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Sophomore Paige Walker with a representative from American University.

Decoding the college admissions process

Tanvi Jeurkar, Social Media Manager April 7, 2025

Students were given the opportunity to gain insight into the often puzzling world of college admissions on April 3. Hosted by the Oak Park High School PFA and Counseling department, representatives from...

Seriously, stop falling asleep with your phone on your face.

Seriously, stop falling asleep with your phone on your face.

Emily Hardy, Haley Nelson, and Kylie Roman April 7, 2025

It’s 10 p.m. After finishing up homework on your computer and scrolling for a bit on your phone, you’re ready to sleep. You climb into bed, shut your eyes and wait. And wait some more. After much tossing...

Your brain works hard - let it rest!

Your brain works hard – let it rest!

Kylie Roman and Livana Anderson April 7, 2025

In a fast-paced world, people are constantly overwhelmed and exhausted. Students are encouraged to stay busy and maximize every minute in a day. But when the topic of doing nothing comes up, it’s often...

Touring the Future 7: USC

Touring the Future 7: USC

Abhinav Kodali, Senior Staff Writer April 1, 2025

The University of Southern California (USC), has infamously been referred to as the “University of Spoiled Children," based on its relationships with privilege and a lack of academic rigor in the past....

S.W.O.R.D Podcast: College Admissions

S.W.O.R.D Podcast: College Admissions

Abhinav Kodali, Yash Parikh, and David Ross March 28, 2025

SWORDPodcast · S.W.O.R.D Podcast - Oak Park Talon

Doing some job searching? Here’s what to look for

Doing some job searching? Here’s what to look for

Natalie Baghdanian, Managing Editor March 24, 2025

You’ve officially decided you want to get a part-time job, yay!  You begin the process of job searching and find a few places you would like to apply to, creating a cover letter and resume. Within...

Starbucks cuts back

Starbucks cuts back

Caroline Bi and David Ross March 24, 2025

Starbucks began its successful journey of serving customers their daily cup of joy on the cobblestone streets of Seattle in 1971. After making its way through Italy and then Canada, the company has since...

Will we still have our field trips to the museum?

Will we still have our field trips to the museum?

Leonardo Castaneda, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The thrill of a field trip was amazing as a little kid. Missing school and going to visit a museum like the Ronald Reagan Library or the Natural History Museum was awesome. The statues and paintings were...

Profile: Kathy Bowman

Profile: Kathy Bowman

Matthew Rochman, Guest Writer March 19, 2025

In the 46 years since Oak Park High School first opened its gates, many teachers have come and gone. A few can even attest to having attended OPHS in their youth, and those individuals likely have at least...

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