Austin Lamb - Co-Editor in Chief
Skits and Giggles 4 – Another Round of Good Skits
The OHS winter play took place on Feb 10th and 11th, serving as the fourth installment in the “Skits and Giggles” series. The director described this series as “sort of like Saturday Night Live”, and explained that it is “student directed” and that freshman and sophomores audition and perform in the play, while “juniors or really anyone can write,...
SD308 enforces mask mandate amid statewide lawsuit controversy
School District 308 is maintaining its rules regarding masking until an appeal is made on a recent temporary restraining order regarding mask mandates in schools. On Feb. 6, Dr. John Sparlin, SD308 superintendent, sent an email to families regarding a temporary restraining order issued by Springfield Judge Raylene Grischow that enjoined the governor’s student and staff mask mandate, as well...
Top 10 Heavy Albums and EPs of 2021
I would define “heavy” music as music that carried a lot of aggressive and loud elements, typically to convey difficult and strong emotions. As a song gets slower and lower-pitched, the heavier it gets. Although every entry on this list falls under the “metal” category, I decided instead to just call it “heavy music” due to the fact that...
‘Easy On Me’ track review and ’30’ album predictions
My thoughts on Adele's new single as well as my predictions for her upcoming album.
Crucial Comparisons, Ep. 1: Donda vs. CLB
In the first episode of Crucial Comparisons, 42Fifty Editors Austin Lamb and Delaney Holman discuss the especially viral albums Donda by Kanye West and Certified Lover Boy by Drake.




