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Shame, shame: Bad parking at OH called out on Insta, makes an impact

News Anthony Aguilar and German Perez - Staff Reporter -
Turns out a little, light public shaming can go a long way. An anonymous Instagram account in Oswego posts about student’s bad parking and may have slightly improved students parking after only a couple weeks.  The Instagram account owner (who wished to remain anonymous) said in an Insta chat interview, “I think the account might have changed a few peoples parking, as I've seen fewer people with a wheel in the grass or crooked.” The account has become a popular topic among students, because it combines humor with a common issue in the school parking lot: truly bad parking. “I think it’s funny as long as no one is being mean about it,” said OH junior Djevdet Vejseli said.
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A new turn: New drivers build safe habits

News Meredith Mateja - Staff Reporter -
According to the US Government, every year, more than 40,000 people in the United States die in a car crash, many of them caused by preventable mistakes made by drivers. Most new drivers aren’t aware of how much they need to be constantly analyzing their surroundings,” said Oswego's Top Driver instructor Andy Gerbitz. “A good proactive driver is routinely making predictions and adjustments before encountering any potential problems.” At OH, the Driver's Ed program offered through the Kinetic Wellness Department offers detailed supports for early drivers. A learning opportunity for students, these early experiences with trained teachers and professionals help to overcome potential bad habits.
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Bringing history to Kane County: Freedom’s Path event connects locals to the Underground Railroad

News Craig Spicher - Staff Reporter -
To connect locals to their county's ties to the Underground Railroad, local historians presented at the Freedom's Path event, Sept. 24 at Montgomery Village Hall. The presentation is intended to educate the community and demonstrate how everyday citizens can still make an impact to this day. Organizers hope that this presentation will encourage locals to explore how national historical events played out in their own backyards.
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OH earns prestigious School of Distinction Award from IAEA

42FiftyOmina Abdurakhmonova - Staff Reporter -
OH has been recognized for the strength of its Fine Arts programs by the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) with the School of Distinction Award. The recognition emphasizes the work of OH students and teachers across multiple areas of the arts. According to Fine Arts Department Chair Michael Skura, the recognition has been the result of growth within the department.  “When I first became a department chair back in 2004, I had a five year plan,” Skura said. “By 2010, our kids were just really doing incredible work.” The Fine Arts Department teaches about a wide range of artistic disciplines and mediums, including sculpture, pottery, jewelry, mixed media, digital art and photography. Skura said the department’s success comes from the relationship between teachers, students and their shared effort to produce creative and strong work.
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En representación de la comunidad hispana, OH conmemora el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Stephanie Mayorga - Spanish Section Editor and Yaznel Mendoza - Staff Reporter -
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El Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que se conmemora del 15 de Septiembre al 15 de Octubre, ha comenzado oficialmente, y numerosos estudiantes, profesores y residentes están trabajando para resaltar las culturas hispanas y representar a los miembros hispanos que han enriquecido la comunidad de Oswego. “Siempre debemos destacar la diversidad de nuestra comunidad”, afirmó Zaydrian Vital, estudiante de tercer año de OH. “Dado que observamos una mayoría de personas blancas, es esencial que otros latinos puedan ver su representación, que reconozcan su cultura y que se sientan integrados en la comunidad.” En Ohio, el Mes de la Herencia Hispana es de gran relevancia para la comunidad hispana, particularmente para el club de Ohio, la Organización de Estudiantes Latinoamericanos (LASO).

10-2-26 Student announcements

Student Announcements Jia Nair - Podcast Editor and Stephanie Mayorga - Spanish Section Editor -
Here are the 10-2-26 student announcements for OH students from 42Fifty. Please see our YouTube channel for other announcements and video archive. This week, announcements include: - Youth Mental Health and Wellness event -Panther PR Media Team -Info about the upcoming long weekend -...and more!
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