Why college basketball is better than the NBA
Joe Perry, Sports Writer
November 30, 2017
Filed under Opinions
The leaves have fallen, Thanksgiving has passed, and the temperature is dropping. This is the time of year that we are either holiday shopping or sitting on our couches, flipping between Hallmark and ESPN. Sadly, Hallmark can’t run a new movie every day; they have reruns. So, now you’re stuck with spo...
College Football Playoff Predictions
Elijah Hudson, Sports Writer
November 29, 2017
As the college football season winds down, the best football is yet to be played. Championship week is going to play a vital role in who makes it into the College Football Playoffs. Upsets could shock the nation and a playoff contender into a bowl game. Here are my predictions on who will make it into the Co...
A holiday debate: Christmas vs. Thanksgiving
November 15, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
Pro Thanksgiving by Jordan Ladd Halloween has come and gone, and it’s time to get ready for the next big holiday: Thanksgiving. But, wait . . . what’s up with the Christmas toy catalogues arriving in the mail, Christmas decorations going up in stores, and Christmas songs being played? It see...
A letter to ISIS
Dacota Shockley, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
Dear ISIS, Two simple words: stop it. Your name brings hatred, questions, and fright. You have killed thousands, you hurt even more. So, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, I ask you one key question: Why are you against everyone? You leave people thinking: “Will they come after me next?” Your tactics are...
Fans losing interest in professional sports
Elijah Hudson, Sports Writer
November 13, 2017
Filed under Opinions
America is a country that loves its sports. Sadly, this love has been declining in recent years. This decline has been caused by multiple reasons. Personally, my love for these games is virtually gone, especially at the professional level, and here’s why. Loyalty has left sports In the good ol’ days...
Student body survey
November 1, 2017
Filed under Opinions
As many of you may have seen, a form consisting of six questions was sent to all of you, the student body. We received 83 responses, which is around 20% of the amount of students here at Delphi. The results are in, so let’s get down to it. Question 1: Are President Trump's tweets good or bad for...
I tried the “Nature Cure”
Emily Hudson, Editor
October 30, 2017
Filed under Opinions
As much as my mom bothers me to do so, I rarely care to step into the bug-infested outdoors. It does not appeal to me to walk around being eaten by bugs, burned by the sun, or frozen by a breeze. I would rather sit inside in the comfort of screened windows and temperature control. However, after reading...
It’s all about Target
Kristina Powlen, Staff writer
October 12, 2017
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TARGET! Target is heaven on earth! Everything is how cute?!!! So cuuuute! Target has everything from shoes, to jewelry, to clothes, to makeup, to food! Whatever you need, you can find it at Target at a decent price! If you need a new purse...TARGET! If you need a cute hat...TARGET! If you need a l...
Thirteen reasons why not
Dacota Shockley, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Filed under Opinions
13 Reasons Why, based on a young adult novel by Jay Asher, became an instant hit when released by Netflix earlier this year. The show revolves around a high school student named Clay Jensen and his friend Hannah Baker, who committed suicide. Before Hannah committed suicide, she recorded thirteen cassette...
5 things Trump has done right
Joe Perry, Sports Writer
September 26, 2017
Filed under Opinions
As all Americans know, or at least should know, Donald Trump is our 45th president. He campaigned on promises of stricter immigration, bringing jobs back to the U.S., lowering taxes, and repealing and replacing President Obama’s signature Affordable Care Act. Though Trump has done a lot of positive thi...
