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Quinn Villanueva - Staff Reporter

Quinn Villanueva - Staff Reporter
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Hello, I am Quinn Villanueva! This is my first year on 42Fifty! I am a junior at OHS, and am a proud member of the OH Bowling team. I'm also a gamer who enjoys a wide variety of video games. I'm excited to be here!

Opinion: In-game is where sometimes people hate people

Edward Phelps imitates raging while playing video games. Credit: Quinton Villanueva 42Fifty

It isn’t uncommon to join a game’s lobby and immediately be slammed with cursing and insults. In fact, it’s like a rite of passage for some communities. Some games like “Call of Duty” are even infamous for it.  Make small mistakes, like a forgotten ultimate, an untimely flash, or a whiff into yesteryear, and you already know you’re about to get flamed by both teammates and enemies alike. But is this really necessary?

Podcast: Gaming Area S2E5

Game Area podcast explores video game soundtracks, their importance, and why listeners should care. Credit: Eddie Phelps, 42Fifty

In this episode of Gaming Area, we talk about video games that have been seen as "problematic." Both the developers and the games themselves can be an issue to the well-being of a game; we know, and we talk it over.

Winter 2024: Anime anticipations rise

Delicious in Dungeon's Marcille, on the anime's Netflix page. Credit: Quinton Villanueva, 42Fifty

As 2024 begins, it brings new seasons of fan-favorite series and anticipated anime adaptations. Animation studios this year are bearing plenty of such gifts, from new shows like “Solo Leveling” and “Delicious in Dungeon” to continuing shows like “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” and “Undead Unluck.”

OH gives thanks with a variety of celebrations, traditions

OH students in the Restaurant Management course prepare and serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal to faculty and staff in the Community Room. Credit: Quinton Villanueva, 42Fifty

The fall season is finishing, and to conclude it, Thanksgiving has come and passed. Every person celebrates in their own way, with different people and traditions. But how have Oswego High School students celebrated the holiday this year?

Gaming Area podcast: Indie games

Game Area podcast explores video game soundtracks, their importance, and why listeners should care. Credit: Eddie Phelps, 42Fifty

In Season 2, Episode 3 of Gaming Area, the cast discusses indie games and why they're important to the industry. From titles like Minecraft to some of the lesser-known experiences, they cover it and why it matters.