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In America, the First Amendment protects your right to say what you want, no matter how controversial, as long as it’s not inducing panic or a call to violence. Even though your protected by law, you have no protection from the court of public opinion. So why is it that people are now losing their careers because they say something?
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Starbucks began the worldwide holiday season earlier this month with the release of their seasonal menu. The returning drinks highlight all the wonderful flavors of this time of year, and are packaged in four new decorated cups. The holiday cups have been a Starbucks staple since 1997 (though the first electronic design files were destroyed in an earthquake and therefore
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The new Writer’s Club at Darby started at the beginning of this year, and its first few months have been a success. David Rickert, an English teacher at Darby, started the club. “I felt like the English department didn’t really have a club,” said Rickert. “I thought that a writer’s club would be a good way to have an English
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The Darby Theatre Troupe executed their annual fall performance last Friday and Saturday evening. They performed the classic mystery by Agatha Christie, “And Then There Were None,” adding their own twists to the story. The first scene was set in a summer’s evening. This is where we got to meet the cast as they all arrive to an island where
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Seven athletes who signed (From Left to Right: Lily Garnett-Brown, Kristian Amaro, Nick Cecil. Olivia Zawadzki, Nicole Logan, Adam Ansel, Noah Platfoot) Photo from @HDarbyAthletics Three times a year, there are National Signing Days where senior student-athletes sign their National Letter of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Wednesday, November 13th was the first of this
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Most children in America were taught an incomplete account of the history of the Thanksgiving tradition. They were told the story of the “first” Thanksgiving, which consisted of happy pilgrims and Native Americans gathered together enjoying a large feast. The truth is, this story is missing a large amount of important information. Today, many people continue to believe this false
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Food and Thanksgiving are a duo as classic as peanut butter and jelly. Many people’s Thanksgivings include the same foods every year. This Thanksgiving, add a new dish to your table. While Thanksgiving dinner is always delicious, be sure to save room for this delicious dessert. Apple pie salsa with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips is a twist on classic apple
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A non-profit organization is looking to open up a drop-in center for human trafficking victims and prostitutes in West Columbus. The group is trying to raise $150,000 to open this center at 1195 Sullivant Avenue. Holly Zacharaiah, a Columbus Dispatch reporter, elaborated on the location of the drop-in center. “The location of Sanctuary Night is located in the heart of
Read moreMighty 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
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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
Read moreDuring 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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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