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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
Matthew Hood-Hunt

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief

Matthew Hood is a senior at OHS and this is his second year on Staff. He enjoys writing and wants a career in journalism in the future. This year, he hopes to improve upon his writing and to continue practicing photography and design skills, but most importantly to get better at interviewing. Outside of school, he loves gardening, fishing, and photography anywhere.

 

All content by Matthew Hood-Hunt
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Last names are weird

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief
March 5, 2025
Do smarter animals have more free will than dumber ones, or do they all have free will?

Do animals have free will?

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief
March 4, 2025
How much does Valentine's Day mean to you?

Dating standards are on the floor: An editorial

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief
March 4, 2025
Joey Logano's car rests on the grid prior to the Championship Finale race at Phoenix Raceway

NASCAR in 2024: consistently inconsistent

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief
January 10, 2025
Houses decked with holiday decorations are a staple of Christmas in America.

Editorial: is Santa real?

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief
December 11, 2024
Photo courtesy of Spotify

The most wonderful tune of the year

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief
December 9, 2024
Photo courtesy of Unslpash.com

Why don’t young people care about politics?- An Editorial

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief
October 1, 2024
The Gen Z accent: Slang

The Gen Z accent: Slang

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Editorial Chief
August 18, 2024
Carter Daly, junior, winds up for a pitch.

Baseball – consistently a contender for the championship

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Mrs.Ellis helps out a dual enrollment student

Mrs. Ellis’ pathway to purpose

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
OHS girls basketball celebrates their win as state champions.

[Photo] OHS: a new sport powerhouse

True Van Dyke, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2024
The girls basketball team hoists the trophy high after beating the Perry Pumas to win the state championship

Girls’ basketball wins first state championship for OHS!

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Kellen Chavez advises a runner on the track team on how to be successful in his event.

Mr. Chavez: a changed career path

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
The Academy stands in front of the LOVE sign in Philadelphia, PA, on their summer 2022 trip.

The Academy: the underrated OHS organization

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Photo courtesy of IMDb

Five Nights At Freddy’s: mixed feelings

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Coach Paula Cappelletti (center) laughs with Brynlee Evanson, junior (left), and Aubrey Baker, freshman (right), between games.

OHS Badminton fosters new culture

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023

Song Reviews – Fall 2023

Matthew Hood-Hunt, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
OC Sounds Off: Barbenheimer

OC Sounds Off: Barbenheimer

Colin Robison and Matthew Hood-Hunt
August 18, 2023
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