Lydia Freeman - Staff Reporter
Video: Future Panther Night welcomes students to OH
Future Panther Night is an annual event where 8th grade students can experience classes and clubs at OH. This year, the night was held on Nov. 14, with the whole school open for students and parents to see and explore. “I hope to recruit more people to join the Spanish community we have, and join the Spanish classes,” said OH senior Olivia Blaszynski.
The tooth fairy comes late: Wisdom teeth removal tips and tricks
As students get older, their wisdom teeth slowly emerge. Sometimes they can be crooked or backward, causing tenderness. Removal may be needed, and long breaks from school, like the holiday break coming up, is often a time students get wisdom teeth taken out. However, wisdom teeth removal can also cause pain and discomfort for students and can put them at risk for dry sockets, which is when the blood clot within the hollow wound becomes dislodged. Nerve damage is a concern when getting wisdom teeth out, but horribly impacted teeth can cause soreness and discomfort for students. “On my right side on the top, it was impacted in my nasal cavity so they had to go in and redo my gums and stitch it up. That was really painful, but the other two I knew were impacted,” said OH junior and student artist Ava Pinks.
The Gobbler Hobbler: Supporting running and runners in the Thanksgiving season
On Nov. 10 at Wormley Heritage Park, Oswego held the 39th annual Gobbler Hobbler. It featured runners and volunteers from around the Oswego community. The course went through the Fox Chase neighborhood. It allowed runners to see the Fox Chase community. “I like running through all of the neighborhoods, and I think it is just a fun experience to do with my family, and you get to see all kinds of runners from all around town,” said OH senior, cross country, and track runner Lucy Cler.
Breaking News: Making a difference with fall blood drive
On Oct 18, the OH Student Council held its fall blood drive in the small gym. Around 40 students applied through a Google form to donate blood to those in need, and many student volunteers were helping check people in and helped as needed. A blood shortage has existed for years. Although donating blood requires a few moments of discomfort,...
Fox Fall Festival: Getting involved in the Oswego community
On Oct. 6, Oswego held its eighth annual fall festival on the streets of downtown Oswego. During this festival, called the Fox Fall Festival, local business owners set up tents and represented their businesses. “You have to come down and see it and all of the things downtown has to offer," said Fox Fall Festival vendor and Blooming Succulents Studio owner Markita Young. "We actually really like to get people down here and it is just like fun to show what our small town can do and we're a small town with a big heart.”