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Lady Trojans Win District Finals

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

Oct 17

Trick or Treat? DHS picks its favorite sweet

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

Oct 17

John David Morris scores at State Tournament

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

Oct 16

Maybe It Is The Phone

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

Oct 16

Girls’ district soccer showdown

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

Oct 15

Vol Gameday Outfits

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

Oct 15

The City of 100 Spires

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

Oct 14