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The ACT is March 26: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
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“We Are The Federal Law”: Executive Orders and the Expansion of Presidential Power
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Summer School & Credit Recovery: Here’s What You Need to Know
Students stand in line on the morning of February 5 waiting to walk through the new Open Gate metal detectors on the first day of their implementation.
Davie High Introduces Open Gate
Sophomore Mady McVey built a snowman named Jimbob while taking a break from school work on her remote day February 20.
How We Spent Our Snow Days
Sophomore Mady McVey built a snowman named Jimbob while taking a break from school work on her remote day February 20.
How We Spent Our Snow Days
Teachers Participate in Secret Spirit Week
Teachers Participate in Secret Spirit Week
Kate Wilson and Mary Jordan, health science students, volunteer and donate blood at the blood drive.
Davie Hosts Blood Drive in Memory of Masonry Teacher Matt McKnight
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Hey Boo, Who’s Who?
The Queen and Her Court
The Queen and Her Court
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“We Are The Federal Law”: Executive Orders and the Expansion of Presidential Power
The fourteen-hour TikTok "ban" created confusion for a number of Americans as they contemplated life without their go-to short-form media app. Graphic designed by Grace Carroll via Canva.com
TikTok’s Fourteen-Hour Hiatus: What Did You Do?
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The Politics of Performance: Calls for Unity or Political Theater?
Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024
Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024
Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters
Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters
Junior Makenzie Gentry lines up for a free throw shot.
Hard Work Pays Off: Women’s Basketball Season Recap
Senior, Elliot Erlandsson goes up for a tough shot against three defenders.
2025 Davie High Men’s Basketball Recap
The competition cheer team poses following their victory at the NCHSAA State Championship December 7, 2024.
Leave it All on the Mat: Competition Cheer Season Recap
Junior Ethan Lakey runs his last lap in the 4x800 relay.
Cold Outside, Fast Inside: Davie County’s Indoor Track Season Recap
The Davie High Swim Team starts off their meet with a signature team cheer.
Swimming in Success: 2025 DHS Swim Season Recap
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When Fans Feel Like Friends: The Psychology Behind Parasocial Connections
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The Science Behind Our Shrinking Attention Spans
Robin Seamon teaches from the front of her room during Flex time.
Rumor Has It
Annaleigh Deel completes paperwork at the Valentine's Day Blood Drive sponsored by Davie's Health Science classes.
“A Juggling Act”
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“Hear Me Out:” Talon Childhood Crushes
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When Fans Feel Like Friends: The Psychology Behind Parasocial Connections
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The Hunger Games Revisited: From Tribute to Prequel
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The Queer Pop Perfection of Chappell Roan
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“Arcane”: The Spellbinding Animation of Colorful Chaos
Return to the Theater of Cringe with this look at the film "Love & Gelato."
Theater of Cringe: “Love & Gelato”
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The Best Sweets for Your Sweetheart
Junior Andrea Keller poses in a dress exemplifying one of many styles of dresses popular for homecoming fashion this year. | Photo and Graphic by Callie Wisecarver
Trending in Talon: 2024 Homecoming Dress Special
Trending in Talon: Easter Elegance & Glitzy Prom Glamour
Trending in Talon: Easter Elegance & Glitzy Prom Glamour
Say Yes to the Dress
Say Yes to the Dress
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Trending in Talon: Top 10 Fall Outfits
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The Queer Pop Perfection of Chappell Roan
Original art by Luca Lopez-Hernandez based on "Arcane: League of Legends"
“Arcane”: The Spellbinding Animation of Colorful Chaos
"Hit Me Hard and Soft" is Billie Eilish's third studio album. Copyright Interscope Records
“Hit Me Hard and Soft” or Don’t Hit Me At All
Hyperpop is a genre of music defined as much by its sound as the aesthetics of its artists and fans.
The Rise of Hyperpop (feat. Charli XCX)
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Netflix Overplays Its Game in “Squid Game” Season 2
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Is True Love Dead in the 21st Century?
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The Best Sweets for Your Sweetheart
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“Hear Me Out:” Talon Childhood Crushes
Drag performer Anna Yacht reads at Drag Story Hour at Elderflour Baking Co. in
“Love Will Always Win”
Hosts Hayden Smith and Riley McNeil discuss "Sidelined: The QB and Me" in this episode of "Theater of Cringe."
Talon Talks Theater of Cringe: “Sidelined: The QB and Me”
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When Fans Feel Like Friends: The Psychology Behind Parasocial Connections
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“We Are The Federal Law”: Executive Orders and the Expansion of Presidential Power
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Anyone Can Be a Reader (and Why You Should)
Recent actions by both Presidents Trump and Biden have spurred conversation about the use of the presidential pardon.
Opinion: The Presidential Pardon Should Not Exist
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Our Trauma is Not a Joke
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Our Trauma is Not a Joke
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater's Perspective
Thanksgiving: A Picky Eater’s Perspective
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Facing Thanksgiving: Inside an Eating Disorder
Gigi Burgiss escorts Brody Ward through a tunnel of NHS students into the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Mocksville, for the annual Hope Prom.
Annual Hope Prom Transports Soaring Eagles “Under the Sea”
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Hispanic Heritage at Davie High School
Senior 2 Senior: Connecting generations through writing 
Senior 2 Senior: Connecting generations through writing 
The Magic of The Cinderella Project
The Magic of The Cinderella Project
From left to right: Ambassadors of Respect Mary Cain, Journey Bowman, Savannah Ivey, and Salem Taylor, with DRI reps Julia Lauwers and Julia Burazer at the 2021 Mocksville Christmas Parade.
What is The Davie Respect Initiative?
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Snow Day Dilemma: “Working from Home” in Davie County Schools
CTE teacher Will Marrs sits on top of a pile of donations. The items, initially intended to go to Watauga County, were rerouted to Newland Fire Department (Avery County, NC).
The Davie High Community Rallies in Support of Western North Carolina
Making Sense of Hurricane Helene Misinformation
Making Sense of Hurricane Helene Misinformation
Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024
Davie Students Cast Their Votes: Mock Presidential Election 2024
Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters
Political Participation: What It Is And Why It Matters
Return to the Theater of Cringe with this look at the film "Love & Gelato."
Theater of Cringe: “Love & Gelato”
Host Grace Carroll is joined by DHS teachers Matt Barker, Collin Ferebee, & Zach Wood to learn about Gen Z slang and life in the 2000s.
Same Guy, Different Font (feat. DHS Teachers Zach Wood, Collin Ferebee, & Matt Barker)
Hosts Hayden Smith and Riley McNeil discuss "Sidelined: The QB and Me" in this episode of "Theater of Cringe."
Talon Talks Theater of Cringe: “Sidelined: The QB and Me”
The Weekly Talon celebrates its accomplishments in 2024
[GALLERY] The Weekly Talon’s 2024 Wrapped
Deputy Stutts sits down for an interview about his job with hosts Grace Carroll and Callie Wisecarver.
Talon Talks: Get To Know Your SRO (feat. Deputy Stutts)
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Parking Lot Talks: “You Know What”
Return to the Theater of Cringe with this look at the film "Love & Gelato."
Theater of Cringe: “Love & Gelato”
Host Grace Carroll is joined by DHS teachers Matt Barker, Collin Ferebee, & Zach Wood to learn about Gen Z slang and life in the 2000s.
Same Guy, Different Font (feat. DHS Teachers Zach Wood, Collin Ferebee, & Matt Barker)
Hosts Hayden Smith and Riley McNeil discuss "Sidelined: The QB and Me" in this episode of "Theater of Cringe."
Talon Talks Theater of Cringe: “Sidelined: The QB and Me”
Deputy Stutts sits down for an interview about his job with hosts Grace Carroll and Callie Wisecarver.
Talon Talks: Get To Know Your SRO (feat. Deputy Stutts)
"Talon Talks" Season 2, Episode 3 features Grace Carroll, Emma Waddell, Raela Wanek, and Alana Stewart "yucking" each other's "yums" when it comes to their favorite and least favorite foods.
Talon Talks: Yucking Your Yum

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