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Seniors Show Creativity in their Parking Spots

Veronica Mourwel, Design Editor September 12, 2022

It’s widely known that students paint their parking spots when they become seniors. This school year there were 80 spots available to seniors, and 75 were claimed.  Student Council sponsor Devon...

Seniors Alexandria Pierce and Lane Mills studying together in the library. They both bought books off of Amazon for the ACT/SAT. “I did like 10 to 15 questions, like, per night on a different subject,” said Pierce. She said buying the book was worth it. “Dont sweat the small stuff, overthinking it is where you make the most mistakes,” said Mills.

Aim to Ace: How students prepare for the ACT and SAT

Katie Klepper, photographer March 22, 2022

The ACT and SAT happen several times in the next few months, including the juniors opportunity on Tuesday, April 5. One problem a lot of students have is how to prepare for the ACT/SAT. In order to prepare,...

Everyones red best friend from Sesame Street, Elmo. Art by Brynlee Tucker

It’s Elmo’s World and We’re Just Living In It

Brynlee Tucker, Staffer January 20, 2022

Recently, our red friend from Sesame Street, Elmo, has taken the world of TikTok by storm. Many popular TikTok creators have been joining the Elmo trend and posting clips of funny things Elmo has said...

Gladstone, MO- Missouri Highway Patrol Drivers Testing (DMV)

A Driving Journey-The Rise of a New Responsibility

Lily House, Journalism 1 reporter January 19, 2022

It’s the building often overlooked, as it’s located on the right corner of the stores carried down by the smooth grey pavement. The interior is a cramped space, where every few chairs, a teenager can...

Lives of Identical Twins Intertwine, but may Diverge

Rachel Prate, Journalism 1 reporter January 16, 2022

If you had 1,000 deliveries in a hospital, three of them would be of identical twins. Fraternal twins, on the other hand, would be a whopping 22 deliveries, according to Live Science. Fraternal twins...

Hobbies can relieve stress, provide an escape

Evelyn Bales, Journalism 1 reporter January 15, 2022

Hobbies can provide a different life outside of work and school. Sometimes life can become too overwhelming, having a hobby can help people relax and benefit in other ways including lower anxiety, lower...

How Does Music Affect You? Music can Increase Grades

Anissa Mohamed, Journalism 1 reporter January 12, 2022

As sophomore Isabella Sanchez works on assignments in class, she has her black Bluetooth headphones and listens to instrumental music. Students around her talk but she keeps her headphones in while the...

Teens Postpone Earning Driver’s License

Rylee Tolar, Journalism 1 reporter January 10, 2022

Getting a driver’s license is a big deal for high schoolers who choose to work for it. But some of the population has postponed this milestone until a few years after their 16th birthday to obtain a...

Trends in fashion range from Mom jeans to thrifty finds

Ashley Eitel, Journalism 1 reporter January 9, 2022

Every day students walk around school with many different styles. Some trendy and more basic and some more unique. At Oak Park, some popular trends that have been seen are ripped jeans, leggings, pajama...

It’s Not the Same: Student’s Opinions’ on High School from 2020-2021

Martina Guerra, Journalism 1 reporter January 8, 2022

“The school will not be responsible for your death if you choose to go back,” said Martina’s mother. This message was heard in many homes in the last two years. Have you ever prepared to walk...

Seniors share how support gave them confidence

Liz Wayland-Stevenson, Journalism 1 reporter January 7, 2022

High school is a place of a few years of growth for students. Throughout the years, people change. Students grow and grow, and then boom. They’re someone else. During high school students are either...

Are the holidays the same as we age?

Brian Pulliam, Journalism 1 reporter December 19, 2021

There’s something about Christmas that changes as people grew older. Freshman Teegan Hunald said, “Yeah… Like it feels different. Like, I remember when I was younger, excited to get presents,...

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