Izzie Odom - Reporter   When it comes to binging, most girls go straight for the heartbreaking, love-triangle and coming-of-age shows. The shows The Summer I Turned Pretty and My Life with the Walter Boys  both fit that description.      SPOILER ALERT AHEAD!!     The Summer I Turned Pretty  was released in June  2022 and consists of two seasons, averaging eight episodes per season. The main characters are Isabel (aka Belly) and the two brothers, Conrad (the oldest) and Jer

Sofia Roy - Reporter Photos by Sofia Roy  Last weekend, the High School Beta club hosted their first BETA BOOFEST. There was a spectacular turnout and they are very happy with the results.     For the past few weeks, the sponsors and BETA officers have been planning a fall event for the children in the community. At this event, the children were encouraged to dress up in their halloween costumes and participate in multiple games to earn tickets. When the kids had enough tick

John Hassell - Reporter Photos by John Cloar The Trojans traveled to Covington to face the Chargers on Friday night. This game did not go the way the Trojans had hoped, but they played a great football game. In the first quarter, the Trojans had a huge defensive stand, forcing a four-and-out on one of the best offenses in the state. The Trojans then marched down the field, and Peyton Hill got into the endzone to make the score 7-0 Trojans. In the second quarter, the Tr

Gavin Ball  - Reporter Photography by Gavin Ball    On Thursday, October 16, DHS faced the South Gibson High School Lady Hornets at the soccer district final. The Lady Trojans secured the victory, professionally demonstrating valor and sportsmanship along the way.    As the game started, the ball travelled back and forth, eventually favoring DHS. Sophomore Haddy Manneh scored two goals in the first half, setting the score for the rest of the half. When the girls came back fro

Olivia Davis - Reporter The novel Kite Runner  by Khaled Hosseini takes place in Afghanistan and the United States from 1960 to the early 2000s. The novel follows the character Amir who grew up during the Soviet-Afghan war and experiences the rise of the Taliban.  Throughout the novel Hosseini depicts his characters in a true and human-like light. So his characters represent the way that humans feel and react. This therefore, makes the characters relatable and helps to

Alyssa Odle - Reporter Photos by Alyssa Odle With Halloween creeping up, students at DHS have one big question to settle— what is the best candy out there? More than 200 students voted in a school-wide candy poll, and the results were pretty clear. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups took first place, grabbing about 25% of the votes. Statistically, one in four people picked them as their go-to treat, which is not that surprising — chocolate and peanut butter never miss. In s

John Hassell - Reporter Photos by John Hassell John David Morris traveled to Sevierville and competed in the TSSAA State Golf Tournament on October 9. He worked extremely hard to prepare for the state competition and stayed focused to be as ready as possible. Morris also competed in the state tournament last year, where he placed 17th as a sophomore. “This year there was a lot more tension and stress because I was going there to win it this year, and the year before was ju

Sarah Martinez - Reporter Photos by Sarah Martinez     Today's children have grown up with phones in their hands. Brainrot resurfaces every year, from crazy frog to skibidi toilet. With screen times averaging 7.5 hours for children between the ages of 8-18, two questions arise. What are the implications of this? What are the lasting effects?     Parents often do not manage their children’s screen time and are left unaware of what their children access on the internet. In

This week, our Student Spotlight is on junior Gabi Goodman. Thanks for being a great example to your peers!

Gavin Ball  - Reporter Photography by Gavin Ball     On Monday, October 14, the DHS Girls’ Soccer Team faced Dyer County High School at JC Sawyers Stadium. The Lady Trojans displayed incredible teamwork and determination throughout the match, securing an impressive 8-0 victory. As the game kicked off, DHS immediately took control of the field. Madelynn Eakin opened the score with the first goal, setting the tone for the evening. Soon after, Haddy Manneh followed up wi

Reporter - Lainee Robey Photos from Pinterest Being a Tennessee Volunteer is more than just embodying the role; it is also dressing the part. Every Saturday, the University of Tennessee Football team has a game, where everyone shows their Vol spirit in their own way. Depending on the game, there is a specific color theme. Some games are the classic checkerboard theme, where, depending on the seat section of a fan it determines what color they dress in. Other games are a

Bailey Nolen - Editor Photos by Bailey Nolen    Over the course of the past week, I have spent my time learning the ins and outs of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Prague’s beauty is clear in its outward aesthetic, earning it the nickname of “the city of 100 spires.” The beauty, though, is reflected in every aspect of the culture.    First, it is important to acknowledge the heavy history of the Czech people. In the past century, they have experienced occupati

Gracie Burkett - Reporter Photos by Gavin Ball The Lady Trojan Soccer ended the 2025 regular season with another win, defeating Peabody...

Addi Lloyd - Online Editor Photos by Zayde Forrest     Last night, Thursday, October 2, the Lady Trojans volleyball team played the Halls...

Mickey Thach - Reporter Photos from Google     As of September 10, 2025, Dyersburg’s newest fast-food restaurant, Chipotle, has been...