Opinion: Ashley Curtner Reviews “Breaking Dawn Part 2”
The Twilight Saga has done it yet again, creating another ground breaking, life changing, heart racing, love twisting movie that many fans adore. Unlike the other Twilight Saga movies, this last one focuses more on the upcoming war the Cullens are preparing for, rather than the love triangle between Bella, Edward, and Jacob. In the […]
History of Black Friday
All over America people hear the term ‘Black Friday’ and instantly think about shopping the day after Thanksgiving. But no one really knows what it means or where it comes from. Black Friday has been a part of the American culture for decades, but didn’t really become popular until a few years ago. According to […]
Joseph DeVaughn reviews Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid M.a.a.d. City”
On October 22, 2012, Kendrick Lamar released his Sophomore album, Good Kid M.a.a.d City. If you’re not familiar with Kendrick Lamar, but you happen to be a fan of rap, consider checking this album out. This album is crazy good. G.K.M.C. discusses Lamar’s life in the infamous city of Compton. “The kid that’s trying to […]
Opinion: Tyler Hibbard Discusses the NFL Kickoff Rule
New NFL rules don’t just have fans all riled up, but the players are upset too. In particular the new kickoff rule for the special teams units. The new free kick rule states that a free kick must take place on the 35 yard line, whereas the previous rule stated the ball should be kicked […]
Surviving the Odds
According to the National Cancer Institute, 12.4% of woman born in the United States today will develop breast cancer in their life. Each year a total of close to 575,000 deaths occur due to breast cancer. This may seem drastic, but, in reality,according to the American Cancer Society, over half of all women diagnosed with […]
Preview to “Amazed”
The students in the Talawanda High School drama class, made up of 57 cast and crew members, are working on their very first production to be performed on the stage of the brand new auditorium in the High School. This year’s fall production is called Amazed, written by Tony Howell. The play is set around […]
Breaking Dawn: The Anticipation
The Twilight Saga franchise has made billions of dollars worldwide, and the anticipation of Breaking Dawn Part 2 doesn’t look like its going to break the streak. Fans have been purchasing tickets months in advance for now sold out midnight showings. Breaking Dawn Part 1, directed by Bill Condon, made $72 million dollars on just […]
Caramel Macchiato, Chai Tea Latte, and… Astronomy?
When you walk into Starbucks in Oxford, you may usually experience a few things: the immediate smell of coffee, the college students crowding the tables doing their homework, or the long line you must wait in to get your drink. However, one thing has changed: a new barista, retired science teacher Dale Plank. Plank was […]
A Family’s Fall Favorite: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
There are many things to love about Fall – brisk air, bright leaves, and warm sweaters. One of my favorite, yet maybe the most overlooked, things about Fall, is the food that surrounds it. Most families welcome the fall months with a Thanksgiving staple – pumpkin pie. However, my family has made it tradition to […]