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The Emergency Meeting symbol from the game Among Us flies on a rippling American flag. With election season increasing polarization among Americans, the Editorial Board wished to present an argument for unity.

In America, the imposter “Among Us” is not who you’d think

The Editorial Board, Oak Park Talon December 11, 2020

  And unlike in the beloved mobile game “Among Us,” we’re not talking about a suspicious cartoon character in a spacesuit. In the game, players must discover who is the secret “impostor”...

Home workspace with laptop on a Google Meet call.

Why hybrid learning doesn’t work

Declan Farriday, Guest Writer December 8, 2020

Distance learning isn’t the easiest. Parents who work from home find it difficult to keep their younger children focused; students in school have a tougher time engaging with class and grasping tough...

Benjamin

Op-Ed: Monkey representation

The Monkey Platoon November 20, 2020

BACKGROUND 30 million years ago, something absolutely insane happened. The craziest event the planet has ever seen. Monkeys sprung from the Earth. And with them came “the funny.” WHY WE DESERVE...

EYE 2 EYE: Students discuss Hybrid vs Distance Learning

Hayden Brown and Jay Dugar November 20, 2020

Hayden Brown: Hi guys, welcome to this week's Eye 2 Eye podcast. I'm here with Jay, and today we're going to be talking about the coronavirus situation with school so we're going to be talking about...

Characters Johnny (left) and David (right) Rose from Schitts Creek.

Schitt’s Creek: The sleeper hit that stole award’s season

Anusha Rao, Senior Staff Writer November 19, 2020

I’m sure we all remember the initial rush after quarantine started, when we thought school would only be out for a few weeks, and we collectively rejoiced in the special comfort that was a Netflix...

 AOC crewmate asking if they’re being “marinated,” a popular term to describe gaining someone’s confidence only to kill them at the end of the game. (Daisy Calderon / Talon)

AOC’s Twitch stream did what other politicians can only dream of

Daisy Calderon, Graduated Photo Editor November 19, 2020

Arguably one of the most beloved Democrats, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently broke the internet by streaming “Among Us,” a game that grew in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic.  On Oct....

A rainbow pinwheel spins on top of a keyboard with the word admissions, representing the waiting period. Seniors had the option to submit early applications throughout October and November.

COLLEGE DECISION STATUS: PENDING (ETERNALLY)

Shoshana Medved and Charlotte Nicks November 18, 2020

Dear Applicant, We are delighted to tell you that we have received your application and… You need to wait another month. Or two. Then, of course, we might defer you, and you’ll get to wait two more!...

23andNotMe

23andNotMe

Oliver Carter, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2020

“I am this person, I have read this document, and I DO GIVE CONSENT.”  - 23andMe consent form. For those of you considering to willingly share your DNA to a large genealogy company, striving to...

EYE 2 EYE Podcast: The 2020 election predictions and opinions

EYE 2 EYE Podcast: The 2020 election predictions and opinions

Hayden Brown and Hunter Keaster November 6, 2020

If you are having audio problems, visit the original SoundCloud recording here. Guest and Opinion Editor for the Talon Hunter Keaster discusses with host Hayden Brown about the current election and...

There should be graduation cords for senior athletes

There should be graduation cords for senior athletes

Angie Bleau, News Editor November 6, 2020

Graduation is meant to wrap up a senior’s four years of high school. Seniors receive honors cords for their hard work all four years and being an honor student, which is a student who takes honors/AP...

Lady Justice stands in front of Talon articles on the Trello communication board. Trello has been the platform to edit and review all Talon stories.

What is an ombudsman, anyway?

Shoshana Medved, Graduated Ombudsman November 4, 2020

Here at the Talon, our job titles keep it simple and sweet. Our news editors edit news, our opinion editor edits opinions (thanks Hunter!) and our editors-in-chief serve as the amazing “chiefs” of...

OPHS alumni, Zach and Brittany Fowler (York) dress as Angela and Dwight, from The Office. Zach and Brittany graduated in 2014.

Easy Halloween costumes to make from home

Leila Kohn, Senior Staff Writer October 28, 2020

If you’re someone who likes to dress up on Halloween, you know that 2020 poses several extra obstacles which are making the process of finding a costume even more of a challenge than years past. Many...

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