The Talon

 Gunner Power, senior, sells vintage clothes to other students.
OC Thrift introduces thrifting to a new generation
Aiden Reed, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

Thrift stores attract many different types of people trying to find quality clothes at a great price, and after the recent success...

OHS girls basketball celebrates their win as state champions.
OHS: a new sport powerhouse
True Van Dyke, Editor in Chief • May 1, 2024
The World Travel Club rides bikes to explore Germany.
World Travel Club grants students adventure
Amber Hayden, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 1, 2024

While outside of the classroom, many students enjoy seeing different places across the globe, and the World Travel Club allows students...

OHS seniors enjoy the tradition of senior sunrise.
Final suggestions from OHS seniors
Kendall Walker, News Editor • May 1, 2024

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, OHS seniors are deciding their futures, saying goodbyes, and enjoying their last moments...

Mrs.Ellis helps out a dual enrollment student
Mrs. Ellis' pathway to purpose
Matthew Hood-Hunt, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

Tiffany Ellis has always had an affinity for history. As a child, she treated vacations as a learning opportunity, and in the library,...

Glamorization or awareness of mental health?
Glamorization or awareness of mental health?
Skyler Bennett, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024

Nowadays, TV has this strange habit of “bringing awareness” to difficult subjects. This includes a multitude of mental health problems...

Editorial: TikTok–Should it stay or should it go?
Editorial: TikTok–Should it stay or should it go?
Brooklyn Smith, Editorial Chief • May 1, 2024

Modern society moves like the ocean, innovation’s flow washing over the world and changing its landscape, its ebb revealing the impact–both...

The travesty of the TikTok Trad Wife
The travesty of the TikTok "Trad Wife"
Ruth Mioc, Feature's Editor • May 1, 2024

In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged on social media and in popular culture–the rise of the "Trad Wife" phenomenon. Short...

Sean Alley, senior, prepares to serve the ball while practicing for his match.
Boy's tennis serves up a promising season
Amaya Kelly, Sports Editor • May 2, 2024

Varsity: The boys tennis program at OHS has shown great skill and potential thus far into their 2024 season. With many matches still...

Gabe Rodriguez (left) and Finn Kearney (right) double block.
OC Boys Volleyball: on the road to victory
Avery Massie, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

Varsity: Two years ago, the OHS boys volleyball program won it all at the state championship. This 2023-2024 season, they will once...

Leyton Heldt (left) and Alyssa Flores (right) compete in playoffs.
OHS beach volleyball: back to back to back state champions
Abby Bryand, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

Varsity: OHS accommodates a myriad of powerhouse sport teams, but one of the most renowned and celebrated ones, rising to the top...

Print Edition
Volume 25, Issue 4, May 2024
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House of Hollow - Book Review
Sedona Bellows, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024

House of Hollow, published in March 2021 and written by Krystal Sutherland, is full of everything an avid reader could want from a...

Song reviews
Amaya Kelly, Sports Editor • May 2, 2024

  We Can’t Be Friends, By: Ariana Grande, Pop: “We Can’t be Friends” is the tenth track on Ariana Grande’s new...

Young Royals: the end of revolution
Young Royals: the end of revolution
Skyler Bennett, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024

The third and final season of Young Royals has arrived toNetflix, leaving viewers in both shock and awe with its beautiful and bittersweet...

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Roadhouse-Dumb fun?
Colin Robison, Equipment Manager • May 2, 2024

UFC fighter Conor Mcgregor makes his acting debut in a remake of 80’s cult classic Roadhouse. This version of Roadhouse stars Jake...