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Billy Mykel

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor

Billy Mykel is the Opinion Editor for the Talon News who specializes in current events. He also participates in Debate and is the Vice-President of the Argyle Debate Team. He is very hopeful about the upcoming school and competitive year. Outside of the Talon, he enjoys hanging out with his friends in a proper socially distant manner, showing off pictures of his dogs, and spending more time stressing about tests than studying.

All content by Billy Mykel
Reports flow out of China detailing systematic abuses against Muslim populations (China Flag by BWJones is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Inside the Iron Curtain (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
February 4, 2021
Amazon has expanded into pharmaceuticals (Jordyn Kulesa/The Talon News)

Amazon Pharmacy Unveiled (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2021
Election season reaches its end with the inauguration of now President Joe Biden. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

District Bans Inauguration

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
January 20, 2021
Following the Georgia elections the senate has been tied 50-50 (Billy Mykel/The Talon News)

Curtains Close (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
January 7, 2021
Kurdish YPG Fighters by Kurdishstruggle is licensed under CC BY 2.0

A New Day, A New War (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
December 8, 2020
The 2020 election, one of the most divisive in history, is still far from over (Nicholas West / The Talon News).

You’re Fired (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
November 16, 2020
As election day approaches, several key elections remain unpredictable. (Billy Mykel/The Talon News)

The Limp to 270 (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
September 29, 2020
The Aug. 4th explosion in Beirut and the subsequent fires have devastated the beautiful city. (mehdi shojaeian عکاس: مهدی شجاعیان is licensed under CC BY 4.0)

A Beacon To Us

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
September 25, 2020
Litter has become a big issue at the high school (Stacy Short/The Talon News)

Trash Builds Up On Campus

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
September 18, 2020
Experts raise questions as the presidential race heats up. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

The Race For Second (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
September 14, 2020
President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving Tik Tok a deadline before being banned (Nicholas West/The Talon News)

Tik Tok Flop (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
August 31, 2020
Companies frequently deny consumers and third-party vendors the right to repair (Nicholas West / The Talon News).

Can We Fix It…No We Can’t

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
August 19, 2020
Microsoft just announced the release of the new Xbox series X (Image used with permission from Microsoft)

A Look at the Xbox Series X

Billy Mykel, Reporter
March 22, 2020
Peace in Afghanistan is a hot button issue that seems to be coming to an end. (Billy Mykel/ The Talon News)

Peace on Earth (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Reporter
February 23, 2020
Vote! (by kristin_a Meringue Bake Shop is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0)

Abolish the Caucus (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Reporter
February 7, 2020
Nikki Haley speaks at City Year in support of schools in need. (City Year Columbia Ripples of Hope 2016 by cityyear is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

It’s Time For A Female President…Just Not Who You Think (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Reporter
January 24, 2020
Tensions remain high after military action from both Iran and the United States. (Photo courtesy of CIA World Factbook)

Iranian General Killed in Airstrike (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Reporter
January 9, 2020
Catastrophic California wildfires spread across the state. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

California Addresses Cause of Wildfires (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Reporter
November 11, 2019
As vaping leads to more detrimental injuries, specifically in Americas youths, it is vital to look toward medical solutions and ban the use of e-cigarettes. (Sam Mykel / The Talon News)

Where There’s Smoke (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Reporter
October 21, 2019
President Trump speaks at his rally at the American Airlines center on Oct. 17, 2019. (Andrew Fritz/ The Talon News)

An Inquiry into the President (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Reporter
October 4, 2019
The Islamic Society of Denton was the first Mosque to be built in the entire state of Texas. (Sarah Crowder/The Talon News)

Human Like You

Billy Mykel, Reporter
September 19, 2019
Tiger Woods undeservedly received the Medal of Freedom on May 6, 2019. (Photo by Kieth Allison, 2009, https://www.flickr.com/photos/keithallison/2311055636/)

A Hero, a Golf Club, and a Disappointment (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

Billy Mykel, Reporter
May 16, 2019
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
The Venezuelan Crisis

The Venezuelan Crisis

Billy Mykel, Reporter
February 12, 2019
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

Billy Mykel, Sarah Crowder (Graphic), and Trinity Flaten (Graphic)
January 10, 2019
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