Decade in Review: A recap for those who slept through the 2010s
Jordan Ladd, editor
December 17, 2019
As we are nearing the end of 2019, many are just now waking up to the realization that a new decade is nearly upon us, and that, whether they like it or not, they’re old. To be completely frank, it can be quite hard with our aging memory to remember some of the things that have defined us this decad...
The Christmas takeover
Ava Charnley, staff writer
December 16, 2019
It is impossible not to notice a new trend that started a few years ago. I’ll call it The Holiday Overlap. I mean, seriously. Have you noticed that Christmas seems to be the Big Bully of all holidays, thinking it can just take over the entire fall and winter season. Christmas seems to seep its way...
Finals survival guide
Grace O'Neil, Staff writer
December 13, 2019
The holidays are such a wonderful time. You can de-stress knowing that school is almost out for winter break, cuddle up in nice warm blankets and get some well deserved sleep . . . PSYCH! IT’S FINALS WEEK. Forget about the break for now, because you have a semester’s worth of anxiety about to rush ...
Holidays in December (other than Christmas)
Elizabeth Walker, staff writer
December 13, 2019
With all the hustle and bustle of presents, yuletide, and giving, the month of December tends to escape us. We all know that this is one of the most festive months of the year, but we sometimes forget that not everyone celebrates the same holidays we do, or in the same way. In this regard, here are s...
6th grade reviews of A Christmas Carol
December 12, 2019
A Christmas Carol Critique by DJ Davis The whole sixth grade went to the Indiana Repertory Theatre and saw A Christmas Carol. One of my favorite parts was when the ghost of Christmas future came out because he set a dark and eerie mood, especially since he didn’t talk. To me Scrooge made the p...
Hallmark’s winning formula for Christmas films
Joe Perry, Editor
December 11, 2019
On Nov. 28, the nation came together on Thanksgiving to eat dry turkey and watch the Drew Brees-led New Orleans Saints smack the Atlanta Falcons in primetime. On Nov. 29, people proceeded to Walmart and Best Buy, where they pushed and shoved their fellow Americans in order to save $20 on a cheaply-produc...
Unethical mica mining in cosmetics
Cynthia Rossi, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
What is mica? Mica is an ingredient commonly found in cosmetics used to give makeup products a shimmering finish. While it is commonly used in highlighters, blushes, and eyeshadows, the dark ways in which mica is sourced are incredibly unethical and inhumane. In countries like Madagascar and India, chil...
Instagram to remove “likes”
Cynthia Rossi, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
Recently, Instagram announced that they would be removing “likes” from posts. With social media growing more and more dangerous due to competition for attention and acceptance, how will the removal of “likes” benefit society as a whole? I first made an Instagram account when I was in seventh grade. I...
Delphi Opera House presents Elf the Musical, Jr.
Jessica Powlen, staff writer
November 22, 2019
“I’m singing! I’m in a store and I’m singing!” For those of you that are fans of classic Christmas films, or Will Ferrell, I’m sure you recognized this quote instantly from the movie Elf. To your astonishment, this spectacular production is coming to Delphi! You’ll now ha...
Joker film normalizing mental health
Cynthia Rossi, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
The release of the movie Joker has sparked quite a bit of controversy regarding its themes of violence and death. However, the main message of the movie is promoting otherwise difficult conversations about mental health and the stigma surrounding it. Joker addresses mental health by leading viewers to...
