What to wear this holiday season

by Alyssa Rogers It’s always a little tough deciding what to wear to any holiday event. You want to look festive but when does that go too far and become tacky? Using Polyvore, I put together some simple outfits you can easily duplicate to rock your holiday parties this year. Casual: A simple sweater and scarf can never go wrong. Add some colored pants (a … Continue reading What to wear this holiday season

The Tragic Loss of Tom Magliozzi

  By Kate Barton A radio legend, Tom Magliozzi passed away on November 3 due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. At the age of 77, Tom had ameliorated the lives of millions of listeners on his show “Car Talk” on NPR which he co-hosted with his brother, Ray. Their show was structured as a call-in show for tips on auto care, but was so well … Continue reading The Tragic Loss of Tom Magliozzi

Miss Honduras Murdered weeks before Miss Universe Pageant

By Anna Starkey The bodies of  Maria Jose Alvarado, otherwise known as Miss Honduras, and her sister were found buried in a field near the Aguagua River in  Cablotales, Honduras six days after their disappearance on November 13, 2014. Maria Jose Alvarado’s sister’s alleged boyfriend, Plutarco Rico, confessed to shooting both Alvarado sisters’ then burying their bodies.  Rico’s friend, Aris Maldonado, assisted Rico in the … Continue reading Miss Honduras Murdered weeks before Miss Universe Pageant

EMAs recognize music notables

By Casey Murphy The 2014 MTV EMA’s took place last Sunday in Glasgow, Scotland. Many musical artist performed such as Enrique Iglesias, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and Alicia Keys, as well as breakthrough Brit Charli XCX, Canadian singer-songwriter Kiesza and UK rock duo Royal Blood.  Nicki Minaj reigned as host and performer.  There was also an amazing performance by one of the greatest bands of … Continue reading EMAs recognize music notables

Taylor Swift Tops the Charts…Again

By Anna Starkey Taylor Swift released her newest album on October 27, 2014, selling 1.287 million copies in its first seven days. This has allowed Swift to become the first artist to have three albums sell a million or more copies in a week  Since then, “1989” has become the only record to go platinum this year and is the fourth consecutive by Swift to … Continue reading Taylor Swift Tops the Charts…Again

Danny Mendez Represents the Art Department

By Dan Yokajty Bellbrook High School senior Danny Mendez’s charcoal drawing titled Annie Clark sold for $120 at the Ohio Gifted Conference. Mendez entered this auction with help from art teacher Mrs. Fogarty. The auction was run by The Ohio Association for Gifted Children and held in Columbus. Mendez said, “I’m very happy that my art was featured.” He is currently taking Art 3 with … Continue reading Danny Mendez Represents the Art Department

One Picture Makes Random Target Employee a Star

by Alyssa Rogers Alex from Target is the new internet sensation, haven’t you heard? A picture of the teenager bagging groceries surfaced on Twitter just a few days ago; and it’s only gone viral from there. It was a matter of two or three days before Alex had hundreds of thousands of followers on Twitter. “Am I famous now?” the heart-throb tweeted, and yes, it … Continue reading One Picture Makes Random Target Employee a Star

Dayton Welcomes the Dead

By Anna Starkey Downtown Dayton welcomed the dead for the third year in a row on Saturday, November 1, 2014.  450 people from across the area gathered at the Convention Center then proceeded to march through the Oregon District to Missing Peace Gallery in the Saint Ann’s Historical District where traditional foods and alters awaited.  A wide array of smiling skeletons, vibrant colors, and lively … Continue reading Dayton Welcomes the Dead