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Make empathy a graduation requirement

Make empathy a graduation requirement

Charlize Ocon and Olivia Papanicolaou December 19, 2023

When I was in the Los Angeles Unified School District, Black History Month was impossible to miss: murals covered the school walls, announcements were made and activities were done in classrooms.  On...

Art by Anika Ravioli

Consuming information in a chaotic world

The Editorial Board, Oak Park Talon December 19, 2023

Chaos. If there is one word to describe the state of the world right now it would be chaos. When innocent civilians are collateral damage in wars across the world, when political scandals and trials surface...

Art by Caroline BI

Look on the bright side

Justine Picard, Senior Staff Writer December 19, 2023

The sun droops low on the horizon, flashing its rays above the silhouette of mountains–painting a beautiful background for the stars that loiter in the sky. The cold, sweet air fills your lungs, an icy...

Art by Ella Broms

How I ‘flipped’ my phone addiction

Penelope Kladopoulos, Opinion Editor December 19, 2023

There are a few essentials that are widely accepted as necessary for human survival: food, water, air, shelter and clothes. But in our digitally dense world, it would make sense to add another: smartphones.  In...

A chilling portrait makes essential viewing: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

A chilling portrait makes essential viewing: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Mara Hankins, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2023

I didn’t walk into the theater with immense enthusiasm for the upcoming three-and-a-half hours of Martin Scorsese’s new film. The cynic in me took the abbreviated TV commercial I had seen of “Killers...

NFL Midseason Award Predictions

Madhav Syamala, Senior Staff Writer November 30, 2023

It is midway through the NFL 2023-2024 season and many players are playing exceptionally. Although these are subject to change, here are my front runners for this season’s awards.  Coach of the Year:...

The over-abundance of recognized days are meaningless

The over-abundance of recognized days are meaningless

Sydney Herstein and Brooke Herstein November 29, 2023

It is universally recognized that many important events and holidays should be celebrated around the world. However, many other national days share a designation on the calendar with these truly important...

Facing the stigma of female Halloween costumes

Facing the stigma of female Halloween costumes

Brooke Herstein and Sydney Herstein November 29, 2023

Halloween is a time for people of all ages and backgrounds to dress up as their favorite sports players, movie characters, career aspirations and other popular figures. However, through all this festive...

Listening with Lindsay: ‘Now and Then’

Listening with Lindsay: ‘Now and Then’

Lindsay Gould, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2023

Welcome to the inaugural edition of my new column, “Listening with Lindsay.” This column is devoted to my exploration of the world of music, from new album drops to movie soundtracks and even Broadway...

EYE 2 EYE: Does the PSAT help in college applications?

Diya Johny and Anika Ravilla November 3, 2023

Reasons to take the PSAT that will benefit you for college Details as to how taking the PSAT can help students in terms of colleges. Diya Johny, Business Communications and Manager You might be thinking,...

Halloween movies to binge-watch this year

Sydney Herstein, Lindsay Gould, and Megan McCoy October 16, 2023

October is notorious for its spooky movies, ranging from lighthearted classics to terrifying thrillers. This spooky season, we recommend watching these films to get you in the Halloween spirit, and who...

Should all AP tests be online?

Megan McCoy, Features Editor September 29, 2023

In May of 2023, for the first time ever, AP tests including AP United States History, AP Language and Composition, and AP Computer Science Principles were proctored online. Consequently, there were some...

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