The Talon

Emily Osborn, senior, reflects on her performance after a rigorous soccer practice.
Inside the mind of a student athlete
Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor • January 23, 2023

Athletes have to be some of the strongest people in the world to play their sport, but the mental aspect of being an athlete is often...

Fentanyl: the hidden killer
Fentanyl: the hidden killer
Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor • January 18, 2023
Seniors battle college application stress
Aayushi Datta, Podcast Editor • January 6, 2023
Angel Tree cards fill up a Christmas tree at local coffee shop, Elevate.
The holiday passion for philanthropy
True Van Dyke, Features Editor • January 8, 2023

The holiday season is not just full of Christmas lists and twinkling lights, but also people with hearts to serve and drives for philanthropy....

OC’s cultural winter wonderland
OC’s cultural winter wonderland
Cian Ryback, Editorial Chief • January 6, 2023

As the frigid air of winter approaches, the OHS  student body prepares to celebrate their exciting festivities. With such a diverse...

Holly Maxwell, English teacher, works in her personalized classroom.
Ms. Maxwell’s mission for exploration and culture
True Van Dyke, Features Editor • November 17, 2022

For four years now, OHS has been housing the culturally-rounded, adventure-seeking,  positive influence that is Holly Maxwell, English...

Student at OHS scrolling through an online shopping platform.
Technology's fast and inevitable takeover
Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor • March 12, 2023

For years there has been a debate about when technology will finally take over lives. With the rise of artificial intelligence, it...

The true crime behind true crime
The true crime behind true crime
Victoria Kirova, Copy Chief • January 10, 2023

With the current true crime obsession many individuals share, questions arise about when this infatuation with real-life terror becomes...

Editorial: Implications of a post-Roe America
Editorial: Implications of a post-Roe America
November 10, 2022

Following June’s Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, the longstanding decision in favor of abortion rights, tragic stories...

Kinley Clifford, senior, delivers a strong header for her team.
OHS girls soccer creates community
Ruth Mioc, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023

Varsity: As the 2022-2023 season comes to a close, there is a sense of reflection and community within the OHS girl’s soccer team.  Team...

Mia Martinez, senior getting her hand raised after winning a match.
OHS girls wrestling makes its debut
Kaitlyn Smitten, Sports Editor • March 9, 2023

Girls: OHS has always had an incredibly strong wrestling team, but this year, the team looks a little different. With the formation...

Diya Venkat, senior, dribbles the ball up the court with determination.
OHS Girls Basketball baskets a successful season
Aayushi Datta, Opinions Editor • March 9, 2023

Varsity:  The varsity team for OHS girls basketball has entered the court of championships in high spirits. They are more motivated...

Print Edition
Volume 21 Issue 1 October 2022
A&E
“Ginny and Georgia” go against the world
“Ginny and Georgia” go against the world
Victoria Kirova, Copy Chief • March 10, 2023

Ginny and Georgia, though categorized as yet another cliche teen drama, has something about it that makes the show impossible not to...

OC theater charms the audience in unity.
OHS Theater’s hard work pays off
Aayushi Datta, Podcast Editor • January 10, 2023

OHS theater has a way of charming its way into the audience’s heart. With their recent play, “Footloose,” they executed a successful...

Song Reviews - Winter 2022
True Van Dyke, Features Editor • January 10, 2023

“Anti-Hero” - Taylor swift At the top of her well anticipated album, “Midnights,” the song “Anti-Hero” has come...

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” lives on in the hearts of viewers
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” lives on in the hearts of viewers
Victoria Kirova, Copy Chief • January 7, 2023

After years of excited anticipation, the sequel to the cinematic masterpiece that was the original “Black Panther” has finally...