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Check Off Your Grad Requirements With This Guide
September 8, 2025
Rebecca Thomson, Writer
Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, you’re likely going to be worried about getting all of the credits and hours you need to graduate. It definitely is a daunting goal,...
Tips for Summer Concert Goers
May 19, 2025
Dani Rose, Journalism 1 reporter
Athletes reflect on what their sport gave them
May 18, 2025
Hannah Dresser, Chloe Anders

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Launch offers loads of eCampus classes

Aiden Adelpai, Journalism 1 Reporter • May 20, 2025

OPHS ELL Outreach pairs with elementary students

Giovanna Guerrero, Journalism 1 photographer • April 11, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 27, ELL Mentors program from Oak Park paired with students with Linden West Elementary School ELL, English Language Learner, students to provide mentorship...

A protest about LGBTQ+ ,women's and political rights. happened on International Women’s Day Saturday, March 8 at Mill Creek Park, near the Plaza in downtown Kansas City.

Protest Champions Rights on International Women’s Day

March 10, 2025

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Sports

The Royals playoff run: Can they make the playoffs?

Brian Mayer, Photo Editor • September 8, 2025

The final month of the main baseball season is here, and the Royals are just two games behind a wild card slot in the American League as of Friday, Sept. 5. But how have...

Athletes reflect on what their sport gave them

May 18, 2025

Sophomore Alex Grider follows through with his racquet. Grider is a part of the Top 6 on the Oak Park tennis team this year, and continues to improve his skills. This was the beginning of his match against Staley.

The OP 2025 Tennis Season Concluded

May 12, 2025

Oak Park C-Team baseball have a post-game meeting after losing to the Staley Falcons 17-0.

Oak Park C-Team Baseball Continues Winning Tradition

April 28, 2025

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Features

No phones allowed: How else are students distracted?

Emberlynn Davis, Writer • September 8, 2025

On July 9, 2025 Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 1481 taking effect in the 2025-2026 school year. This bill implements a statewide ban of personal electronic...

Check Off Your Grad Requirements With This Guide

September 8, 2025

How do you decorate your laptop?

May 21, 2025

Backpacks speak to owners’ personalities

May 21, 2025

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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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A hot air balloon competes in evening competition during The 47th Great Pershing Balloon Derby in Brookfield, MO on Saturday Sept. 2. Balloon Piloted by Rick Goosey.

My Experience with the Great Pershing Balloon Derby

Opinion

The Royals playoff run: Can they make the playoffs?

Brian Mayer, Photo Editor • September 8, 2025

The final month of the main baseball season is here, and the Royals are just two games behind a wild card slot in the American League as of Friday, Sept. 5. But how have...

Ralph Fiennes in "Conclave" (2024) still courtesy of Philippe Antonello/Focus Features.

Bela’s Movie Blog: “Conclave” Relevant to the Times

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief • September 8, 2025

Example of how students can talk in school.

Communication at Oak Park happens in many ways and is essential

Wyatt O. Whitten, Journalism 1 Writer • May 23, 2025

Entertainment

Bela’s Movie Blog: “Conclave” Relevant to the Times

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief • September 8, 2025

I, like many of my peers, didn’t know a thing about the secretive ritual of papal conclave, save for the white smoke tradition that signifies the successful selection of...