FD&C Red No. 3, also known as Red 3, is a dye found in some of our favorite foods, such as lollipops, cupcakes, desserts and cookies. On January 15, 2025, the FDA banned Red 3 in foods as well as ingested...
When walking around school, it becomes blatantly obvious that many students seem to follow the same trends. From popular name brands of clothing, to the types of music teens listen to, the way they walk...
With college always on their minds, our seniors have taken a variety of electives and APs tailored for their future careers.
Seniors shared their experience with the classes in hopes of enlightening underclassmen.
“I...
He opens the door and Silk Sonic’s “Skate” is blasting at 8:30 a.m.; Todd Creason greets his students. For nearly three decades, Creason has been a key figure at Oak Park High School, shaping young...
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Your phone screen flashes: Unknown Number or Potential Spam. Do you pick up the phone? Many don’t, wary of the possible scammer calling. But what if, on the other end of the...
“I refuse to say the real name of He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named.”
Molly Fingerman follows her superstitions very carefully, a result of her love for supernatural and fantasy shows. But, she’s also found...
Out of the hundreds of credentialed faculty members who work for Oak Park Unified School District, one stood out and was chosen as February’s Employee of the Month: Oak Park High School counselor Jenny...
Cook wasn’t always a teacher: He got his start in the STEM fields, specifically mechanical engineering, followed by economics. Then, he pivoted to the film industry after college.
“I was having a...
Oak Park High School is ranked #1 in Oxnard, CA Metro Area Rankings for our performance on state-required tests, graduation and college-preparedness. Though the reasons for our success may vary, it is...
Tony Peluce, digital media and art teacher, can be found nestled in his room, listening to music and playing his guitar. What you may not know is that Peluce’s journey from a family full of artists,...
