News in Brief
News in Brief School plans to take Junior’s to Zoo “just in case’ Body of missing man found gambling in Las Vegas Honey badger takes what it wants, which apparently is chocolate ice cream Eight year old comes home from summer camp to find his worst fears have been confirmed, his parents moved while he […]
FAVC Girls Make History
The Talawanda Girls’ Track Team participated in the FAVC West Division Final League meet on Friday, May 11 and took home the championship trophy with a total score of 142 points, which has not happened since 1989. Top performers were Jessica Tegge, who was named FAVC runner of the year. Kyra Reinsenfeld won the pole […]
Presidential Rumers
The presidential race is in full swing, and so are the rumors; vicious lies meant to attack the other party. These rumors, intended to tarnish the “bad guy’s” reputation, also have an unintentional effect of muddying the water of the already swampiest plitical murk. To help you make the best choice in this coming presidential […]
A Delicious Chocolate-Caramel Iced Coffee
Some of the best recipes are the ones that don’t require strict adherence to measurements. Here is such a recipe, with a taste that will blow your mind and leave your tongue in a state of euphoria. Here’s the directions: You’ll need: Ice Coffee Chocolate Milk Caramel Sugar, if desired Here’s what to do: Choose […]
05/14/2012 – The MEGA ISSUE
Editor’s Note: The Blip includes short headlines with odd, feel-good, informational, or pointless material. Stories are presented in a fast, easy-to-read format with news that will make you laugh and be enlightened. The Blip is updated often for relevancy. OWN going down Oprah Winfrey’s cable channel (creatively named the Oprah Winfrey Network, or OWN) is […]
3 “Marriages” That Should Be Banned Instead
On Tuesday, voters in North Carolina approved Amendment 1, which amends the state constitution to make civil unions and other forms of domestic partnerships popular with homosexual couples unrecognizable by the state (same-sex marriage is already outlawed). And even though Obama finally came out in support of gay marriage (let’s remember that this is the […]
Hollande Ousts Sarkozy
Socialist candidate François Hollande has ousted Nicolas Sarkozy from the French presidency in the elections held yesterday. Hollande is the first left-wing candidate to be elected president in almost 20 years. Sarkozy was the most unpopular president ever to run for reelection in French history. It is the first time an incumbent has lost the […]
How to Make a Key Lime Pie
It’s almost summer time and what better to satisfy a sweet tooth than a freshly homemade key lime pie? It’s the perfect summer time desert, very low calorie and extremely easy to make. It also doesn’t cost much to buy the ingredients needed. You’ll need: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 cup sugar ½ cup lime […]
Prom Preview
The Talawanda High School prom will take place at Harris Dining Hall on the campus of Miami University on Saturday, May 12. The theme is “Living the Teenage Dream,” based upon the popular Katy Perry song. THS principal, Vicki Brunn, reflected on the evening. “I just love the prom. You guys look like movie stars; sometimes […]
Hamilton Makes History
Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers has had what you could easily call a turn around of a career. Early in Hamilton’s career he was plagued with alcohol and drug addictions. After being drafted first overall in the 1999 draft, Hamilton dropped out of the league for eight years and made a historic return to […]