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Ava Brown - Staff Reporter

Ava Brown - Staff Reporter
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Girls flag football grows in popularity at OH after IHSA approval

Pictured are OH students participating in the PowerPuff flag football games during the Sept. '23 Homecoming events. OH students are excited about the upcoming flag football season as it has been an approved IHSA sport. Credit: Miranda Cook, 42Fifty

Over the years, OH athletics has grown its variety of sports and gender opportunities. This past school year, IHSA approved girls' flag football as an official club. OH, athletics immediately took action to introduce this new opportunity for the students.   According to soccer coach and counselor Abigail Jambor, “Fighting to make flag football a sport [[for]] IHSA and a part of that is promoting that you have a male sport in that genre that does make passive income, but why shouldn't that be easily accessible to the females?”

Miami aims to break up with spring breakers

An OH student scrolling through news on phone finds out Miami will be attempting to break up with spring breakers. Credit: Ava Brown, 42Fifty

In a social media campaign, Miami Beach, FL, said it would be implementing new rules ahead of the most popular time of the year for visitors: spring break. Rather than welcoming tourists, the campaign sent a clear message to potential visitors: we’re breaking up with you. The Florida city released this ad campaign on Friday, March 9, 2024, outlining Miami’s plans for stricter rules for tourists. Considering that many students chose to go to Miami for Spring Break, these updates can cause travelers to be affected by changes due to the behavior of previous visitors. “I go [[to Miami]] every year with my family. With how crazy inflation is, I can’t imagine it being any more expensive than it already is,” said OH senior Ava Lang.

Tips to help prepare for April’s SATs

An OH student using a variety of materials to study for the spring SAT. Credit: Juliana Christianson, 42Fifty

There are a variety of free ways that students can prepare for the PSAT and SAT. Although not all students can afford to hire an SAT tutor, there are free ways to prepare for the exam.  Considering SATs will be coming up on Apr. 10 and 11, it is ideal for students to take advantage of the variety of options available.

Don’t wait: Ideas to prep for Valentine’s Day gifts

Walking through the Valentine's Day aisle at Walmart in Oswego can spark creativity for Valentine's Day gifts. Credit: Julianna Christianson, 42Fifty

It can be hard to figure out what to buy for others. However, going in with the thought that genuinely matters. Here are a couple of ideas that will help you to find the perfect last-minute gift. When it comes to Valentine's Day it can be often focused on gifts but to some people, it is more the thought. OH early childhood teacher Kristin Anderson said, “It doesn’t matter I think any gift anyone gives you is the thought that counts whether that's what they wanted to do or afford.”

Barbie and Ken Offer Surprisingly Deep Insights in Summer Blockbuster

Ken and Barbie take viewers for a ride in this summer's Barbie film. Credit: Warner Bros.

Many have wanted to see Barbie come to life at one point or another, and this year Greta Gerwig has blessed viewers by helping that dream come true. This film was highly anticipated, everyone seemed excited to see it.