#Speech reference
Emily Hudson, Editor
November 13, 2017
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How many inside jokes can you think of? Did they come from a tv show? Did they erupt from a spontaneous conversation? Did they appear on social media? How did you relate to this exclusive joke? My life has become one large inside joke, and yours can too if you are willing to take yourself a little less ...
Tom Petty: A tribute to a legend
Hannah McCleskey, Videographer and Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
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“Music is probably the only real magic I have encountered in my life. There’s not some trick involved with it. It’s pure and it’s real. It moves, it heals, it communicates and does all these incredible things.” - Tom Petty. Thomas Earl Petty was an American singer-song writer who was bor...
Things to do this winter
Joe Perry, Sports Writer
November 13, 2017
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The temperature is dropping, the leaves are falling and Friday night football has come to a close. So, this all begs the question: what am I to do this winter? You could be an introvert and watch Hallmark’s 25 Days of Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. I understand. However, if you have different ...
Classic trends: The unique history of senior jeans
Hannah McCleskey, staff writer
November 6, 2017
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Senior jeans or “cords” were a popular college trend that started in the early 1900’s. It is rumored that this popular fashion trend started at IU. In 1904 the trend spread to Purdue University. When two senior boys saw a pair of sample corduroys in the window of a local department store, they ...
An introduction to the world of cosplay
Hannah McCleskey and Amanda McCarty
October 19, 2017
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Halloween is upon us. That means it’s time to break out the makeup and crazy costumes and embrace the month when adults dressing up is widely accepted. However, there are people all over the globe that dress up as characters from books, TV shows, movies, and video games every day. They are known as co...
DCHS teachers share favorite costumes
Holly Cosgray, Staff Writer
October 12, 2017
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Where do ghosts go on a Saturday night? Anywhere they can boo-gie. Everyone's favorite spooky season is just around the corner, Halloween. Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. Finding the right costume every year is key to getting the biggest amount of candy and possibly your next cavity. Ou...
The importance of knowing first aid
Dacota Shockley, Staff Writer
October 12, 2017
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Have you ever witnessed someone collapsing right next to you? Did the person start seizing? Stop breathing? Pass out? I’m sure a lot of us have experienced being a bystander in something like this and had absolutely no idea what to do. Well, there is something you can do: take a First Aid Training ...
Delphi junior receives statewide honor for courage in sports
Jordan Ladd, staff writer
October 11, 2017
Every year, the Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association awards the Mitchel J. Winger Courage Award to one student. Bob Brothers, Chairman of the association, wrote that the award is presented to a golfer “who has faced mental and/or physical handicaps while playing high school golf.” This year...
Banned Books Week celebrates freedom to read
September 29, 2017
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The week of Sept. 24 - Sept. 30 is Banned Books Week 2017. This week presents a wonderful opportunity to fully appreciate and celebrate banned books. It is a time when students are encouraged to reflect upon the great classic literature they have studied and the recent young adult literature that has...
Public Service Announcement: Respect the shoes
Seth Mesaros, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
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Do you look at shoes as objects or as a representation of yourself? A shoe is neither an object or a representation of who you are; a shoe is a trophy that you wear every day. As such, one’s shoes should be meticulously cared for.. Waterproofer: When you buy a pair of shoes, the first ...
