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Students reflect on a full year of the Wellness Center

Students reflect on a full year of the Wellness Center

Sahana Sri, Online Director December 19, 2023

The Wellness Center on the Oak Park High School campus passed its one-year mark on Nov. 1. The Wellness Center is a place where students can find resources to support their mental health, meet with a counselor...

Club Spotlight: Breaking the Stigma

Club Spotlight: Breaking the Stigma

Mikaela Merilles, Social Media Manager December 19, 2023

The majority of youth athletes ages 12-18 have experienced some form of declining mental health. According to current mental health reports by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, 6.7% of athletes have...

Image depicting an Israel-Hamas conflict protest

Protests over Israel-Hamas conflict erupt across California’s college campuses

Sophie Casazza and Jackson Hill December 19, 2023

A flood of pro-Palestine and pro-Israel demonstrations have emerged on California college campuses in light of the Israel-Hamas war, triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.  With students and professors...

The Spotify Wrapped phenomenon is back

The Spotify Wrapped phenomenon is back

Amanda Feldman and Jessica Qi December 19, 2023

As soon as December hits, it is time for an annual ritual that brings anticipation, excitement and nostalgia to millions of music enjoyers worldwide.  Spotify gifts its users a complete, personalized...

Image depicting Katie Comparato and Royce Willis running the fundraiser

ASB kicks off the winter season with its first hot chocolate fundraiser

David Ross and Sophie Casazza December 19, 2023

In December, Oak Park High School’s Associated Student Body debuted its hot chocolate fundraiser, selling cups for two dollars every Friday morning.  With help from the ASB director Anastasia Kokiousis,...

The music department’s annual winter concerts commence

Charlize Ocon, Megan McCoy, and Amanda Feldman December 19, 2023

Oak Park Music showcased its annual Winter Concert on Dec. 5, 6 and 7 in the OPHS Pavillion. The musical performances occurred in the evenings with the setlists lasting a couple of hours. The concert...

Recap: The second rally of the year

Natalie Baghdanian, News Editor December 19, 2023

Oak Park High School held its second rally of the year on Friday, Dec. 1 in the gym. Each year, a select group of students are chosen as representatives for their grades to participate in the games for...

LJ Johnson (red jacket, sitting down, right) Molly Fingerman (sitting down, black sweater, left) signing in blood donors to event

Blood-Drive event held at OPHS

Justine Picard and Caroline Bi December 19, 2023

Oak Park High School hosted its annual Blood Drive event on Oct. 23. The event was held in the Pavilion throughout the school day.  Junior and ASB member Molly Fingerman has volunteered with the Food...

OPHS’s concert band and wind symphony’s winter concert coming soon

OPHS’s concert band and wind symphony’s winter concert coming soon

Saanvi Dasari, Guest Writer December 5, 2023

Oak Park High School’s wind symphony and concert band are playing a wide variety of holiday tunes on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Located in the pavilion from 7 to 9 p.m. there will be bakery items available for...

NBA investigates OKC Josh Giddey for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor

Madhav Syamala, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Pictures and videos have been leaked on social media platforms of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey being sexually involved with a minor. The NBA has launched an investigation on this matter. Giddey...

OPHS holds its 2023 College Athletic Signing

Diya Johny and Megan McCoy December 1, 2023

Six senior athletes solidified their futures with various colleges to continue their sports and academic careers on Nov. 9, 2023. During the signing, many Oak Park High School athletes said they felt...

OPHS celebrates annual Monster Mash Dash

Justine Picard and Diya Johny December 1, 2023

The Oak Park Education Foundation hosted the annual Monster Mash Dash on Oct. 29. The event had two activities, a 5k run with a $50 entree fee and a Fun Run with a $25 entree fee. Participants were encouraged...

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