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Disney’s newest princess battles her way to the big screen

Luka Ashton, NorthmenNews Editor March 27, 2021

The newest princess to join the long line of beloved Disney Princesses has been introduced. Raya, a warrior who has been thrown into a world divided, has been tasked with finding the last dragon, Sisu,...

Senior Brenden Blue and junior Cameron Burns played father and son in Yellow Boat, a play for this year’s theatre for a cause in hope to raise money for Children’s Mercy Hemophilia Center. Blue played a young boy name Benjamin, who was born with hemophilia and died in 1987 at the age of 8. “Playing a young boy with such a wild imagination has been an outlet for my own creativity. Benjamin is not like any role I’ve done before; I have to really dig deep and be expressive with this character, and be as creative as I can.” Said Blue.

“The Yellow Boat” opens tonight

Staff February 25, 2021

The Oak Park Theatre Department premieres "The Yellow Boat" tonight, Friday and Saturday as this year's Theater for a Cause. This year's production benefits the Children's Mercy Hospital Hemophilia...

Missing the Good Ol Days

Missing the Good Ol’ Days

Kelsey Abunga, Staffer January 18, 2021

One of the best moments to remember are those times in your childhood that make you wish you were a kid again. Whether it’s a certain game, smell or area that takes you back to the good ole’...

The homecoming that never was

Kayleonah Trumble, Managing Editor October 25, 2020

A great view of the Wallace State Park lake and the trees with wildlife in them. Wallace State Park is located a 45-minute drive north, near Cameron, Mo.       https://mostateparks.com/park/wallace-state-park

Wallace State Park trails are worth seeing

Nathan Nance, photographer May 8, 2020

As you head outdoors looking for new hikes, try Wallace State Park. Missouri offers many state parks, https://mostateparks.com. Check to see if they are open during COVID-19 before you go!

Burdolski and Bennett earn Band awards

May 7, 2020

Band Awards were presented this evening to recognize their top seniors: Patrick Gilmore Award – Nick Burdolski John Philip Sousa Award (the top Band Award) – Jacquelyn Bennett Pat White...

Junior Zac Scott and his sister Allie Scott, 2019 graduate, praticie volleyvball skills by bumping the ball back and fourth. It is not only great exercise but helps them ready for the season. Allie plays on her colloge team and Zac plays on the men’s team.

Walking, sports and more can fill the time

Nathan Nance, photographer April 21, 2020

Keeping fit is one of the many ways students have been filling their time.      

People at the park run and walk on a nice spring night at Oak Grove Park.

Spring fever has people heading to nature

Nathan Nance, photographer April 15, 2020

Between the quarantine separation rules and the season, many people are headed outdoors these days.  

The Invisible Man: Movie Review

The Invisible Man: Movie Review

Hannah Butts, writer April 7, 2020

"The Invisible Man" hit the theaters Feb. 24, making more than $123.4 million. Although the movie is brand new, it is not the first of its’ kind. The general concept of the invisible man has been made...

Parasite collects awards

‘Parasite’ collects awards

Ivonee Morales-Mejia, copy editor April 3, 2020

With ‘Parasite’ earning awards left and right since its South Korean release in May of 2019, it’s easy to see why a film originating from South Korea is making history by winning notable international...

No matter the situation, band continues to play

No matter the situation, band continues to play

April 2, 2020

As Northmen know, all of spring activities cancelled. The band had musicians working on Solos/Ensembles all semester who would have performed at the MSHSAA District Solo/Ensemble Festival this month with...

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S I Still Love You Review

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S I Still Love You Review

Ivonee Morales-Mejia, copy editor March 31, 2020

With the novel-to-film adaptation of Jenny Han’s novel, ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ becoming one of Netflix’s hit movies of 2018. The long-awaited sequel to and the film to novel adaptation...

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