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42Fifty introduces ‘The Muse,’ OH’s first literary magazine

Entertainment Taylor Ana - Staff Reporter - May 4, 2026

Today, 42Fifty published the first issue of its new literary magazine, The Muse, highlighting OH student artwork and creative writing. In our world of short attention spans, rapid-fire entertainment, and the flood of AI-generated content, it is more important than ever for high school students to slow down and appreciate their peers’ creativity. “I think with the Fine Arts, it invites you to come and ... slow things down and just ponder… I remember my art teacher in college told me that the average dealer in an art museum sees works only for three seconds. So, I mean, this is a lot about our attention span, and so our art has a way of being meditative and [taking a] moment to enjoy how much hard work went into it,” OH Fine Arts Department Chair Michael Skura said. Now more than ever, emphasizing the value of student art and writing is important.

5-1-26 Student announcements

News Taylor Ana - Staff Reporter - April 29, 2026

Here are the 5-1-26 student announcements from 42Fifty. This week's highlights include: Prom Spirit Week Days Club meeting announcements Senior college commitment signing day update ... and more!

4-24-26 Student announcements

News Aster Lasher - Video Editor and Taylor Ana - Staff Reporter - April 23, 2026

Here are the 4-24-26 student announcements from 42Ffity. Please see our YouTube channel for previous announcements and our video archive.

Features

More than just coffee and donuts: OH program Cup Of Happiness delivers joy

Stephanie Mayorga - Spanish Section Editor - May 8, 2026

What better way than to start the morning off with coffee and donuts? Well, OH staff would say the better way is to have those items delivered by some of OH’s most kind-hearted students. Many of the students in OH's special education program deliver coffee and donuts to teachers every Tuesday and Friday during first period and bring joy to the school day, and it has brought benefits to the students, too. “It’s fun because I get to do jobs,” said OH senior Evan Bates, a student who participates in the Cup of Happiness program.

Two junior junior girlfriends together in a unique way from the classic movie "Dumb and Dumber." Pictured from left to right are Paige Fader, Breckin Trader, Jared Woods, and Chloe Reichert Credit: Courtesy of Paige Fader

From trucks to bright lights, even horses: OH promposal creativity

Madi Young - Staff Reporter, Maliyah Gosssett- Staff Reporter and Brandyn Hudson - Staff Reporter - May 8, 2026

More than just coffee and donuts: OH program Cup Of Happiness delivers joy

Stephanie Mayorga - Spanish Section Editor - May 8, 2026

Pictured is OH junior Peyton Allen in her element, styling a client's hair. Credit: courtesy of Peyton Allen

Styling dreams: How one OH junior turned personal passion into thriving business

Maliyah Gosssett- Staff Reporter - May 7, 2026

Image of OH junior, photographer for Kennarphotography, Kenna Ryan. Credit: Peyton Allen, 42Fifty

Kenna Ryan: A look through her lens

Peyton Allen - Staff Reporter - May 7, 2026

After winning the Plainfield Classic Tournament 3-1 and 3-2 on April 11 and 13 respectively, the OH varsity girls soccer team gathers to celebrate together. Credit: courtesy of the girls soccer team

OH girls soccer is on a roll in the midst of...

May 7, 2026

OH girls lacrosse team leader and goalie Josslyn Sheets is pictured in action on the field at OE. The team is currently 9-8, gaining in confidence within this relatively new sports. Credit: courtesy of Josslyn Sheets

Podcast: Girls lacrosse takes the field, grows in confidence

May 7, 2026

OH seniors Emily Chorvat and Abbigail Carrillo play badminton doubles at Joliet West High School. Credit: Jia Nair, 42Fifty

Birds of a feather: Badminton team wraps up singles, doubles season...

May 7, 2026

Pictured is OH girlś soccer after a sucessful win at Plainfield North. Credit: Girls Soccer Insta

Eyes on the ball: Soccer season seeing success

April 28, 2026

Bam Adebayo takes a shot during his 83-point game and celebrates with his mother after the performance of a lifetime. Credit: Anthony Martel, 42Fifty

Heat check: Adebayo adds accolade to his career, inspiring OH students

March 27, 2026

La revista literaria, "The Muse," publico su primer numero hoy. Credito: Taylor Ana, 42 Fifty

42 Fifty presenta ‘The Muse,’ la primera revista literaria de OH

How do you celebration that special birthday, your GOLDEN birthday? Check out our new podcast about golden birthdays in the newest This or That podcast episode. Credit: Ainslee Gerardot, 42Fifty

Podcast: This or That golden birthday celebration edition

This image shows the main characters of the film Project Hail Mary, Rylan Grace as both a astronaut and science teacher, then Rocky the Alien.. Credit: Jessica Bellah, 42Fifty

There is no Plan B: ‘Project Hail Mary’ visually stuns

Pictured si ann edited collage featuring Coachella 2026 headliner's Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Justin Bieber. Credit: Jia Nair, 42Fifty

A Coachellabration: ’26 concert caught the world’s attention this April

This image shows every time Darth Maul has been shown from "Shadow Menace" all the way to the newest adaptation, "Maul: The Shadow Lord." Credit: Jydun Brower and Gavin Baker, 42Fifty

The price of power: The rise of Darth Maul

The Spring '26 issue of The Muse, 42Fifty's new literary magazine, highlights student artworks and creative writing. This is 42Fifty's first ever issue of The Muse. Credit: Taylor Ana, 42Fifty

42Fifty releases Spring ’26 issue of ‘The Muse,’ new literary magazine

Pictured are a few of the elements students are using to prepare for prom. Credit: Cristina Murillo, 42fifty

Shattering expectations: How students are preparing for prom’s Crystal Gala

May 6, 2026

As heavy as log, students can find group projects disorienting and cumbersome to maneuver with partners. Credit; Tristan Acosta, 42Fifty

Opinion: How to fix the seemingly unfixable when assigned a group project

March 27, 2026

Pictured are sophomores Eddie Ramos and Jaxon Zdan giving a presentation on Pope Urban II to their Honors English 2 Class. Credit: Taylor Ana, 42Fifty

Opinion: The good, the bad, and the eloquent about class presentations

March 26, 2026

Hard to say any of us are particularly happy to be right back where we started the year at. It certainly doesn't feel like St. Patrick's day is tomorrow... Credit: Pierre Vargas, 42Fifty

Cartoon: Two steps forward, one step back

March 16, 2026

42 Fifty presenta ‘The Muse,’ la primera revista literaria de OH

Stephanie Mayorga - Spanish Section Editor - May 8, 2026

En español

Hoy, 42fifty publicó el primer número de su nueva revista literaria, The Muse, resaltando los trabajos artísticos y las escrituras creativas de los estudiantes de OH. En nuestro mundo de atención corta, entretenimiento de fuego rápido y la inundación de contenido de IA, es más importante que nunca que los estudiantes de preparatoria desaceleren y aprecien la creatividad de sus compañeros. “Yo pienso que con las bellas artes, te invita a venir y…desalerar las cosas y pensar…y me acuerdo que mi maestra de arte en el colegio me dijo que distribuidor promedio en el museo de arte ve los trabajos por solamente 3 segundos. Entonces, digo, se trata mucho de la capacidad de atencion, y entonces nuestra tiene una manera de ser meditativa y tomar un momento para disfrutar cuanto trabajo duro fue puesto,” Michael Skura, director del Departamento de Bellas Artes de OH, dijo.

5-8-26 Student announcements

Student Announcements Jia Nair - Podcast Editor, Stephanie Mayorga - Spanish Section Editor and Aster Lasher - Video Editor - May 7, 2026

Here are the 5-8-26 student announcements from 42Fifty. This week’s highlights include: Club meeting announcements Graduation information Yearbook distribution details Spring sports information … and more! Please see our YouTube channel for previous announcements and our video archive.