<![CDATA[The Talon]]> <![CDATA[The Talon]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 13:01:30 GMT 15 <![CDATA[OHS drama program puts on "Cinderella" for audiences]]> By Alex Krayeski


Amanda Ekdahl
"Cinderella" is sure to wow audiences with its stellar cast.

April 18-21 the dedicated actors in drama club will be performing "Cinderella" directed by Toni Fioramonti. full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:02:23 GMT <![CDATA[Q&A with author: Alexandra Bracken]]> By Erica Rovelli
The author of "The Darkest Minds" shares brainstorming techniques, challenges and more about her new book. full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:59:17 GMT <![CDATA[The "everyone wins" policy makes students weaker]]> By Jessie DiTomasso
If everyone keeps telling all kids that they are winners even when they are not, they won't understand how to handle failure. full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:55:34 GMT <![CDATA[Juniors and Seniors are gearing up for Prom]]> By Kiersten Stidnik


Amanda Ekdahl
The "Moonlight Masquerade" theme has everyone buzzing.

Get ready for the dresses, tuxes, limos, buses and everything else that goes along with this special night at Chase tower. full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:50:47 GMT <![CDATA[OHS Student give blood to those in need]]> By Taylor Cole


Taylor Cole
Students who donate blood can save the lives of people in need.

The annual OHS Blood Drive needs more donors this year to help provide blood to those in need of transfusions, full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:47:36 GMT <![CDATA[STUGO's new Glow event supports children in need]]> By Sally Lee


Sally Lee
STUGO meets to discuss details for the Glow event.

O'Connor's Student Government organizes a fun and exciting event to benefit the Phoenix Children's Hospital. full story > ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:44:16 GMT <![CDATA[Pranks nowadays sometimes go to far]]> By Erica Rovelli
There is risk involved with playing what seems like harmless pranks. Some can be dangerous to others. full story > ]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:43:16 GMT <![CDATA[OHS goes activist with the "Spred the Word to End the Word" campaign]]> By Amanda Ekdahl


Amanda Ekdahl
Respect is what members of the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign want to make more common than the "R-word."

The campus comes together under one cause: to end the use of the word "retard" and start using the word "respect." full story > ]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:32:45 GMT <![CDATA[Did you jnow: Vending Machines are deadlier than sharks]]> By Amanda Ekdahl


Amanda Ekdahl
Be wary of this apparently harmless machines, they kill more people than sharks

Apparently food-giving machines are more dangerous than fiendish fish. full story > ]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:27:30 GMT <![CDATA[Standardized testing should include History]]> By Amanda Ekdahl
History teachers feel left out because their subject isn't included in the testing season with other core subjects. full story > ]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:25:15 GMT