Ethan Monahan - Co-Editor in Chief, Podcast Co-Editor
Photo Essay: ‘She Kills Monsters’ slays on stage, opens tonight
The OH Standing O theater group performed their fall play, "She Kills Monsters," to student audiences today as a preview of this week's upcoming performances. A play written by Qui Nguyen, the plot centers on two sisters, Agnes and Tilly. After Tilly dies in a car crash, Agnes finds out more about her sister's life through her Dungeons & Dragons gaming module. OH actors move between the real world and the fantasy gaming world as Agnes processes the loss of her sister. With intricate costumes, special effects, sword play, and D&D gaming humor, the photo essay below showcases some of the scenes that slayed.
Breaking News: HoCo Pep Assembly moved due to heat
In an email sent to students and parents/guardians this morning, the OH community learned that "due to the expected heat on Friday afternoon, the Homecoming Pep Assembly at Oswego High School will take place in the morning during periods 2 and 3." The heat, which according to The Weather Channel, is expected to be 90 degrees and sunny skies during the previously-scheduled 1:30 p.m. assembly, was of concern to administration. "I do understand that it was because of the heat or whatever which is good because like then we don't have to be out there [[[in the heat]] and all," said senior Cameron Fichtel. "But I feel like it's going to affect everyone's day having it at the beginning instead of the end.”
Podcast: Summer ’25 Music Review
42Fifty Editor-in-Chief Ethan Monahan, Managing Editor Sammie Davis, and staff reporter Torian Duncombe review the notable music released over summer break while students were away. Listen in this episode of 42Fifty's entertainment podcast for their take on the tracks that made your summer memories.
ISBE Supt. visits OH, shares successes and challenges
Yesterday, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders visited OH to celebrate student achievement and discuss issues, like mental health, facing schools. 42Fifty reporter Ethan Monahan and videographer Aster Lasher covered the event.
PantherFest 2025: Kicking off the year with school spirit, building culture
Students, staff, and community members kicked off the school year with spirit this past Fri., Aug. 22nd, with the annual PantherFest celebration. This display of talents across the board, whether it be band, color guard, sports, or clubs, shared with the school community the many opportunities OH offers. As a back-to-school event, it was also a way for new and old friends to reconnect at the start of the year. “It’s a way people start connecting outside school," said OH senior Logan Neives. "You’re not just solely talking to your friends during the school day, or just finding time outside of class to talk to them, so I think it’s great.”