The Revival of Dystopian Novels
It seems not too long ago that televisions and bookstores nationwide were plagued with the then-latest trend: vampires. From Twilight to Vampire Diaries, teens everywhere were drawn into the blood-sucking craze. Lately, a new contender has swept the vampire craze under the rug, leading the way to a new era of movies, television and book […]
Wear and Tear: The Progressive Decay of Schools
This winter a chill ran through Talawanda School, and it wasn’t necessarily from the weather. At the end of the school’s very own 100 hallway there was a new addition to the infrastructure. Some passed by it, oblivious, others noticed the glaring obstruction. What was this new addition you ask? It was a crack, skittering […]
Public vs. Private: The Epidemic of Social Media
I was fourteen when I began to hate Facebook. I knew my aunt was sick, but nothing prepared me when I logged on that day. Among the mindless banter and chatter, a three word post stopped my heart. “RIP Aunt Willy” She was dead. My dad was five minutes away from calling us. I shouldn’t […]
League of Her Own
A precise flick of the wrist sends the flag spinning into the air, only seconds will pass before it will spiral back down to earth. In those few short moments thoughts will race through her mind: step out, spin, land, catch. Time is up, but with nimble fingers and limbs she catches the flag just […]