The Oscars 2022: What You Missed
The Oscars 2022: What You Missed by JORDAN GRESHAM Credit: Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur and Jessica Chastain — Getty Images This Sunday, March 27 were the Oscars. One of the most popular events of the year, the Oscars commemorate the movies and actors that have come out in the past year. A-list celebrities come together and […]
The Class That Will “Steel” Your Heart
This Class Will Steel Your Heart By MORGAN SLY With the wealth of class opportunities available at Talawanda High School, it’s easy to overlook some potential options. When you’re looking for an elective for next year, don’t forget about some of the most interesting classes. Musical ensembles are a great way to expand your horizons […]
The Ongoing Crazordle
By MORGAN SLY If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past month and a half, you’ve heard of the ever-popular word game and a new way of life for many: Wordle. Whether you’re the purist who strongly disagrees with the font change with the new ownership (Times New Roman is basic) or […]
Freedom to Create: Songwriting Class Comes to Talawanda
Freedom to Create: Songwriting Class Comes to Talawanda By ELIZA SULLIVAN Did you notice a new course on your scheduling sheet this year? The Topical Literature class for the 2022-23 school year will be Songwriting, taught by English teacher Mr. Aerni. He’s also a musician an co-advisor for the Talawanda literary arts magazine, “Setting Stone.” […]
A Valentine-Less Guide to Valentine’s Day
A Valentine-less Guide to Valentine’s Day By JORDAN GRESHAM February 14th is known for leaving a sour taste in the mouth for many people. And while I have never had a Valentine, with this year being no exception, Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. And I think it’s time we […]
Her Words, Her Voice, Her Music: Taylor Swift Breaks Her Own Record With Re-Release of “Red”
Her Words, Her Voice, Her Music: Taylor Swift Breaks Her Own Record With Re-Release of “Red” By Jordan Gresham On Nov. 12, 2021, Taylor Swift broke the internet yet again. Her release of “Red (Taylor’s Version)” became the most-streamed album in a day by a female artist on spotify, raking in 90.8 million global streams […]
Free Britney
Free Britney By HILEY KRESSE Framing Britney Spears, a documentary by The New York Times available on Hulu, is a deep dive into the world of Britney Spears and her conservatorship that is currently headed by her father, Jamie Spears. The hour long documentary explores Britney’s rise to fame, her relationship with the media, and […]
Fans of Fearless: Hiley & Morgan Discuss Taylor Swift’s First Re-Recording
Fans of Fearless: Hiley & Morgan Discuss Taylor Swift’s First Re-Recording HILEY KRESSE & MORGAN SLY How long have you been a fan of Taylor Swift? Hiley: I’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift since around 2008. My family and I went to her Fearless tour in 2010, and I’ve kept up with her pretty […]
Monkeys, Towers and Balloons, Oh My!
Monkeys, Towers and Balloons, Oh My! Muhammed Khan Recently, a mobile game has become increasingly popular among Freshmen at THS. It can be played with random people online or with friends. Not only is this incredible game fun to play, but it includes strategic thinking and helps build up your critical thinking skills. The game […]
Lil Nas X: Marketing Genius, Queer Icon, or Both?
Lil Nas X: Marketing Genius, Queer Icon, or Both? BY JEAN R PATEMAN Lil Nas X has universal reach. Ever since his song “Old Time Road” topped the charts for weeks in 2019, he has been idolized by all, even seeming the opposite of his target fanbase. Mr. X is a black gay man, and […]