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The Talon

The student magazine at  Graded School

The Talon

The student magazine at  Graded School

The Talon

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The Talon Across the Multiverse
Is "The Housemaid” Worth the Hype?
Is “The Housemaid” Worth the Hype?
Victoria de Charbonnieres, Writer • March 3, 2026

In 2022, Freida McFadden published her novel The Housemaid, unaware of how much commotion it would eventually generate. The slow unraveling of the psychological thriller,...

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The Simplicity That Only The Act of Living Uncovers
The Simplicity That Only The Act of Living Uncovers
Ellyn Lee, Writer • March 16, 2026

I was once told that the root of creativity lies in the ability to perceive the deeper meaning of things. To have the ability to see beyond the ordinary is to substantially...

The Moment Sophomores Stop Feeling Invisible
The Moment Sophomores Stop Feeling Invisible
Gisele Bao, Writer • March 16, 2026

This past month in February, sophomores were introduced to the IB courses that they may take during the next two years of high school. For many students, it can feel less...

More Than Just Medals
More Than Just Medals
March 9, 2026
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Mandioca – The Hidden Root to a Local Economy
Bernardo Passos, Writer • March 16, 2026

Yuca. Cassava. Manioc. The mandioca goes by many names, and this year at CWW, the 11th graders were given the opportunity to learn from a local guide, Zé Maria, about how...