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Supreme Court takes on the social media rights of elected officials

Supreme Court takes on the social media rights of elected officials

Jackson Hill, Ombudsman November 15, 2023

Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases involving government officials blocking their constituents on social media.  The plaintiffs are community members, alleging that a city...

Analysis: Player Comparisons for 2023 NBA Lottery Picks

Analysis: Player Comparisons for 2023 NBA Lottery Picks

Yash Parikh, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

On June 22, 2023, a new class of young prospects joined the league of professionals that is the NBA. 2023 is a versatile class, full of all sorts of players. We have generational bigs like Victor Wembanyama,...

Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions

Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions

Sydney Herstein and Brooke Herstein May 23, 2023

The Supreme Court of the United States will soon issue a ruling that will decide if affirmative action shall remain prominent in college admissions decisions. On Oct. 31, 2022, the Supreme Court heard...

Editorial: Students must stand in solidarity with the Oak Park teachers’ union

Editorial: Students must stand in solidarity with the Oak Park teachers’ union

The Editorial Board, Oak Park Talon May 23, 2023

Teacher appreciation week has come and gone at Oak Park High School, giving us a valuable opportunity to reflect on how our teachers are compensated for their tireless work. Despite all the gifts and cards...

The transphobic editorial published by the Acorn represents the views of the paper.

The Acorn takes a harmful stance on transgender athletes and masks it as journalism

Charlize Ocon, Social Media Manager May 23, 2023

At the core of every respectable publication is a solid ethical framework which justifies the writing from a moral standpoint. Without concern for the ethical ramifications of publishing certain ideas,...

The 2023 stunt season kicks off

The 2023 stunt season kicks off

Olivia Papanicolaou, Senior Staff Writer May 1, 2023

The Oak Park High School stunt team entered the 2023 season with a kick-off game against Moorpark High School on March 14. The first game was followed by the team’s first home game against Moorpark....

A triumphant season comes to an end

A triumphant season comes to an end

Madelyne Cascione and Ava Harris May 1, 2023

The Oak Park High School boys volleyball team went into the week with high hopes for their first playoff game on Thursday, April 27. They were set to take on the Valencia Vikings at home.  As a surprise,...

OPHS girls lacrosse is set to take on the first round of CIF playoffs

OPHS girls lacrosse team remains undefeated

Emily Gluskin, Opinion Editor May 1, 2023

This year’s girls lacrosse team is making history: defeating rival schools, reclaiming the Kanan Cup and having an ongoing winning streak. The team has been hard at work training for months, yet they...

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Political parties may as well be rival high schools

Emily Gluskin, Opinion Editor May 1, 2023

In George Washington’s Farewell Address, he famously gave the United States two warnings: do not get involved with the affairs of other countries and resist the rise of political factions. Washington...

What is the Willow Project?

What is the Willow Project?

Megan McCoy, Features Editor May 1, 2023

The Willow Project is a massive oil drilling project conducted by ConocoPhillips, Alaska's largest crude oil producer. This project will produce over 600 million barrels of crude oil, drilled straight...

OPHS speech team dominates at TCFL state qualifier

OPHS speech team dominates at TCFL state qualifier

Brooke Herstein, News Editor May 1, 2023

The Oak Park High School Speech team emerged victorious from the Tri County Forensic League on March 18 and 19. The OPHS Speech team competed in 10 separate events, some dual and some individual. Of those...

“Air” film is a slam dunk in the box office

“Air” film is a slam dunk in the box office

Sydney Herstein and Mikaela Merilles May 1, 2023

“Air” is a 2023 American memoir sports drama film based on a true story about how the shoe company Nike came to work with NBA player Michael Jordan, collaborating on the Air Jordan sneaker line. The...

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