The Talon – The Student News Site of Lexington Christian Academy

High Hopes For Bye Bye Birdie
March 20, 2019
Erin Oliver, Editor
It’s that time of the year again! LCA students, family members, and all of Lexington look forward to the marvelous, well-rehearsed musicals put on each year by Mr. Wesley,...
Operation Varsity Blues Scandal
March 15, 2019
Julia Lawson, Staff
Every high school senior knows just how daunting the college admission process can be. The applications, essays, and letters of recommendation can add major stress to any...
Well-Deserved Success At KUNA Conference 2019
March 15, 2019
Erin Oliver, Editor
This past Sunday, LCA students embarked on the annual KUNA Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The KYYMCA describes the conference as, “...a 3-day experiential learning...
Students Make First Visit to CPAC
March 14, 2019
Ben Philpot, Staff Writer
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) occurs every year in the nation's capital. It is an event where hundreds of conservatives from around the world come to...

Businessman Running for President Wants to Pay All Americans

March 22, 2019 • No Comments

It became evident during the election season last fall, LCA students can be passionate about their politics. Many hold more conservative views due to their religious beliefs, and they tend to back more conservative candidates....

A Delicious Way to Celebrate Math

Ben Philpot, Staff Writer

March 18, 2019 • No Comments

March 14 is perhaps the greatest day of the year for any science and math person. Not only is the birthday of the great Albert Einstein and the death of Stephen Hawking, it is also known around the world as Pi Day (beaucase...

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Features

Are Food Delivery Services Taking Over?

Julia Lawson, Staff Writer

March 22, 2019

A few years ago, if you were unable to drive and pick up your own food, your options for delivery were strictly limited to pizza or Chinese takeout. However, with the emergence...

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Opinion

Boston Reigns for Professional Sports

Alec Amburgey, Staff Writer

March 20, 2019 • No Comments

Is Boston the most winning city of all sports after the turn of the century? Yes , Tom Brady, quarterback to the New England...

New Local Eatery “Zim’s Cafe” Beats Expectations

Julia Lawson, Staff Writer

February 13, 2019 • No Comments

As my high school career winds down to an end, it is blatantly obvious my parents are wanting to spend more time with me....

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Arts

High Hopes For Bye Bye Birdie

Erin Oliver, Editor

March 20, 2019 • No Comments

It’s that time of the year again! LCA students, family members, and all of Lexington look forward to the marvelous, well-rehearsed musicals put on each year by Mr. Wesley, Mrs. Davis, and the hard working...

Ellie Woodward Recognized as Artist of the Month

January 21, 2019

Pops Concert Brings a Christmas Celebration to Remember

December 8, 2018

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Spiritual Life

Continuing in Galatians

January 29, 2019

Jesus Gives Us Freedom from Evil in This World

January 23, 2019

First Chapel of New Year Focuses on Freedom in Christ

January 14, 2019

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Recent Sports Scores

Friday, March 22

Baseball

LCA 13 - Anderson County 1
Thursday, March 21

Softball

LCA 6 - Bryan Station 13
Thursday, March 21

Lacrosse

LCA 7 - Madison County 16
Tuesday, March 19

Baseball

LCA 7 - Madison Southern 3
Monday, March 18

Softball

LCA 12 - Frankfort 7

Upcoming Events

March 4-8: Senior Trip
March 8-9: Girls’ Retreat
March 7-11: Treble Choir to New York
March 10: Daylight Savings starts (Spring Forward)
March 10-12: KUNA
March 22-24: Bye, Bye, Birdie
March 29-April 7: Chamber Choir to Ireland

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Sports

March Madness Arrives

Ben Philpot, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019

March is one of the greatest times of the year for any sports fan, but especially those who enjoy college basketball. Clevery nicknamed March Madness, the month is full of the biggest upsets, last second buzzer beaters, and some of the biggest names in sports. The NCAA tournament happens every year in March, and it is perhaps one of the most bizarre sports events in history. Millions of brackets are...

Mike Trout Signs Record-Breaking Contract

Alec Amburgey, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019

The Anaheim Angels star center-fielder Mike Trout agreed on a $400 million, 12-year contract earlier this week. This makes Trout the highest paid baseball player of all time, and, in fact, the highest paid athlete of all time. Under this new contract, Trout will earn $ 35.8 million dollars each year. It also puts some pressure on Trout himself. Given that the deal is for such a long time, it is going...

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Entertainment

Oscars Best Dressed 2019

Grace Hager, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019

The 91st Oscars was hosted last Sunday in Los Angeles. One of the best parts of the night, aside from the awards, is seeing what everyone is wearing. Here is a list of the Oscars best dressed. Lady Gaga: The award winning artists and actress took home her first Oscar on Sunday for her original song, "Shallow" from A Star is Born. Gaga graced everyone in her presence by wearing a 128-carat Tiffany Diamond estimated to...

Women Making History at the Movies

Erin Oliver, Editor
February 27, 2019

African American females have recently made more prominent marks on Hollywood and in cinema production. As millions of Americans tuned into this year’s Oscar Awards Ceremony, much of the media and public is buzzed about Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s performance and of the Best Picture Winner The Green Book. While these were notable aspects of the ceremony, it is most remarkable of how many African...

Senior Starts in Music Industry

Dustin Wheatley, Staff Writer
February 23, 2019

Jack Baron, 12, has started producing music for local artists and artists abroad. Jack goes by his YouTube channel Jack Baron, however his music is under “Jack Racer.” Jack started masking music after originally wanting to sing. He noticed that “people took to long to make beats," so he started making his own. He released his first 2 songs in November of last year. He enjoys making music as it...

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