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Jia Nair

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Hello!!! My name is Jia Nair, and I am a sophomore at Oswego High School. It is my first year on the staff 42Fifty. At OHS, I am involved in BIONIC, Youth and Government, Girl Scouts, and Business Professionals of America. I also serve as the president of The Rightfully Project. You can contact me by emailing 42Fifty@sd308.org and putting my name in the subject line. We welcome comments on our articles and feedback on our publication.

Podcast: Bells begin to jingle as students share favorite holiday tunes

OH junior Gianna Fonseca is shown listening to a holiday music playlist at school. Credit: Jia Nair, 42Fifty

As Mariah Carey said, "It's time for the holiday season!" And what would the holidays be without favorite holiday tunes? Podcast hosts Jia Nair and Stephanie Mayorga rap about holiday music and share student poll feedback about favorite and least favorite holiday songs. The songs students chose from were among the Top 20 Christmas songs ever, according to Millie Forrest from Access Creative. Listen in for the best and the worst of the season!

OH flips upside down: The return of Stranger Things

OH Students gather around a school Chromebook playing the Stranger Things season 5 trailer. Credit: Jia Nair, 42Fifty

OH has flipped "upside down" as students prepare their Stranger Things predictions for the show's return on Nov. 26 via Netflix for its fifth and final season. “I saw the trailer. [[It was]] dropped a week or two ago [[and]] it looks good,” said OH English teacher Adam Gordon. With the previous season being released over three years ago, audiences simply can't wait for the show's finale.

Giving thanks: Panthers share gratitude through various Thanksgiving celebrations

A collage of photos featuring the Juniorette's meeting with Delaney Segarra and OH's culinary Thanksgiving feast. Credit: Jia Nair, 42Fifty

With Thanksgiving around the corner, OH’s community is more than ready to feast on their favorite holiday traditions. “[[Thanksgiving is]] about spending time with others and just being with one another,” said OH junior Mia Gasper. Throughout the building and in the community, students and staff participate in local Thanksgiving celebrations. Whether that be student-led events, food drives, or debating the best dish, everyone is trying their best to get involved in this fall season of gratitude.

Picture Perfect: Top spots for Hoco photos

OH junior Arabella Mungwell (left) and her friends pose near the creek at Hudson Crossing. Credit: Courtesy of Arabella Mungwell

It has become a tradition for students to take photos before Homecoming. Whether it's with friends, siblings, or their dates, OH students are determined to find the perfect picture spot. But where is that in the Oswegoland area? OH junior Stella Tarmann said, “We’re gonna take [[pictures]] on the Fox River… It's really close to my best friend's house.” The homecoming theme can influence photo spots, and this year's theme was Enchanted Garden, chosen by OH’s Student Council.

Panther pride prevails even through the change in pep assembly schedule

OH students and staff unite on the Ken Pickerall football field to celebrate the annual pep assembly, in the morning of Oct. 3rd. Credit: Jia Nair, 42Fifty

This year, due to the surprisingly high early October temperatures, the annual OH pep assembly was moved from the afternoon to the morning.  “It was a little last-minute... but it ended up being a positive change,” said Student Council sponsor and social studies teacher Anne Sweeney, who is in charge of planning the pep assembly.