Stepping up after a (Short) Fall: Addressing Budgetary Gaps in Minnesota State Education Spending
February 27, 2019
Part One: Insufficient Funding, the History, and Impact By: Tai Henrichs “The stability of a republican form of government depending mainly upon the intelligence of the people, it is the duty of the legislature to establish a general and uniform system of public schools.” These words fr...
Welcome to The Talon!
Brady LaBahn, Editor
October 16, 2018
What is The Talon? The Talon is the official student newspaper of Apple Valley High School. We are accredited by the Student News Organization and the Minnesota State High School League. MSHSL Facebook Who can join? Anyone! We are open to all students in grades 9-12, regardless of experience. ...
Homecoming Week: Day 1
October 2, 2018
Homecoming week started and had a lot going on. Advisory activities included a rock-paper-scissors tournament with the winning advisory representatives scheduled to battle it out at Thursday’s Pep Fest. It was jersey day and many were seen, even on the faculty members. After a rain-filled a...
2018 STAVID Night Brings Elementary Students from Across the District
Tai Henrichs, Writer
May 22, 2018
Apple Valley High School held the STAVID night event for its second year in the row on Friday, May 11th. This event, whose name is a portmanteau of AVID and STEM, provided attendees the opportunity to explore five different stations each providing their own STEM themed activities; these were healthca...
Multicultural Night 2018
May 11, 2018
On May 3rd, Eastview High School held its annual Multicultural Night. This event brings together a variety of schools and cultures in one place where visitors are able to learn more about the world around them. Upon entrance, visitors were greeted by a table lined with foods ranging from egg rol...
The Talon Wins the SNO Site Excellence Badge
Trinity Ek, Editor
April 29, 2018
The Talon was recently awarded SNO's Site Excellence badge, highlighting the website's visual merit. The website has seen some new additions this year, including new sections on the home page like "Creative Writing," "Tai's Thursday Tech Tip," and the monthly poll. However, it still retains the same colors a...
I STEM, You STEM, Apple Valley STEM
Cori Roberts, Writer
March 7, 2018
The District 196 STEM Career Fair at Apple Valley High School in February was a huge success! With over 2,000 attendees from all across the district and beyond, it was a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with real world STEM professionals from a variety of career paths. There were over one hund...
A Night in the Spotlight
Trinity Ek, Editor
May 12, 2017
Prom season is tough stuff. It’s stressful “promposing”, arranging groups, making dinner reservations, organizing pictures, scheduling the night to the very last minute detail, and of course, buying the perfect dress and coordinating tux. “Promposing”: the art of asking someone to pro...
Replenishing Our World Drop by Drop
Zynab Ahmed, Features Writer
May 11, 2017
As nationally celebrated days such as Earth day and World Water day pass, the amount that we give back to nature is seriously questioned. From droughts to devastating floods, people have wondered of ways to rationalize our natural resources in hopes of saving lives and the ecosystem. “I understand...
Minnesota Marches for Science on Earth Day
Sarah Crippes, Editor
April 27, 2017
In a time of such divisiveness and controversy, it seems almost rare to find consistency and unity in our world. Earth Day is just that sense of unity that some have been longing for. On April 22nd, a billion people celebrated Earth Day. This celebration, rather a movement, brings awareness to envi...
Neveplast Making Winter Last
Sarah Crippes, Editor
April 3, 2017
April showers bring May...skiing? With warmer weather and sunnier days ahead of us, winter is the last thing on a Minnesotan’s mind. But perhaps Buck Hill, a skiing hill in Burnsville, is trying to change this perception. Skiing has traditionally been seen as a sport for winter enthusiasts that...
Meet the Mentor Program
Jane Michaelson, News Editor
January 9, 2017
Registration season is upon us. When it comes to required courses, students don’t get a lot of choices, but electives are a whole different ball game. From athletics to arts, there are millions of combinations for those extra classes every single trimester; choosing just three each trimester can b...
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