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Senior Gaby Fernandez and Junior Ben Goldberg work on the Communications DJ equipment and play music for the 8th Graders visiting the school. Talon Photo By Henry Carpenter

Magnet Showcase Attracts Incoming Freshman

Marian Patterson and Madison Triplett, Staff writers January 19, 2018

In an effort to encourage incoming freshman to join magnet programs, the school put on their annual magnet pep rally and showcase. Eighth graders from junior highs around the district came to watch the...

Americas Got Talent semi-finalist Mandy Harvey plays one of her orginal songs on the ukulele for fine arts students in the auditorium. Harvey lost her hearing when she was 19, but after ten years of practice and training she is performing again. Talon Photo Alex Nowak

America’s Got Talent Finalist Speaks to Fine Arts Students

Elle Weeks January 8, 2018

Mandy Harvey was on her way to becoming a music educator when she lost her hearing at age 19. Instead of leaving behind her dream of pursuing music, however, she decided to start performing. Harvey,...

Band sends record 12 musicians to prestigious Lone Star Youth Winds Orchestra. Lone Star is a group of 80 of the best band students in the north Texas community. Photo by Daphne Lynd

Band Sends Record 12 Musicians to Prestigious Youth Orchestra

Lihem Amlak, Staff Writer December 15, 2017

After hours of practicing and student auditions, the band had a record 12 students accepted into the prestigious Lone Star Youth Winds (Lone Star). Lone Star Youth Winds is a group of 80 of the best...

The FCCs Dangerous Decision on Net Neutrality

The FCC’s Dangerous Decision on Net Neutrality

Alex Nowak, Staff Writer December 13, 2017

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the agency would vote to undo Obama-era net neutrality rules on December 14. The rules keep companies like Verizon, Comcast and other...

An advocate for net neutrality regulations, senior Furtuna Yemane says it can be difficult for older generations to understand how students rely on technology in their daily lives. Talon Photo by Daphne Lynd

FCC Set to Vote on Repeal of Obama-Era Net Neutrality Regulations

Elle Weeks, Staff Writer December 11, 2017

  With a Republican majority, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote December 14 on a plan to repeal landmark net neutrality rules enacted during the Obama Administration. The...

Junior Phoenix Everett is the only competing gymnast to represent the male gymnastics team. He joined his freshman year, and now as a junior, he competes alone for his school. I feel like its is a team sport, He said. When we compete, its individual, but were really a team – were a family.

Lone Male Gymnast Competes on Female Dominated Squad

Cathy Agrawal December 6, 2017

Phoenix Everett is his own team. When his school's name is called at a gymnastics competition, he is the only one to slather chalk on his hands and stride towards the 6 1/2 foot parallel bars. When...

Tumbling to State

Caeden Sargent, Sports Writer November 8, 2017

Only a couple of feet from the end of the race, Brianna Farias legs buckled, and she slammed into the dirt. With what little strength she had left she willed herself to roll past the finish line cementing...

Seniors Emily Popoca and Elizabeth Benitez  exiting the AP Environmental Science portable after class. After the bond passed for $437 million towards RISD schools, APES has had the opportunity to update their space. In the mean time class is held in the portables.

APES moves into Portables

Alex Nowak November 8, 2017

Before environmental science teacher Tony Strohmeyer's old classroom was torn down, he would step outside and be greeted by a green house with hydroponic gardens, a pond built by former students, and an...

Junior Sophia Falies and Junior Madison Triplett rehearse lines before performing Are You Alright in There by David-Matthew Barnes as part of the Junior Directing Waves. Photo By Michelle Rodriguez

Junior Directing Wave

Madison Triplett November 8, 2017

  The Junior Theatre Magnet class, with only 13 students, put on a series of three plays on last Thursday as part of the magnet's Junior Directing Waves. Three students are responsible for choosing,...

Senior Allie Cunyus celebrates a point at a home game against Coppell high school. Talon photo by Chad Byrd.

Perdue Returns To Push Varsity Into Area

November 3, 2017

By Jacob Richman Two weeks ago, the varsity volleyball team was worrying how they would survive the playoffs without their kills and digs leader. Now, they are preparing for their Area playoff match...

Photo by Daphne Lynd

Communications Downsized for Future Studio Upgrades

November 3, 2017

By Summer Rains Brent Morton, the communication magnet teacher, had five communication students assist him in untangling a mess of an innumerable amount of wires for audio, video and more coiled in...

Dr. H Chosen for PolarTREC Expedition for Antarctica Research

Dr. H Chosen for PolarTREC Expedition for Antarctica Research

November 1, 2017

Luz Obregon eagerly pulled an oversized suit over her head meant to protect humans from some of the harshest environments on earth – the same suit physics teacher George Hademenos will wear during an...

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