Kiersten Cain - Staff Reporter
Uni Uni bubble tea shop in the heart of Naperville: A hidden gem to explore
The Uni Uni bubble tea shop located at 26 W. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, provides a variety of unique and tasty drinks and is a great place to visit with friends. The shop customizes its store and drinks to keep up with trends and make the environment a comfortable and light place for customers. “Each employee is taught the importance of quality within the drinks, and we pride ourselves on our use of fresh fruit, quality tea, and masterful preparation,” said Uni Uni assistant manager and social media manager, OH senior Rae Lustig. “One of our regulars visits Taiwan regularly, and consistently claims we’re the best boba place nearby!”
Jumping back into the 5Essentials Survey: What you need to know
Today, students took the 5Essentials Survey in their second period classes. “I think [[the survey]] can be used to give the school an overview of what education needs to be improved as a whole, not just grade-wise,” said OH senior Madeline Mundsinger. “I also think it shows how attendance is important and how involved teachers are at the school.” The University of Chicago's 30-minute, research-based 5Essentials survey, which has been administered since the '18-19 school year, is open for all community members at OH to take.
Inspiring young writers: Literacy event with author Adi Alsaid
Numerous local hidden gem opportunities exist for aspiring young authors to explore, such as the workshop with author Adi Alsaid. This impactful event was hosted at the Kane Co. Regional Office of Education on Feb. 8. “Having someone [[at author events]] in real flesh and blood creates a g
Squid Game S2: The second round of games has begun
Thriller and mystery genre fans have eagerly awaited the second season of Squid Games. Although shock and surprise inevitably wane with the returning season, new games are introduced that test the morality and strength of the characters who face these harrowing, fatal challenges. Released on Netflix Dec. 26, the season started with the winner of last season's Squid Games rejoining to try and stop the next games, resulting in chaos and tragedy. This moment was waited upon for over three years, as season one was released in Sept. of 2021, causing a pouring of views and excitement on social media. Seong Gi-Hun, better known as player 456, dives back into the games to try and uncover who is behind them. Some old games are brought back, while others are brand new. More challenges push people to their limits, as desperate people fight for money. “Even though season two is cool, the nostalgia of season one hits differently,” said senior Isabella Johnson. “There was so much hype the first season; seeing the internet so engaged in one singular thing was cool.”
Walking in a winter wonderland: Ways dress warmly, fashionably
As the chilly winter season approaches and fall ends, a popular struggle is how difficult it can be to remain stylish. Like any Midwesterner, OH students need to dress warmly, and there are ways to do that while still being the best version of yourself: fashionable and festive. “I think staying warm while being fashionable during wintertime is possible, if not easier, as you can usually mix and match clothes without overheating or just add a long sleeve shirt to another outfit,” said junior Joelynn Portillo. “However, choosing an outfit is a little tricky as you never know the school's temperature.”