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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

Texting and Driving Campaign Steers Argyle in New Direction

Texting and Driving Campaign Steers Argyle in New Direction

Lizzie Dagg, Miranda Downe, and Ally Atkinson February 10, 2016

During the week of Feb. 8-12, Student Leadership and Student Council  is campaigning to put a stop to texting and driving, in hopes of informing students of the new Hands Free law passed in Argyle....

The Eagles take on Abilene Wylie on Dec. 11, 2015 at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

UIL Releases New Alignments for Football and Basketball

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor February 9, 2016

On Feb. 1, the UIL rearranged each district, region, and and division of all of the high school teams in the state. For the past two years, Graham, Paris, Wilmer-Hutchins, Carrolton Ranchview, Dallas...

Track Members Article (1-28-16) at Argyle on 1/28/16 in Argyle High School, Texas. (Photo by Avery Austin / The Talon News)

New Track Members Look Forward to Upcoming Season

Avery Austin, Reporter February 4, 2016

With the 2016 track season coming up, there will be many changes to the track team, including multiple new freshman and Coach Clark Oberle becoming the assistant track coach. "I love having Coach Oberle...

X-Files Come Back

Emma Malone, Reporter February 4, 2016

The X-files first aired in 1993 and was an instant success. It follows two FBI agents who are on the search for evidence of extraterrestrial life. The X-files was the longest airing science fiction  TV...

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Confederate Symbols Cause Controversy in the United States

Heather Lindemann, Senior Editor| Editorial February 3, 2016

After Dylann Roof, a white 19 year old, shot and killed nine African Americans in a historical African American church on June 17, the question of whether or not the confederate flag and other civil war...

Color War Day at Argyle High School on 10/22/15 in Argyle, Texas. (Photo by Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Senior Advice for Class Registration

Micki Hirschhorn, Senior Writing Editor February 3, 2016

As the seniors observe the younger grade's decisions pertaining to signing up for next years classes, they give advice based off their last 4 years of high school classes. Most students highly recommend...

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Coasts Release Exceptional Self-Titled Debut

Chad Lyle, Reporter February 3, 2016

British band Coasts recently released their eponymous debut album to music consumers all over the world. The record is an upbeat, alt-pop collection of mostly love songs that have a strong appeal despite...

The Argyle UIL cheer team placed 8th out of 62 teams in the first ever UIL Spirit Championships. (Blair Bowman/ The Talon News)

Argyle Cheer Competes in First Ever UIL Spirit Competition

Erin Eubanks, Reporter February 2, 2016

For their first year ever, Argyle cheerleaders competed in the UIL state cheer competition. The competition took place in Arlington on Saturday, January 16th. Senior captain Heather Lindemann reflects...

A house in Canyon Falls is under construction on Thursday, Jan. 28 at Canyon Falls inArgyle, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Mayor Harnesses Growth in Community

Brayden Ratcliff, Multimedia Editor January 30, 2016

Argyle is growing. Maintaining a connected feel while managing the town's expansion is a goal Mayor Peggy Krueger is determined in reaching. Gaining the attention of many developers as a center of...

Top row left to right: JV Coach Kevin Cook, So. Danielle Davis, Jr. Jacie Hecker, Fr. Coach Lance Sutton, So. Sophie Betzhold, So. Marley Straubmueller, Sr. Melanie Carlisle, Jr. Allison White, Sr. Alexa Bass, Jr. Brittany Hamilton, Sr. Eighty Dobbins, Head Coach Clark Oberle, Varsity Assistant Mandi Barnett
Bottom row left to right: Sr. Emma Malone, Fr. Paxton McGlinch, Jr. Halee Van Poppel, Sr. Ari Styron, Jr. Maddie Deguire, Sr. Meagan Dealy, Sr. Strealy Sizelove, Fr. Alyssa Wallace, Sr. Manager London Caldwell contributed to the defeat of the Bushland volleyball in the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, TX. (Caleb Miles / The Talon News)

Teammates to Opponents: Volleyball Players Discuss Transition

Emma Malone, Reporter January 28, 2016

The lady eagles took a great win this year becoming State Champions. However once the school season is over a new volleyball season starts. That new season is club season. A club volleyball team is a payed...

The Lady Eagles take on Krum on January 22, 2016 in Argyle, Texas. (Christopher Piel/The Talon News)

Lady Eagle Basketball Working Towards Another State Title

Christopher Piel, Sports Editor January 26, 2016

This year, the girls basketball team has seen success as early as district. Coming off of an state title, this experienced team anticipates similar success to last year's team. "We made a goal as a team...

Seniors Hayley Little, Blair Bowman, Micki Hirschhorn, and Heather Lindemann enjoy both Freshman homecoming dance and Senior winter semi-formal together.

Winter Semi-Formal or Old Homecoming? Students Voice Opinions Over the New vs. Old

Micki Hirschhorn, Senior Writing Editor January 26, 2016

The last formal homecoming dance hosted in the auxiliary gym was in the fall of 2012. This year's seniors were the only ones who got to experience that; therefore, how does the old formal homecoming dance...

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