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International Foods Cooks
December 19, 2024
Fallon Schnieders and Ayuen Wel
AP Government Challenges Creativity
December 18, 2024
Stellah Meadows, Journalism 1 Photographer
Welcome to the Workforce
December 18, 2024
Rebecca Thomson, Journalism 1 reporter
As you head into school, you’re absolutely drained. Between schoolwork keeping you up into the early hours of the morning, and your job taking up time after school,...

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Students dive into history with “Salt to the Sea.” Alik, a member of the freshmen book club, shared, “this book really makes you feel the weight of history and the power of survival stories.” The club meets weekly to discuss themes of resilience and humanity in literature.

Reading in Book Clubs

William Sprouse, Journalism 1 Photographer • December 19, 2024

Kimmy Ferman and Star Granado rip crab to make crab rangoons.

International Foods Cooks

Fallon Schnieders and Ayuen Wel • December 19, 2024

COMMUNITY HISTORY
Junior James Mueller works on an assignment regarding the current project in AP Government. The goal is to create an interactive way for citizens to learn about the Declaration of Independence. “The possibility of the project genuinely being created and put somewhere in the community is fun,” Mueller said.

AP Government Challenges Creativity

December 18, 2024

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Sports

Freshman Gage Eischen warms up with freshman William Sprouse. Each wrestler warms up with jogging, sprinting and hand fighting to make sure they are prepared for their match. “I focus on breathing before a match because it helps me stay calm, and warming up before helps my body get ready and warmed for the match,” Eischen said.

Freshmen Wrestlers Prep for Matches

Peyton Cofer, Journalism 1 Photographer • December 19, 2024

Both swim teams push to improve

December 18, 2024

Girls Basketball Starts Season

November 28, 2024

Junior Sierra Geary and senior Lilli Everley scream after their teammate scores on a layup during the preseason jamboree on Tuesday, Nov. 19. "I think that we have a great group of girls and we're working very hard. I think that we're gonna have a great year. with lots of results." The Oakies played their first regular season game Monday, Nov. 25 against Raytown and won the game 69-30.

Girls basketball plays in Jamboree

November 27, 2024

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Features

Language Without Words: Exploring Oak Park’s ASL Club

Khadija Abukar, Journalism 1 reporter • December 18, 2024

At Oak Park High School, communication barriers are being torn down as students come together in the newly formed American Sign Language Club. This student-led initiative,...

Welcome to the Workforce

December 18, 2024

New Horizons: The High School Adventure Begins

December 18, 2024

Teachers Don’t Live Here?

December 16, 2024

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Sophomores Diana Jones and Mary Claire Hill make calzones during their time-management lab in Prostart I.

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On Friday, Oct. 18, sophomores Jaden Williams and Jesse Mayberry read in science teacher Kristin Price’s chemistry class. That day, students were asked to prepare their binders for the occasional binder check. Williams said, “One of my favorite parts of this class is definitely the binder checks like we did today. They help me to stay organized and keep my classwork in a safe place.”

Students work in math and science classes

Opinion

Headrush Review: Fall Menu Items

Lili Everley, Managing Editor • November 8, 2024

The leaves changing color, crisper air, and cozy sweaters are all associations you may make with the fall season. However this season, there is only one thing on my mind:...

Students Face Work Challenges

Kamila McCall, writer • November 4, 2024

Retiring the Costumes: When are you too old to Trick-or-Treat?

Emberlynn Goodspeed, writer • October 31, 2024

Entertainment

‘Despicable Me 4’ delights

Khadija Abukar, Journalism 1 reporter • November 25, 2024

Film series: “Despicable Me 4” Released: July 3, 2024 Directed by: Chris Renaud Producers: Chris Meledandri and Brett Hoffman Continuing the “Despicable...