Lessons From the Field: Surprises
Welcome to my new column in the Talawanda Tribune, Lessons From the Field. Here, I’ll tell stories about my TV and sports work at Talawanda, and teach you a few lessons I’ve learned along the way. Plus, I’ll go behind the scenes of the things I cover and take you back to the many experiences […]
Tribune Tunes: Fall Songs
It’s time for sweaters and pumpkin spice and we here at The Tribune have a perfect playlist for the changing leaves. “Sweater Weather,” The Neighborhood: A song about love and the way you make a connection. Just take things slow and enjoy the sweater weather. “Another Story,” The Head & The Heart: A song about […]
Mrs. Schran: Style Icon
We all know the kind-hearted science teacher Mrs. Schran, but have you ever taken the time to appreciate her exquisite fashion sense? If you take a moment to really observe her iconic looks you will notice how unique and refreshing her style is. I asked her a few questions to learn more about what inspires […]
Tribune Tunes: Songs for a Rainy Day
It looks like it will be raining for the next next few days, so we here at Tribune Tunes have made you a playlist for these rainy days. “Release Me,” by Corrina Repp: A song about overcoming adversity and pain, “Release Me” has some great dynamics and is a totally good song to give you […]
Mrs. Aerni: Pursuing her Passion
Stephanie Aerni is one of many who came to Miami in search of a good education, and stayed in Oxford for a career. Meet your neighborhood American History teacher whose fly-by-the-wheel personality and love of the interstate highway system check popular with many of her students. And runners. It all began in Coshocton, Ohio, an […]
Pep Rallies: Do They Raise Spirits?
The school’s fight song. Announcing the Fall sports teams. Cheering. Donuts? The first pep rally of 2018-19 was on Sept. 7, and yes donuts were involved. There was a donut relay race where two participants from each sport competed. The relay teams had to: eat a donut with no hands, spin around in a circle […]
Bracelets That Are Making a Change
A small bracelet is making the biggest difference. Some of the world’s dirtiest beaches are in Central America and the simplest idea is making a big change. In 2010, two college students from San Diego, California embarked on a journey to Costa Rica and were met by artisans who were living a life of poverty. […]