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The student news site of Argyle High School

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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

With parking being randomly assigned, many students have voiced concerns and disapproval. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

Problems With Parking

Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor September 5, 2019

To make the process easier, the administration decided on a new way to assign parking. Students will now be automatically assigned a spot after filling out an online form and submitting pay rather than...

Although technology is known for its negative impacts, it does more good than people tend to think. ( Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

How Technology Affects Teens

Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor July 10, 2019

Society is constantly growing and expanding with technology advancing. It has become a common stereotype that technology is ruining this generation’s lives. Many believe that it has gotten in the way...

Dallas Mavericks Luka Dončić wins Rookie of the Year for 2018-19 season. (Photo used with permission though Creative Commons 2013 Dallas Mavericks 2 by RMTip21 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 )

Predictions for the Rookie of the Year Award

Max Van Drunen, Sports Editor June 24, 2019

New beginnings. These are the stories that start every National Basketball Association (NBA) season. Looking back, three rookies in particular have already shown that they can take this league by storm....

The National Honor Society accepts too many students on May 18, 2019. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

National Honor Society Too Accepting

Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor June 12, 2019

The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization designated to honor outstanding high school students. Students accepted into the organization exemplify scholarship, service, leadership, and character....

Elizabeth Warrens Wealth Tax Explained (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Elizabeth Warren’s Wealth Tax Explained (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Reporter April 2, 2019

In light of an increase in American unemployment rates and government spending, Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren has purposed a new wealth tax on the so-called ultra-rich. With a massive amount...

Student of the month is pointless achievement given out at the end of each month on Jan. 14, 2019. (Faith Stapleton / The Talon News)

Student of the Month is Unnecessary, Meaningless

Trinity Flaten, Reporter January 24, 2019

Student of the Month is an award the school gives one student in each grade every month. Each month is given a character trait like integrity and students who exhibit that trait are chosen to receive the...

The recent government shutdown is nearing record length and effects day to day life on Jan. 9, 2019. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

How the Government Shutdown Affects the American People

On Christmas morning, as millions of Americans celebrated the holiday season with their families, President Trump drew a metaphorical line in the sand as he refused to sign in to law several budgets to...

The benefits of long hours of studying sometimes results in high grades. For many though, studying or lack of studying doesnt always pay off. (The Talon News/ Katie McBee)

Do Grades Define Intelligence?

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter December 14, 2018

In a world where college acceptance rates are slimming down and the difference between each class rank is steadily shrinking, good grades are more vital than ever. What used to be a major accomplishment...

Gifted and Talented programs are meant to put students on the path to success but instead can negatively impact those involved. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News).

Gifted, Talented Program Limits Opportunities, Shows Few Results

Sarah Crowder, Reporter December 7, 2018

Schools across the country have Gifted and Talented (G/T) programs filled with “naturally gifted” kids who receive special attention and curriculum. The Texas Education Code defines one of these students...

Many websites are blocked from students Chromebooks. (Ashlynn Roberts/ The Talon News)

Too Restrictive?

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter November 14, 2018

In the United States, 96 percent of schools with internet access monitor students’ activity online, in the hopes of preventing “sexually explicit content.” Although web filtering should be used in...

Two admission instruction sheets for Texas public universities, UT and Texas A&M, represent the colleges that are most effected by the Top Ten Percent Law, at Argyle High School, in Argyle, TX, on September 20, 2018. (Faith Stapleton)

Is the Top Ten Percent Law Necessary?

Faith Stapleton, Senior Reporter September 21, 2018

Texas legislature voted in Texas House Bill 588, often referred to as the “Top 10% Rule,” in 1997 as law. This law is deemed controversial by many and there have been several attempts to repeal it...

The marching band warms  up before their halftime  show on Sept. 28, 2018, in Sulphur Springs, TX. (Jordyn Tarrant / The Talon News)

Students “Under Pressure”

As students progress through middle school and high school they tend to join many extracurricular activities like band, theater, and athletics. With students being in multiple activities, they are often...

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