Northmen News

Parasite collects awards

‘Parasite’ collects awards

Ivonee Morales-Mejia, copy editor April 3, 2020

With ‘Parasite’ earning awards left and right since its South Korean release in May of 2019, it’s easy to see why a film originating from South Korea is making history by winning notable international...

Spring break brought my birthday, free time and quarantine

Luka Ashton, writer April 1, 2020

Spring break, the time of friends, family, warm weather. The last real break before summer hits. It’s a time for excitement, this one was going to be extra special on top of all of that, coming up with...

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S I Still Love You Review

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S I Still Love You Review

Ivonee Morales-Mejia, copy editor March 31, 2020

With the novel-to-film adaptation of Jenny Han’s novel, ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ becoming one of Netflix’s hit movies of 2018. The long-awaited sequel to and the film to novel adaptation...

Clue pulls in audience

‘Clue’ pulls in audience

Ivonee Morales-Mejia, copy editor March 20, 2020

From the 1943 classic murder mystery game from Hasbro to the theatre of Oak Park High School, "Clue" captivates with its mayhem.  This year, the OPHS theatre department chose to perform "Clue," a murder/mystery...

“Tammy: The Coming Of Age Story About a Girl Who Is Part T-REX” review

Hannah Butts, writer March 10, 2020

From the moment “Tammy” was announced at the theatre banquet last year, I was excited to see the Theatre 3/4 class’ take on a children’s show. It was something you hadn’t seen before at Oak Park,...

Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn

Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn

Kayleonah Trumble, staffer February 25, 2020

Birds of Prey was an amazing movie. It was released on February 7th and I watched it the next day. I liked the movie so much that I watched it again a week later. It is definitely a rated R movie and not...

photo credit: Wikipedia

Sonic speeds into theaters for Valentines Day

Luka Ashton, staffer February 17, 2020

Monday, April 30, 2018, the first trailer for the movie based on the hit game franchise Sonic the Hedgehog dropped. The internet was furious. The internet has opened a great door for criticism, and the...

Picture perfect crepes wait just around the corner

Picture perfect crepes wait just around the corner

Emily Byrum, photo editor February 16, 2020

Crepe KC is a newer restaurant located just around the corner from Oak Park in the former Baskin Robbins building, 7711 North Oak Trafficway. They offer a variety of drinks and delicious crepes.  When...

Valentines Day is Overrated

Hannah Butts, Staffer February 11, 2020

It’s that time of year again. No, not Christmas, that’s passed. And no not Halloween, we aren’t there yet either. The time of love. With department stores busting out the chocolate hearts and teddy...

Sweet tooth. Cookies made in a class taught by Carly at “Cookies by Carly”. During a Valentines Day workshop, participants learned the basics of cookie decorating on these 3 cookies. “ These cookies are amazing” said Byrum

AR Workshop review

Emily Byrum, Photo Editor January 29, 2020

AR Workshop is a boutique DIY studio located off North Oak and 152 in the strip mall behind Sonic, at 111 NE 91 Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64155. It offers DIY structured classes for a variety of projects....

Oak Street Singers danced to their opening number “Rise” by Jonas Blue, during a dress rehearsal a week from their first competition.

Oak Street’s ‘Psych!’-ing Out the Competition

Hannah Butts, writer January 25, 2020

Oak Street Singers couldn’t be more ‘Psych!’-ed to start performing as competition season is in full effect. Their first competition was Jan. 18, where they placed third in their division. Next,...

The Rise of a New Day: The Rise of Skywalker

The Rise of a New Day: The Rise of Skywalker

Ivonee Morales-Mejia, Copy Editor December 28, 2019

On Dec. 20, Walt Disney Studios released ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’, directed by J.J Abrams. ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is the third installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy...

Load More Stories