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The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

Finding Physics

Brenna Walters and Emily Kain March 1, 2022

With a long-ingrained love of physics and a family legacy to uphold, Ashley Allen has implemented herself in the community and culture of Argyle while fulfilling her responsibilities as a teacher of grace...

Ukrainian flag flying next to St. Nicholass Church by Anosmia is marked with CC BY 2.0.

President Biden Addresses Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Emily Kain, Reporter March 1, 2022

The recent invasion of Ukraine has given President Biden a chance to talk with the NATO alliance, and he gave a press conference to debrief media on Feb. 24.  "This is a premeditated attack," Biden...

Rapper Tyler, the Creator takes a break during his set at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX on Feb. 16

Tyler, The Creator Creates Memories With Tour

Sam Mykel and Nicholas West February 24, 2022

Two years after the release of "IGOR," in June of 2021, rapper Tyler, The Creator released his sixth studio album “Call Me If You Get Lost.” The album has a runtime of just over 50 minutes with 16...

Hobby Lobby sets out decorations for St. Patricks Day on February 19, 2022.

Saint Patrick’s Day Pinches Fun out of the Holiday

Grant Parris, Reporter February 23, 2022

Saint Patrick’s Day Pinching: Annoying or Festive? As Saint Patrick’s Day rolls around in its signature green hue, many people are left in fear of a key aspect of the day itself, the dreaded pinching...

Instructional aides are an integral part of the education system, providing support to both students and staff.

Sub Shortage Forces Inequity In Pay

Ashley Henderson, Editor February 22, 2022

To combat the substitute shortage caused by COVID-19, Argyle and other school districts across Texas raised the substitute salary in 2021.  While the salary raise has encouraged an increase in substitutes,...

Students involved in Music Appreciation Club.

Students Appreciate Music

Grant Parris, Reporter February 10, 2022

This year marks the start of multiple new clubs ranging from sports to art, and now music. The recently started music appreciation club grows each week, with new members expressing their tastes and...

Recent controversy surrounds books in public school libraries. Photo from Argyle High School Library Jan 28, 2022.

Children’s Literature up for Review

Brenna Walters, Reporter January 28, 2022

Not even the animal kingdom can stop the effects of bigotry. Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell have proven that antiquated ideals of homophobia exist even outside the confines of our species. Whether...

Fans of the group BROCKHAMPTON revisit their old music amid their break-up which was announced on Jan. 14.

One Last Look At BROCKHAMPTON Amid Break-Up

Sam Mykel, Editor January 28, 2022

Hip-hop group BROCKHAMPTON has been making music ever since they were founded in 2010 by their leader Kevin Abstract. Named after a street in San Marcos, Texas, the group was made up of 13 members. They...

Skating In New York

Nicholas West, Editor January 28, 2022

Senior Eli Valentino celebrates hitting 1,000 career points on Jan. 21 at Argyle High School.

‘Smart, Passionate, and Sometimes Lazy’

Sam Mykel and Dylan Hilburn January 28, 2022

The whistle blows as the Eagles huddle up to talk. Head Coach Russell Perkins draws up a play for his senior guard Eli Valentino and the lineup heads back onto the court. Once again the refs blow the...

Through a foreign exchange program, students like Dutch foreign exchange student Esther Waalkens live with a host family and now attend Argyle High School.

Different World Experience

Annalise Bodine, Junior Reporter January 28, 2022

While Americans often feel like the world revolves around the “Land of the Free,” it's difficult for most to comprehend life outside of the United States. For the thousands of foreign exchange students,...

The congress debate team prepares for day one of the state tournament in the capitol building on Jan. 11. (Special Contributor)

Senior Debater Makes History at State Capitol

Sam Mykel and Owen Norkett January 28, 2022

Listening to the lyrics of Frank Ocean as he strolled through the halls of the Texas Capitol, senior debater Tristan Ball wasn't really thinking about making history—but that's what happened. Since...

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