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The Wired Mind – blog

Nathan Roppa, Log sports editor October 9, 2015

I post short reflective stories that usually have some emotion tied to them. I post these stories, so that people out there can finally think they are not alone, and that others have gone through some...

Future Oakies cheer my heart

Future Oakies cheer my heart

Kalani Earls, Cambia photographer September 15, 2015

I have never seen so much excitement from young kids as I did during the Homecoming Parade. They had been standing outside, waiting for the parade to start, even before I had gone up to Clardy Elementary...

Senioritis

Samantha Belcourt, Reporter May 12, 2015

We have all heard the term, its used in high school and college. It leaves instructors grimacing and seniors slacking. Now, whether it is a real thing or an excuse to flop is a whole other matter.   “I...

10 ways to relieve stress in five minutes

Courtney Campbell, Reporter May 8, 2015

Finals week is definitely stressful but there are lots of ways you can counter that stress! You could always resort to comfort food or taking a run but there are more creative things that you can use in...

Seeing Stars

Seeing Stars

Mabrey Wathens, Reporter April 9, 2015

While touring Mood fabrics on March 18, Oak Park’s fashion students ran into Project Runway’s season 12 contestant Helen Castillo. Castillo had also just recently been a contestant on Project Runway...

Stress Relief through boxing

Stress Relief through boxing

Justice Morris, Reporter April 7, 2015

When people want to block out the world, some listen to music, some go for a run, and some go for a drive by themselves. Senior Myeshia McCrary does none of these. She goes to “9Rounds” to get away...

Macfarland USA

Marie Desmurger, Reporter April 7, 2015

The track teams just had their first meet and it means running. A LOT OF RUNNING! Just like in the movie McFarland, USA, directed by Niki Caro. This two-hour movie is full of everything you can expect...

Spring Break

Olivia Eissler, Reporter March 30, 2015

This year spring break does not have the same meaning for me. The “break” in spring break means that I am literally going to break from all the homework I was given to do over spring break. Over the...

Old to New

Old to New

Mabrey Wathen, Reporter March 30, 2015

Everyone wants to save money. Have you ever had a piece of clothing, an item of jewelry, or a pair of shoes that you’ve had forever, but they’re starting to look old or aren’t really your style anymore?...

Movie Review: Big Hero Six

Olivia Eissler, Reporter March 3, 2015

As a movie lover, I was a little scared watching Big Hero Six. I really hadn’t seen many commercials for it, or heard much about it, so I wasn’t sure what the movie was going to be about. After watching...

Winter Guard Takes First

Winter Guard Takes First

Ally Laytham, Reporter March 3, 2015

This past weekend the Oak Park Winter Guard competed at Grain Valley High School against Raymore, Liberty, Liberty North and Belton High School. After many other competitions, and endless sweaty practices,...

Winter Guard Review

Irving Espadas, Reporter February 23, 2015

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