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Northmen News

The student news site of Oak Park High School

Northmen News

Oh, the places you should go

Oh, the places you should go

Kairi Yancer, Journalism 1 Photographer May 9, 2024

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What are your top five favorite movies of all time and why?

Isabela Hoots, Journalism 1 Photographer May 9, 2024

Brynn Polette: 1. "Treasure Planet": “cause it’s so pretty and I like the animation and the music, and it’s so pretty.” 2. "Tank Girl": “I like the edgy frames and how they’re  really...

Spotify must listens this school year

Savannah Totton, Journalism 1 broadcast reporter May 7, 2024

These were the songs I heard the most during 2023 to what has been 2024. I discovered most of these songs through Tiktok. Two of the songs on the list "Escapsim" and "Houdini" are...

Prom 2024

Prom theme tangled the message

Alex Beals, writer April 30, 2024

The junior class officers hosted prom at the View at Briarcliff on Saturday, April 27. Tickets were sold on GoFan for $35 each and were live the week of the event.  “The best part of the day...

Connections: NorthmenNews style

Connections: NorthmenNews style

Allie Vanderbeek, writer April 23, 2024

In this second Connections game, NorthmenNews staffers challenge you to play this NorthmenNews Connections puzzle with random topics possible: https://connections.swellgarfo.com/game/-NwB40dnIG2Ua_iCyvhS 

Oak Park Shows Ink

Oak Park Shows Ink

Mia Ivan, photographer April 20, 2024

Throughout the 20th century, teenagers have grown up surrounded by art on human canvas. Whether the style is American traditional, fine line, cartoons and various other types, art is constantly expressed...

Connections: NorthmenNews style

Connections: NorthmenNews style

Allie Vanderbeek, writer April 11, 2024

The NorthmenNews staff has written several times about the New York Times' games and their popularity among students. But how connected are you to the NorthmenNews? Our staff challenge you to read a...

Hot Artists Tour in Successful Concerts

Kamila McCall, writer April 8, 2024

When you go to a concert, what do you expect to see? For some, this can be a variety of dancers and acting, or it could also be a group of musicians with a desire to perform. Lately, several admired artists...

The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift Adds to her Hits

‘The Tortured Poets Department’ by Taylor Swift Adds to her Hits

Brynlee Tucker, Social Media Editor April 2, 2024

So, who’s excited? On Sunday, Feb. 4 while accepting the Grammy for best pop vocal performance, her 13th Grammy ever, for her 10th studio album “Midnights” Taylor Swift excitingly announced her 11th...

‘Bones’ is Better than ‘Criminal Minds’

‘Bones’ is Better than ‘Criminal Minds’

Kaya Moore, Journalism 1 reporter March 31, 2024

Fox television released the television show “Bones" in 2005 and it has aired ever since. It is a 12-season long show about an FBI agent and a forensic anthropologist (a person who studies bones) who...

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Bela’s Movie Blog: Dune: Part Two Review

Bela Parrett, Art Editor March 20, 2024

When I was leaving the theater after seeing “Dune: Part Two,” I was both disturbed and giddy with excitement. I was very impressed by the similarities to the book, which is why I had both of my initial...

Damsel Film Review: Not Your Average Princess

‘Damsel’ Film Review: Not Your Average Princess

Emma Huffman, Photographer March 20, 2024

When someone used to ask me what my favorite fantasy adventure film was, I probably would’ve said Rob Reiner’s "The Princess Bride," but on Friday, March 8, my opinion changed. "Damsel," directed...

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