Teachers are an important part of school. Every day, teachers show up with a lesson plan to engage students and help them to become the best learners possible. Teachers serve as influential figures to many students, and inspire them on a daily basis.  However, teachers, just like students, have a life outside of school. When they’re not confined to their classrooms, they...

If you are a comic book or movie fan, you probably heard of two major companies: Marvel Studios and DC. The debate between Marvel and DC has been going on for more than 70 years. But who wins the battle between the two? DC Comics is an American comic book and a unit of DC Entertainment, which is a branch of Warner Bros. They were best known for their characters Superman,...

The most recent trends in teen style are always changing. From the “VSCO” era of 2019, to our current “Y2K” (young 2000s) inspired style: it's difficult to predict what the next “it” look will be. A trend is defined as “what’s hip or popular at a certain point in time.” The most popular clothing items and accessories can be found in our very own RHS mall,...

The most anticipated film for the last two years, The Batman, is finally in theaters. Director and co-writer, Matt Reeves, has brought to life his grand new vision of Gotham City and the world of The Batman in a familiar yet fresh new take. Robert Pattinson (best known for his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight series) made his long awaited debut as the caped crusader....

Generation Z is known to be influencers on social media and trendsetters across all generations, most notably through fashion, music, and style. One of the newer terms frequently used isn’t really a new term at all, but has turned a corner from an obscure, unknown word into its own popularity: aesthetic”.  The term aesthetic is not a new term; in fact, it was added...

Students always have something to look forward to in their academic careers, whether it is elementary students looking to attend middle school, or middle schoolers looking forward to high school. Yet, what happens when the next step means applying to college?  According to Psychology Today, “burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on...

When we as people are having fun, we like to capture the moment in some way, whether that's telling another person to keep the memory fresh, or maybe writing about it. Sophomore Justin Washington likes to keep the moment through photography.  Washington is a man with hopes of making a name for himself. A relaxed guy with a nice personality, he runs a social media account...

When it comes to stories about love at first sight, some of them can seem so unreal, like something you would read in a fairy tale or watch in a movie. Whether love at first sight is really possible, is open for interpretation.  Most people choose to believe in it or not based on their own experiences; it seems that everyone has their own stories that they can relate to...

The Rochester High School Ski team slides into a good season at Pine Knob Resort.  With the new season of the Ski Team, many newcomers are making this year the biggest team they’ve had in years.  “The season is going really well so far,” team member Eva Herrmann said. “We are staying consistent with scores and we are having a good time and being connected as...

Sweet Magnolias: A Netflix original, was renewed for a second season and was released on Feb. 4. With a mix of Gilmore Girls and This is Us, Sweet Magnolias shares a heartwarming story of a small town in Serenity, S.C. Originally a book series following a close knit trio who navigate the ups and downs of everyday life as well as parenthood, this show brings a different perspective...

Having two six-foot one freshmen certainly makes a high school basketball team stand out. Freshmen Kiely Robinson and Alice Max have big futures in the basketball scene. In addition, Robinson is a running candidate for Metro Detroit Athlete of the week, and Max is the #1 freshman in Michigan for pre-season rankings and 80th in the United States for pre-season rankings. These...

As the RHS wrestling team finishes up their season this month, the Talon is providing a close-up look at what wrestling is all about. Head coach and Economics teacher Mr. Erik Vernon and senior wrestler Emilio Donato give us the details. Students are paired with another wrestler in matches by their weight classes. Weight classes range from 103 pounds all the way up to 285...