Brandyn Hudson - Staff Reporter
“So Close To What:” On the edge of greatness
Singer and dancer Tate McRae released her third studio album, "So Close To What," on Feb. 21, exploriing themes of life, love, and self-discovery. “The album is pretty great," said OH junior Hassan Lawal. "[[I think]] ‘2 Hands’ and ‘Sports Car’ give a fun car ride type of music to listen to,” he added.
Opinion: The era of modern award shows lacks viewers, relevance
The entertainment awards season is unquestionably one of the most thrilling times of the year. Many people who watch the events love seeing the upsets, the celebrities, the thrills and the chills. Most American award shows do not allow people outside the organization to vote. For example, the Oscars and Grammys are only voted by members of the organizations and must be invited by the memberships to join the voting cast. At least one OH student thinks that should change. “Instead of [[just]] the awards members voting on the categories, they should let us, the people vote on it so we can get our voice and opinions out there,” said OH junior Tessa Ruch.
Black History Month: Upcoming OH celebrations
During Feb., Black History Month is a time to celebrate African American culture. Several Black History Month activities and events will be presented by OH clubs and students. OH's Black Student Association (BSA) is an extracurricular club that is an accepting environment for all students. The club allows students to learn more about Black culture and unite. “[[OH student]] Lauren Joshua started BSA. He started this club after our MLK step show, formed us with the administration's help, and asked me to sponsor the club,” said BSA advisor and OH teacher Shaunise Thomas.
The Weeknd: Listeners anticipate ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ release
The Weeknd, a trailblazer in the R&B industry, is set to release his sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, on Jan. 31. His influence in the R&B world is undeniable, solidifying his position as one of the best artists in the genre. On Jan. 13, The Weeknd announced that he would be pushing back the release of the album six days. This and more were postponed or canceled due to the wildfires happening in Los Angeles, like his Rose Bowl halftime performance. “The Weeknd has some of the best albums in the pop world,” said OH junior Nate Bjes. “For his final album, I believe this will be his best one yet.”
Moana 2 ignites wave of anticipation among viewers
The beloved 2016 Moana movie from Walt Disney Animation has returned to theaters as a sequel. The highly anticipated Moana 2 returned to the big screen on Nov. 27, marking a nostalgic comeback. “I'm excited to see the new sequel of Moana. I grew up loving the first movie, and I can’t wait for the second part to come out in theaters later this month,” said sophomore JuanDiego Munoz.