It’s that time of year again! The holidays are upon us and with them comes a Waltham tradition: Hawks for the Holidays. Hawks for the Holidays...
Feeling at home here didn’t mean entirely dropping and leaving my life behind, rather being removed from the stories of the lives of previous...
As reported for The Waltham Times Together for the last time, 429 students gathered to celebrate not only the ending of one chapter of their...
Dear Waltham High School, From student to student, we want to acknowledge how scary a time like this must feel. Whether being...
Ever really thought about how pets could make an incredible difference and impact on humans with different disabilities? Dogs and other animals...
Imagine walking into Michaels and heading straight to the back. You may wonder what there is to discover. Well, that’s where you will probably...
On Thursday. Feb. 12, an estimated 300 Waltham High School students participated in a student-led walkout against Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
Nominee - Mr. Kevin Keaney In the hallway off the cafeteria, outside of room 1177, you can often find Mr. Kevin Keaney greeting...
AI is a problem that many people seem to overlook. When it was emerging, it was a funny robot that made frequent, obvious mistakes. We used to...
It can’t just be me who is wondering: What is going on right now? America’s politics are all over the place, allegations of censorship are...
The world’s biggest and most successful K-pop group, BTS, released their new comeback album Arirang on March 20. After four long years with the band members completing their mandatory military services, BTS fans aka the ARMY were over the moon about this album release with 14 new tracks of the hip-hop and pop genre. Fans were excited to see their favorite idols return after years of hiatus and music...
First wave punk was an experimental sound coming out of England in the mid to late 1970s. As a faster and harder offshoot of rock and roll that was popularized in the 50s . Many bands like Bad Brains and The Stooges contributed to the early sounds of what is now considered punk. The East side of the United States hailed many bands that started to take over the soundscape in the early 2000s....
On Thursday. Feb. 12, an estimated 300 Waltham High School students participated in a student-led walkout against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The walkout represented student concerns that ICE’s unlawful activity has gone too far, that it is no longer possible for students to tolerate or ignore it. The demonstration was peaceful and took place on school grounds during the last academic period...
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are upon us and with them comes a Waltham tradition: Hawks for the Holidays. Hawks for the Holidays is a wonderful event which allows Waltham High School students to give back to their community and help families in need. The event has become a holiday tradition, this being the 42nd event since it all began years ago at a kitchen table here in Waltham,...
With the 2024 - 2025 school year wrapping up, the members of the Talon Tribune reflect on all the amazing things that have taken place this year at Waltham High School. From the new building, to the start of countless new clubs and initiatives. This year is definitely one to remember with all the changes and events. What do the students and staff think? Let’s hear what they have to say! Featured...
It’s hard to believe the school year is almost over. So many amazing things have happened this school year. There were many changes this school year for many different groups. A new building, a new environment, that's a big change. Students and teachers alike had to learn how to operate in this new space. There were some challenges, but overall people persevered. One group that really took...
Feeling at home here didn’t mean entirely dropping and leaving my life behind, rather being removed from the stories of the lives of previous relationships. After living in the United States for some time and being more observant than interactive, I noticed and experienced a lot of culture shock. What might seem like everyday situations to someone living in the U.S. for many years or their entire...
China, one of the largest exporters in the world, has been subjected to tariffs imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump's administration. This has led to several global disputes regarding the perceived unfairness of these tariffs, which affect multiple countries, including China. As a result, a "trade war" has developed between the two nations. China is well known for its ability...
As reported for The Waltham Times Together for the last time, 429 students gathered to celebrate not only the ending of one chapter of their lives but the start to another. Friends and family gathered in the Kennedy Middle School gymnasium this Sunday to celebrate the class of 2025 as they graduated from Waltham High School. Eager faces in red gowns flooded the gym as they embarked on their future. The...
Dear Waltham High School, From student to student, we want to acknowledge how scary a time like this must feel. Whether being affected by or simply hearing about subjects like ICE raids and DEI rollbacks, we want to assure you that The Revolutionary Equity Council (REC) will not stop advocating and caring for you. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) are...
What is Morgan's Message? A non-profit organization that is based on the Duke lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers and her struggle with mental health that resulted in her taking her own life in 2019. The tragedy of her situation sparked the idea within her various communities to spread Morgan's story about her struggle with mental health despite being an athlete. Morgan's Message focuses on breaking...
What does it mean to drop your life and have to start a new one across the sea? Is it exciting or perhaps adventurous? Before settling in America, life was good as it was mostly about friends and family. Living in a household of comfort and joy and spending most of my time in boarding school. Based on research from the Internet, America is a diverse country when it comes to culture and living....
AI is a problem that many people seem to overlook. When it was emerging, it was a funny robot that made frequent, obvious mistakes. We used to...
