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Image depicting flooding throughout Libyan cities

Multiple dams burst in Libya causing catastrophic flooding

Sophie Casazza, Senior Staff Writer September 15, 2023

A Mediterranean storm hit Libya on Sept. 12, causing dams to overflow and flood multiple eastern cities, wiping out a quarter of the coastal city, Derna.  At least 6,000 are dead and another 10,000 are...

Jenni Hermoso, women’s national team player involved in the scandal

Spain Federation fires coach of women’s national team succeeding Rubiales’ kiss scandal

Sophie Casazza and David Ross September 13, 2023

The Royal Federation of Spanish Football fired coach Jorge Vilda for defending RFEF President Luis Rubiales’ alleged non-consensual kiss of women’s national team player, Jenni Hermoso.  Vilda was...

Photo illustration depicting oil drilling in Alaska

Biden Administration cancels Trump’s drilling leases in Alaska

Sophie Casazza, Senior Staff Writer September 12, 2023

The Biden Administration announced their cancellation of oil and gas drilling across 13 million acres of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The administration previously announced...

Photo depicting the destruction following the Marrakesh earthquake,

A powerful earthquake hits Morocco, killing thousands

Sophie Casazza, Senior Staff Writer September 12, 2023

A 6.8 earthquake struck on Sept. 8, 50 miles outside of Marrakesh, Morocco, damaging historical buildings and leaving citizens fearful of staying in their homes due to the threat of collapse.  At least...

Kelly Keene smiles after teaching her period three AP Literature and Composition class.

Profile: English teacher Kelly Keene

Brooke Herstein and Sydney Herstein September 5, 2023

Oak Park High School’s latest addition, English teacher Kelly Keene, strives to bring joy to her students through her love of reading and teaching. Keene teaches AP English Literature and Composition,...

The sun rises on Class of 2024’s senior year

The sun rises on Class of 2024’s senior year

Mara Hankins and Anika Ravilla September 5, 2023

With a half-risen sun peeking over the Oak Park hills, the Class of 2024 gathered together to experience the annual Senior Sunrise. On Aug. 28, members of the ASB senior class were on campus as early as...

Photo illustration depicting UPS union workers gathering in downtown Los Angeles

UPS union threatens to go on strike

Megan McCoy and Sophie Casazza August 25, 2023

The UPS union recently threatened to strike for better working conditions and improved wages. If the union had gone through with the strike, it would have been one of the largest delivery system disruptions...

Photo illustration of fires in Hawaii

The consequences of the Hawaiian fires and how to help

Justine Picard, Senior Staff Writer August 21, 2023

Lahaina has been on fire for over a week, generating estimated $6 billion in damage with the fires spreading as far as Maui's upcountry region and Kihea. The fires have had such an impact on its citizens...

Source: NOAAs National Hurricane Center

Breaking: Hurricane Hilary projected to weaken and make landfall in Southern California

Sahana Sri, Online Director August 18, 2023

Hurricane Hilary, a category 4 hurricane on the Pacific coast of Mexico, is expected to weaken to a tropical storm and make landfall in Southern California on Sunday. The storm may bring heavy rains. “Rainfall...

OPHS Rocketry team reaches the stars

Brooke Herstein, News Editor May 23, 2023

One of the four Oak Park High School rocketry teams qualified for TARC National Finals, and will compete to be National Champion against 101 rocketry teams across the country. The winning team will earn...

Veritas Issue VII. Cover designed by freshman Juliette Nosek

OPHS Veritas magazine features Writpiece winners

Megan McCoy, Features Editor May 23, 2023

Every year, Oak Park High School selects a handful of students to be featured in the Veritas literary magazine. The application requires a submission emailed to English teacher Jessica Wall and prize money...

OPHS student wins 2022 Congressional App Challenge

Megan McCoy and Sahana Sri May 23, 2023

Rohan Philip, a freshman at Oak Park High School, created an innovative and unique app called VetConnect, an app meant to connect veterans back to society. The app aims to give educational, employment,...

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