From Parkland to 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 ...
Hurricanes Hit Caribbean and American Coasts
By: Taylor Marsico, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2017
This past month we’ve heard a lot about the multiple hurricanes affecting the southern part of the United States and the Caribbean. Fortunately, New York has not been affected, but what has this weather disaster done to the those hit? Hurricane Irma, active from August 30 until September 14, 2017 has...
The Truth About Blood Diamonds
By: Ali Chauldry, Staff Reporter
June 7, 2017
Filed under News
In America, the diamond is a symbol of love and commitment, destined to last forever. However, what if the gem lovers hold so dear was actually a symbol of destruction rather than adoration- fuel for civil wars, environmental destruction and human rights violations. It’s sad to say that certain...
Teachers Speak on Climate Change – A Concern For Generations
By: Antonea Rufa, Staff Reporter
June 7, 2017
Filed under News, School Life
It is not news that the earth's climate has been increasing over the years. According to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, there has been an increase of 1.53 degrees since the late nineteenth century. Whether one wants to accept this as a problem, or call it a hoax, even a meager i...
Manchester Attack Explained
By: Taylor Marsico, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2017
Filed under News
The following article contains graphic details of a terrorist attack and the events that unfolded beforehand. The Overlook Journal has decided not to expose the first name of the attacker, believing that it will give him the attention he certainly does not deserve. On May 22, 2017 fan...
The Crisis in Syria Explained
By: Xavier Rogers, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2017
Filed under News
The Syrian civil war has been an ongoing ordeal since 2011. The start of the war can be traced back to the Syrian city of Deraa, wherein fifteen school-aged children were arrested and tortured for anti-government graffiti that they had posted on a wall. Upon hearing this news, the citizens in the ...
T-D Welcomes Japanese Guests
By: Olivia Cahill, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2017
Filed under News, School Life
On March 11, Japanese students from Sera High School in Sera, Hiroshima, arrived to spend two weeks studying at Thornton-Donovan. The schools have a longstanding relationship. As recently as last June, a group of T-D upper schoolers traveled to Hiroshima shortly after T-D ended its school year. ...
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