Fionnuala Quinn - Editor In Chief
Opinion: Fall hikes to resurrect the granola girls from their slumber
The crunch of fallen leaves painted in every shade of red; the gentle sounds of the creek; the scuttering squirrels searching for their next treat. You find the tallest tree and lean against it as you feel the soft fall air fit your face. Your hiking boots sink into the soft ground as the blazing summer gently drifts into fall. Very few people know about the vast benefits of hiking. In addition to the beautiful views and fresh air there are so many physical advantages. OH LRC Director Drew Mundsinger is an avid hiker who loves the health benefits of getting in a quick trail walk. “It’s a great way to relieve stress that doesn’t involve the stigma of working out or going on the treadmill or to the weight room,” said Mundsinger.
National Mental Health Day Recognized
National Mental Health Day was celebrated on Oct. 10, 2023. It was declared on Oct. 10, 1992, with the intent of spreading mental health advocacy. Over the years it has developed into a worldwide movement with a set theme each year. This year's theme is “Our Minds Our Rights.” The aim is to amplify that mental health care is a human right that everyone should have access to. Mental health has been a top priority of schools in recent years. The teen mental health crisis has risen drastically. In a survey of high school students by the CDC in 2021, 44% of participants experienced persistent sadness and hopelessness while 29% said they experienced poor mental health.
OHS Celebrates 60 Years of Panther Pride
For the 60th anniversary of the Oswego High School building on Route 71, OHS staff showed their Panther spirit with matching navy blue shirts boasting the ever-changing growth and development in the district.
Signing out: OH athletes officially commit to college programs
On April 12, various senior athletes from the Oswego athletics program stepped into the spotlight to commit to their futures. This annual event, referred to as Signing Day, is extremely important to celebrate all of the seniors’ accomplishments and their exciting endeavors after high school.
Fast fashion is taking over our lives; here’s how to take them back
Fast fashion has made its way into most people’s social media feeds at one point or another, as its prevalence with Gen Z communities continues rising. Fast fashion is a design, manufacturing, and marketing method focused on mass production of clothing. Sellers like Shein, Romwe, and Fashion Nova first became popular with the rise of TikTok influencers. During quarantine, influencers would post massive hauls of trendy clothes. It was cheap, easy to order, and new styles were always coming out.