Cristina Murillo - Socials Editor
When revenge bedtime procrastination strikes: Students chasing time, escaping sleep
Revenge bedtime procrastination, or RBP, is defined as intentionally putting aside sleep in order to reclaim personal time for oneself. This often involves doom scrolling on social media or watching television. “You know, there are so many things that can happen to a body when you don't have enough sleep," said OH psychology and social studies teacher Gregorey Verdino. "Things like too much cortisol in the bloodstream [[can happen with RBP]].” Many students, including myself, have fallen victim to this phenomenon. When a student's schedule consists of school, a sport, and a part-time job, the day is no longer theirs. They aim to make up for that at night.
News: Updated gym rules implemented at OH
OH implemented new gym rules that reduce locker room changing time from five minutes to four minutes and relocated equipment rentals into the locker rooms. This change, made by the Kinetic Wellness Department, aims to improve efficiency, reduce tardiness, and limit hallway loitering during PE periods. The updated rules apply to all students enrolled in OH PE classes and change how students prepare for class before activities begin. School leaders say the changes are intended to increase instructional time and improve transitions between class periods. “We have gone from five minutes to four minutes in the locker room before the period,” said Nicholas Oraham, boys basketball coach, PE, and driver's ed teacher at OH. “Rentals are now being done in the locker room and not at the rental closet.”
Christmas walk: The holiday season kick-off
As the festive lights twinkle around us, and we enter the prime of the holiday season, the Christmas Walk gets Oswegoians into the holiday spirit. The annual Christmas Walk was back in downtown Oswego on Dec. 5, a tradition many look forward to in anticipation of the holidays. OH senior Thomas Martinez said, “I've attended the Christmas Walk about two times, and every time I went it was a blast. And I've enjoyed the scenery and the decorations.”
‘Wicked Pt. 2’: Oz changed ‘for good’
Wicked is a magical Broadway musical that was later adapted for the big screen. This production is both exhilarating and heartbreaking simultaneously, with different elements used for the visuals, dance production, and music. Part Two of the film was released Nov. 21, and according to OH junior Delaney Segarra, “If you haven't seen the first one, go see the first one and get caught up.”
Podcast: Oswego kicks-off the season with annual Christmas Walk this Fri.
Podcast hosts Jessica Bellah, Ainslee Gerardot, and Cristina Murillo look ahead to the Fri., Dec. 5 Christmas Walk in downtown Oswego. Get holiday-hyped as they preview the pop-ups, holiday drinks, events, and favorite traditions at this annual community event. Oswego's Christmas Walk takes place Fri., Dec. 5 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. For full details, the Village of Oswego published a Christmas Walk guide to help residents plan their wintry fun.