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Kansas City Royals World Series graffiti can be found in the Arts district. This piece was painted in 2015 after the Royals won the World Series.

Graffiti art around Kansas City

Nathan Nance, Staffer December 9, 2019

Sleep Deprived Students: A Trend

Lillian Goss, J1 Reporter December 9, 2019

It’s unavoidable. Sleep-deprived students walk the halls every day, groggily trying to make it to class without falling over. In class, they give themselves just three minutes to rest their head,...

Cambia yearbook and The Northmens Log magazine students visited the White House before their competitions started at nationals.

People we met in D.C.

November 24, 2019

Journalism students were challenged to meet people during their recent travels to Washington, D.C. for the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Convention, Nov. 20-24. Here's a few of their portraits....

Students stay on top

Lindsey Dunaway, Editor in Chief November 14, 2019

Students are under different amounts of pressure all throughout their high school career and often times aren’t always encouraged. “I’m the outcast of my friend group,” freshman Amelia McCoy...

Spotlight on Backstage; Mamma Mia!

Hannah Butts, J1 Reporter October 31, 2019

Lights up. Sound and lights prep for their first cue. The set and props intricately designed and placed. Each cast member wears their designated costume along with specific stage makeup. This is the finished...

Acting in the spotlight

Lindsey Dunaway, writer May 1, 2019

One Acts are an exciting part of a theater 2 and 3 students’ career and a lot of time goes into each act. Regardless of being a director or an actor, there is a big time commitment that comes with being...

Where are the rest of the Seniors Going?

Ivonee Mejia, Writer February 1, 2019

Deciding what to do after high school can a hard decision for many students. This is the biggest step into adulthood after spending so many years in school, to go out and live the rest of your life- some...

Anello wears two hats in wrestling

Anello wears two “hats” in wrestling

Mary Anello, Journalism 1 reporter December 13, 2018

My phone vibrates, I look down at it and see it’s a notification from the wrestling Twitter. “We are ready, are you? Girls Wrestling at Oak Park!!! We will have a Meeting on Wednesday May 23rd right...

Preparing for finals, stresses freshmen

Haydenn Gallagher, Journalism 1 reporter December 11, 2018

Finals are almost here. There are practice problems being given out by teachers, reviews being gone over, and lots of students getting stressed. There are going to be multiple forms of questions on...

Going around the Globe

Going around the Globe

Jessica Begley, Lindsey Dunaway, Writer(s) August 28, 2018

  Trying something new can be intimidating, especially if it’s something as crazy as leaving your country.   Foreign exchange student, Alan Gasiorek, did this, leaving Poland to spend...

Escort, Junior Julian Sanchez.  Banner Holders Senior Grace Haskins and Senior Megan Witmer

Meet the Prom Queen candidates

Peyton Richmond and Mya Beck, Journalism 1 reporters April 9, 2018

Prom will be Saturday, April 14, and there are eight prom queen candidates, Claire Loew, Shereen Al-Saoudi, Xoe Zuber, Cheyenne Geary, Cheyenne Deck, Gabby Sanchez, Kimber Gehrke, and Annamaria Mortelli. Claire...

Showing your spirit

Showing your spirit

Lindsey Dunaway and Mackenzie Powell, Journalism 1 reporter and Log photographer March 30, 2018

Walk down the  main hall, almost always there is five attention-grabbing posters advertising yet another spirit week. Match your date, color wars, tourist day, and even pajama days are some of Oak Park's...

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