Gian Salles, News Editor
September 20, 2018 • No Comments
In 2017, Blade Runner 2049 became one of the most popular motion pictures of the year. Movie critics and fans worldwide were dazzled by the new addition to Ridley Scott's...
September 13, 2018
With the start of a new school year, The Talon wanted to get to know our new Graded faculty members. And what better way to get to know them than through...
September 4, 2018
In October, Brazilians will be heading to polling stations to elect their new president. The last few years have repeatedly marked the country with headlines...
June 8, 2018
On May 29th, the Student Council decided to brighten the Monday of a myriad of caffeine-supported students by entertaining a High School Kahoot game about...
Brianna Diaz, Features Writer
September 19, 2018 • 2 Comments
Meet Mr. Stuart Kent, Graded’s new high school principal! Born and raised in Australia, he has visited over 100 countries and lived in six. He is very excited and pleased...
September 12, 2018
The first thing you probably noticed as you made your way through the Student Center on the morning of August 6th was the huge red, white, and blue gym...
September 6, 2018
While walking around campus and looking at the constant renovations, it is sometimes hard to remember that Graded has been around for over 98 years....
March 5, 2018
It seemed like it was not so long ago that you’d hear cheery conversations, characterized by those eager to catch up with their friends again, echoing...
Isabela Farhat, Entertainment Writer
September 21, 2018 • No Comments
Pride month is every month. The celebration never ends. However, June is the designated pride month where everything is happiness, glitter and loud music. It is also my birthday...
September 20, 2018
It is Saturday afternoon; you are sitting on your couch and lurking through Instagram stories and you...
Could the Fast and Furious Franchise Win an Oscar?
September 18, 2018
For decades the Oscars have been considered the most prestigious award any film could win, and have attracted...
September 17, 2018
Anyone who has gone to the movies recently may have noticed a pattern in the blockbusters this summer:...
Nadya Marinkovic, POV Writer
September 21, 2018 • No Comments
My house has always been flooded with Bolivian politics. It was constantly filled by campaign posters, small green and white flags, and, every so often, a pack of reporters...
September 21, 2018
Standing outside the electoral registry on Rua Ferreira de Araújo on a Thursday afternoon, I had never...
Open Letter from a “Fake” Latina
September 12, 2018
Dear students, I dedicate this article to all of those who have told me I wasn’t Venezuelan or Dominican...
September 3, 2018
Many IB students know the importance of words. Teachers continuously want students to analyze why authors...
What are your top four themes for Wacky Week 2016?
- Twin/Group Day (21%, 175 Votes)
- Pajama Day (18%, 153 Votes)
- Favorite Character Day (13%, 113 Votes)
- Celebrity Day (12%, 98 Votes)
- Superheroes vs. Villains Day (11%, 91 Votes)
- Food Day (9%, 76 Votes)
- Decades Day (8%, 69 Votes)
- Cliché Day (8%, 68 Votes)
Total Voters: 243
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February 19, 2016
Editor’s Note: This article was unfortunately published in the magazine without...
January 26, 2016
YEARBOOK REMINDER FOR SENIORS SENIOR WILL GUIDELINES Senior...
November 8, 2017
"My biggest struggle right now is that I have been given opportunities that the vast majority of people wouldn’t even dream of having; I have been given every resource I need to be successful. But I don’t feel like I am fulfilling the expectations I set on myself. Instead, I am content with being average. I lack the impulse in me to be the best at the things I say I’m good at. I am good at something by my own standards, but that doesn’t mean that the rest of the world will think the same."