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From music video and movie location to modern-day prom venue

Aviva Medved and Charley Hough May 23, 2023

Prom is taking place this year in Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) at The Majestic at 650 Spring St. on May 20, 2023. With its beautiful Beaux-Arts Revival architecture, this stunning building has an appropriate...

Photo by Ava Harris

The opioid epidemic endangering youth across the country

Ava Harris and Madelyne Cascione May 23, 2023

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that can be 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Fentanyl is one of the biggest contributors to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the United...

No plans for this summer? Here are some ideas

Sydney Herstein, Features Editor May 23, 2023

Are you tired of doing the same old things? There are many fun local activities to spice up your summer. Whether you want to try a new restaurant or spend the day outside, there are countless options...

OPHS Grassroots Club spreads positive and influential message with “A Visual Diary of the Past”

Sydney Herstein and Brooke Herstein May 23, 2023

The Oak Park High School Grassroots Club held an event showcasing a visual representation of the past of David Labkovski, a Holocaust survivor, at the Oak Park Library back patio from April 17 to 21. This...

Couture Column

Spring has sprung with cold winds and heavy rains. The students of Oak Park High School take to the outdoor hallways with heavy coats and leather jackets to attempt to stay warm. But be careful! Water...

Caroline Bi

Coachella 2023: More than just the music

Mikaela Merilles, Social Media Manager May 23, 2023

Coachella is a world-famous event featuring the biggest musicians and attracting celebrities and influencers alike.  From the addictive music to the vibrant outfits, overpriced food and communal bathrooms,...

History of Asian Americans in the movie industry

Allie Wang, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2023

According to the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Asian Americans represent 1% of all leading roles in Hollywood. Until recently, with the success...

Dylan Mulvaney’s positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community

Sydney Herstein and Brooke Herstein May 23, 2023

Dylan Mulvaney, a TikTok star, rose to stardom after courageously sharing her experience of transitioning to a female. On her TikTok platform, Mulvaney documents each new day of being a woman, or days...

Art by Anika Ravilla

Is ‘The Last of Us’ zombie fungus real?

Lindsay Gould, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2023

“The Last of Us” has infected the hearts of millions of viewers, earning the title of the greatest video game adaptation ever. The HBO sensation follows the story of Joel (Pedro Pascal) as he is tasked...

Earthquakes of the past hold the key to California’s future

Mara Hankins, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2023

When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeast Turkey and the Syrian border earlier this year, 18 million people were impacted with 55,000 dead and almost 130,000 injured. The Feb. 6 earthquake was followed...

Image from Unsplash

Is TikTok being banned?

Diya Johny and Megan McCoy May 23, 2023

A few months into 2020, lawmakers in America and Europe tried to completely ban the popular app TikTok. The attempt at a ban did not go through three years ago and was ultimately stopped by the court. “TikTok...

Alix Earle and her rise to fame

Mikaela Merilles, Social Media Manager May 23, 2023

TikTok is a place for all sorts of education, sports, and entertainment–and a big part of that entertainment is watching a person’s “Get Ready With Me.” Although scrolling through the app to get...

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