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Fionnuala Quinn - Editor In Chief

Fionnuala Quinn - Editor In Chief
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Hello! I'm Fionnuala Quinn. I'm currently a senior at OHS and this is my third year of journalism. Apart from journalism, I am involved in Cross Country, Track and Field, Best Buddies, and horticulture club. I'm so thrilled to serve as EIC this year!

2025 fashion preview: Three trends you can expect  

A student examines the clothes in her closet, part of a fashionista's formation of found and formed pieces. Credit: Nola Quinn, 42Fifty

Beginning in Dec. 2024, countless fashion houses, commentators, and influencers have already begun looking for this year's next big fashion trends.  Before social media, people had to wait for trends to be distilled down to the masses through fashion houses and runway shows. However, through widespread social media platforms like Tumblr, TikTok, and Instagram, clothing trends are more accessible than ever. While most of the internet does not realize it, these trends have been carefully curated over the past few years as they rise to popularity.

Podcast: BookTok returns to discuss dark academia

BookTok podcast is back with another episode! This time, cuddle in to listen in about dark academia. Credit: Carolina Alcantara, 42Fifty

BookTok podcast hosts Nola Quinn and Chayse White meet up in this chilly, wind-whipped winter to discuss dark academia in this latest episode of all things literary. Snuggle in with a warm cup of tea to listen in as our two hosts thrill during this winter chill.

[TRAD.] Estudiantes de OH crean una organización sin fines de lucro

Abby Valien, Aubyn Holtz, Jia Nair y Simone Griggs, estudiantes de primer año de OH, posan juntas para una foto después de su venta de pasteles de otoño para apoyar a su organización sin fines de lucro, Rightfully. Crédito: Patricia Lobo

Cinco estudiantes de primer año de OH han lanzado su organización sin fines de lucro; Legítimamente, promover la igualdad de oportunidades educativas para todos los estudiantes. El enfoque de la organización sin fines de lucro en desarrollar el potencial de la próxima generación se refleja perfectamente en su lema: "Invertir en los líderes del mañana".  La organización quiere recaudar fondos para donarlos a organizaciones benéficas o directamente a la junta escolar de SD308. Los fondos se asignarán a clubes y organizaciones, brindando oportunidades a los estudiantes que enfrentan dificultades financieras. Desde excursiones hasta cuotas de clubes, materiales y más, las oportunidades de enriquecimiento pueden ser costosas y es posible que no sean accesibles para todos los estudiantes.

OH teens create education-focused nonprofit for student benefit

OH freshman Abby Valien, Aubyn Holtz, Jia Nair, and Simone Griggs pose together for a photo after their fall bake sale to support their nonprofit organization, Rightfully. Credit: Patricia Lobo

Five OH freshman students recently launched their own nonprofit organization, Rightfully, to promote equal education opportunities for all students. The nonprofit’s focus on developing the next generation’s potential is reflected perfectly in its slogan, “Investing in tomorrow’s leaders.”  Rightfully's main goal is to raise funds to donate to charity or directly to the SD#308 school board. The funds will be allocated to clubs and organizations, giving opportunities to students facing financial hardships. From field trips to club fees, materials, and more, enrichment opportunities can be costly, and may not be accessible to every student.

Breaking News: False lockdown alert causes panic among OH staff and students

On Oct. 22 at 8:29 a.m. an alert was sent out via the CatapultEMS Alert System, notifying all staff and some students there was an active shooter in the OH school building. Thankfully, the alert was a false alarm and there was no present threat to the schools’ safety.