Student opens fire at Saugus High School
Atmika Iyer, Co editor-in-chief
November 15, 2019
A student at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita opened fire at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. Two students were killed and three were injured, according to the Associated Press. The gunman shot himself and was hospitalized as well. The 16-year-old gunman came to school with a .45 caliber semi-automatic...
Oak Park mother accused of felony offences
Emily Francis and Lucy Heine-Van Fossen
November 3, 2019
An Oak Park mother has been accused of committing lewd acts upon a minor, oral copulation of a person under 16, furnishing marijuana to minors over 14, and maintaining a place for selling or using controlled substances. On here arraignment on Oct. 25, she pleaded not guilty on all accusations. Superi...
Pilot killed after small plane crashes near Camarillo Airport
Mina Jung, Senior Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Pilot John Lewis, age 82, died after a small plane crashed near Camarillo Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 8 around 12:30 p.m. According to James Baroni of Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office, Lewis died from a combination of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries. The crash resulted in a fire which was extinguished by 12:55 p.m. The one-seat, single-engine plane struggled to gain altitude and crashe...
Litten wins teacher leadership award
Ellie Hand, Digital Media Editor
November 1, 2019
Due to her dedication to implementing Next Generation Science Standards and focusing on a sustainability-driven education, Science Department Chair Winnie Litten received a leadership award presented by the Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit on Oct. 17. According to the Green...
OP alumnus aims for 2020 Olympics
Kellen Beckett, News Editor
October 31, 2019
“Oak Park holds a very special place in my heart.” Kareem Maddox graduated from Oak Park High School in 2007 and went on to attend Princeton University as a player on their Division I basketball team. Maddox remembers his time at OPHS fondly. He also favorably remembers his coaches and teachers. “I...
Oak Park schools close due to wildfire risks
Shoshana Medved, PR manager
October 31, 2019
Classes were canceled Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31 for all Oak Park schools and for many in the surrounding area, prompted by the threat of wildfires and possible power outages. On Oct. 29 Superintendent Tony Knight and Director of Student Support and School Safety Stew McGugan sent ou...
OPUSD holds parent meeting on new elementary school ‘Gender Diversity’ lessons
Havi Rubenfeld, Emily Francis, and Kellen Beckett
September 23, 2019
An RSVP only parent meeting, regarding the new gender diversity grade school lessons, was held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Oak Park High School Pavillion. Oak Park Unified School District’s #OakParkConnects ‘Gender Diversity Resources for Elementary Parents’ describes gender diversity as “an umbre...
Construction begins for healing garden in Thousand Oaks
Oliver Carter, Senior Staff Writer
September 23, 2019
Conejo Park and Planning District describes the healing garden, or memorial for those who lost their lives at the Borderline Bar and Grill mass shooting, as a “place to pause, reflect and heal.” On Nov. 7, 2018, 12 people were killed by a gunman who opened fire on a crowd at the Borderline Bar...
EYE 2 EYE : Should College Athletes Be Allowed To Pick Up Endorsements
Lucy Anne Heine-Van Fossen and Oliver Carter
September 23, 2019
Not a viable option By : Oliver Carter, Senior Staff Writer Written along the proud sidewalk of any given college, cement will bear bold stars, a callused handprint and helmet engraved with a name. That is, when college athletes become entertainers. On “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,...
A shaky wake-up call
Alex Goldbeck and Blake Hanlon
September 19, 2019
The pool sloshed back and forth with waves bigger than a cannonball creates. For many Southern Califorinians, this was the only sign that an earthquake was taking place. “I saw the pool which looks cool whenever earthquakes happen and I knew an earthquake was happening,” senior Nathan Kriger said. On...
Cap decorating sparks conversation
May 13, 2019
The graduating class of 2019 will begin a new Oak Park tradition: all students will dress in black robes and will be permitted to decorate their graduation caps. The district decided upon this change in attire in an attempt to be sensitive and accepting of all gender issues and not identify students’...
Debbie Sands to retire this year
Jacob Wagman and Angus Hsieh
May 13, 2019
After 17 years as an instructional assistant at Oak Park High School, Debby Sands will be retiring in 2019, at the end of this school year. Sands helps students with various learning disabilities by working closely with them, reviewing the material covered in their classes, and providing further explanations...
Oliver Carter, Senior Staff Writer
December 6, 2019 • No Comments
Twin seniors Bryce and Preston Green are the only twins in the Oak Park High School drama program. Bryce began his drama career two years ago as Jacey Squires, the tenor of...
Oliver Carter, Senior Staff Writer
December 6, 2019 • No Comments
Freshman Simran Nadig member of the OPHS Girls’ Golf team, has been selected as Athlete of the Week, for the week of Oct. 28. According to Coach Donn James, Nadig plays...
Atmika Iyer, Co editor-in-chief
December 6, 2019 • No Comments
Lamps decorate households. Spicy snacks and sweets fill kitchen counters. Traditional designs made of colored rice powder are laid on the ground. These are but a few ways...
Hana Chizzo and Rachel Driggs
December 4, 2019 • No Comments
Record ticket sales were hit for the homecoming dance, which happened earlier than usual this year. The Associated Student Body adopted the theme: “Enchantment Under the...