The Talon

PTSA Reflections Cancelled
October 20, 2020
Marlon M., Staff Writer
We have recently received saddening news for all artists. PTSA Reflections has been canceled due to technical issues with online submissions! However, don’t lose...
Rock, Paper, Scissors
October 20, 2020
Subhadra M., Staff Writer
Dear Reader, have you ever wondered how Rock, Paper, Scissors truly started? It’s a very old game that dates back many centuries ago… In China,...
Pet Halloween Costumes
October 16, 2020
Tessa H., Staff Writer
Now, Halloween is just around the bend. Not only will you want to dress yourself up, but you will want to outfit your pets in something stylish, too! Even if you aren’t...
Cool Chrome Extensions
October 14, 2020
Marlon M., Staff Writer
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser, and for good reason. It has one of the best user experiences out there. However, there are ways to make it even better. Here...
Halloween From Home
October 14, 2020
Lilus M., Staff Writer
Halloween is right around the corner, and we all know that this year’s Halloween will surely be different. We won’t be able to go knocking from house to house,...

Vine of the Week

Interesting WORD of the WEEK!

Beefeater In the 17th century, beef-eater was used as a contemptuous term for a well-fed menial servant. Awake yee drowsie drones That long have suckt the honney from my hives: Begone yee greedy beefe-eaters y'are best. — Histrio-mastix, 1610

Poetry Corner

Nothing Gold Can Stay
By Robert Frost

Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

School Events

Where to find contests

Sarah M., Staff Writer

October 6, 2020

Looking for fun contests to participate in? Well look no more because Cope has contests that they are holding! If you want the chance to win prizes and just have fun,...

ASB Event

September 30, 2020

Cope Yearbook Contest Winners

September 30, 2020

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Clubs and Academics

PTSA Reflections Cancelled

Marlon M., Staff Writer

October 20, 2020

We have recently received saddening news for all artists. PTSA Reflections has been canceled due to technical issues with online submissions! However, don’t lose...

Student Support Time

September 30, 2020

Clean Air Day: Do Your Bit Challenge

September 24, 2020

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Opinion

EDITORIAL: Should Late Work be Accepted?

Edric W., Staff Writer

October 20, 2020 • No Comments

Before school let out in March 2020, most teachers didn’t accept any form of late work. This system was enforced by most teachers, with some giving out late work passes...

Cool Chrome Extensions

October 14, 2020

October 14, 2020

September 28, 2020

Marlon M., Staff Writer

September 30, 2020 • No Comments

The NBA Finals are finally here, with two Powerhouses facing off with each other. The two teams are: Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat and Lebron James with the Los...

Giants vs. Rockies: Blowout Game of the Decade

September 3, 2020

Sports Starting Back Up

May 16, 2020

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Trending Now

Pet Halloween Costumes

Tessa H., Staff Writer

October 16, 2020

Now, Halloween is just around the bend. Not only will you want to dress yourself up, but you will want to outfit your pets in something stylish, too! Even if you aren’t...

Halloween From Home

October 14, 2020

The Upcoming November Elections!

October 6, 2020

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Just for Fun

How to Check Out Books From Cope M.S. and Smiley Libraries

Josephine H., Staff Writer

October 22, 2020

This week, A. K. Smiley Public Library announced that all RUSD students (regardless of address or age) will be able to apply for a temporary digital library card!...

Rock, Paper, Scissors

October 20, 2020