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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

Helicopter (12-21-16). (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Winter Break Should Be Lengthened

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor January 20, 2017

Following the end of the first semester, students go on winter break, which is an approximately two week long hiatus from school. However, the break is simply not long enough, and it should be extended...

The AYAC Warming Hearts event will be held at the Town Hall on Feb. 4. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Youth Organization to Host “Warming Hearts” Clothing Drive Next Month

Brayden Ratcliff, Senior Reporter January 18, 2017

The Argyle Youth Advisory Council (AYAC) was founded last year to teach members about local politics. In addition, the student-run organization has a focus on community service, and will be hosting the...

La La Land Has Critics Singing Praise

La La Land Has Critics Singing Praise

Hudson McCabe, Senior Reporter January 18, 2017

It's been said before but it's worth repeating: they don't make movies like La La Land anymore. La La Land may technically be a modern musical, but it has more similarities to Hollywood's golden age films...

Students participate in T.A.C.O Tuesday at Argyle High School on January 10, 2017 in Argyle ,Texas. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

TACO Tuesday Spreads Kindness

Miranda Downe, Junior Writing Editor January 13, 2017

One organization, one goal: spread kindness. A club that joyfully accepts any student that walks in its doors, Teenagers Affirming Classmates Outreach meets every Tuesday during A lunch to make a change...

Lady Eagles celebrate their win against Dallas Lincoln at A&M Commerce Field House in Commerce, TX on Feb. 27, 2016

The Talon News: Year In Review

Chad Lyle, Senior Writing Editor December 31, 2016

Revisiting some of our biggest stories from 2016. Girls Basketball Wins Second Consecutive State Championship Director and Crew Make UIL Film History Argyle Boys Golf Wins Their Second State...

A glass heart ornament hangs off of a seven foot Christmas tree on November 30, 2016 in Argyle, Texas. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

Origins of Christmas Traditions

Faith Stapleton, Photography Editor December 20, 2016

As Christmas time rolls around, people practice various traditions in celebration of the birth of Christ, such as putting up a Christmas tree, the tradition of Santa Claes, gift giving, and providing...

A wrapped present with a bow on top sits on the ground  at Argyle High School on December 13, 2016 in Argyle, Texas. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Faith Stapleton, Photography Editor December 17, 2016

Christmas is certainly the most wonderful time of the year until the stress of finding the right gift comes. With that said, here are a few gift ideas to help you pick out the perfect gift this holiday...

5 Things to do this Holiday Season

Miranda Downe, Junior Writing Editor December 15, 2016

With Christmas break right around the corner, these festivities are perfect to spend time with friends and family and spread holiday cheer. A Lone Star Texas at Gaylord Texan Nov. 10- Jan. 1 1501...

Student takes a STAAR practice test to prepare for the upcoming test in the spring on Dec. 12, 2016 (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Exemption Policy Still in Need of Minor Fix

Christopher Piel, Sport Editor December 12, 2016

Once again, the administration will be allowing students to exempt their final exams if they have proper grades and limited absences. However, there is one exception to their policy: classes that will...

Gingerbread Men

Gingerbread Men

Miranda Downe, Junior Writing Editor December 7, 2016

With Christmas break right around the corner, many holiday parties filled with good food and friends are in store. These homemade gingerbread men are super fun to bake together and deliver as gifts or simply...

Students participate in the 2015-16 Lip Dub at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Caleb Miles/The Talon News)

Lip Dub Worthy of Tradition, or Not?

Christopher Piel and Chad Lyle December 6, 2016

FOR by Chad Lyle  Filming continued this week on the second annual Argyle High School lip dub. An idea borrowed from the playbook of typically larger high schools, the lip dub is designed to...

Cars throughout the community have been the target of a recent egging spree. Photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 1 in Country Lakes in Argyle, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Vandalism Incidents Spoil Thanksgiving Break

Brayden Ratcliff, Senior Reporter December 2, 2016

According to police reports, multiple accounts of vandalism involving cars being egged were reported to authorities the nights of Nov.  25 and 26. The situation prompted victims to share how they were...

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