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Liam Piekarczyk

Liam Piekarczyk
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Howdy! My name is Liam Piekarczyk and I am a first year staff reporter and in my senior year of high school. I am involved in the school's cross country, swim and dive, and track and field team. I am also an editor for the 25/26 reflector yearbook staff. 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 for our publication!

Girls’ Cross Country finishes season with overwhelming success

During the fall season, girls' cross country finished their season with third place at regionals and ninth out of 18 teams during sectionals. As usual, sports have highs and lows. Organizations grow closer together through social interaction or growth as a team. With girls' cross country, that growth helped with their overall results and pushed them past their limits. OH sophomore Alivia Kath voiced her team’s goal by stating, “We had our eyes on the prize all season long, knowing that we were aiming for sectionals.”

Marvel Zombies receives mixed reviews as first TV-MA animated special

Marvel's new "What If..." series leaves a few questions for viewers. In this review, pros and cons of the seeming cliffhanger are weighted. Credit: Liam Piekarczyk, 42Fifty

A new Marvel TV special has received mixed feedback as a sequel to "What If..." season 1, episode 4, in a zombies story line which takes a unique approach within the Marvel universe. As a standalone story, it takes its first steps as Marvel’s first TV-MA animated show with four episodes.  The show takes place five years after the events of "What If" season 1, episode 4. The premises of "What If..." was new takes on stories using a “What If...” scenario. In episode 4, the story was “What If… Zombies?!”  “I liked how they weren’t afraid to [[eliminate]] main characters," said OH senior Matthew Sobecki. "It was unpredictable because of that.”

Club aims to add stunning visuals from OH sports events to social media

OH senior and Panther Media Club President Maddie Liska practices her skills on the Ken Pickerill Stadium sidelines under the Friday Night Lights. Credit: Liam PieKarczyk, 42Fifty

With an eye on stunning photography and impeccable digital design, the Oswego Panther Media Club quickly gained attention during the '25-26 school year.  Club Sponsor and OH Assistant Principal Katherine Lippoldt said, “The idea for Panther PR started with senior Maddie Liska last school year. As she was getting more into photography, and sports photography in particular, she found a need for a place where students could work together and grow their skills.”

Taco Dale: Lettuce tell you about the deliciousness that awaits

A juicy, cheesy steak burrito with beans and fluffy rice from Taco Dale Cantina makes a positive impression on West Washington Street in Oswego. Credit: Roman Berger, 42Fifty

A new restaurant has paved its way in downtown Oswego over the summer, replacing Tap House Grill, a small restaurant chain across Kendall County which closed its doors at the Oswego location back in February.  With Taco Dale coming to replace Tap House Grill, new employees at the establishment enjoy the new workplace. Waitress Honesty Johnson stated that she “would...