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Critics and audiences were blown away on Friday, February 23rd when Annihilation hit theaters. The movie, which was adapted from a novel by Jeff VanderMeer, surpassed many people’s expectations, including mine. Directed by Alex Garland, the film follows Lena (Natalie Portman), a biologist and army veteran, who travels into a strange area called the “shimmer” to discover its eerie secrets.
Read moreThis year’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympics were very exciting with the best winter athletes coming together for two weeks to compete for the title of best in the world. One of the most exciting and anticipated Winter Olympic events is snowboarding. There are many snowboarding events in the olympics, including slopestyle, halfpipe, snowboard cross, big air, and the giant parallel slalom.
Read moreChinese New Year is a traditional and very important Chinese holiday that occured on February 16th of 2018. It was originally a festival to honor ancestors as well as holy or sacred beings. It is also known as the Spring Festival, which is the literal translation from the Chinese name. It is also referred to as the Lunar New Year
Read moreOn Tuesday, January 30th, President Donald Trump gave the first State of the Union address of his presidency at the Capitol Building. The event outlined the President Trump’s plan for the upcoming year and beyond. The first point Trump went over in his speech was his idea of “America First”. Trump ran on the idea that he would put America
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The Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival has come back to Columbus, and it is bigger and better than ever. The festival is being held from November 17th to January 7th, every evening at the Natural Resources Park at Ohio State Expo Center. The festival includes many floats, lights, traditional Chinese food, and crafts. The origin of the Lantern festival dates back
Read moreAt 7:48 A.M, on December 7th, 1941, 353 Imperial Japanese aircrafts launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. 18 U.S. ships were destroyed, 2403 American soldiers and civilians were killed and another 1,178 were injured. The Japanese hoped to destroy the American fleet so the U.S. wouldn’t interfere in Japan’s plans for WWII, but instead the attack escalated WWII. The
Read moreJust when you thought the shopping spree was over after Black Friday, you’re introduced to Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is the Monday following Thanksgiving and much like Black Friday, retailers offer exceptional bargains for many different products. The difference is Cyber Monday is a time for online retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy. People rush to get the best
Read moreThe Trivia Club at Darby is a great place for students to make new friends and improve their overall knowledge. It is a great experience for students looking to get involved at Darby and have fun with friends. The club teaches students to critically think and encourages them to learn about what is happening in the world around them, as
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No: Many people choose to put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving, and in extreme cases, Halloween. I think people should wait to put up their festive lights until after Thanksgiving and autumn come to a close, and here are some reasons why. Thanksgiving is an amazing holiday, it’s not just about eating a big meal, but about coming together
Read moreDay of the Dead, or Dias de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated throughout the world. This year Day of the Dead began on Tuesday, October 31st and ended on Thursday, November 2nd. The first day of celebration on November 1st is called All Saints’ Day and November 2nd is called All Souls’ Day. All Saints’ Day
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The Girls Varsity soccer team finished off their regular season with their senior night on Thursday, October 12th with a great win, beating the Marysville Monarchs in a heated 2-0 game. They went into what they knew was going to be a very difficult game physically as well as mentally, and the Panther girls rose to the occasion and played
Read moreOctober was an eventful and exciting time for staff and students at Darby. The Darby Football team finished their season off strong by winning all of their games in October, beating Thomas Worthington 45-14, Worthington Kilbourne 17-3, Delaware Hayes 35-0, and Dublin Scioto 22-3, earning them a spot in the playoffs. Great job to the students who were nominated
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The Ping Pong club is one of the many extracurriculars at Darby, and it is one of the best. The club provides a great experience for any student looking to get involved at Darby. It is also a great activity to do on the side, and it won’t interfere with your education. The club increases a student’s athletic ability, as
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Theaters were packed with moviegoers for the opening night of “It,” the movie adaptation of Stephen King’s book. The “It” TV miniseries became a classic after it was released in 1990, alluding to an eventual remake. The monster Pennywise came back to haunt the town of Derry on Thursday, September 7th, 27 years after the original. The new movie, directed
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The boys soccer team had their first game of the school year last Tuesday against Westerville South. The varsity team took the win and started the year strong, beating the Wildcats in a close 3-2 game. Goals were scored by seniors Blake Sawicki and Josh Govine. The boys have been getting ready for this season since January and it’s paid
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