Deadlocked in Two Key States

Staff Reporter Brayden Thomas

Just one point separates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in two states that are critical to both candidates' chances of becoming president, according to new CNN/ORC polls in Pennsylvania and Colorado.

NBA Top Ten Scorers

Staff Reporter Joe Seals

   1 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

   2 Karl Malone

   3  Kobe Bryant

   4 Michael Jordan

   5  Wilt Chamberlain

   6 DIRK NOWITZKI

   7 Shaquille O'Neal

   8 Moses Malone

   9 Elvin Hayes

   10 Hakeem Olijawoun

Top 10 Indiana State Parks

Staff Reporter Cassidy Lawrence

1. Turkey Run State Park (Marshall, IN)
2. Shades State Park (Waveland, IN)
3. Spring Mill State Park (Mitchell, IN)
4. Potato Creek State Park (North Liberty, IN)
5. Indiana Dunes State Park (Chesterson, IN)
6. McCormick’s Creek State Park (Spencer, IN)
7. Summit Lake State Park (Castle, IN)
8. Pokagon State Park (Angola,IN)
9. Mounds State Park (Anderson, IN)
10. Brown County State Park (Nashville, IN)

Greendell Fall Festival

Staff Reporter Amber Schalk

This fall make sure you drop by Greendell Landscape Solutions to join them in celebrating fall with the Fall Festival all October long! They offer events such as picking your own pumpkin out of the patch and even a corn maze! Also be sure to stay hydrated with some apple cider. All your fall activities all in one, what more could we ask for?

Top 10 Songs to Get You in the Spirit of Fall & Halloween

Staff Reporter Taylor Moore

1. September Song - Frank Sinatra
2. Autumn Almanac - The Kinks
3. The Boys of Fall - Kenny Chesney
4. Don’t Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
5. Werewolves of London - Warren Zevon
6. The Autumn Carnival - The Dandy Warhols
7. Harvest Moon - Neil Young
8. November Rain - Guns N’ Roses
9. Dragula - Rob Zombie
10. Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater Revival

Top Ten Richest People

Staff Reporter Joe Seals

1. Bill Gates
2. Amacio Ortega
3. Warren Buffett
4. Carlos Helu
5. Jeff Bezos
6. Mark Zuckerberg
7. Larry Ellison
8. Michael Bloomberg
9. Charles Koch
10. David Koch

Trump vs Clinton

Staff Reporter Ariana Delong

Coming up this Monday (September 26th) America will see the presidential debate we've all been waiting for. Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton. We'll see the former first lady and the outspoken businessman debate it out for an estimated 90 minutes, starting at 9:00 pm. You can watch this on many outlets, including CNN online and on all their networks. We'll see how they both stand on different issues and how they compare to each other in the same building at the same time. Of course we will also see--what I'm sure most people are wondering--what could possibly come out of Trump's mouth next. 

Tulsa Officer Gets Charged with Manslaughter

Staff Reporter Dalton Smith

Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby has been booked in the local county jail early this morning. She was shortly released after on 50,000 bond. Shelby has been charged with manslaughter in the shooting that killed Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man. Shelby is accused of unlawfully and unnecessarily shooting him. The possible penalty for being convicted of first degree manslaughter in Oklahoma is four years.

Cotillard Pregnant, Brad is not the Father

Staff Reporter Luke Smith

Marion Cotillard went to Instagram just 24 hours after the news of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie hit the airwaves. She broke her silence Wednesday night and went on to tell the world about her pregnancy and the rumors of Brad Pitt being the father. Marion Cotillard and her husband already have a five-year-old son. Cotillard said, “Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting. He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need. Secondly to those who have indicated that I am devastated, I am very well thank you.” She then wished Pitt and Jolie peace as she has much respect for both.

Top 10 Disney Movies

Staff Reporter Paige Pearison

1. Lion King

2. Beauty and the Beast

3. The Little Mermaid

4. Frozen

5. Aladdin

6. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

7. Tangled

8. Mulan

9. Sleepin Beauty

10. Cinderella

A Toddler Tries to Wake her Unconscious Mother

Staff Reporter Alex Batchelor

In Lawrence, Massachusetts on Sunday morning, a toddler had to witness her mother falling unconscious due to a drug overdose. The incident occurred at a Dollar Store in the toy aisle. The little girl was only two and worried for her mother. The two-year-old pulled and dragged on her mother’s arm, trying to wake her. The mother had drug residue in her purse. The child was placed into protective custody, and the mother is going to be charged with child endangerment. A witness of the event recorded a video of the crying little girl and her mother.

Top 10 Things to Do in Indiana

Staff Reporter Cassidy Lawrence

1. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
2. Ft. Wayne Children's Zoo
3. Holiday World & Splashin Safari
4. Basilia of the Sacred Heart
5. Victory Field
6. The University of Notre Dame
7. Parkview Field
8. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
9. Indiana University
10. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Staff Reporter Becca Matias

1 Tablespoon butter

½ onion, chopped

¼ cup melted butter

¼ cup flour

2 cups milk

2 cups chicken stock

1 ½ cup chopped broccoli

1 cup matchstick cut carrots

1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced

2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on medium-high heat and add onion to sauté for about five minutes or until translucent
2. Whisk ¼ cup of melted butter and ¼ cup flour together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it loses it granular texture. Add one to two tablespoons of milk if necessary to prevent flour from burning.
3. Gradually mix milk into mixture while whisking constantly
4. Stir in chicken stock and bring to a simmer until mixture thickens, about twenty minutes
5. Add broccoli, carrots, onions and celery and simmer until the vegetables are tender about another 20 minutes
6. Stir in cheddar cheese until it melts and add salt and pepper to taste.

Top 10 Rock Bands of the 2000's

Staff Reporter Linsey McCloud

1. Green Day           
2. Foo Fighters        
3. Linkin Park             
4. Muse                      
5. Avenged Sevenfold

Varsity Girls Golf Recap

Staff Reporter Bre Tharp

The Lady Bulldogs Varsity Golf season came to an end last Saturday, September 17. The match was held at West Chase golf course. The Lady Bulldogs fought hard and finished ninth place in their Sectional. The team achieved their season’s best score of 430 at their sectional match. The top performers were Hannah MacLean, Grace Faulkenberg, Makayla Swafford, Kristen Moscan, and Allison Eisenhut. Congratulations to the Lady Bulldog Golfers on a great season!

Top 10 Luxury Fashion Brands

Staff Reporter Amber Schalk

10. Manolo Blahnik

9. Tiffany & Co.

8. Prada

7. Dolce & Gabbana     

 

6. Gucci

5. Armani

4. Chanel  

3. Louis Vuitton

2. Dior

1. Burberry

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Top Ten Schools in Indiana

Staff Reporter Leighann York

1. Signature School
2. Zionsville Community High School
3. Herron High School
4. West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
5. Carmel High School
6. Westfield High School
7. Hamilton Southeastern High School
8. Munster High School
9. Yorktown High School
10. Fishers High School

New York,New Jersey Bombings: Possible Terror Cells

Staff reporter Brayden Thomas

New York police say they're looking for 28-year-old Ahmad Khan Rahami in connection with the Chelsea bombing over the weekend. Also on Monday morning, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the bombs found over the weekend have similarities.

Pete’s Dragon Movie Review

Staff Reporter Taylor Moore

Pete’s Dragon is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who just so happens to be a dragon. The movie delivered a spectacular recreation of the original 1977 Disney movie although I feel the story was a tad rushed. Overall, it is clearly a movie to peak the interest of anyone. I rate this movie a total 8.5/10.

Top 10 N.B.A. Players of all Time

Staff Reporter Zach Cottrell

10.  LeBron James

9. Tim Duncan

8. Kobe Bryant

7. Larry Bird

6. Magic Johnson

5. Oscar Robertson

4. Bill Russell

3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

2.  Wilt Chamberlain

1. Michael Jordan

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Petting Zoo Attacked by Dogs

Staff reporter Linsey McCloud

A little farm/petting zoo called Campbell Farm outside of Wapato, Yakima County that was normally peaceful was anything but that Monday morning. A maintenance worker reported a grisly accident Monday morning around 7:30. That still didn’t prepare farm director Carmanita Pimms for what was in store for her. She said she saw Naomi the goat first, “I saw the top part of her nose and mouth were completely gone. I went around the corner and just saw blood smeared on the wall.” There were also two other goats, a pig, and miniature horse dead and a donkey left mauled. Three dogs were still in the corral when animal control arrived: a Pitbull, German Shepherd, and Border Collie. The Pitbull and German Shepherd were shot and the Border Collie was not since it didn’t seem to be disturbing the donkey. The dogs were checked for chips but they didn’t have any, and authorities have concluded they will not be searching for the owners. They have also concluded they are keeping the donkey in a pen closer to the staff house until they feel it’s safe again to put him back in his pen.
                                                               

Ice Melt in the Arctic

Staff Reporter Dalton Smith

Scientists say that ice levels in the Arctic have shrunk to the second lowest level ever. Every year during the spring and summer the ice melts, but this year has surprised scientists. Ice is important because it keeps the temperature of the oceans in check and also keeps water levels safe. Scientists say that this winter should bring the ice back to normal levels.