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In room 250, the American Sign Language Club meets on Tuesday, Nov. 14, to learn the rest of the alphabet, how to introduce themselves, and basic greetings. Freshman Lilyana Guising introduces herself in ASL to freshman Eloise Camarda. Guising and Camarda were here for broadcasting but decided to join in learning. “The first thing we learned is class was ‘Hello, my name is, and then fingerspell your name,” sponsor Robin Marsh said.
ASL club learns signs and respect for the community
Katelynn Murphy, Journalism 1 Photographer • November 23, 2024

Rae Nold, Emma Arnone, Will Strub, Cooper Droegemueller, Brian Mayer, Kale Williams, Thorstan Harris, Cooper Archer and Nicholas Meroney line up field side.
Three Journalists Place at National Competition
NorthmenNews staff • November 10, 2024

At the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia, Penn., three Oak Park journalists brought home wins. __________________ The Journalism Education...

Sponsor Jennifer Hoxworth introduces other members including senior Saeed Shalabi, sophomore Hunter Ake, junior TJ Kahoe, and senior Katelynn Murphy. In this meeting, dates of next meetings and what the club will be doing were discussed. Infinity Club will meet every second Wednesday, other than in January and May.
Club Renames Itself to Become More Inclusive
November 4, 2024
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Sports
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
Brian Mayer, Photographer • November 27, 2024

Shooting through the water, one hand breaks into the water as another rises from underneath. Senior Ben Place racing the backstroke at State Swim. He got into State during his conference and has preparing to do cut down time ever since.
Swimmers place well at State competition
November 24, 2024
Swim Strong at Conference
November 5, 2024
Monday, Oct. 28, freshman Beto Lopez dribbles he ball against a Northtown player. Oak Park lost 2-3. Players were upset as OP was on a losing streak.
Soccer plays for love of the game
October 30, 2024
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Features
INDIVIDUAL WORK Some students choose to work on individual projects separate from what’s new in the club. Senior Ginger Whipple paints an idea they had in mind with a standard watercolor palette.
Art Club meets to create
Stellah Meadows, Journalism 1 Photographer • November 23, 2024

Sophomore Jaden Williams asks math teacher Austin Patek for help on the new material that is in the geometry benchmark. “I didn't know any of it so I decided to ask Patek for help.“ 
Geometry studies for benchmark
November 22, 2024
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
November 22, 2024
Team picture in the flight suits.
Reaching For The Stars at Space Camp
November 5, 2024
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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
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
‘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...

Game screen.
Why “Needy Streamer Overload” is a Must-Play for Visual Novel Fans
Dani Rose, Journalism 1 reporter • November 18, 2024
Hail the Sun's new release.
Hail the Sun offers honesty
Jacob Hill, Journalism 1 reporter • November 18, 2024
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Arts
INDIVIDUAL WORK Some students choose to work on individual projects separate from what’s new in the club. Senior Ginger Whipple paints an idea they had in mind with a standard watercolor palette.
Art Club meets to create
Stellah Meadows, Journalism 1 Photographer • November 23, 2024

Sophomore Makato Williamson finishes up and revises his art project after weeks of progress and planning on Monday, Oct. 28. “I just making sure everything is all good before I submit anything.”
Art students place finishing pieces to their work
Andrew Perez, Journalism 1 Photographer • October 30, 2024
Freedom, some see it as speaking out, but I see it in cows mulching on the grass and birds flying away in the wide open Kansas great plains. Taken on a 5d mark ii Lens 70-200
‘Freedom’
Cooper Archer, Cambia photographer • October 11, 2024
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