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The Royals playoff run: Can they make the playoffs?

Brian Mayer, Photo Editor September 8, 2025

The final month of the main baseball season is here, and the Royals are just two games behind a wild card slot in the American League as of Friday, Sept. 5. But how have the Royals fared this season...

Ralph Fiennes in "Conclave" (2024) still courtesy of Philippe Antonello/Focus Features.

Bela’s Movie Blog: “Conclave” Relevant to the Times

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief September 8, 2025

I, like many of my peers, didn’t know a thing about the secretive ritual of papal conclave, save for the white smoke tradition that signifies the successful selection of a new pope. My lack of knowledge...

Example of how students can talk in school.

Communication at Oak Park happens in many ways and is essential

Wyatt O. Whitten, Journalism 1 Writer May 23, 2025
How do you and your friends communicate at Oak Park? Probably in many different ways, or like everyone else.
Do We Really Need Core Classes?

Do We Really Need Core Classes?

Rebecca Thomson, Journalism 1 reporter May 9, 2025

Many students these days are unenthusiastic about having to attend classes, like math, preferring infinite free time to sitting through a lecture. The common thought is usually, “We don’t need this....

Few that it doesn't show the names but colors are autism at 1.7% the magenta, schizophrenia 1.5% the small sliver of light green, and synesthesia the one that says 4.4 that's light yellow. Neurotypical describes individuals whose brains and cognitive functioning are considered within the typical range for their culture and age group, while neurodivergent describes individuals whose brains and cognitive functioning differ from what is considered typical. Statistics were from the article On The Neurodivergent Majority by Laura Weldon

Bridging the Gap

Katelynn Murphy, Journalism 1 Reporter May 6, 2025

Schools across the country often promote an image of inclusivity, proudly displaying their commitment to supporting all learners. And to be fair, some truly do rise to the challenge-developing thoughtful...

SNL 50th Anniversary Reveiw

SNL 50th Anniversary Reveiw

Sophia Giggy, Journalism 1 Reporter April 8, 2025

All year long NBC has been promoting SNL 50. The 50th anniversary season of Saturday Night Live, a show that was created in 1975. To celebrate there was a four part docu-series, a music documentary, a...

Empathy Club, a student-led club founded by junior Mylee Patrick, was made possible through leadership class efforts. “The students in the empathy club wanted to show more positivity around the school, the four billboards were a collaborative idea among them,” said sponsor Haley Cope.

Rested Minds, Healthier Lives

Katelynn Murphy, Journalism 1 Photography April 8, 2025

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, nearly 73% of high school students from 2009 to 2021 don’t obtain enough sleep, and the consequences go far beyond just feeling...

Nurturing Mental Health

Nurturing Mental Health

Rebecca Thomson, Journalism 1 reporter April 6, 2025

Within society, mental disorders are becoming more and more commonplace. Maybe your best friend struggles with anxiety, maybe your sibling is depressed; these are examples of what can occur when a person’s...

Headrush Review: Winter Menu

Headrush Review: Winter Menu

Lili Everley, Managing editor February 7, 2025

Winter: Cold, dark, bitter. However, a warm sweet side of the winter is Headrush Roasters winter menu items! I have tried a few of these winter wonderland type beverages, and I have some thoughts.  First,...

8 futures you could do instead of going to college

8 futures you could do instead of going to college

Sophy Marks and PJ Nixon January 31, 2025

Are you a senior who is unsure about post-secondary plans? It’s okay! There is still time to figure it out. Here are some suggestions you can do without a degree: Buy a small plot of non-residential...

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...

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: Headrush Roasters' fall menu items. I...

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