At the end of each year, most people sit down and make a new year resolution, and few sit down to reflect on what they have accomplished in the year ending. As a reflection of how many articles the Clarion wrote, here are the top five most-read stories of 2024.
1. “Brazilian Wave,” written by the former Executive Editor, Ismael David Mujahid.
This article, with 233 readers, discusses the rise of Brazilian comic books and how they have taken the world by storm. The article’s writer compares it to the British invasion, but in a way that does not come with negativity like a war. It also gives the readers an insight into one Brazilian comic book author, Ale Santos, who won the highest Brazil literacy honor for his first book, “Rastros de Resistencia.”
This addition to the international mix of entertainment is not only for enjoyment but also a breakthrough for all those who tried to write and publish their comic books and were not given the space to do so before. It is a story worth reading.
2. “Los 3 Camachos,” written by the former Executive Editor, Ismael David Mujahid.
Anyone who loves street food, food trucks, and Mexican food, is in luck. Los 3 Camachos will become their next favorite food truck. With 203 readers, the story of a couple, Maria Bernado and Alfredo Montero, who started their food truck around Salem Avenue, shows determination and the courage to do what is best for oneself.
Montero does most of the cooking with recipes learned firsthand from his mother. His wife is also involved in everything, from errands to serving customers with a bright smile. Their three children are always around to help as well. Their story is not only about food; it also represents where they are from, allowing people in Dayton to taste and also be part of their culture.
3. “Portrait of an artist and his world,” written by the former Executive Editor, Ismael David Mujahid.
This article, which has had 148 readers, discusses a Sinclair student named Alexander Rothery, an art major, and his journey as an artist here at Sinclair. He started to draw at a very young age and went through many obstacles to get to where he is today.
Despite all the ups and downs, Rothery had won scholarships and traveled to Japan, which felt like a dream come true. As someone with a free spirit, full of life, and expressive through his art, the article’s writer saw him as an artist whom Ohio and the world should discover.
4. “Chief Thompson Farewell,” written by Esperance Amuri, a staff writer.
This article, with 134 readers, is about the former Chief police officer of Sinclair, Tom Thompson, who bids farewell to the Sinclair community and embarks on new beginnings in Houston, Texas. It also gives an insight into his leadership and service here at Sinclair; what he accomplished here and what he is looking forward to as he starts his new journey elsewhere.
5. “The Saga of John Scalzi,” written by the former Executive Editor, Ismael David Mujahid.
This article, with 128 readers, is about Author John Scalzi, who has won several awards for his work in science fiction and owes a coin toss for initiating him into the creation of numerous worlds. Using his journalism career, upbringing, and goals for the future, Scalzi creates inclusive stories and likable characters that capture today’s society. He celebrates the ever-changing, diverse scene of fantasy and science fiction and encourages diversity in publication. He is well- known for books like Old Man’s War and Starter Villain.
Esperance Amuri, Online Editor