What an Override of DeWine’s Veto of HB 68 Could Mean for Transgender Medical Care in Ohio
What an Override of DeWine’s Veto of HB 68 Could Mean for Transgender Medical Care in Ohio By Eliza Sullivan On December 29th, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed HB 68, which would have banned gender-affirming care for transgender people under 18. Shortly afterwards, on January 5th, Governor DeWine signed an executive order to “prohibit gender […]
Principal Davie Testifies at Ohio House
Principal Davie Testifies at Ohio House By Muhammed Khan In 2018, the United States Surgeon General officially declared that vaping among youth is an epidemic. There are 17 vape shops in Oxford. Seventeen. There’s little doubt that vaping is one of the most prominent issues affecting our youth today, and it’s recently been an important […]
Late to the Party: Grand Theft Auto V
Late to the Party: Grand Theft Auto V By: Will Salzarulo In 2013, the fifth entry in the Grand Theft Auto series was released to commercial and critical acclaim. Grand Theft Auto V is considered THE fastest-selling entertainment product of all time. Selling 11 million copies in 24 hours. It is also considered the […]
Introducing Ms. Hess
Introducing Ms. Hess By Eliza Sullivan Talawanda students may have noticed a few new faces in the building this year. Tribune is interviewing four new staff members to help students get to know them. Today’s interview is with our new assistant principal, Ms. Hess. Ms Hess graduated from Bowling Green with a degree in integrated […]
Cotton Candy Grapes: Forbidden Fruit
This essay first appeared in Humanology, an anthology of AP Lang & Comp student essays inspired by John Green’s podcast and book ‘The Anthropocene Reviewed.’ Cotton Candy Grapes: Forbidden Fruit By J.B. Danoff One fateful day a couple weeks ago, my girlfriend and I decided to take a break from our Grey’s Anatomy marathon, emerge […]
Eviction Notice
“Eviction Notice” is an essay that first appeared in Facets of Existence: An Anthology written by Talawanda High Schools in AP Language and Composition. Eviction Notice By Kenneth Revelee Behind on rent? Stacked up with credit card debt and unable to afford it because of this? Well join the seemingly similar lives of 37% of other Americans […]
Spoiler Alert! Dead Poets Society Reviewed
Dead Poets Society Reviewed By Thomas Harper When I found myself looking for a cozy Fall movie, I came across a film called Dead Poets Society. After reading through the summary and glancing at the cast I was hooked. I started the film expecting a light-hearted yet emotional teen drama, but I was entertained by […]
Music Notes: The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We – Mitski (2023): Review
The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We – Mitski (2023): Review Mitski, a Japanese-American indie-pop singer, released her 6th studio album, “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We” on September 15, 2023, just a year and a half after the release of her album “Laurel Hell”. She is known for her orchestral instrumentals, […]
Epaulettes: The Walking Sharks
Photo credit: Diveplanit Luca Berberich’s long-standing interest in the natural world is being brought to the Talawanda Tribune in their series: Luca B. the Science G. Today they’re here to talk about the mysterious shark that walks on land… the Epaulette Shark! Epaulette Sharks, or Hemiscyllium ocellatum, are an enigmatic species of shark that are […]