If you take a look at the bike rack at the front of Oak Park High School, you will most likely see a number of electric scooters and bikes. That makes sense, as they are great for traveling short distances,...
Residents of Oak Park commonly refer to the city as the “bubble,” – surrounded by hills on every side, there is only one road in and out of Oak Park. This usually creates a positive feeling of...
Nostalgia is a core human emotion - one that nearly all people feel. Humans resort back to nostalgia, oftentimes connecting current events to their past, and we find ourselves saying things like “oh,...
In the midst of understanding where life intends to lead you, in addition to passion, job security and fulfilling personal goals, financial stability is considered to be one of the most significant factors...
Kelsey Frieborn, Business and Communications Manager
• August 24, 2025
After one last summer as a high school student, seniors face Oak Park High School for a final time. It’s the year that everyone waits for. Along with the grueling college applications and creeping senioritis,...
Over the summer, many seniors were busy preparing to get ahead on applications and essays, work, volunteer and attend summer programs. Whether it’s math, science, law or art, there is something for everyone....
The clock is ticking. There are a few seconds to spare. The dark sky outlines the numbers on the scoreboard. The speakers are blaring, the stadium lights are blinding and you can’t hear your breath over...
The University of Washington-Seattle, often referred to as “UDub”, has been consistently listed as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. Along with above-average research institutions...
There’s one account that has more followers than the OPHS Talon—the OPHS Flicks Instagram. Founded in 2022 by Ephram Hay, Emma Lee and Derica Chiu to represent student life and athletics, OPHS Flicks...
Under the ocean’s surface, an underwater paradise is fading—-vibrant coral reefs, once overflowing with life, are turning ghostly white as climate change tightens its grip. Coral reefs are all around...
The pressure to pursue a STEM degree is universal. And it’s not unwarranted. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM jobs have a median annual wage of $101,650 while non-STEM jobs have...
