By Annie Ewry  From sharing birthdays to riding bikes together, the bond that forms between a set of twins is one that is unmatchable. Some might call it a built-in best friend.  *  *  * Freshmen Alivia and Alaina Hirst took on the world together in November 2009.  Alivia said as young kids she and…

By Corbyn Aquino  Departure: Puerto de Palmas Victoria Guanajuato, Mexico.  326 people in total. Majestic mountains. Vast views. Luscious landscapes. A peaceful paradise.  But, in a matter of days, everything changed for the 16-year-old girl and her family. Arrival: Muncie, Indiana.  65,081 people in total. A rural college town. Congested. Bustling and noisy. After receiving…

By Brody Gray Sometimes grandparents don’t like the idea of a young person getting tattoos, but that doesn’t include physical education teacher Devin Wilburn.  Wilburn got his first tattoo somewhere most wouldn’t expect. One of his grandma’s tattoo parties. Some people get tattoos for no reason, but some get them to show their love for…

By Lucas Nottingham When sophomore Alivia Jackson streams The Circle, it’s not just that she’s interested in the plot or wants to see what happens next.  She has a special interest because her uncle, JR Hillis, does the casting for the show. “I’m not sure how he went about getting the job, but he’s been…

By Maddy Cooper The clock ticks down. 13, 12, 11… The air feels electric. Tens of thousands of fans fill the stadium. Pink and purple and blue lights cast onto a diamond-shaped stage. A string of lyrics echoes as a figure dressed in sequins and rhinestones appears, igniting the crowd. “It’s been a long time…

By Josey Morris For these few students, they will be experiencing something this year that has been keeping them in high spirits. Musicals are something that Delta High School hasn’t seen since 2018 when the Delta Troupers performed Fiddler on the Roof.  Current actors in the theater program have not had the chance to perform…

By Tatianna Gomez-Lucero From seeing her brother every day to only seeing him on the holidays.  Senior Jaelee Mattox’s older brother, Dawson Mattox, is stationed in Fort Liberty (formerly known as Fort Bragg), North Carolina. Mattox is making his family proud by joining the Army as an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) specialist. Jaelee is one…

By Emily McElyea For Dwight and Lisa Knox, their connection to Delta High School spans about 40 years. They first met during their freshman year, then became high school sweethearts and got married fresh after graduation. Now, they are bus drivers (above photo). Delaware Community Schools has a total of 36 drivers and five bus…

By Baylee Knebel The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been a cornerstone for athletes seeking to combine their passion for sports with their faith. But it’s not just for athletes. Anyone of any identity is welcome to join FCA.  “It’s a great community to be a part of because everyone is accepted there,” FCA leader…