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Aster Lasher - Video Editor

Aster Lasher - Video Editor
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My name is Aster Lasher & I am a Senior at OHS I use Any/All pronouns I'm interested in horror, gaming, and various animated series, namely One Piece. I'm in D&D club and participate outside of school too! You can contact me by emailing 42Fifty@sd308.org with my name at the subject line!! Please leave us comments on our articles!!!

Podcast: Gaming Area S2E6

In today's episode of Gaming Area, we talk about women in gaming to celebrate Women's History Month. Video games have a complicated relationship with women, so we talk about the good and bad times of women-related characters in gaming.

OH students place third at Prostart competition

OH participants smile as they hold up their third place award at the Prostart competition. Pictured from left to right are: Alexa Torres, Aiden Emanuel, Phoenix Goldstein, Kristen Gubricky, Vincent LaMantia, and culinary teacher Thomas Dwyer. Credit: Arnesen Lasher, 42Fifty

Five OH culinary students, led by culinary teacher Thomas Dwyer, showed off their talents at the Prostart competition on March 2, 2024, and won third place at the event. “[[The]] competition helps high school students get their foot in the door when it comes to scholarships to culinary schools,” explained OH senior Phoenix Goldstein. “One section has teams cooking an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert; the other is teams pitching a restaurant concept in the fictional city of ProStartville to show their knowledge of what it takes to get a restaurant running.”

Podcast: Gaming Area S2E5

Game Area podcast explores video game soundtracks, their importance, and why listeners should care. Credit: Eddie Phelps, 42Fifty

In this episode of Gaming Area, we talk about video games that have been seen as "problematic." Both the developers and the games themselves can be an issue to the well-being of a game; we know, and we talk it over.

OH music will whisk you away: Annual Bandcakes performance fundraiser

OH band students work hard and practice their music in advance of the annual Bandcakes fundraiser. Credit: Nate Giffin, Oswego High School

On Sunday, Feb. 18, 2023, the OH band program will host its tenth annual Bandcake performance from 8–11 a.m. in the OH cafeteria.  “I’m somewhat excited for this performance. This is my first year participating. I’m in a pep band this year and doing a song with three other people,” said junior Nate Giffin.

Back to school anxiety and where to go for help

A student staring down nervously at their schedule as their hood covers up their face, showing their anxiety concerning the new change. Credit: Ruby Williamson, Arnesen Lasher, 42Fifty

After working hard for a long time or a monotonous routine, everyone wants a break to clear their minds. To some students, winter break is an exciting time to go on a vacation, relax, and not worry about school and drama. No one is alone in their anxiety, and everyone can feel stressed sometimes.