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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
Amber Hayden

Amber Hayden, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Amber Hayden is a senior at OHS. This is her third year on The Talon as the Arts and Entertainment Editor. She joined the newspaper because of her love for writing and the countless opportunities the newspaper provides to experience many types of stories. Outside of it, she enjoys reading and listening to music.

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OC Sounds Off: Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie?

Alyssa Buckner and Amber Hayden
December 11, 2024
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Realism shines through The Great Impersonator

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
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
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
Phone holders added to all classrooms as part of a new OHS policy.

OHS policies work to improve student’s learning

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 18, 2024
The World Travel Club rides bikes to explore Germany.

World Travel Club grants students adventure

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 1, 2024
Charleigh Schuettler, junior, lines up to bat during a game.

Softball scores with teamwork and friendship

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 1, 2024

Spring book reviews

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2024
The cast of Seussical is hard at work, striving to make their performance fun-filled and spectacular.

Seussical brings childhood magic to life

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2024
Evan Knudson, senior, conducts the OHS marching band.

OHS students going above and beyond

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 6, 2023

Fall book reviews

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2023
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Pros and cons of streaming services

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 16, 2023
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Celebrity scandals take fans by storm

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 19, 2023
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
Murder Mystery 2 brings chaos and laughs

Murder Mystery 2 brings chaos and laughs

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 16, 2023
Disney live actions - magical or terrible?

Disney live actions – magical or terrible?

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 16, 2023

Winter book reviews

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 31, 2023
Davis Horn (left), senior, and Cian Ryback (right), senior, walk the runway.

First fashion show triumphs through difficulties

Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 12, 2023
In defense of Disney's Strange World

In defense of Disney’s Strange World

Amber Hayden, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Students continue spooky traditions for Halloween

Students continue spooky traditions for Halloween

Amber Hayden, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
“Midnights” to premier at midnight

“Midnights” to premier at midnight

Amber Hayden, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Despite being understaffed, the OHS counseling department has not failed to decorate for the holidays.

Teacher/counselor shortage impacts OHS

Amber Hayden, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Bridgette Gass, senior, and Ashish Kaushik, senior, run the Go Green booth at club rush to recruit new members.

Club rush sparks student interest in clubs around campus

Amber Hayden, Staff Writer
August 27, 2022
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