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Mount Carmel has been in the news as of late all around Ohio and the nation for the actions of Dr. William Husel, a physician who allegedly prescribed excessive amounts of painkillers to near-death patients in his care, causing them to overdose and pass away. The actions of Dr. Husel came to the attention of Mount Carmel in October 2018
With the end of winter soon approaching there has been a lot of buzz about the successes of Darby students. From the indoor track state champions, Emma Kowalski (Weight Throw) and Chris Burkhart (Weight Throw), to the third place finishing cheer team at states, to the bowling team placing third at sectionals and seventh at districts, it’s no secret that
It’s true, America’s obsession with the clinically insane has proven itself again, making the phrase “I’ve been watching you” rather common in everyday conversation. Now, if you’re not well versed in current trending television then you may be a little confused. One of the most popular new shows of 2019 has been Netflix’s “You,” which follows bookstore manager/ cyberstalker Joe
The Darby indoor track team participated in it’s last meet of the season this past Sunday at Capital University. While the boys’ team didn’t perform as well as they had hoped, the girls placed third overall. Sophomore Liz Silva achieved success at the meet with a new personal record in throwing the shot put. “[This meet] was my best performance
As we enter the second half of the school year, students in Advanced Placement courses have begun to prepare for the end of year exam. AP U.S. History, a class taken by sophomores, is likely a high school student’s first experience in an AP class. Last year, I went through the same thing they are going through now; preparation for
Davidson held the Hilliard gymnastics Senior Night against Teays Valley on February 13th. Darby had a generous amount of student supporters that came out to see the two seniors on the team, Reema Ayesh and Hailey Hacker. Both gymnastics have been apart of the program for all four years and both intend to go to Columbus State in the fall.
Presidents’ Day was on February 18th and commemorated all the past presidents and their actions, good or bad. To look back on all the presidents, I will summarize each one in a sentence. George Washington was the first president of the United States and was a general in the Revolutionary War. John Adams was a lawyer and a diplomat,
Indoor track is a great sport to get involved in over the winter. It helps you stay in shape and to get prepared for the outdoor Track and Field season. Hilliard Darby Track has always been a high performing team, placing in a least every event they participate in. For the boys track team, throwing has been a favorite event
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is dreaded by just as many people who adore it. For people who want to celebrate the love they have for their friends, as well as a significant other, a Galentine’s Day celebration would be the perfect occasion. The non-official holiday was first referenced in 2010 when it was the focus of an episode
As students at Darby are choosing which classes to sign up for next year, it can be kind of stressful. These tips for scheduling should help you decide which classes interest you and which classes do not. For seniors, if you haven’t taken it already, I recommend taking Human Anatomy and Physiology. There is a part one where you learn
Valentine’s Day is among us and finding the perfect decoration for your house or for a friend’s is challenging, so why not make your own. This month we chose to make a Valentine’s Day canvas, complete with a button heart. With this easy and cheap do-it-yourself project, you can give it to your someone special and they will have it
The boy’s basketball team has had a rough start to their season, with multiple star players injured including senior guard Jaeln Benjamin and sophomore guard Maki Evans. Although the team does not have the best record, they seem to be improving more and more every game, with young players stepping up and senior Kyle Miller leading the team. With the
As the second semester is beginning, Darby art students are busy bees, preparing to enter their best pieces into competitions. Some of the most notable contests are the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, which both aim to honor outstanding works of art by high school students throughout the state of Ohio. As of
On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the bill that granted the third Monday in January to celebrate one of the greatest civil rights activists in the country, Martin Luther King Jr. King, having been born to a minister, was heavily involved in his religious faith throughout his life. He was an active member of the Baptist faith, and
As the New Year began, people around the country were very eager for their favorite show to start back up. Monday nights have once again become a special night. The show is called, The Bachelor, and it premiered on January 7th with a three hour long episode to start the season off right. The Bachelor is on every Monday at
Many students spend the entirety of their high school careers focusing on their next academic step – college. For high schoolers that are choosing university education as the next step in their path, the decision of where to go is clearly one of the most stressful aspects of the transition. At Darby, senior classes tend to follow certain trends with
Throughout the four seasons, most people agree that some are better than others. Spring and fall are not extreme seasons, meaning neither one has a particular quality that defines it. That leaves people to often choose between either winter or summer. The two seasons are polar opposites, but supporters of each are passionate about their responses. Winter When December
This month will mark two years since Donald Trump’s inauguration into the presidency of the United States. On January 20, 2017, Trump officially became president, following Barack Obama who had served two terms, or eight years, in the job. Since his inauguration, President Trump has done many controversial things as the leader of the free world. First, it’s important to
Recently, AirPods by Apple have been receiving a lot of attention across multiple social media platforms. Despite being released in December 2016, AirPods have not been a very hot topic until now. Although purchasing AirPods was quite expensive, I found it necessary for a variety of reasons. In this review, I will be analyzing the pros and cons of AirPods
Since January is a really cold month and your house may need some light and cheer, consider making this easy project to brighten up the room. This month, we chose to do a home decor DIY. This wine bottle candle holder can lighten up your house very nicely. It can be used as a table centerpiece or on top of