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What does Oak Park think of “A Minecraft movie?”

What does Oak Park think of “A Minecraft movie?”

Alex Little, Journalism 1 Reporter May 4, 2025

Since its debut Friday, April 4, “A Minecraft Movie.” has become a national sensation, bringing millions of people together “A Minecraft Movie” saw viewership records that put most other movies...

The Allure of Illusions: Delving into the Caraval Series

The Allure of Illusions: Delving into the Caraval Series

Shukri Bashir, Journalism 1 writer April 27, 2025

Imagine a world where reality and fantasy blur, where every choice holds the promise of magic or mischief. Welcome to the Caraval trilogy, a spellbinding series that invites readers into a carnival of...

Graphic by Khadija Abukar

Review: ‘Dog Man’ (2025)

Khadija Abukar, Journalism 1 reporter April 27, 2025

  Movie Name: "Dog Man" Released: Jan. 31, 2025 Directed by: Peter Hastings Producers: Karen Foster Growing up most of us read the "Dog Man" book, have we thought of if there was...

Review: 'So Much (For) Stardust'

Review: ‘So Much (For) Stardust’

Dani Rose, Journalism 1 Reporter April 18, 2025

Over the years, Fall Out Boy has produced many different albums through various different eras. But how have these eras affected their music and ideas over time? When I first really started to get...

Sophomore Ben Kirkendoll announces the weather on his white board. This show had been the last one for the day, it was called "Newly Seen News." Kirkendoll played the weatherman. He had shown a dangerous storm coming in which was the repeating gag of the show. This was Kirkendoll's first One Act and he said, “I felt really cool. I’ve never done theater before, so it was kind of like a new experience, but it was a lot of fun.”

The Second to Last Act Runs

Niko Nakahodo, Journalism 1 Photographer April 14, 2025

On Friday, April 11, in the Little Theater, Oak Park hosted its second to last One Acts. Even though it's sad to say One Acts soon halting until next year, this was a chance for the writers and actors...

Review: Hail The Sun 'Divine Inner Tension'

Review: Hail The Sun ‘Divine Inner Tension’

Jacob Hill, Journalism 1 reporter April 14, 2025

After we are done making the order, we wrap it up in plastic with the oven instructions, any of our deals we have going on, and then their order slip that has their information.

How to make pizza at Papa Murphy’s

Gabrielle Valles, J1Photography April 11, 2025

On March 11th, I took photos at work. I work at Papa Murphy's as an employee and decided to do my topic on how to make pizza. We serve cold and fresh pizzas that you can bake at home in your oven at 425...

What is Oak Park Listening to?

What is Oak Park Listening to?

Music has come a long way since it began. Having many genres and songs to explore. Throughout Oak Park there is a lot of diversity including music.  But before we look at the present, let’s look back...

A Nissan 350Z sits with its hood open at the Cruise on Noland car meet on Saturday, March 8. The owner of the 350Z was not available for comment. The Nissan 350Z has a 3.5 liter 6 cylinder engine producing 306 horsepower and 268 foot-pounds of torque. The 350Z is rear wheel drive and has a double wishbone style suspension in the front and a multi-link suspension in the rear.

Attendance at Cruise Night Declines

Reece Schroeder, Journalism 1 Photographer March 31, 2025

The Cruise on Noland has been a weekly car event held in Independence, Mo., since 2015. It is hosted in front of the Advance Auto Parts store near the intersection of South Noland Road and East 37th Street. In...

"Romeo + Juliet" (1996) still courtesy of IMDb.

Bela’s Movie Blog: 10 Films for Valentine’s Day

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief February 13, 2025

Movies are a great way to celebrate and get in the mood for holidays. One of the best holidays to watch movies on is Valentine’s Day, because there are a plethora of romantic films to choose from to...

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Bela’s Movie Blog: A Guide to the Oscars 2025

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief February 7, 2025

Awards season is an interesting time for movie enjoyers. Taking place during one of the most holiday-dry periods of the year, many look forward to a little celebration of the most recognized films, shows,...

Breaking Down "A Complete Unknown"

Breaking Down “A Complete Unknown”

Jacob Eischen, Editor-In-Chief January 30, 2025

When the lights went down in the theater I had absolutely no expectations for director James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” but by the end Mangold and actor Timothée Chalamet delivered such a good...

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