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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The Disney enterprise entertains audiences through theme parks, media and now digital-streaming services. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

Why Disney+ Is Worth Melting For

Ashlynn Roberts, News & Social Media Editor December 2, 2019

Some things really are worth melting for, and Disney+ is one of them. After its official launch on Nov. 12, Disney+, the newest digital streaming service, gained 10 million subscribers in its first...

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

California governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Oct. 28 as massive wildfires threatened counties across the state. California is currently facing over 11 fires that are quickly gaining...

NCAA athletes will now be allowed to profit off of their names and likeness. (Alex Daggett / The Talon News)

Mentions In Media

Sam Mykel, Junior Reporter November 4, 2019

 NCAA officials recently started to allow NCAA athletes to profit off of their name and likeness. With this new act, college athletes all across the United States can get rewarded for their efforts.  NCAA...

Bathroom passes are unfair and can cause health problems. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

Put a Hold on Bathroom Passes

Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor October 25, 2019

Many teachers throughout the school allot students two or three 'bathroom passes'. These passes are the only times students are allowed to go to the bathroom in that specific class. When passes are not...

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

In the midst of a growing epidemic of e-cigarette use, which is beginning to deal serious damage among U.S. teens, several states have banned, to varying degrees, vaping.  Texas, and the rest of the...

The SAT doesnt accurately portray a students academic ability and worsens the socioeconomic disparity in high school and college.

Standardized Testing, Nonstandard Performance

Gracie Hurst, Junior Reporter October 16, 2019

The SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is designed to be a college entrance exam that can be used as criteria to determine whether or not students are admitted. The SAT's purpose is to evaluate students...

Critically-acclaimed author Malcom Gladwells book The Tipping Point discusses the causes and effects of epidemics. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

The Gladwell Epidemic

Gracie Hurst, Junior Reporter October 8, 2019

Malcolm Gladwell is a supereminent non-fiction writer and journalist. He has written many insightful books that include elements of psychology, human nature, and science, with entertaining examples. His...

Vaccine hesitancy has lead to the outbreak of diseases (Administering Flu Vaccine by Government of Prince Edward Island is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Vaccine Hesitancy Creates Global Issues

Sarah Crowder, Co-Writing Editor October 7, 2019

Measles is a highly contagious, potentially deadly disease, and the United States is having its biggest outbreak of the disease in 27 years. According to the CDC, as of Sept. 5, 2019, there have been a...

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

Democrat majority party leader, Nancy Pelosi, announced on Sept. 24 the beginning of a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. This occurred following a growing controversy involving a phone call...

Switching to an A and B block schedule would be more beneficial for the school. (Gracie Hurst / The Talon News)

Building Blocks

Gracie Hurst, Junior Reporter September 25, 2019

Many schools have a normal seven classes per day schedule. However, other schools have an A and B block schedule with alternating days or a four by four year.  A and B block days would be more beneficial...

Apple recently released new items and upgrades to old products at their Apple Special event. (Creative Commons photo, Floating Apple Logo by niallkennedy is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0)

Apple Unveils New Products

Nicholas West, Junior Reporter September 13, 2019

Apple officially unveiled its fall 2019 line of products on Sept. 10. Along with new products, Apple is offering new services this year for its users. They’re introducing a new Apple Watch, finally giving...

The literary world mourns the loss of Pulitzer Prize winning author Toni Morrison. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

Beloved Author Leaves Her Mark

Gracie Hurst, Junior Reporter September 12, 2019

Toni Morrison died a month ago on Aug. 5, but the literary world still laments the loss of a true artist.   Morrison’s literary contributions include The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon, Jazz, Paradise,...

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