Security guard Charles Thomas passed away on April 30, 2021, leaving behind a legacy as the head sponsor of Can We Talk, a program which works to help students of color achieve their goals by pairing them...
During her high school career, junior Madyson Gray has never lost a match in girls wrestling. In fact, Gray has never lost a state championship she has qualified for.
Gray first went out for the middle...
In an email sent to district personnel on Feb. 24, Superintendent Anthony Lewis announced that all staff members will be required to return to the building by March 15.
If a staff member would like...
Emma Holsclaw, Talon Co-Editor in Chief
• November 17, 2020
Junior Addy Meadows doesn’t remember why she was in the hospital the first day of spring break, but she does remember filming a TikTok to Ke$ha’s “Cannibal” out of boredom from her hospital bed.
Meadows’...
With the transition to partially online schooling, teachers like AP Government and Politics teacher Jeffery Haas are having to rethink how they go about teaching.
“I don't have the highest digital...
For choir director Scott Ireland, this semester has been a "never-ending cycle" of Webex, Flip Grid, SmartMusic, emails and planning.
Assistant Orchestra director Russell Clark has also been adapting...
COVID-19 has brought with it a new approach to education, and every teacher and student has had to adapt.
For substitute teachers working in several districts and lacking the personal connection to...
Zanna Ingram, Online Copy Editor
• October 9, 2020
The gay and trans panic defense is used in courtrooms to defend those accused of violent crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Junior Hays Hummel wants to put an end to that practice.
Hummel...
With students constantly searching for a means to make money, many joined the Hy-Vee staff for its convenient location and supportive team. In light of its closing, former employees are now stressing about...
Often, the story of Thanksgiving taught in schools nationwide is a romanticized version of Native Americans and colonizers coming together to share a feast. Despite its fairytale perception among Americans,...
Students this year are more involved in politics than ever before. The Young Democrats Club gives them the opportunity to discuss local and national elections, as well as contemporary issues such as...
In past decades, a common theme in pop culture has been stories depicting witchcraft. Years of movies, television shows, music and fashion surrounding Wiccan culture have led to a multitude of stigmas....
