Ashley Dauderman - Staff Reporter
Hello, my name is Ashley Dauderman, I'm a senior at Oswego High School. This is my first year on the 42Fifty staff, proudly serving as a staff reporter! 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!
7 Brew is coming to Montgomery soon, a popular drink chain among many OH students, and students are excited about this closer location, as the nearest ones are currently Plainfield and Naperville.
Known for a drive-thru style operation and customizable drinks, 7 Brew is a welcome addition to the drink offerings in the area, but the growing traffic on Ogden is already bumper-to-bumper at times, making some wonder about the additional traffic with the popularity of 7 Brew on such a busy road.
“It's a good idea in the sense that I love 7 Brew," said OH senior Arial Parker, "but a bad idea for the traffic it will create.”
The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) has generated excitement among students at OH and gamers worldwide in the lead up to its release on Nov. 19, 2026. Developed by Rockstar Games, the highly anticipated game has attracted attention for its improved graphics, open-world environment, and new gameplay features.
After years of anticipation and delays, players are eager to see whether GTA VI will live up to expectations. OH students have different reasons for looking forward to the release, from exploring the game’s map to experiencing improvements in its mechanics.
OH senior Ethan Pilip said, “I’m interested in GTA VI because of the graphics in the open world and the freedom to do different things that GTA V didn’t have.”
In late September, downtown Naperville welcomed Brandy Melville, and it has been the talk of the town since.
This new location has been quite popular with OH students since the nearest location previously was downtown Chicago. “Brandy” first opened in Italy in 1984; Los Angeles opened the first US store in 2009, and since then there have been 133 stores open worldwide.
OH Yarn Club has started its fourth year under the guidance of OH Special Education teacher Melissa Grove, and has welcomed many students to start crocheting, a hobby that many carry with them for years to come.
Grove works to teach the skills and benefit the community, one hook at a time.
“I would really like to have a community in which we could crochet together, or a legacy that I could pass on to others,” Grove said.
Over the summer, OH marching band students worked hard to put together “The Queens Revenge,” their 2026 show, showcasing hard work and dedication. And this Saturday, they will showcase their talents at competition.
“Two weeks before school starts, we do two full weeks of eight am to five pm, Monday through Friday,” OH Band Director Stephanie San Roman said.
OH members dedicate time and effort in their performances. They work together as a team for a successful show, with long practices, new skills, putting together different talents, and communicating with one another.