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Attention toward school violence heightens after Columbine

March 24, 2016

The discussion on school safety has been ongoing for decades, beginning with school shootings as early as the late 1960s. However, it was ultimately the 1999 Columbine High School shooting that brought...

On lockdown: Responding to school violence

Nick Burt, Graduated Managing Editor March 24, 2016

70 bullet casings littered a mile-long trail, reminders of the shooting rampage that ended the lives of six — including the gunman — at Santa Monica Community College in June 2013. The lone gunman,...

Science Olympiad team members won 26 individual medals and third place overall at the regional competition Feb. 13. The team will be attending the state competition at Caltech April 2 (Photograph courtesy of Benjamin Porat).

Science Olympiad Club places third overall, wins 26 medals

Michelle Chen, Graduated Opinion Editor March 24, 2016

The Science Olympiad team won third place overall and 26 individual medals for its performance in the Feb. 13 regional competition at Antelope Valley College. The team will advance to the state competition...

WASC representatives visit school to assess classrooms, curriculum

Grace Ye, Graduated Print News Editor March 24, 2016

The accreditation visiting team from the Western Association of Schools Colleges came to Oak Park Feb. 28 through March 2 to assess the school and its quality of education. After the visit, the school...

Left to right: Sophomore Ray Zhang, freshman Samantha Heller, freshman Dev Jasuja, Ventura County Honor Band conductor Robert Ponto, sophomore Peter Ye and senior Nathaniel Driggs (Photograph courtesy of Peter Ye).

5 students selected for county honor band

Catie Herberg March 24, 2016

The Ventura County Honor Band welcomed five Oak Park students this year, breaking the previous school record of two students. The VCHB performed at a concert Feb. 28 at Ventura High School. The students...

Monday: Common scholarship deadline and Obama visits Cuba

Ashwarya Srinivas and Nicole Schwartz March 21, 2016

Happy Monday, Oak Park. Here’s what you need to know to wrap-up your weekend and begin your week: This Week: ComedySportz and OPHS common scholarship application deadline There will be a ComedySportz...

Friday: Eagles basketball eliminated and Obama nominates Garland

Medha Vallurupalli, Julian Lehrer, , , and March 18, 2016

Happy Friday, Oak Park. Here’s what you need to know to wrap-up your week and begin your weekend: Last week: Eagles basketball eliminated from CIF Division III Tournament Oak Park lost to Ayala High...

Monday: ComedySportz and Ankara car bombing

Ashwarya Srinivas and Nicole Schwartz March 16, 2016

Happy Monday, Oak Park. Here’s what you need to know to wrap-up your weekend and begin your week: This Week: Mr. Eagle pageant and Powder Puff sign-ups The annual OPHS Mr. Eagle pageant will take place...

Friday: Oak Park basketball advances and Mr. Eagle pageant

Medha Vallurupalli and Julian Lehrer March 13, 2016

Happy Friday, Oak Park. Here’s what you need to know to wrap-up your week and begin your weekend: Last Week: Eagles basketball advances against San Joaquin Memorial Oak Park defeated San Joaquin Memorial...

Winning members of Oak Park FBLA display their plaques. 31 of the schools 34 competitors won plaques (Talon).

FBLA places fourth in Gold Coast

Grace Ye, Graduated Print News Editor March 8, 2016

The Future Business Leaders of America Club won fourth place overall at the Gold Coast Section Leadership Conference Feb. 6. According to senior and FBLA president Chris Lee, students compete in more...

Alex Allison plays the guitar as part of a performance at Chinese Culture Night. High school Chinese students, elementary school students, Chinese club members and high school staff participated in the festivities (Photograph from Akshita Dondeti/Talon).

Chinese Culture Night features student and teacher talent

Meghana Mudunuri, Graduated Head Photographer March 8, 2016

The annual Chinese Culture Night was held in the Pavilion Friday, Feb.12. The sold-out show celebrated the Year of the Monkey through student and teacher performances. High school Chinese students,...

The Troy Tones, an a capella group at USC, perform in the Pavilion for middle and high school students. The event included a singing workshop and Q&A (Akshita Dondeti/Talon).

USC a cappella group hosts singing workshop

Arianna Kenig March 8, 2016

Whispers echo through the Pavilion; everyone sits, waits. A quiet hum begins, filling the room with soothing vibrations. The USC Troy Tones met singers in the Pavilion Friday, Feb. 26. The undergraduate...

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