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Building on UC Berkeley's campus, with Berkeley's Campanile-- also known as the Sather Tower-- in the background. (Photo by Adyant Borhade/OPHS)

Touring the Future 9: UC Berkeley

Abhinav Kodali, Opinion Editor September 24, 2025

Like everything else at UC Berkeley, the academic offerings in one of the best of the best universities can be more than overwhelming. With well over 30,000 full-time undergraduate overachievers packed...

Cook greets audience of students in a Pope costume after rolling out the list of blessings

Teacher Donald Cook climbed roof dressed as a pope — and upon request — sprayed kids with ‘holy water’

Marina Avramenko and Aysa Markazi September 2, 2025

World history teacher Donald Cook commenced his classes on the roof of the Oak Park High School G building on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 26. Cook presented a long scroll with a list of priced blessings;...

The next generation of OPHS Flicks

The next generation of OPHS Flicks

Saanvi Dasari, Editor-In-Chief June 11, 2025

There’s one account that has more followers than the OPHS Talon—the OPHS Flicks Instagram. Founded in 2022 by Ephram Hay, Emma Lee and Derica Chiu to represent student life and athletics, OPHS Flicks...

Students line up to talk to representatives at a college fair in the Pavilion

Recap: OPHS College and Career Center

Natalie Baghdanian, Managing Editor and News Editor May 21, 2025

The Oak Park High School College and Career Center organizes multiple events to provide students with the information needed to plan their future. “We start the school year off with a boot camp for...

Game Ogre destination.

Game Ogre: Oak Park’s ultimate hub for family fun and board game adventures

Dylan Boyd, Senior Staff Writer May 21, 2025

Tucked in the heart of our neighborhood, Game Ogre is more than just a store– it’s a lively hub where families, friends and gamers of all ages gather. With shelves overflowing with board games, from...

DK Metcalf and Jalen Milroe

The End Zone Report: Volume Nine

Yash Parikh and Dylan Boyd April 9, 2025

Welcome to the ninth volume of The End Zone Report, where we talk about anything and everything football. In today’s report we are going to look at the best quarterbacks in the upcoming draft class and...

A look into this year’s Spring Fling

A look into this year’s Spring Fling

Sophie Casazza, News Editor March 28, 2025

Each spring semester, Oak Park High School’s ASB organizes a Spring Fling dance with varying themes. This year’s dance features a CandyLand theme, advertising a night filled with candy to students.  The...

Flyer with QR code

Rays of Hope: Charity Trivia Night

Saanvi Dasari, Editor-In-Chief March 28, 2025

After almost a year of planning, OPHS club, Rays of Hope, plans to debut their very first Trivia Night at the Pavilion on Friday, April 4.  After the club’s creation last year, the members and board...

Sign-in errors at OPHS

Sign-in errors at OPHS

Yash Parikh, Sports Editor March 19, 2025

Oak Park High School freshman Rishi Prabhu was winning his debate round. At the most important tournament of the year– state qualifiers– Prabhu was dismantling his opponent's case with facts that he...

OPHS Stunt preview

OPHS Stunt preview

Anika Ravilla, Art Director February 5, 2025

With a new season on the horizon, the Oak Park High School Stunt team is preparing to showcase their skills, determination and teamwork in what promises to be a competitive and exhilarating year. One of...

Listening with Lindsay: Best Collabs

Listening with Lindsay: Best Collabs

Lindsay Gould, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2024

What’s better than your favorite artist releasing new music? Releasing new music featuring your other favorite artists. From rock to rap, country and pop, collaborations have brought together some of...

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