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95th Academy Awards creates historical landmarks across the board

95th Academy Awards creates historical landmarks across the board

Emily Gluskin and Jayden Bellemeur March 31, 2023

The 95th Academy Awards took place on the evening of Mar. 12, 2023, marking an important year in cinematic history. A year important for the academy, the actors, the film studios and production behind...

‘The Addams Family’ play dazzles OPHS

‘The Addams Family’ play dazzles OPHS

Sydney Herstein, Features Editor March 31, 2023

Oak Park High School’s Thespian Society Troupe 6074 performed their school edition of “The Addams Family” play on March 9, 10 and 11. After months of preparation, the final product was widely acclaimed...

Club spotlight: Literary Arts Club

Sophie Casazza and Jayden Bellemeur March 31, 2023

The Literary Arts Club provides a safe space for students to showcase their writing while being involved in the creation of Oak Park High School’s annual literary magazine, “Veritas.”   The club...

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‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ sweeps 95th Academy Awards

Allie Wang, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2023

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” cemented its place among Asian-American stories in Hollywood, joining “The Joy Luck Club,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Shang-Chi” and “Turning Red.” The...

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The Willow Project sparks controversy in America

Anona Nori, Niyati Guram, and Annika Thakur March 30, 2023

Recently, a proposal called the Willow Project was approved by the Biden Administration. Initially proposed by ConocoPhillips, this $6 billion plan aims to drill oil in the North Slope of Alaska, specifically...

Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and more take home awards from the 2023 Grammy Awards

Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and more take home awards from the 2023 Grammy Awards

Charlize Ocon March 3, 2023

The 2023 Grammy Awards wrapped up at 8:30 pm, on Feb. 5. Various artists took home awards from the coveted show, earning not only a trophy, but a spot in musical history. Before the awards began, host...

Spanish-American woman named oldest person in the world

Max Pajonk and Conrad Weese March 3, 2023

Maria Branyas Morera, age 115, is now the oldest person alive following the death of the French nun Lucile Randon —also known as Sister André — who lived to be 118-years-old.  Morera has seen it...

Robbie’s Place rocks OPHS Rally

Jayden Bellemeur, Guest Writer March 1, 2023

Coursing nerves, rushing adrenaline and a whole lot of excitement summed up these four teens' thoughts as they took their makeshift stage. Their audience: a crowd of roughly one thousand peers. The wholly...

A spotlight on OPHS artists

A spotlight on OPHS artists

Madelyne Cascione, Graduated Senior Staff Writer March 1, 2023

  As students piled into the gym on Thursday, Feb. 23, Oak Park High School’s Dance Team, String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Choir and a group from the International Thespian Society prepared to...

Lock blocks now occupy most classroom doors at OPHS

Megan McCoy, Features Editor March 1, 2023

Lock Blocks are classroom safety devices that can immediately lock any door in a potentially dangerous situation. Oak Park High School has recently introduced lock blocks to every classroom door in the...

OPHS Mock Trial Team advances to county finals and gets second place

Penelope Klaudopoulos, Guest Writer March 1, 2023

Oak Park High School’s “black” Mock Trial team secured their spot into the Ventura County finals for the second year in a row on Feb. 8. In the final round against Trinity Pacific school they earned...

LeBron James shatters NBA all-time scoring record

LeBron James shatters NBA all-time scoring record

Lindsay Gould, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2023

Four NBA championships, four time NBA MVP, four NBA finals MVP awards, three time All-Star MVP, two Olympic gold medals and now: the NBA’s all-time scorer.  During the Laker game on Feb. 8 against...

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