MLB Spring Training Ends
The crack of bats, fans cheering loudly for their favorite team, and the umpire yelling, “Strike one!” can only mean one thing: America’s favorite pastime is back and ready for spring training. With weeks remaining until opening day, coaches are rushing to make their team the best for the 2013 season of Major League Baseball. […]
Popular 90’s Show Comes Back With a Spinoff
Calling all 90s T.V. fans! A new spin-off is coming soon. “Boy Meets World” was a popular family show that lasted from 1993 to 2000. The show’s main character was Cory Matthews, played by Ben Savage. Savage grew up and had to deal with the trials and tribulations from middle school all the way to […]
Chris Conese Reviews: The Warrior Heir
The Warrior Heir, a novel by Cinda Williams Chima, is a fantastic read in more ways than one. I couldn’t put it down–I literally read the book in one sitting. The character interactions and emotions are so realistic that they draw you right into the story. There is however, one thing throughout this book filled […]
THS Swimmers Compete at State
Thursday February 21, after a final team practice the four state qualifiers, Edgar Caraballo, Jesus Caraballo, Josh Crowder and Scott Richmond along with coach Stephen Pasquale packed up and drove the four hours to Canton, Ohio for this years’ Division I State Championship meet. “I thought everyone swam great over the weekend,” said Pasquale. “The […]
New Orleans Hornets Change Name
The New Orleans Hornets are bringing attention to many teams across the NBA by changing their name, logo, and colors. The Hornets play in the Southwest conference of the Western division of the National Basketball Association and are currently last in their division. The Hornets fan base is down and Tom Benson, owner of the […]
< 14.5 Questions with Danielle Mann
I had the chance to sit down with one of the famed sophomore English teachers at Talawanda High School. She is known for her unique teaching abilities and notorious for her sassy tone and sarcasm. Don’t let first impressions fool you. Some students have claimed to be intimidated by her personality, like when I met […]
14.5 Questions With Jeff Yuva
I had a chance to sit down sit down with science teacher Jeff Yuva, THS’s “facial hair chameleon,” and hallway musician with Mr. Mattox. Here is what we talked about. V.S: Where were you born? J.Y: In La Port, Texas. It was a suburb of Houston. I’m not proud of it, because I don’t agree […]
Talawanda Indoor Drumline
The beating of your ear drums going along with the bass drum and the tap, tap, tap of the snare drums following the pace of your heart from all the excitement. Talawanda’s indoor winter band makes your adrenaline rush with the clash of the cymbals, all leading up to the final cheer of crowds in […]
#BelieveinSherlock
What do Sherlock Holmes, The Hobbit, and Star Trek all have in common? The answer is simple, really: actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. It’s caused quite the uproar and an entire web-based fan movement. Cumberbatch will play the role of Khan in the upcoming Star Trek film, while Freeman made a big impact as […]