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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

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...

Escape Room was released on January 4, 2019 and directed by Adam Robitel. Photo provided by Sony Pictures.

Escape Room is a Miss

Faith Stapleton, Senior Reporter January 24, 2019

Directed by Adam Robitel, Escape Room was released on Jan. 4, 2019, grossing a little over 18 million in its opening weekend. Rated only PG-13, the horror/thriller brought the tense and heart racing scenes...

Netflixs new original film has led to a worldwide internet trend. (Netflix)

‘Bird Box’ Soars in Popularity

Jaclyn Harris, Writing Editor January 15, 2019

Internet streaming service Netflix is making waves with their original film, Bird Box. The week of its premiere on Dec. 21, the film supposedly gained over 45 million views, according to Netflix’s twitter...

Blizzards bring freezing precipitation, snow, sleet, and freezing rain.(Molly Yarburough/ The Talon News)

Blizzards (Weather Weekly)

Kristjan Feltes, Weather Reporter January 14, 2019

Blizzards are the type of weather phenomenon that occur when a jet stream descends far enough south at a point where cold air from the north will collide with very warm air from the south. With the amount...

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...

Technology can have both negative and positive consequences. (Jaclyn Harris/ The Talon News)

Technology (Desperately Seeking Advice)

Jake Pool, Reporter January 1, 2019

Technology can be described as the best and worst thing to happen to humans. The act of bringing new and fresh opportunities to us, while also taking away social interactions technology can be described...

Dallas, Texas Tornado of 1957. This is a cropped shot of the tornado approaching the city, with two prominent vortices visible. (Creative Commons)

Tornadoes (Weather Weekly)

Kristjan Feltes, Junior Reporter (Weatherman) December 18, 2018

Tornadoes are a fierce part of mother nature, and they typically occur in the spring but can happen any time of the year. But do tornadoes form, and where? Tornadoes form mainly in a type of storm...

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...

In memory of Freddie Mercury, a statue stands in Montreux, Switzerland. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

A Crazy Little Thing Called ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Trinity Flaten, Reporter November 30, 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody premiered Nov. 2, 2018, rocking audiences everywhere. The film follows Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) and the band Queen. The film opens with Freddie in a dead-end job until he discovers...

Fake Photos (Actuality)

Fake Photos (Actuality)

Campbell Wilmot, Managing and Social Media Editor November 29, 2018

How much is too much? Whether it is on social media, billboard ads or magazines, we see the use of editing tools on photos everywhere, and their popularity is continuing to grow. Of course, the majority...

The Crimes of Grindelwald premiered worldwide on Nov.16, 2018 to negative feedback. (Trinity Flaten/ The Talon News)

The Crimes of ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’

Sarah Crowder, Reporter November 26, 2018

"The second installment in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, The Crimes of Grindelwald, falls flat compared to the rest of the wizarding world. The sequel follows magic zoologist Newt Scamander as he attempts...

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