Flexible Scheduling May Offer New Options at Talawanda
OXFORD – A new survey out to students at Talawanda High School is asking if there is support for Flexible Scheduling classes, which are electives that could be taken with peers and a teacher outside of the school day at an off-school site. The English department, who is reviewing the possibilities of having English electives […]
Veterans Day
Why do people all across America celebrate Veterans Day? Originally celebrated in 1918 for the end of World War I, Veterans Day now celebrates all men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. November 11, 1918 is the date of the end of the war to “end all wars.” The armistice […]
Heisman Trophy Candidates
College football shows insane talent. With football being mid-season, you never know what could happen. All stats will change for the better or for the worse, as will the Heisman trophy candidates. Louisiana State University sophomore running back, Leonard Fournette, is ranked number one in the running. Fournette has rushed for 864 yards with 11 […]
“Victorious” by Panic! At the Disco: Review
Since the 2013 drop of their latest album Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! and their 2014 tour with Walk the Moon, rock band Panic! at the Disco has been absent from the music scene. That is until earlier this year when they released their new single Hallelujah. We didn’t hear anything new […]
Pixar to Release “The Good Dinosaur” around Thanksgiving
The Good Dinosaur, a new 3D animated comedy adventure film from Pixar animation studios, is based on an alternate timeline where dinosaurs never became extinct. The movie, directed by Peter Sohn, revolves around a young dinosaur, Arlo, whose father was killed in an accident. Arlo accidently falls into a river and is carried far away […]
Patty Griffin Supports New Album with Tour Stop in Indy
I’ve been following Patty Griffin’s music since I first heard it in a small coffee shop in Toledo, Ohio in 1996. Her first album, the beautifully rendered and completely stripped down acoustic Living With Ghosts, featured a collection of songs that were both moving and raw, highlighting Griffin’s unique voice and intimate songwriting skills. On September […]
Is This Manning’s Last Year in the NFL?
Many NFL fans believe that the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, Peyton Manning, should retire after the 2015-2016 season. Manning is arguably the best quarterback in the NFL history, but has had the worst season of his career so far this year. Although he hasn’t been doing well, the head coach for the Broncos, Gary […]
The Background of Travel Baseball
Whether it is a local team, in your backyard, or on a travel team, there are always opportunities to play baseball. Costs for a team can range from $50 to $3000. Occasionally, it can be free because of sponsors. Playing select and travel sports baseball can be the most fun and more competitive. Lots of […]
Bengals Off to a Great Start
The local NFL team is off to a great start for the 2015-2016 season. The Cincinnati Bengals’ record is now 5-0. Some say the bengals have an easy schedule, but their most recent game was against the Seattle Seahawks, who played in the 2015 Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. Although the Bengals […]
Metal or Molded Cleats for Talawanda Softball
Since the first pair was created by Paul Butler in the 1840’s, baseball cleats have come a long way. His first pair was leather for flexibility, although people complained about them being uncomfortable. The bottom of the cleats, the spikes, were also metal, now most cleats are made of synthetic materials and the spikes are […]