Know Your Ballot! Overview of 2020 Presidential Candidates
By: Timothy Goldsmith, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
Filed under Completed, News, Showcase
{Disclaimer: The Overlook Journal does not collectively have a particular preference in candidate and any opinions expressed in this article do not reflect the views of the Overlook Journal or Thornton-Donovan School. We strongly recommend that the reader seek out extensive research on this topic before d...
Sleeping is More Important to Your Health Than You Think
By: Riley Cahill, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Filed under Completed, News, Showcase
Most teenagers in this day and age are constantly busy and usually in a rush. They have responsibilities in school and at home, along with buzzing social lives to tend to. But, adolescence is an important time of emotional and physical development, fueled by energy that constantly needs to be recharge...
Explaining the Latest Government Shutdown
By: Timothy Goldsmith, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Government shutdowns are not a new concept in American politics. However, in recent years, there has been less bipartisanship and more conflict within the American government. Shutdowns occur when Congress cannot agree on a budget for the government and their agencies. Congress has to vote on a budget every ...
Artists of Tomorrow: Interview with David Heredia, Animator (Part Two)
By: Mila Mabhongo, Staff Writer
January 20, 2019
Last month, the Overlook Journal Staff had the chance to speak to David Heredia, an award winning Black animator whose works have changed the lives of many. We were fortunate enough to have a follow-up interview a few weeks later, where we asked him a number of questions about his life as an artist and...
Artists of Tomorrow: Interview with Ian Dallas, Video Game Developer
By: Solana Gagliano, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2018
This year, The Overlook Journal had the special opportunity to speak with Ian Dallas, an award winning video game developer who is best known for his lead role in the development of Giant Sparrow's “What Remains of Edith Finch”. Using questions given by Thornton-Donovan’s “Ready Player Two” ...
Artists of Tomorrow: Interview with David Heredia, Animator (Part One)
By: Antonea Rufa, Chief of Staff
December 5, 2018
Accomplished animator David Heredia has inspired countless people with his artwork, as well the stories behind his incredible pieces. A few weeks ago, members of Thornton-Donovan’s Overlook Journal staff were fortunate enough to speak with this artist, not only about his current project “Heroes o...
To Parkland from T-D with Love
By: Mila Mabhongo, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2018
Filed under News, Opinion, Showcase
On the afternoon of February 14, 2018, a 19 year-old ex-student walked onto the grounds of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, committed one of the world’s deadliest school massacres. He opened fire on students and faculty, killing 17 people and sending 14 more to the hospital...
Gun Law Debate: The Edge of the Coin
By: Liam Gorbutt, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2018
In light of the recent increase in school shootings in America, most recently in Parkland, Florida where 17 students were shot and killed by a lone student gunman, a new cycle of debate, protest and discussion has erupted considering the laws and ethics in gun ownership. Generally, this issue concerns...
Shootings and Students: Remembering 2018’s Tragic Events
By: Timothy Goldsmith, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2018
In the brief time since the start of 2018, 20 people have been tragically killed and 30 have been wounded in over 17 shootings. Sadly, too many of these shootings have been on the grounds of schools. This article will be split up into several sections, deadly shootings or shootings with wounded students...
Fire and Fury: The Inside Scope of the White House?
By: Mila Mabhongo, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2018
Filed under News
On Thursday, January 5th, 2018, Fire and Fury: Inside The Trump White House by Michael Wolff was released. This controversial piece of writing served as an analysis of the behavior of President Donald Trump during his first full year in office. Upon release, it immediately became the top-selling boo...
Columbus Day: Why the Controversy?
By: Liam Gorbutt, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017, celebrated a very controversial anniversary in the United States’ history, the 80th anniversary of the federal holiday Columbus Day. Despite it being a holiday in which many schools and businesses close to honor Christopher Columbus, in recent years the celebration has been a c...
Earthquake Hits Central Mexico
By: Molly Cummings, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2017
Filed under News
On Tuesday, September 19th, Mexico was struck by a tragic earthquake. The earthquake hit around 1:00 p.m. local time just south of Mexico City, according to CBS News. The magnitude of this earthquake was roughly around 7.1. Around 225 people were killed, including 21 children who were attending ...
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