Editorial Articles

A hike up Olympus to meet the Talon gods

May 28th, 2010 | No Responses »

This year, the members of the newspaper’s editorial staff have a hidden secret: They are all gods, and each of them has a unique kind of divine prowess. Although they have kept this a secret from their peers for several years, they have decided to finally reveal their powers to the student body in honor of this issue’s Ancient Greece theme.

School groups should not withhold information from student body

April 30th, 2010 | No Responses »

The Collective utilized “ninja marketing,” which uses suspense to generate interest.

It’s no secret that spirit at the school is low. While separate communities are tight-knit, the school as a whole is not. Many school groups have tried to inspire more involvement, but have yet to succeed.

Proposed district bond measure effectively combats overcrowding

By: Opinion of The Talon

March 10th, 2010 | No Responses »

Despite the dire predictions of recent state budget deficits, students have seen relatively few changes to the school’s programs. For this, the student body is lucky.

Over the next 10 years, enrollment in the district will grow by 900 students, which exceeds the current capacity of the district.

School response to Haiti disaster inspires students, promotes action

By: Opinion of The Talon

February 9th, 2010 | No Responses »

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the country of Haiti last month.

When a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the country of Haiti last month, almost every news agency sent its reporters to cover the story. For days, anyone who turned on the television would see images of the Haitian dead and injured.

Selling community service hours significantly shortchanges students

By: Opinion Of The Talon

December 15th, 2009 | No Responses »

Anyone can tell that it is a privilege to be a part of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) just by looking at the name: The word “honor” suggests that its members are principled and of good repute.

It comes as a surprise that this year, NHS members can literally purchase all of their community service hours for a price tag of $140.

‘Listening to Student Voices’ event can help promote understanding

By: The Opinion of the Talon

November 13th, 2009 | No Responses »

When third period ends on Monday, students will have an hour-long activity before their next class. But students cannot write it off as just another pointless Tutorial video. If they listen to it, students will hear their peers share heartfelt, honest stories about their lives.

Further expansion of SLI reveals teacher commitment to students

By: The Opinion of the Talon

October 21st, 2009 | No Responses »

Three years ago, the impending visit from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) had the school in a state of anxiety. The visiting committee was to evaluate the school’s capabilities to educate, and the results of the review would determine the school’s accreditation.

Students, teachers must have open discussions about offensive humor

By: The Opinion of the Talon

September 25th, 2009 | 6 Responses »

When marching band returned from its retreat earlier this month, most students were still thinking about the Skit Night jokes that had become so distasteful. Some were trying to keep the story hushed up, while others were unsure as to why the humor was so offensive in the first place.

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