What is Sadie Hawkins?
by Connor Robinson Recently a friend asked me, “The winter formal is in a month, right? Don’t girls ask guys to go with them to the dance?” “Yes, it’s a Sadie Hawkins dance,” I replied. He looked confused. “Who is Sadie Hawkins?” The question made me stop and think as to why I had heard the name, yet knew very little about its origin. The … Continue reading What is Sadie Hawkins?
Farewell from President Obama
by Lauren Redfern January 10, 2017, our 44th commander in chief gave his farewell speech in Chicago where his journey to the White House started. President Obama and family have been adored by many during his two terms in the oval office. Most would agree his time as President has been all but smooth, but through time has helped change our nation in ways to … Continue reading Farewell from President Obama
Flyin to the Hoop
by Lauren Redfern Dayton has been host to the second-best prep tournament in the nation according to USA-Today sports. Flyin’ to the Hoop is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this year. This one of a kind weekend January 13-16 is held at Trent Arena, home to the Kettering Firebirds. The event has been welcoming teams from all over the nation to play one or two games … Continue reading Flyin to the Hoop
California’s Famous Drive Through Sequoia Tree Falls in Storm
by Meghan Malas On January 8, one of California’s oldest icons fell to a winter storm that swept through Calaveras Big Tree State Park. The “Pioneer Cabin Tree,” which famously possessed a hollowed portion in its base large enough to drive through, was discovered dead by a state park employee. The 303 foot giant has been a relic of American tourism since the early twentieth … Continue reading California’s Famous Drive Through Sequoia Tree Falls in Storm
Meet your New President
by Lauren Redfern January 20, a new president moves into the White House. Current President-elect Trump will be the new leader of this nation for the next four years. The election brought light to both candidates in a mostly negative format. We as citizens might know Trump’s political stances but many do not know who HE really is. June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, … Continue reading Meet your New President
“Rogue One” Storms Box Office Despite Ethical Controversy
By: Carter Caldwell As 2016 closes, it is impossible to imagine that Walt Disney Studios is not satisfied with their performance for the year, having released the four highest grossing films, as well as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which is currently the seventh highest grossing film of the year. The film, which marks the most recent addition to the Star Wars franchise, is … Continue reading “Rogue One” Storms Box Office Despite Ethical Controversy
Turkey Hit With First Terrorist Attack of 2017
by Ally Keefer Within the first two hours of 2017, a terrorist attack took place in Istanbul, Turkey. During the celebrations of the new year, a shooter entered a nightclub after shooting a police officer and a civilian outside the club. That evening, 70 people were injured–including one American–and 39 were killed. According to The New York Times, no one knew who the shooter was, but … Continue reading Turkey Hit With First Terrorist Attack of 2017
New Year, New Free Wardrobe
By Sarah Rovinsky At this point you’re probably sick of hearing how much 2016 sucked. But the reality is, a lot went wrong for a lot of people. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to add to the list of why 2016 was a let down. In fact, retail therapy can be quite healing, and this alternative does not have to hurt your wallet. A clothing swap … Continue reading New Year, New Free Wardrobe
Carrie Fisher: A Farewell to Star Wars’ Iconic Princess
Photo courtesy of http://www.elle.my by Rachel Giffin Carrie Fisher died in the early morning hours of on Tuesday, December 27, following four days of intensive care after a heart attack. Millions mourn the loss of this iconic actress. While Fisher played in many successful films, her most remembered and probably most adored role was in George Lucas’ space adventure saga, Star Wars, where she portrayed the character … Continue reading Carrie Fisher: A Farewell to Star Wars’ Iconic Princess
The Smoky Mountains Blaze
By Ally Keefer A raging fire started on Sunday, November 27, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, causing more than 14,000 people to evacuate the area. As of December 5, 14 people were killed in this tragedy in the Smoky Mountains (CBS News). This fire wiped out many buildings and cabins. Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is a tourist destination in the Appalachian Mountains. The fire was started at the top … Continue reading The Smoky Mountains Blaze
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