Facebook Goes Public
Beloved social network Facebook went public early last Friday, shortly after the NASDAQ stock exchange opened. Facebook set their opening price at $38 and the price quickly rose quickly until around 2 p.m. when the stock began to fall. The stock finished the day at a mere $38.23, only up .61%. The company will is running […]
Gaming Review: Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition
When the Minecraft beta was first released two years ago, the game immediately caught the attention of hundreds of thousands of PC players. It became the talk of the town with its extremely simple graphics and gameplay style. I personally never understood why the game caught on, and I had no intent on getting it […]
FAVC Girls Make History
The Talawanda Girls’ Track Team participated in the FAVC West Division Final League meet on Friday, May 11 and took home the championship trophy with a total score of 142 points, which has not happened since 1989. Top performers were Jessica Tegge, who was named FAVC runner of the year. Kyra Reinsenfeld won the pole […]
Prom Preview
The Talawanda High School prom will take place at Harris Dining Hall on the campus of Miami University on Saturday, May 12. The theme is “Living the Teenage Dream,” based upon the popular Katy Perry song. THS principal, Vicki Brunn, reflected on the evening. “I just love the prom. You guys look like movie stars; sometimes […]
Fourteen and a Half Questions with Sean Oswald
Sean Oswald, fly as ever I recently had the honor of interviewing the illustrious Mr. Sean Oswald, art teacher extraordinairre at Talawanda High School. He was asked fourteen and a half questions. How old were you three years ago? Let’s see… math’s not my strong point… Add the one… Add the two back there, that gives […]
14 and a half Q’s with Melissa Metzger.
I recently sat down and conducted an interview with mathematics teacher, Miss Metzger. Joseph: Where were you born? Metzger: Shelby, Ohio. Joseph: How long have you taught? Metzger: This year is number 14. Joseph: Other than math, what are your favorite subjects? Metzger: English, because I like to read. Joseph: What do you do in […]
Should Teenagers Drink Coffee?
Caffeine, just like cigarettes and alcohol, is an addictive drug. One cup of coffee can have five times the amount of caffeine as one soda. Loading up on junk could have long lasting effects on a teen’s developing body. “Caffeine is the most widely used mood-altering drug in the world,” said Professor Roland Griffiths of […]
Red Bull Stratos
On August 16th 1960, Joseph Kittinger jumped from the Excelsior III at 102,800 feet with parachute in tow. This jump set the record for the highest skydive, a record that has stood unchallenged for 52 years. However, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner and Red Bull are on a mission to break that record by over 17,000 […]
Track’s Leading Females
Sophomore Jessica Tegge is listed 1st in FAVC for the 800. Tegge’s seasons best so far is 2:20. “I have been happy but I would like to get faster and run a 2:15.” Tegge hopes to go to state before the season ends. “Going to state as a Sophomore is crazy. I am 14 in state. I have great […]