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AP Art Students Create Meaningful Work

Jacob Eischen, Editor-in-chief September 25, 2024

AP Art and Design is now a tech-core class for seniors in the DIT pathway. What once was one, mid-sized class, is now two large classes. Students say AP Art and Design is more challenging and rigorous...

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Just That Time of Year

Emberlynn Goodspeed, Writer September 23, 2024

Back to school season marks the return of another season, allergy and cold season. As students return to school many experience runny noses and scratchy throats. Getting bad allergies or catching a cold...

Sports broadcast broadens scope of work with documentary series

Sports broadcast broadens scope of work with documentary series

Ben Place, Copy Editor September 20, 2024

This year, OP’s N2 sports broadcast class takes on an ambitious project - a series of documentaries, highlighting a different sport for each season titled "Blue on Blue." Sports broadcasting teacher...

Cheerleaders perform at the back-to-school assembly on Friday, Aug. 30.

Settling In

Emberlynn Goodspeed, Writer September 13, 2024

As the bell rings, it signifies the beginning of a new school year. From welcoming in the fresh blood and welcoming back the returning classes to walking these halls for the last time, Oak Park was...

Womens Volleyball Team Utilizes a Unique Lineup

Jacob Eischen, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2024

An Oak Park volleyball team full of new faces prepared to put in the work this season, striving to play 500. A team that has struggled historically, is currently 2-0, while shifting its team dynamic. A...

Pathways blocks some career choices

Brian Mayer, photographer May 7, 2024

The College and Career Pathways program is about to be in effect for its fourth year for the district. But do the students really enjoy the system?  Students were given a choice in their eighth grade...

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Shelter Dogs Are Still Good Dogs

Emma Arnone, Journalism 1 reporter April 3, 2024

There are many people out in the world looking for a brand new puppy, while dogs sit in an overcrowded shelter waiting for a person to come and take them home but no one comes. This is why people need...

Portfolios lead to futures

Portfolios lead to futures

Sophy Marks, writer March 24, 2024

College is right around the corner for a lot of students. Art students were beginning to consider colleges and future careers, with loads of artwork done throughout high school, it can be important to...

How to Stay Safe this Winter

Emma Huffman, Photographer January 28, 2024

It’s hard for high school students to stay safe in the winter because theye’re new to this whole "taking care of yourself" thing. You already know this winter is a bad one, given the five snow days...

Students Share New Year Resolutions

Kamila McCall, Writer January 9, 2024

As the year 2023 concluded, students began to reflect on their own growth and where they can improve. This led to them making realistic goals or resolutions for what they can change or continue doing for...

Sophomores Diana Jones and Mary Claire Hill make calzones during their time-management lab in Prostart I.

A Tasty Skill to Learn and Teach: The Pros and Cons of Cooking in High School

Emberlynn Goodspeed, Journalism 1 reporter December 18, 2023

You can hear the clinking of dishes and the sizzle of the food cooking on the stove. You can smell the seasonings and spices added to a hot pan. This is a high school classroom. Oak Park High School...

Meep! Out Of The Ordinary Pets

Emma Arnone, Journalism 1 reporter December 15, 2023

Most people own dogs or cats but other people own pets that would be considered unusual  pets, such as snakes, ferrets and more. Even though they aren’t cats and dogs they still bring joy to people...

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