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The student news site of Argyle High School

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Sarah Crowder, Director of Web and Digital Content

Sarah Crowder is the Director of Web and Digital Content for the Talon News. She also participates in UIL journalism and is the 4A State Champion in feature writing. She is very excited and hopeful for her senior year. Outside of the Talon, she is the drum major for the marching band and plays the trumpet during concert band. She also enjoys vibing with her broskis, embroidering like an old lady, and worrying about things she can’t control.

All content by Sarah Crowder
The Argyle Eagles narrow down the competition in a wild and harrowing round of senior assassin, photo replicated in Argyle, Texas on January 15, 2021. (Katie Ray | The Talon News)

Senior Game Promotes Unity

Sarah Crowder, Trinity Flaten, Ashlynn Roberts, Katie Ray, and Sloan Dial
January 20, 2021
For the first time in years, students are not allowed to exempt semester exams (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News).

Exemptions Cancelled

Sarah Crowder, Director of Web and Digital Content
December 3, 2020
Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church in Lewisville leads the Texan relief effort to Lebanon. (Sarah Crowder/The Talon News)

[Photo] A Beacon To Us

Billy Mykel, Opinion Editor
September 25, 2020
Colleges across the nation are attacking the corona virus differently. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

College Life With Covid-19

Sarah Crowder, Director of Web and Digital Content
September 21, 2020
New Assistance Principal Taylor Gilbreath learns how to navigate a new school during a pandemic. (Josh Fritz / The Talon News)

New Students, Teachers Deal with COVID-19 Precautions

Sarah Crowder and Ashlynn Roberts
September 3, 2020
Protesters in Flower Mound call for change (Katie Ray / The Talon News.)

Black Lives Matter Movement Resurges in Nation, World

Sarah Crowder, Director of Web and Digital Content
June 8, 2020
Social distancing measures taken to slow the spread of the corona virus force people and businesses to adapt. (Halle Mapass / The Talon News)

Community Deals with COVID-19 Shutdowns

Sarah Crowder, Director of Web and Digital Content
April 27, 2020
With school currently canceled until April 19, due to the coronavirus, many seniors worry that graduation will not happen. (Georgia Penn | The Talon News)

COVID-19 Causes Uncertainty in Student Body

Sarah Crowder, Trinity Flaten, and Ashlynn Roberts
March 23, 2020
The film "Shattered Glass" still holds valuable lessons for the press today. (Sam Mykel / The Talon News)

Revisiting Shattered Glass

Sarah Crowder, Co-Writing Editor
February 25, 2020
Senior Savanna Lessley, Debate Coach Jessica Reynolds, and junior Billy Mykel pose in the capitol building in Austin at the Congressional Debate state meet. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Reynolds)

Congress Team Makes History

Sarah Crowder, Co-Writing Editor
January 21, 2020
Valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class, Timothee Davis, giving his speech at graduation on May 21, 2019 at the UNT Coliseum. (Jaclyn Harris / The Talon News)

Class Ranks to be Released

Sarah Crowder, Co-Writing Editor
January 13, 2020
The Talon New's official student-run podcast. (Graphic by: Nicholas West)

Grade Chasers – School Shootings V:1 E:1

Trinity Flaten and Sarah Crowder
December 13, 2019
Argyle's GSA meets on Mondays in AP World History Teacher Matthew Woody's class. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

School Establishes GSA Club

Sarah Crowder and Trinity Flaten
November 18, 2019
Kevin Sample spent eight years in the Navy before he became homeless. (Jaclyn Harris / The Talon News)

Denton Veterans Initiative Provides Hope for Homeless

Sarah Crowder and Jaclyn Harris
November 11, 2019
Catastrophic California wildfires spread across the state. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

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

Billy Mykel, Reporter
November 11, 2019
A total of 16 out of 23 choir students who auditioned made the All-Region Choir on Oct. 8 (Photo Courtesy: Will Griswold).

16 Students Advance to All-Region Choir, Learn from Past Auditions

Sarah Crowder, Co-Writing Editor
October 22, 2019
Critically-acclaimed author Malcom Gladwell's book The Tipping Point discusses the causes and effects of epidemics. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

[Photo] The Gladwell Epidemic

October 8, 2019
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
Twin sisters Anusha and Archisha Biswas excel in academics, UIL, and band. (Photo by: Britt Flaten)

Twinning is Winning

Sarah Crowder, Co-Writing Editor
September 4, 2019
Five ways to stop falling behind during summer. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

How to get a Jump Start on Next Year

Sarah Crowder, Co-Writing Editor
July 17, 2019
Tips and tricks to help you make the most of your summer adventures (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

[Photo] Travel Tips for Summer Vacations!

Jordyn Tarrant, Graphic Design/PR
June 5, 2019
The one act play advances to Area after receiving third at Bi-Districts on March 25, 2019 (Photo Cred: Kelly Zindel).

One Act, One Story

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
April 4, 2019
Senior Michael Gilbert and junior Dylan Hargroves race their class' boat on Feb. 26, 2019. (Campbell Wilmot/ The Talon News).

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Sarah Crowder and Trinity Flaten
March 5, 2019
Kate Villanueva and her parents at the hospital after her brain surgery on Jan. 29. (Photo by: Gloria Arredondo)

Eighth-Grader Recovers After Brain Surgery

Sarah Crowder, Trinity Flaten, and Joe Walsh (Headline Writer)
February 14, 2019
A cappella group Remedy recorded an EP to released in May at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

Getting into Rhythm

Sarah Crowder and Joseph Walsh (Headline Writer)
February 3, 2019
Members of Remedy sing at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas.

Members of Remedy sing at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas.

Members of Remedy sing at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas.

Members of Remedy sing at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas.

Members of Remedy sing at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas.

Our obsession with our past is exemplified by the number of period pieces that have come out in recent years. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

Looking Back

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
January 29, 2019
As state approaches, congress team members, junior Joe Thompson, senior Morgan Stone, and junior Savanna Lessley write speeches and research to prepare. (Lauren Metcalf / The Talon News)

Debate Progresses to State

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
January 22, 2019
Our obsession with our past is exemplified by the number of period pieces that have come out in recent year. (Sarah Crowder / The Talon News)

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

[Photo] How the Government Shutdown Affects the American People

January 10, 2019
Area-qualifiers Audrey Livingston and Nick Lessley prepare for auditions and hope to make the All-State band (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

Band All In For All-State

Sarah Crowder and Trinity Flaten
December 20, 2018
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
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
Putting thier hearts into the performance, stundets of the marching band preform at the Area Marching Contest prior to State. (The Talon News / Jaclyn Harris)

Band Secures Second at State

Trinity Flaten and Sarah Crowder
November 17, 2018
Generations X, Y, and Z give their take on generational stereotypes at Argyle High School on Oct. 18

Kids These Days

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
October 22, 2018
Generation X, Y, and Z give their take on generational stereotypes at Argyle High School on Oct. 18, 2018.

PALS students attend leadership training at Argyle High School in Argyle, Texas, on September 11, 2018. (Georgia Penn / The Talon News)

Speaking up, Making a Difference

Jaclyn Harris and Sarah Crowder
October 4, 2018
Hozier's new album, 'Nina Cried Power' released Sept. 16, 2018.

Hozier Music Drops After Four Years

Sarah Crowder and Joe Walsh (Headline Writer)
September 20, 2018
Portables on the elementary school campus serve as a temporary solution for overcrowding.

Student Safety in Portables Prompts Concern

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
September 10, 2018
Welcoming the new band director, students Kian Nawaby and Trinity Flaten smile with Jason Bird at Argyle High School, on August, 28, 2018. (Katy McBee / The Talon News)

New Band Director Continues Legacy

Sarah Crowder, Trinity Flaten, Joe Walsh (Headline Writer), and Mark Mirelez (Headline Writer)
August 27, 2018
Sophomore Isabelle Adoue stands next to the free car she won for her perfect attendance throughout the year on May 21, 2018 in Argyle, Tx. (Sarah Berney / The Talon News)

Student Wins Car in Giveaway

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
August 23, 2018
Gnome Cones or Snappy Snow, which will win the battle of the cones? (Gigi Robertson & Andrew Fritz/ The Talon News)

Battle of the Cones

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
July 4, 2018
As part of the ACE movement, students made posters to hang around the school to encourage fellow students on May 15, in Argyle, Tx.

Golden Eagle, Asa Burk, directs the Symphonic Band in preparation for the Spring Concert on April 29, 2018 in Argyle, Tx. (Katie Ray / The Talon News)

Golden Eagle Award Takes Director to New Heights

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
May 3, 2018

Under Pressure

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
April 4, 2018
The accounting team poses together as a state winning team on March 19, 2018 in Argyle, TX. (Campbell Wilmot/The Talon News)

Accounting for the Future

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
March 20, 2018
Guns are not permitted to be carried on campus by unlicensed persons on Feb. 27 at Argyle High School. (Sarah Crowder/The Talon News)

Too Much Publicity

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
March 2, 2018
On Feb. 14, Valentine's Day is celebrated all across the nation. (Photo by: Lauren Landrum)

Valentine’s Day Isn’t As Sweet As It Seems

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
February 15, 2018
'Clouds of Controversy' result from vaping incidents at Argyle High School in Argyle, TX. (Carly Haynes / The Talon News)

Clouds of Controversy

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
February 8, 2018
The Greatest Showman debuted Dec. 8, 2017. (Photo by: 20th Century Fox)

‘The Greatest Showman’ Shines

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
January 31, 2018
A view of the Mini Mall after the fire on Jan. 14 in Denton, Tx. (Hayden Calendine | The Talon News)

Uncertain Future for Denton Mini Mall

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
January 19, 2018
Sutton shares a laugh with freshman Katy Atkins on December 13, 2017. (Hayden Calendine | The Talon News)

Freshman Teacher Teaches Lessons Outside of the Classroom

Sarah Crowder, Junior Reporter
December 14, 2017
Squaregoers peruse the Denton square, looking for good times on Oct. 22 in Denton, Tx. (Hayden Calendine / The Talon News)

Exploring Denton’s Tasty Treats

Sarah Crowder and Trinity Flaten
November 15, 2017
The Argyle High School Marching Band performs in the Little Elm Classic on the Lake on Oct. 7. (Photo by: Britt Flaten)

Band Rings in Competition Season with ‘Classic on the Lake’

Sarah Crowder, Junior Reporter
October 17, 2017
Blood Drive Draws 74 Pints

Blood Drive Draws 74 Pints

Sarah Crowder, Reporter
September 22, 2017
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