Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Amherst High School

The Talon

The Talon

The Talon

The Case for the Four-Day Work Week

Jacob Scipior March 16, 2025

The five-day workweek has been a staple in modern life for over a century. However, with today's fast-paced society, it is time to challenge and rethink this norm. A four-day work week—wherein the same...

Concrete Contractor Dreams of Continental Travel

Concrete Contractor Dreams of Continental Travel

Lauren Kenyon March 13, 2025

"Alchemy" has a deep and layered meaning when it comes to the name of a local company. The name is derived from an alchemy stone, which is taking common materials and making something exquisite out of...

The Whitefeathers: Farmers, Friends, & Neighbors

The Whitefeathers: Farmers, Friends, & Neighbors

Hazelanne Sachs March 13, 2025

Have you ever had an interest in farming? There are many different types of farming and each one has a different set of things that bring it together. Tony and Laura Whitefeather are two organic vegetable...

St. Patrick's Day Factoids by Nat. Geographic Kids

St. Patrick’s Day Factoids by Nat. Geographic Kids

March 10, 2025

St. Patrick's Day is one of those holidays that many celebrate but few fully understand. With that in mind, consider these facts brought to you by National Geographic Kids. St. Patrick ...

The IBA: "got game, bruh?"

The IBA: “got game, bruh?”

February 21, 2025

After giving it some thought, and playing with various words and phrases, I've settled on "got game, bruh?" as my preferred slogan for the Amherst High School Intramural Basketball Association (IBA). It...

Eagles Deny Chiefs

Everett Stremkowski February 13, 2025

Super Bowl 59, a rematch from two years ago, proved to be highly entertaining with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22. The Chiefs were seeking their third consecutive title...

Early School, Early Summer

Early School, Early Summer

Oakley Franson February 13, 2025

Is the new bell schedule featuring an earlier start and a longer day proving to be a blessing or a curse? Reviews are mixed. In 2022, plans for construction on Amherst High school were finalizd. The...

Consider Owning a Horse; it's a Rewarding Experience

Consider Owning a Horse; it’s a Rewarding Experience

Tyler Polster February 12, 2025

As winter's chill begins to fade, many are on the lookout for exciting activities to dive into. One often overlooked option? Caring for horses! While it may seem daunting with various considerations like...

Mr. Lynch coming up with lesson plans

Teachers Also Dream of Spring Break

Whytni Venne February 12, 2025

What are the Amherst High School’s staff up to for spring break this year? Well, one of our Spanish teachers, Profe Van Sluys is planning on traveling around Wisconsin and visiting the state parks....

Is a bigger school a better option?

Is a bigger school a better option?

Xavier Farrey February 10, 2025

Money, height, presents, drinks, food, the theme is always the same, the bigger the better. This carries on to almost everything including schools. Bigger schools provide more class opportunities to students,...

Hunting is a Family Affair

Hunting is a Family Affair

Gavin Schneider December 15, 2024

It’s the time of year where people dress up in their orange and head out to their stands early in the morning . It's deer season!  For the average hunter the day begins before the sun is even...

In Cheer, like other sports, everyone has to work together.

Cheer Team Strikes Back

Izzy Mykisen October 30, 2024

Is Cheer a sport? Or are we just on the sidelines for your entertainment? Can't we be both? Some people think that cheer is not a sport, but we put in a lot of hours and we do stunts. And cheer is...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Talon
$185
$500
Contributed
Our Goal