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The Talon

The Student News Site of Ankeny High School

The Talon

The Student News Site of Ankeny High School

The Talon

Amidst a turbulent global landscape, the Iowa Capitol stands as a reminder to focus on the power of local government — where decisions impact daily lives most profoundly.
New faces, new policies: Local representatives and the future of Ankeny
Blake Eichmeier, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2024

Recent global events, including the temporary implementation of martial law in South Korea and the ongoing conflict in Israel, have drawn significant...

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Junior Carson Bright protects the ball from a Centennial defender.
Hawk hoops: the start of the Ankeny basketball season in review
Tobias Landmesser and Ava Gifford January 9, 2025

With basketball season in full swing, here is a look back at what the Ankeny Hawks have done so far this season and what is still to come.  The...

Mykal Johnson and Lucas Bellis record the first episode of The Sports Amigos with Grady Andersen and Nathan Gerth, featuring guest Sahil Noori. The five discuss the 12-team college football playoff.
The Sports Amigos
December 21, 2024
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The Sports Amigos
Grady Andersen, Nathan Gerth, Mykal Johnson, Lucas Bellis, and Sahil Noori December 21, 2024
Lockdowns and the desensitization of school shootings
Danny Nguyen, Staff Reporter • December 19, 2024
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Nolan McNulty and Blake Eichmeier December 16, 2024
Hawkettes triumph over Valley in a 53-43 win
Ashley Howard, Staff Reporter • December 10, 2024
“It was the right thing for me to immediately call my parents and let my emotions show. It's important to let yourself freak out and not feel numb,” senior Sammy Bryan said.
Car accidents and overcoming the emotional trauma
Lynae Midkiff January 10, 2025

Traumatizing experiences often change people's behaviors. Whether it was an individual error or nature's interruption, students who have been...

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As the world grapples with the fallout of TikTok's ban, its impact on society, politics, and culture marks a pivotal moment in history. From reshaping habits to sparking debates on free speech and national security, this decision leaves a lasting impression on the global stage.
Visual made by Tobias Landmesser using Canva
Talon Editorial: TikTok, the current predicament
Editors January 17, 2025

The ban  The banning of TikTok has negatives and positives, which will reshape society and the government, while also shifting the global...

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