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Senioritis

Samantha Belcourt, Reporter May 12, 2015

We have all heard the term, its used in high school and college. It leaves instructors grimacing and seniors slacking. Now, whether it is a real thing or an excuse to flop is a whole other matter.   “I...

10 ways to relieve stress in five minutes

Courtney Campbell, Reporter May 8, 2015

Finals week is definitely stressful but there are lots of ways you can counter that stress! You could always resort to comfort food or taking a run but there are more creative things that you can use in...

Seeing Stars

Seeing Stars

Mabrey Wathens, Reporter April 9, 2015

While touring Mood fabrics on March 18, Oak Park’s fashion students ran into Project Runway’s season 12 contestant Helen Castillo. Castillo had also just recently been a contestant on Project Runway...

Stress Relief through boxing

Stress Relief through boxing

Justice Morris, Reporter April 7, 2015

When people want to block out the world, some listen to music, some go for a run, and some go for a drive by themselves. Senior Myeshia McCrary does none of these. She goes to “9Rounds” to get away...

Macfarland USA

Marie Desmurger, Reporter April 7, 2015

The track teams just had their first meet and it means running. A LOT OF RUNNING! Just like in the movie McFarland, USA, directed by Niki Caro. This two-hour movie is full of everything you can expect...

Spring Break

Olivia Eissler, Reporter March 30, 2015

This year spring break does not have the same meaning for me. The “break” in spring break means that I am literally going to break from all the homework I was given to do over spring break. Over the...

Old to New

Old to New

Mabrey Wathen, Reporter March 30, 2015

Everyone wants to save money. Have you ever had a piece of clothing, an item of jewelry, or a pair of shoes that you’ve had forever, but they’re starting to look old or aren’t really your style anymore?...

Movie Review: Big Hero Six

Olivia Eissler, Reporter March 3, 2015

As a movie lover, I was a little scared watching Big Hero Six. I really hadn’t seen many commercials for it, or heard much about it, so I wasn’t sure what the movie was going to be about. After watching...

Winter Guard Takes First

Winter Guard Takes First

Ally Laytham, Reporter March 3, 2015

This past weekend the Oak Park Winter Guard competed at Grain Valley High School against Raymore, Liberty, Liberty North and Belton High School. After many other competitions, and endless sweaty practices,...

Winter Guard Review

Irving Espadas, Reporter February 23, 2015

American sniper movie review

David Genau February 23, 2015

For the last couple of weeks American Sniper has been a box office success and is even being nominated for six different Oscar awards. United States Navy Seal Chris Kyle served four tours of duty in Iraq...

God’s Favorite becomes Crowd’s Favorite

February 18, 2015

Sitting several rows from the back of the theater (alone I might add), I wasn’t expecting much from God’s Favorite. From the moment I stepped into the theater I felt very uncomfortable. I wasn’t...

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