Mix-It-Up Day
Imagine the lunchroom: A sea of 300 boys and girls, harshly divided into categories and cliques. There’s an unspoken rule here. You sit where you’re supposed to sit, I don’t take your seat, and you don’t take mine. Everybody seems content in their tightly knitted friend groups, the jocks, the cheerleaders, the band kids. So […]
Lessons From the Field: Passion is Everything
I’ve always been a big believer in self-motivation and creating your own moment. No one on Earth can find your passion. Not a single person can motivate you every single day. People can’t truly tell you what you like and don’t like. You can’t rely on others to do it. The only person that can […]
Tribune Read It: The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
“Even in the future the story begins with once upon a time.”– Marissa Meyer This thrilling fantasy scientific series has swept many off their feet and it might just do the same to you. Each book is based off a different fairy tail with a futuristic twist, yet they all connect to make a thrilling […]
Parking Lot Problems Part 2
The following is the second part in a two-part series on Talawanda High School’s parking lot issues. Part 1 can be found at: http://talawandatribune.org/2018/08/29/parking-lot-problems/ Smoking, fading numbers, speeding and dangerous antics. These are a few things you will spot in the Talawanda High School parking lot both before and after school. Many students are concerned and […]
LARPing – Game, or Lifestyle?
LARPing, otherwise known as Live Action Role Play, is a game known nationwide with various tournaments held across the country. Allowing adults to dress up and physically pursue their fictional goals through fictional battle, LARPing is one of the few creative outlets of its kind. And now the trend has come to Talawanda. The LARPing […]
The Face Of Homelessness In Cincinnati
Homelessness is an issue that affects many teens in Cincinnati and the United States. In this article Kieran Del Vecchio takes a closer look at the issue, and opens with an anecdote told to her by her father who recently gave “Smarts,” a young homeless man, a ride. It was a frigid and rainy day in Cincinnati, […]
Class VR Coming to Talawanda
Waxy was right when she said “oh, woah!” This year students will see class from a new perspective as all of the Talawanda buildings received eight virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) headsets that the teachers can use to have the students view three-dimensional objects as well as view pictures and videos in 360 degrees. The new […]
Does News Affect Teens?
OXFORD OHIO — Being a teenager is one of the weirdest ages people go through – you’re treated like a child, but expected to act like and adult. You gain some rights, such as driving and in a few more years voting, but still lack others, such as drinking. And when you lack some of […]
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 […]