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"Ugly Galadriel" Illustration by art staff PJ Nixon.

“The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” Riddled with Inaccuracies

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief September 27, 2024

As the outrageously expensive second season of the Amazon show “The Rings of Power” is reaching its midway point, I feel extremely underwhelmed and disappointed as a lover of all things “Lord of...

Mens Swim Makes a Splash at NKCSD Invite

Mens Swim Makes a Splash at NKCSD Invite

Lili Everley, Managing editor September 25, 2024

The mens swim team competed in the North Kansas City School District Invitational on Friday and Saturday, Sept.20 and 21. This meet was fast, full of new personal bests, state consideration times, as well...

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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...

Mens Soccer: New year, new team, new coaches

Mens Soccer: New year, new team, new coaches

Lili Everley, Managing Editor September 19, 2024

A new school year is upon us, which means mens soccer season. This group of players worked all summer preparing for competition and was ready to take on the new season. A combination of eight experienced...

Belas' Movie Blog: "Deadpool & Wolverine" Sparks X-Men Craze

Belas’ Movie Blog: “Deadpool & Wolverine” Sparks X-Men Craze

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2024

This review contains spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."  Deadpool has been a fan-favorite character since his cinematic debut in 2016, but the long-awaited third installment of the Deadpool franchise...

Remembering John Clog

Remembering John Clog

Sophy Marks and PJ Nixon September 16, 2024

(1) Earth is an oyster  I will try to find the pearl The light is beaming    (2) From within his clogs His soul is held in the sole  His body aching      (3) Wooden...

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...

How to register to vote in this and future general elections

How to register to vote in this and future general elections

Jimmy Ta, Staffer September 11, 2024

As the state gears up for the upcoming general elections, some seniors haven’t registered yet and the deadline comes next month on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for online, by mail, and in-person registration. This...

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Seniors paint new spaces in south lot

NorthmenNews staff August 21, 2024

This fall, the senior parking spaces moved from the east parking lot to the east side of the south parking lot. On Monday morning, several seniors started their painting.

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What are your top five favorite movies of all time and why?

Isabela Hoots, Journalism 1 Photographer May 9, 2024

Brynn Polette: 1. "Treasure Planet": “cause it’s so pretty and I like the animation and the music, and it’s so pretty.” 2. "Tank Girl": “I like the edgy frames and how they’re  really...

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