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The end of the school year is almost upon us and the stress that comes with it is increasing as students and teachers are trying to finish up their studies, AP and AIR tests, and exams. What better way to calm yourself down during a stressful time than by using a stress ball. Instead of going out to just buy
Seven months ago, the first puck dropped in the 2018-19 NHL season. Since then, 31 teams have finished an 82 game regular season with the sixteen best teams beginning the post season on April 10. Between the Eastern and Western conferences there are four divisions; the Atlantic and Metropolitan in the east, and the Central and Pacific in the west.
As the spring sports seasons are in full swing, Hilliard Darby High School has noticed a sport that has been doing very well. Even though this might not be the most popular sport, it is definitely one to come watch and learn how the game is played. The sport that has caught an eye is the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team
Last month, Netflix released the teaser for Season Three of its original show, Stranger Things. It is expected to air on July 4, 2019 and is promised to be the most exciting season yet. The show is placed in 1980 in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana. Best friends Mike, Will, Dustin, and Lucas are outcasts in their school, and
As the school year winds down, there aremany things for students to look forward to such as senior water tag, graduation, warm weather, a few days off of school and for juniors, seniors, and some lucky underclassmen, prom. This year, Darby will be holding their dance on Saturday, April 27 at the The Exchange at Bridge Park. The theme is
The Darby Boys volleyball team continued to stay undefeated on Monday night against Dublin Jerome. This game had a lively student section that was ready for the game. The first set had a rocky start, however Darby was able to pull away once the team got a side out. Junior middle hitter, Jared Kish was able to execute a perfect
As the end of March draws near, the madness is set to begin with the NCAA basketball tournament. The tournament, often referred to as March madness, consists of 64 teams with the winner becoming the national champion for division one men’s college basketball. Play begins March 21 and lasts through April 8, is viewed by millions of Americans each year,
With over one million soundtrack downloads, 20,520 words, and 11 Tony Awards, Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton: An American Revolution has secured its legacy as a monumental Broadway musical. The story revolves around the life of Alexander Hamilton (Austin Scott), a destitute young immigrant, as he strives to build the young United States after the American Revolution. The opening number reveals
In Hilliard, Ohio, there are pretty much two things you can expect to happen in the spring. First, once everyone thinks spring has finally arrived, there will be a random snow storm. And second, the Darby Men’s Volleyball Program will have a great season. As arguably the most successful athletic program in the history of the school, this team is
On June 21st, 2018, the Columbus Metropolitan Library officially opened its new Hilliard Branch. Located in the Hickory Chase development off of Leap Road, this two-story building is two times the size of the former Hilliard Library, which was on Cemetery Road. This new library has something for everyone somewhere in its 63,000 square feet of space. Robin, the
AP Microeconomics has made its debut at Darby this semester. The class is taught by Chris Maul, and prepares the students to take the AP test at the end of the year. It teaches the basics of economy and how companies produce goods. “It’s interesting, entertaining, [and] a bit challenging to teach and learn.” Being taught for the first time
With President Trump’s term halfway over, the campaign trail for the 2020 presidential election has already begun with 16 candidates having officially announced their run for the presidency. Donald Trump filed his re-election campaign on the day of his inauguration in 2017, and he already has had over a dozen rallies in the past two years. Of the 45 presidents,
Instead of just sitting around doing nothing over your spring break, here are some fun ideas from other students and peers on what you can do during your time off. It’s okay if you aren’t going anywhere exciting like Spain or the Bahamas. Most kids today think that you have to travel somewhere exotic to have a good time during
Class of 2015 Darby Alumni Jabari Wilson is representing Team USA this month as he competes in Abu Dhabi for the 2019 World Special Olympics. The World Special Olympics began in 1968, and it is the highest stage of competition for athletes competing with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics is the world’s largest humanitarian sporting event, and the Special Olympics
I have played sports for the majority of my life, and once I got to middle school, I began to hear about the debate of whether or not high school student athletes should specialize in one sport, especially if they would like to compete at the collegiate level. One reason this debate occurs is because of club sports. For most
On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s tradition to have everything green, from decor to outfit accessories, to celebrate the holiday. Now breakfast can be festive too with these St. Patrick’s Day crepes. Sweet and totally customizable, this breakfast is perfect for the early spring days of March. For this simple recipe, you will need: Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup milk 3
Weirdly enough, 2019 is the final 365 days of the 2010’s decade. Despite all the years that have passed, our childhood still feels like it was yesterday. Some might not even realize how long ago things happened until they actually look at the dates. For instance, 2009 was ten years ago and had many memorable moments, that do not feel
This St. Patrick’s Day, gain a little bit of luck by making an easy do it yourself leprechaun. This seasonal craft project is fun and exciting for all ages. Although this craft consists of a lot of materials, it uses everyday items that you may have laying around your house. Have fun and try different colors to make it a
Darby Band held their annual Winter Concert on March 5th. This concert featured Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, who will all be playing in the OMEA performance this Friday. Concert Band started off with an upbeat lively song called, “Acclaim”. This song was a good choice to start the night because of its powerful beginning. The next song
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, more than 2.3 million people around the world are living with Multiple Sclerosis, or MS. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and the central nervous system. The cells in someone’s body are attacking the Myelin sheath that protects the nerves, which causes the nerves themselves to degrade, thus leading to