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Mr. OP tributes fight for a title and a cause

Mr. OP tributes fight for a title and a cause

April 2, 2013

Review by: Megan Jeffries Eleven tributes “fought to the death” the evening of Friday, March 29 at the Mr. OP pageant.  While the competition itself was kept light-hearted and trivial, the...

Student Spotlight: Hays fights for dreams

March 27, 2013

Blog by: Margarita Azaria “I’ve been to every state in the US and I’ve been to England and Wales and later this year. I’m going to Dublin Ireland,” said Junior Destinee Hays about all the places...

What’s cookin’? Thanksgiving treats teach lessons

March 6, 2013

Blog by: Samantha Belcourt Every year for Thanksgiving I make a family recipe of sweet potatoes. It seems that no matter how they taste, tradition is always the best recipe.  I do a little bit of preparation...

‘And Then There Were’ … two?

March 4, 2013

Review by: Samantha Behen Overall, the winter play was a success. The cast and crew were obviously dedicated and worked very hard to put on this murder mystery. The play started with a group of nine...

Student Spotlight: Student pursues acting dream

January 23, 2013

Blog by: Margarita Azaria Admiring the works and artistic talent of Hilary Swank, Robin Williams and Jim Carey, freshman Allyson Laytham has pursued to be an actress herself. “They’re really good...

Guns should be shot down

January 10, 2013

Opinion by: Gabby Brancato There have been many things to strike the news in 2012 that have made me feel many different emotions.  Something that keeps popping up in the news that makes me feel sick,...

Student Spotlight: Past prankster presents new self

December 14, 2012

Blog by: Margarita Azaria Have you ever known someone who has ever pulled a fire alarm at school? Everyone at Antioch Middle School probably remembers one kid in particular. Junior Parker Ryan Elgin pulled...

‘Black Friday?’ More like a black hole

December 6, 2012

By: Gabby Brancato It’s that time of the year again. Yes, it’s the holiday season.  Start getting out your holiday trees, mistletoe, decorations and holiday music.  It’s that time when children...

Websites harm beauty image

December 4, 2012

Opinion by: Hannah Williams It’s no wonder girls have low self esteem in today’s world. With sites such as Skinnygossip.com, I assume that girls are at even lower esteem after looking at the website. When...

Student Spotlight: Hemmie busts bucket list

December 4, 2012

Blog by: Margarita Azaria Student Spotlight is a new blog by Mararita Araiza featuring an individual student and what makes them a great part of Oak Park. Have suggestions for another student who deserves...

Break assignments need a break

November 30, 2012

By: Ryan Bennett When I ask people if students should have homework over holiday breaks, the most common answer is “No,” with a follow up answer by saying that its dumb to have homework in the first...

Black Friday: Thanksgiving’s dark side grows

November 30, 2012

By: Natalie Holmgren I think many people have forgotten the meaning of Thanksgiving. It used to be all about spending time with family, and joining together and sharing what you’re thankful for; but...

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