Benefits of Oracle Literacy
Kristina Powlen, Staff writer
February 7, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
As many Delphi students know, Oracle Literacy can sometimes be a pain to endure. Having to constantly write essays every semester with a specific prompt and length requirement. It sometimes feels endless and meaningless, seemingly another way for teachers to torture their students. However, one must sim...
Bias in today’s news
Elijah Hudson, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
Twenty years ago, if you said the phrase ¨fake news,” you would be met with some awkward stares. For so long, people have been able to trust their source of news, but in today’s time, that has changed. When I watch the news or look up an online news source, I want to know about the events around...
Music provides a genre for all occasions
Seth Mesaros, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Country. Rock. Pop. All of us love music and we often disagree on which genre is the best. I would like to argue that each genre provides its own distinct purpose. Pop. Pop is the genre that we always seem to hear over the McDonald’s speakers as we eat our greasy fries, but why? I believe pop is a genre...
Recovered memories spark debate
Elijah Hudson, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018
Filed under Opinions
I was sitting in a cold, metal folding chair when it happened. I had been looking down at my orange and gray Nikes when the group leader at my youth group asked a question: “Have you ever experienced a loss?” None of my grandparents have died, nor were they experiencing serious health issues. I though...
Factors to consider when choosing a college
Dacota Shockley, Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Small school, big school, in state or out—we all have an important decision when picking a college. This may be one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. With all the unique characteristics that each college has, choosing a college is a tough one. Your choice of college needs to suit you bo...
Tattoos ARE professional
Amanda McCarty, Staff Writer, Videographer
December 1, 2017
Filed under Opinions
Last month I was recently introduced to the world of tattoos and stereotypes. People who believe that I am a rash decision maker for marking my body permanently are wrong. It’s the thought and meaning that counts. A tattoo shows commitment and responsibility. The business world tends to have an unforgiv...
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...
