Top 10 Weirdest Things Students Have Been Caught Doing on Zoom
Their teachers’ taxes, that’s right Elizabeth Cantrel was caught doing the taxes of Ms. Klovekorn during her 6th period zoom meeting. Robert Schonlau was seen selling their cousin to the Swiss mafia in exchange for a half-eaten chocolate bar while he was supposed to be doing Ms. Klovekorn’s taxes. When asked why she was zooming […]
Teen Mental Health Amidst the Pandemic
Teen Mental Health Amidst the Pandemic by K.E. FISHER I’m sure most folks remember March 12, if you haven’t blocked it out yet. We didn’t know it at the time, but it was the last day of in-person classes for the 2019-2020 school year. Activities and sports all shut down within a few days (some […]
Staying Positive and Working Hard: THS Cross Country
Staying Positive and Working Hard: THS Cross Country By MUHAMMED KHAN, Tribune Staff & THS Cross Country Runner Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, our cross country team is able to have a season this year. They are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of all athletes. Regardless of these changes, the team is working hard […]
Op-Ed on the Democratic National Convention
BY JEAN R PATEMAN Did you watch the DNC? Probably not, I mean who wants to watch this boring, slightly antiquated and redundant tv program- about politics? Well I did. I prepared like I do for a long night of studying or catching up on late assignments. Some food, for distraction, something to drink, for […]
An Open Letter to Talawanda High School Students
Pride. Integrity. Excellence. Three words that we would see every school day on the walls of Talawanda High if we were there. Oh those walls; I miss them. Not as much as I miss seeing all of you in person though. Catching you making TikToks by the 400 wing window sill. Watching you jam at […]
Opinion: There is no such thing as a ‘Good Cop’ By JEAN R. PATEMAN This controversial opinion seems to be growing in popularity as the Black Lives Matters protests gain international momentum following the murder of George Floyd. Since the increase in police violence and murder of black lives, there has been a spike in […]
“It’ll Be Okay”: Setting Stone Hosts Second Virtual Coffee House
“It’ll Be Okay”: Setting Stone Hosts Second Virtual Coffee House Article and Screenshot Photos By Waxy OXFORD, OH On Friday, May 22, 2020 Talawanda High School’s Setting Stone Literary Art Magazine held its second virtual Coffee House on Instagram Live. Recent THS graduate Betsy Philips hosted the 45-minute event and concluded with the comment “doing […]
“This Changes Everything” Talawanda Students Featured on Latest Democracy and Z Podcast Episode
Oxford, OH Freshman journalism student Eliot Berberich facilitated a virtual conversation with Talawanda High School students about the pandemic. Listen to students discuss how their lives have changed, as well as their insights about government response, privilege, and the future. Episode 5 “This Changes Everything” features Peter Averbach (12th), Eliot Berberich (9th), Ella Cope (12th), […]
What’s Your Six-Word Quarantine Story?
By THS STUDENTS Cover photo courtesy of Liz Hudak Jimmy Fallon asked viewers to describe their quarantine experiences in six words @#MyQuarantineInSixWords. Talawanda students took on the challenge, and here are some of their stories: Missing real ones, ugly crying always. Can’t sleep, can’t eat, going crazy. Staying safe from corona; mask on. Misses stunting […]