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Dayton Smith

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer

Hello. I am Dayton Smith. I am a junior at Seymour High School, and this is my second year on the newspaper staff. I hope to write about current events in Seymour and worldwide.

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'"

-Aubrey Hepburn

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Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng becomes viral superstar

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024

It’s no secret that becoming famous today is as simple as having a few notable images on the internet. Digital presences and viral moments make thousands of people famous every year, but the newest beloved...

2024 VMAs showcase the brightest stars of the music industry

2024 VMAs showcase the brightest stars of the music industry

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024

Even if MTV doesn’t air music videos anymore, the iconic broadcast channel still supports the music industry. The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards took place on September 11 in Elmont, New York. Honoring...

Iconic actor James Earl Jones passes away at age 93

Iconic actor James Earl Jones passes away at age 93

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
September 12, 2024

James Earl Jones is one of the most recognizable actors in American history, even from just his voice. The revered actor became famous for his deep baritone voice after voicing the iconic villain Darth...

Classic bands Oasis and Linkin Park reunite

Classic bands Oasis and Linkin Park reunite

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
September 6, 2024

Reunion tours are a familiar concept in the music industry. Even if a band splits up or retires, there is no guarantee that they will stay split up. Kiss, Guns N’ Roses, and The Eagles have all put on...

The 2024 Paris Olympics celebrates the best

The 2024 Paris Olympics celebrates the best

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
August 16, 2024

The quadrennial Olympic Games occurred once more in 2024, lasting from July 26th up to August 11th in Paris, France. As usual, the Olympics were filled with historical and controversial moments. The first...

How Tyler, The Creator evolved from a shocking teen rapper to a global superstar

How Tyler, The Creator evolved from a shocking teen rapper to a global superstar

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024

Tyler, The Creator has become one of the most influential artists in modern pop music. His soulful sound and unique fashion sense has made him a pop culture icon of the 2010s. He is also a notable figure...

O.J. Simpson passes away at age 76

O.J. Simpson passes away at age 76

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024

O.J. Simpson is one of the most controversial figures in sports history. Simpson was a superstar for the Buffalo Bills in the 1970s, making five Pro Bowl appearances and winning both Most Valuable Player...

City of Seymour Plans for Solar Eclipse Celebration

City of Seymour Plans for Solar Eclipse Celebration

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024

The city of Seymour Indiana has received major media attention in the last couple of weeks. This is because Seymour is one of the best viewing spots for the total solar eclipse that will occur on April...

Academy Awards declare the best films of 2023

Academy Awards declare the best films of 2023

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony was held on March 10, 2024. The annual awards show celebrates the best films released each year.  2023 was seen as a very successful year for the film industry despite...

Taylor Swift fans change modern culture as a collective force

Taylor Swift fans change modern culture as a collective force

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024

Taylor Swift has been one of the most popular stars in the music industry for over a decade, but her popularity is currently at its peak, with her Eras Tour selling 2.5 million tickets on its first presale...

Legendary rock band Kiss is using groundbreaking technology to continue touring

Legendary rock band Kiss is using groundbreaking technology to continue touring

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023

Kiss is one of the most famous rock bands of all time. Beginning in 1973, the band quickly became famous for their iconic face paint and their over-the-top live shows which featured pyrotechnics and elaborate...

SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes officially end

SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes officially end

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

On November 9, 2023, the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) finally reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers...

Matthew Perry passes away at age 54

Matthew Perry passes away at age 54

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023

Friends is one of the most famous television shows of all time. A very important part of what brought the show such fame is the excellent cast, which featured actors who would become some of the biggest...

Palestinians gather around the remains of a mosque destroyed in Israeli strikes, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, in the northern Gaza Strip October 22, 2023. REUTERS/Anas al-Shareef

Israel-Hamas war wages in the Middle East

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Palestinian military groups led by Hamas, which is an Islamic political and military organization, launched an armed invasion of southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. The attack...

Festival Foods: The Top Foods at The Oktoberfest

Festival Foods: The Top Foods at The Oktoberfest

Lucas Jablonski: Sweet Tea and Jesus- 5.25/5 stars  The sweet tea from Sweet Tea and Jesus was heavenly.  The largest draw for the drinks were the wide variety of flavors ranging from marshmallow...

Louder Than Life rocks Louisville

Louder Than Life rocks Louisville

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023

Louder Than Life is an annual music festival held in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. The festival celebrates the best of rock and metal music, while also highlighting the culture of Louisville. Since...

COVID-19 Cases Rise Again

COVID-19 Cases Rise Again

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most important moments in recent human history. It greatly affected global economies, changed the way we attended school, and permanently altered society as a whole....

Changes at SHS

Changes at SHS

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
August 30, 2023

For over a year, Seymour High School has been the site of vast construction. This year, one of the biggest additions has been finished, as a whole new cafeteria is open to serve staff and students. Included...

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