Did you know that 13.1 million U.S. adults have diagnosed COPD? An additional 12 million U.S. adults have undiagnosed COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. It is caused by long-term exposure to irritating gasses like smoke. The main cause of COPD is smoking but non-smokers can get it...

The Rochester Talon: an ongoing piece of history that goes all the way back to the beginning of RHS’s establishment. Although the Talon is a hybrid publication today, we have access to copies of past issues dating back all the way to the 1950s. I recently discovered that in 1993, Jodie Valade held the position as Editor-in-Chief of The Talon at RHS. Since then, she has excelled...

Winning a Grammy is one of the most prestigious awards a music artist can achieve. Only five artists are nominated for each category out of the hundreds that are submitted every year. The award show itself is full of glitz and glamour and features multiple musical performances from the top artists in the world. The red carpet is full of the most striking outfits and memorable...

Teachers are an important part of every student's school life. Whether the student shows interest in school or not, a teacher can change the way they view the school. Ms. Emma Smith is in her first year of teaching, teaching at Reuther Middle School and Rochester High School. Smith is excited about teaching, and so far has gone well for her. "I had really important and...

Rochester High School takes immense pride in its students. Many of which choose to pursue athletics, hence why RHS has so many successful student athletes. Although, very few athletes are given the title of team captain. These individuals (normally seniors) are designated as leaders and can act as almost assistant coaches. Dean Allen, Rochester High School’s athletic director,...

A lengthy line wraps around the cafeteria as RHS students anticipate the most delicious time of the day. Having lunch prepared at school is a luxury that students often look past. Yet, they’re always eager to file into a line with their hungry peers. I’m not embarrassed to admit that I have the school lunch menu bookmarked on my computer, and I know for a fact that school...

Our Earth consists of vast oceans making up 71% of the world. There are still lots of unexplored depths to be discovered which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is working hard to do. The oceans cover up 71% of the Earth making the other 29% covered by land. The ocean does wonders for the human race. It helps to feed us, control our climate, transport us...

Watching TV shows is a favorite pastime for a lot of people. It is a form of entertainment that defies generations, bringing together families and friends. It is also a form of relaxation and decompression for others. As streaming services became more popular, the old ways of watching tv shows on live television began to die out. The immediate access to watch episode after...

It's midday in Rio, 3 p.m in Qatar, and 4 p.m in France. People all over the world gather around their TVs to witness FIFA’s 2022 World Cup final; France v.s Argentina. The World Cup tournament included 32 nations from all over the world placed in eight groups of four teams. Every team is fighting to score in order to make it to the knockout stages of the tournament. The...

As 2022 came to an end, the excitement for the sequel of “Avatar” definitely did not. It's been over a decade since the release of the first “Avatar," and fans have been eager for the second one to hit theaters. When the 2009 film made its appearance for the first time in theaters, it was clear that “Avatar” would be recognized around the world. Director James...

As the new year begins, so does the annual tradition of New Year’s resolutions. Though they typically don’t last for long, resolutions can provide motivation and growth to those who follow them. Resolutions come in all different forms, ranging from vision boards to a written goal. If you’re looking for inspiration for your 2023 resolution, here are some examples from...

As humans, the seasons really do have an affect on both our bodies and our minds. And being in tune with ourselves requires us to also be in tune with what’s happening in the world. Each season symbolizes something different about life- things that are actually meant to be physically embraced in order to truly feel alive. For example, the spring is for coming back to life-...