largest casualties, as major...

Track prepares for the upcoming season

Chase Wyatt, Staff Writer

March 13, 2020

Track and field is working hard to prepare for their upcoming season. With their first meet fast approaching, they’re practicing...

OHS’ softball legacy lives on in the new season

Macy Sanchez, News Editor

March 13, 2020

Varsity After a legendary and unforgettable 2019 softball season, the OHS softball team confronts the 2020 season head on and with...

Chiefs come back to win Super Bowl LIV

Rohan Patel

February 6, 2020

Patrick Mahomes played some of the worst football of his career during the first three and a half quarters of the Super Bowl. He threw...

Chiefs and 49ers face off in Super Bowl LIV

Rohan Patel

January 31, 2020

They say defense wins championships. Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to change that narrative as they take...

Basketball loses a legend with Kobe’s death

Rohan Patel

January 30, 2020

Kobe Bryant made a lasting impact on the NBA, one that will span much longer than his lifetime. As a player, he won five NBA championships,...

Opinion

Has online school actually helped students?

April 29, 2020

As we enter the fourth week of online learning, the absence of school has slowly become the new norm. While an extended break was enjoyable...

COVID-19: Who’s actually trying to help prevent the spread of the virus?

April 29, 2020

Due to the escalation of COVID-19, people have started taking preventative measures in order to stop the spreading. Acts of social distancing, quarantining at home, and the introduction of wearing masks when going out in public has also become a common occurrence. But how many people are taking these precautions seriously? With...