Confessions of an Optimistic Pessimist
Earlier this year, I wrote a piece for the Sinclair Clarion titled, “Reflections and Resolutions of an Optimistic Pessimist.” Here, I explored my goals and aspirations for 2021, such as…
Vintage Nostalgia: Television Show Recommendations
Warning: The following contains spoilers. Don’t fall victim to one of the classic blunders. Vintage Nostalgia is a series created by Taylor Pendleton that discusses film, music, art, and more.…
Vintage Nostalgia: Five Film Recommendations
Warning: Some spoilers may lie ahead. Don’t fall victim to one of the classic blunders. Vintage Nostalgia is a series created by Taylor Pendleton that discusses film, music, art, and…
The Clarion Sweeps Up ONMA Awards
The Ohio Collegiate Newspaper and Website Competition is a yearly event that recognizes the achievements of the college and university newspapers throughout the state of Ohio. It first began in…
Reflections and Resolutions of an Optimistic Pessimist
And so it began with a mighty, thunderous eruption of confetti, cheer and song. As the grand illustrious ball descended into the new year, I naively crossed my fingers and…
Healing through Storytelling: Facing Gun Violence
Thirty-two seconds. Within this small matter of time, a 24-year-old gunman opened fire in Dayton’s historic Oregon District, wounding 27 and tragically taking the lives of nine: Jordan Cofer, Monica…