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The Talon

The Talon

Val Kohan

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief and Entertainment Columnist

Valerie “Val” Kohan has been in the Communications and Journalism Program for four years and is a member of the Class of 2023. She is Editor-in-Chief with Sam Verdi of the online Talon 2.0. This is their second year being editors together and they thrive to make the Talon as welcoming as can be. Valerie was thrilled to be inducted into the Quill and Scroll November of 2021. She takes her many interests and turns them into articles posted on her Entertainment Column (originally started in October, 2020), such as Disney, Marvel (her favorite heroes are Spider-Man, DareDevil, and Jessica Jones), Star Wars (still stands by the fact that Han shot first), and other pop culture hot topics. As a student journalist at MTHS she puts her writing and photography skills to best use, publishing over a hundred Entertainment articles in her previous years in the program. In Spring of 2021, she and Sam worked their hardest to produce the final printed edition of the Talon titled, “Exploring Our Local History." As a striving journalist, photographer, Gryffindor, certified wallflower, aspiring Jedi and Avenger, cinephilia (her favorite movies consist of The Karate Kid, Pretty In Pink, ET, The Empire Strikes Back, and 13 Going on 30), and an introverted bookworm (she believes that everyone should read The Perks of Being a Wallflower at least once), Valerie cannot wait to release more articles in her final year at Manchester to leave her mark in the school.

All content by Val Kohan
Good Afternoon, Good Evening And Goodnight A Senior Farewell

“Good Afternoon, Good Evening And Goodnight” A Senior Farewell

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
June 15, 2023
“You Got the Cinema”: Movies You Have To Watch In Your Lifetime

“You Got the Cinema”: Movies You Have To Watch In Your Lifetime

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
June 15, 2023
Prom Pact Movie Review

Prom Pact Movie Review

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
June 9, 2023
PRIDE items available for sale at lunches, sponsored by GSA. Photo by Sam Verdi

GSA Holding Fundraiser In Honor of Pride Month

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
June 1, 2023
“Last Christmas”: Dash & Lily *Festive* Review (Ep. 7-8)

“Last Christmas”: Dash & Lily *Festive* Review (Ep. 7-8)

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
May 30, 2023
(2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios)

“I Love You Guys!!” Spider-Man: No Way Home Reflection Pt. 4

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
May 12, 2023
(2023-2024, Marvel Studios)

The Devil Of Hell’s Kitchen Is Born Again

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
May 10, 2023
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May the Fourth Be With You!! Poll: What is the BEST Star Wars Project??

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief and Entertainment Columnist
May 4, 2023
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“Home Alone, Too”: Dash & Lily *Festive* Review (Ep. 5-6)

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
April 28, 2023
(2022-2025, Marvel Studios/Sony)

Poll: What Is Your Most Anticipated Marvel Project??

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
March 22, 2023
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2023 Oscars Winners

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
March 13, 2023
The Lightning Thief Stole the Show!!

The Lightning Thief Stole the Show!!

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
March 13, 2023
(2023, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel Studios)
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“Welcome Back” Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Ending Explained?!

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
March 10, 2023
MTHS Drama Club Presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

MTHS Drama Club Presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
March 7, 2023
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Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Movie Review

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
March 6, 2023
(2021-2022, Marvel Studios/Sony)

Poll: What Was Your Favorite Marvel Movie/Project in Phase Four??

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
February 22, 2023
(2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios)

“3 is the Magic Number” Spider-Man: No Way Home Reflection Pt. 3

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
February 21, 2023
by Val Kohan

Support the GSA Valentines Sales!!

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
February 13, 2023
by Val Kohan

Singing Valentines On Sale Now!!

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
February 6, 2023
by Val Kohan.

Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser CANCELLED

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
February 3, 2023
Poll: Who is the BEST Original Avenger?? Avengers... assemble!!

Poll: Who is the BEST Original Avenger?? “Avengers… assemble!!”

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
January 10, 2023
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UPDATE on Marvel Star, Jeremy Renner, Snow Plowing Accident

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
January 4, 2023
“Hello, Peter” Spider-Man: No Way Home Reflection Pt. 1

“Hello, Peter” Spider-Man: No Way Home Reflection Pt. 1

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
December 19, 2022
The new members of the MTHS Chapter of the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists.

Hawk Journalism Students Honored

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
December 1, 2022
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Poll: What Is Your Favorite Holiday Movie/Special??

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 30, 2022
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Poll: Who is the BEST Joker?? “Why so serious!?”

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 21, 2022
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Poll: Who is the BEST Spider-Man?? “Three, that’s the magic number.”

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 18, 2022
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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Review

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 16, 2022
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“Dashing All the Way”: Dash & Lily *Festive* Breakdown

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 16, 2022
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“Do You Dare?”: Dash & Lily *Festive* Guide

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 14, 2022
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“So This Is Christmas?”: Dash & Lily *Festive* Review (Ep. 1-4)

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 14, 2022
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Season Streams on Disney+

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 4, 2022
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“I Am No Hero”: Black Adam Movie Review

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 4, 2022
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Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion Teaser Trailer Breakdown and Hidden Details

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
November 2, 2022
“Glorious Purpose” The Ranking of Marvel Series on Disney+

“Glorious Purpose” The Ranking of Marvel Series on Disney+

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
October 31, 2022
Editor’s Note: October Updates

Editor’s Note: October Updates

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
October 24, 2022
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She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Episode Six: “Just Jen” Breakdown and Guide

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
October 18, 2022
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Elvis (2022) Critical Movie Review

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
October 7, 2022
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Spooktacular Halloween Streams on Disney+

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
September 27, 2022
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Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder Movie Review and Breakdown

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
September 19, 2022
Editors Note: Welcome Wagon

Editors’ Note: Welcome Wagon

Val Kohan, Editor-in-Chief/Entertainment Columnist
September 16, 2022
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