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The student news site of Argyle High School

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The student news site of Argyle High School

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Trinity Flaten

Trinity Flaten, Director of Print and Podcast

Trinity Flaten is the Director of Print and Podcast for The Talon News. Trinity also competes in UIL Journalism events and is a state qualifier in editorial writing. Outside of The Talon, she plays clarinet in the marching band as Band President and is an All-State band member. In her free time, she enjoys watching every single thing on Netflix, obsessing over anime, and being too lazy for her own good.

 

All content by Trinity Flaten
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
The Eagles celebrate after winning the State Championship title on Dec. 18, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Eagles Soar Above Lindale, Win State Championship

Sam Mykel and Trinity Flaten
December 19, 2020
Staff achieve at ILPC last spring. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Staff Succeeds at ILPC

Trinity Flaten, Director of Print and Podcast
September 15, 2020
The Eagles start their season off with a win against Decatur in Argyle, Texas on Aug. 28, 2020. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Eagles Shine in Debut Game

Trinity Flaten and Sam Mykel
August 29, 2020
Students wear masks throughout the school day with many wearing them incorrectly. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Improper Mask Use Raises Health Concerns

Trinity Flaten, Director of Print and Podcast
August 24, 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
1917 amazes audiences with stunning cinematography and plot. (Photo courtesy of Universal)

‘1917’ Blows Audiences Away

Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor
February 5, 2020
Five students advanced to the all-state choir and will be attending the all-state clinic Feb. 12 to 15. (Photo courtesy of Will Griswold)

Record Five Students Advance to All-State Choir

Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor
January 28, 2020
Senior Rhyle McKinney dribbles the ball down the court against the Bridgeport Sissies on Jan. 10, 2020. (Alex Daggett / The Talon News)

Lady Eagles Defeat Bridgeport Sissies

Alex Daggett and Trinity Flaten
January 15, 2020
With many companies releasing their own streaming services, the whole concept of a streaming platform is defeated. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

Multiple Streaming Platforms Compete for Viewers

Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor
January 10, 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
A spooky treat for Halloween night. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

[Photo] Vampire Bite Shirley Temple

October 31, 2019
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
The plans for the middle school construction. (Photo provided by: Scott Gibson)

Middle School Under Construction

Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor
September 9, 2019
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
Student parking

student parking

parking lot

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
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
Here a few good choices for summer jobs. (Gigi Robertson/ The Talon News)

Top 10 Summer Jobs

Trinity Flaten, Co-Writing Editor
May 17, 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
How the Cookie Crumbles

How the Cookie Crumbles

Trinity Flaten and Joe Walsh (Headline Writer)
February 5, 2019
Senior Lois Robertson performs the spring showcase in Argyle, Texas. (Kirby Reyes) (Kirby Reyes/The Talon News)

Winter Guard in Full Spin

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
January 25, 2019
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
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
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
The Freddie Mercury statue stands on the side of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland in memory of the famous singer. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

With outrageous sales on all kinds of items, people flock to online websites on Cyber Monday to save money on Christmas gifts. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

Cyber Monday to Exceed Black Friday

Abigail Briles and Trinity Flaten
November 27, 2018
The Crimes of Grindelwald premiered worldwide on Nov.16, 2018 to negative feedback. (Trinity Flaten/ The Talon News)

[Photo] The Crimes of 'The Crimes of Grindelwald'

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
The impact of bullying isn't just on the surface . The effects run deep and can leave a lasting mark. One in four students are bullied in our nation. Photo taken in Argyle, Texas, on Oct. 2, 2018. (Jaclyn Harris | The Talon News)

Bullying: a National Problem

Trinity Flaten and Sarah Crowder (Graphic)
November 6, 2018
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”

Trinity Flaten, Joe Walsh (Headline Writer), and Mark Mirelez (Headline Writer)
September 17, 2018
Mega Lunch starts with a bang, as many clubs make their debut accompanied by clubs making a comeback on Sept. 14, 2018. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

[Photo] Clubs Offered During Mega Lunch

Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
September 24, 2018
Music blaring but unheard, band students play in the new band stands on August 31, 2018. Photo by: Grey Mashrouteh for The Talon News

Band Takes a Stand

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
September 5, 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
Color Guard member Lindsey Kennedy performs in the Argyle Marching Band show 'Vernal Equinox'. (Photo by: Britt Flaten)

Color Guard Struggles to Fill Membership Position

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
May 8, 2018
Photoby: (Campbell Wilmot/The Talon News)

Abstinence Education Needs Change

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
April 26, 2018

Remembering Our Heroes

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
April 24, 2018
While enjoying the appreciation breakfast, cafeteria workers talk with Challenge Day Club sponser Mrs. Sutton and Dr. Telena Wright on March 27, 2018. (Katie Ray / The Talon News)

Students Give Thanks to Overlooked Staff

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
April 3, 2018
Shivani Gandhi and other students show off their awards after a UIL Computer Science meet. (Photo by: The Argyle Academics Twitter)

Senior Shows Promise

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
March 23, 2018
Concentrating, Alicia Montgomery practices darts in her free time on February 22, 2018. (Hayden Calendine | The Talon News)

Teachers Talents Show After School

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
February 23, 2018
Junior Raleigh Turner smiles in the dressing room after college auditions on Feb. 7, 2018. (Hayden Calendine | The Talon News)

Three Talented Thespians

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
February 9, 2018
A freshman works diligently in English, on January 24, 2018. (Hayden Calendine | The Talon News)

How Freshman Adapt

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
January 26, 2018

‘Time’s Up’ for Inequality

Trinity Flaten, Reporter
January 16, 2018

Not Much Change For Net Neutrality

Trinity Flaten, Junior Reporter
December 29, 2017
Freshman Kassidy Rosengren shows her dedication to a cappella by singing on December, 5, 2017. (Christopher Piel / The Talon News)

An Unknown ‘Remedy’

Trinity Flaten, Junior Reporter
December 13, 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
Superintendent Telena Wright and Principal James Hill received Argyle's sixth consecutive Lone Star Cup at last night's game, raising the school's Lone Star Cup holdings to eight in total. (Quinn Calendine/The Talon News)

Argyle Wins Sixth Consecutive Lone Star Cup Title

Trinity Flaten and Kiernyn Lund
September 28, 2017
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