The Hawk Talk

The Benefits of being bilingual

Megan Mills, Entertainment Editor January 10, 2023

Worldwide around 60 percent of people can speak and converse in more than one language, however according to U.S government statistics in America that number stoops down to only 20 percent. Therefore,...

Sophia Brown (23) swims butterfly in a swim meet last season.

Winter sports season begins

Zara Javeri, Lifestyle Editor January 10, 2023

With the fall season coming to a close, Madison athletes are turning their focus to winter sports. Girls basketball set a high standard as last year's state champs. Having won three straight state titles,...

Snyder, who bought the Washington team in 1997, has been embroiled in controversy in recent months.

Snyder explores selling Commanders

Orion Luera, Sports Editor January 10, 2023

The Washington Commanders have had an up and down season so far as their record currently stands at 7-5 after Week 12. After seeing little success in the beginning of the season, the Commanders managed...

Kevin Chadwick Jr. (23) and Marcus Young (23) storm onto the field along with the rest of Madisons varsity football team to take on their rivals the Stonebridge Bulldogs

Varsity football heads to state championship

Molly Carrigan, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2023

The Madison Football community is undeniably a crucial part of school comradery and a focal point of Madison athletics. Headed by coach Justin Counts, the Warhawks have proved themselves this year by turning...

Magnus Carlsen faces off against Hans Niemann.

Chess grandmaster accused of cheating

Teddy Lewis, Sports Editor January 10, 2023

It’s not common for the game of chess to make it into national news because of the respect and simplistic nature of the game, but two Grandmasters have found themselves in a position worthy of worldwide...

Liz Calvert accepts new role as principal

Cate Langhorn, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2023

  Langhorn: So how many years have you been working at Madison and under what positions? Calvert: I’ve been working at Madison since the fall of 2015. I actually got hired in December of 2015...

MADDrama presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Katrina Swan, Features Editor January 9, 2023

 Madison Drama performed the Shakespeare comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” at Madison for their annual fall play on Nov. 10, 11 and 12.  “Much Ado About Nothing” follows Beatrice and Benedick,...

Respiratory illnesses overtake Madison

Adam Dembicki, Staff Writer January 9, 2023

Occasional breakouts with COVID-19 continue in schools, but something else is in the air. Old respiratory viruses are making a resurgence and hitting students just as hard. Previously, mask requirements...

Coco’s Sodas + Sweets opens in Vienna

Emma Defot, Staff Writer January 9, 2023

Coco's Sodas + Sweets, a restaurant that serves a variety of sodas and other drinks, is the newest addition to the Vienna community. The store had its grand opening on Oct. 28 and has since then become...

Must watch holiday movies

Grace Holland, Staff Writer January 8, 2023

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): If you’re looking for something a little creepy but still family friendly, watch “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Created by the legendary Tim Burton, it follows...

2022 World Cup takes place in Qatar

Hunter Rosenberg, Staff Writer January 6, 2023

There has been a lot of concern from soccer fans around the world about the 2022 World Cup being held in Qatar. Qatar is a small country located in Western Asia on the Arabian Peninsula with a population...

Ethics, brought to you by influencers

Anika Chandra, Staff Writer January 6, 2023

Sponsorships have taken over the internet. You cannot go on Youtube, Instagram or Tik Tok without encountering someone trying to sell you something. These constant endorsements have led to viewer fatigue...

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