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These images are photo illustrations depicting life in an abusive household.

When you get hit and when you don’t

Aurora Riley, Writer and Photographer April 17, 2017

“I was 3, I remember being very scared. I remember him yelling at mother. He bent my mother over the edge of the balcony and was hitting her. I yelled at him to stop and he held me by the neck till I...

Culture Fair at Antioch Middle School

Safia Mohamed, writer April 7, 2017

Friday April 5, 2017 was culture fair at Antioch Middle School.  About 175-200 children and parents near Antioch and other middle schools attended.   There was food, henna tattoos, music, poetry, games,...

Art Show Displays Months of Work

Mina Buchholz, wrier and photographer April 3, 2017

When the art department began to prepare for their annual show, they certainly didn’t expect that they would lose a whole day of their time to prepare.   “As far as being able to begin the...

Mrs. Christina Geabhart giving speech while receiving the Knight Award.

The Knight Award comes home to Christina Geabhart

Luci Conkling, Web Editor March 30, 2017

As all journalism students know this past Wednesday was JDay, journalism day, and Oak Park High School competed in several competitions winning several events.  However, the big award went to OP's own...

Student Surprised With Full Ride Scholarship

Student Surprised With Full Ride Scholarship

Mina Buchholz March 12, 2017

“Congratulations!” shouted a room full of friends, family, and faculty yesterday as senior Anna Merkel walked into a meeting room in the counselor’s office. A grin immediately burst onto Merkel’s...

March for Community Service Hours

March for Community Service Hours

Luci Conkling, Writer and Web Editor March 8, 2017

March of Dimes is a special organization dedicated to helping families have healthy and happy babies.  The work that March of Dimes does has affected all of us even if you haven’t noticed.  This work...

Skipping School for Dr. Seuss

Aurora Riley, Writer March 4, 2017

Little kids are always fun to be around, especially if you get to skip class to hang with them. That’s what happens during Read Across America. Read Across America is on Dr. Seuss' birthday and is...

Black Lives Fight Back

Black Lives Fight Back

Sarah White and Madi Bush, writers and photographer February 28, 2017

February is an important month for black history because it is a chance to learn about what has happened and what is still happening to African Americans. People also celebrate black history month in...

One Acts

Brett Felten February 27, 2017

Do you enjoy watching plays and skits? How about seeing some written, directed, and acted out by your fellow Northmen? The One Act Festival crew has been announced and will be held April 6th, 7th, and...

Bilingual Students Share Experiences

Bilingual Students Share Experiences

Malea L. Biswell and Grace Burns, J1 writers January 30, 2017

Many would say Oak Park is a pretty diverse school, and several students are fluent in more than one language. Senior Camila Koch is a German exchange student in the international club. She speaks both...

Hometown Student Big City Model

Bailee Treat December 21, 2016

“To the people of Oak Park, no matter what in life, you should follow your heart. If you’re passionate about something, don’t forget about that. At the end of the day, always look back and remember...

Tips For Finals

Brett Felten December 15, 2016

With finals coming up I’m sure everyone at Oak Park is a little stressed. For your sake instead of staying up late and studying you may want to start studying earlier and get some sleep. Eight hours...

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