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Mighty Mick’s Gym, located just three minutes from Darby, continues to grow and thrive thanks to the “Everybody In” mentality. Starting from humble beginnings, in 2014 former Darby teacher and owner of Mighty Mick’s Gym, Dave Eagle, has created a unique gym experience. Offering a cross-fit style training regiment, Mighty Mick’s is good for any fitness level. “I think it’s
Cross Country is a mentally and physically challenging sport. No course is exactly the same, and new obstacles to endure. Daniella Santos, a senior on the girls cross country team has taken on this challenge time and time again. Over the years Santos has accomplished many things in the world of cross country. Some of her most notable accomplishments have
During the month of October, besides the pumpkin spice lattes, cool weather, and pumpkin carving, people will find their local haunted house for a good scare. The levels of horror depends on the place, but in Ohio nothing has been as scary as the Haunted Hoochie. Personally, when I attended two years in a row, the most extreme thing the
Amy of the future writes a letter that highlights the effects of climate change without fully realizing it because she has partly grown used to her routine. Dear reader, I am writing a letter to you in order to explain what it is like to live my life in my time because I may never get back to it again.
Scary movies, pumpkins, costumes, and trick-or-treating all add up to a very unique holiday. Halloween excites many and there are lots of ways it is celebrated. The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek has been a great way to get into the fall spirit since its first season in 2001. The MAiZE allows people to go on a hayride, pick pumpkins,
This October get your spooky on with this Halloween witch potion bottle decoration.. This is a simple, cost effective DIY mostly using things laying around the house. These witch potion bottles will make your house look like you are a 21st century chic witch. Materials Glass bottles Paper Glue Scissors Black paint Step One: Start by getting old glass bottles
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand is the perfect horror novel for this Halloween season. The young adult horror novel takes place during autumn on an island, Sawkill Rock, where young girls from the small community keep going missing. It follows three girls who live there—one who is new to town, one whose best friend has disappeared and who is determined
On November 5th, while Hilliard City School students are out of school, voters will be hitting the polls to decide new leadership for Hilliard’s Board of Education. The Hilliard Board of Education is comprised of five members who help develop policies, listen to parent and student concerns, and continuously improve the quality of education in Hilliard. This upcoming election, five
Recent allegations have resurfaced in regards to the death of Hip Hop star, Mac Miller who died on September 7, 2018. Mac’s struggle with marijuana and other prescription drugs has been no secret to fans, as the rapper had been very open about it. His supposed overdose has turned into a bigger story connecting a criminal complaint filed against Cameron
Every student in the Hilliard City School District should be familiar with the R-Factor, as the district was one of the first districts to partner with the organization that created it, Focus 3. In California during the 1980s, creator Tim Kight started the Focus 3 group hoping that he could help people become better leaders and performers. After years of
The beginning of the school year marks another new group of freshmen nervously entering Darby High School. For many, high school seems daunting and without a welcoming environment in the school, it may be dreaded. On many forms of social media including Tik Tok, there is a negative view of the freshmen class that could multiply the new students’ nerves.
With a recent outbreak in vape-related illnesses amongst teens nationwide, Hilliard is doing its part to tackle this health concern to protect the safety of its students. On September 17, 2019, Hilliard City Schools announced that the district would be installing six new vape detectors throughout the high school bathrooms via Twitter. These devices, similar to smoke detectors, can detect
Health officials are warning the parents of young teens of the harmful effects of e-cigarettes that are used as alternatives for smokers. Teens are attracted to e-cigs, typically Juuls, because of the fun flavors and the marketing. E-cigs have been sold for more than a decade but the vape related illnesses started to increase in the past year. According to
Hilliard Darby Theatre enters this year’s new season with a main stage production of And Then There Were None. In 1939, ten strangers meet on a remote island with each having a secret, wicked past. Eventually the weather turns and the group is trapped on the island, where each are slowly killed off according to a twisted nursery rhyme. Most
Several new teachers and staff members have joined Darby this year, across numerous subjects and positions. Darby’s new art teacher is likely a familiar face to many students. Beth Boza taught at Heritage Middle School before starting at Darby this year. She teaches AP Studio Art, Drawing 1 and 2, and all painting classes. Boza has found teaching high school
Starbucks released new fall drinks across the US and Canada earlier this month, which incorporate everything about the fall season. The Starbucks company is arguably the most popular coffee franchise in the world. With almost 28,000 locations worldwide and millions of regular customers, seasonal drink additions are almost guaranteed to be popular. This year’s fall menu includes plenty of hot
The newest fast food addition to the city of Hilliard, Swenson’s, has been the topic of much discussion lately. Located on Cemetery Road next to J.W. Reason Elementary, the drive-in style burger joint is intended to offer a tasty but affordable menu. As an avid burger consumer, I decided to give the new place a try. In this review, I
Panthers nation was certainly wet at Darby Friday night, but fans and the team were not deterred in the slightest. In the first quarter Darby looked strong, scoring a single touchdown with a small sprinkle of rain that everyone thought would pass. An absolute downpour thunderstorm started in the second quarter, causing a lightning delay. However, after about an hour,
Debate Club A new school year can mean a lot of different things for a lot of different people. It could mean making new friends, getting better grades, and for some, it is getting more involved. One way to do this is by joining clubs. At Darby, there are a variety of different clubs for a variety of different
Hilliard likes to start off the season right with their annual Fall Festival. This festival takes place at Hilliard Municipal Park where they have lots of fun fall activities to start off this great fun season. At the park, there was live music from the band, North to Nashville. They are a local country band from Columbus with an energetic