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Raelyn Alvarez - Editor-In-Chief

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My name is Raelyn Alvarez, and I am a Senior at OHS. This is my third year doing Digital Journalism, and I am beyond grateful to have been voted Editor-In-Chief for my last year.

Senior Column: Speaking my truth 

Image of the young journalist in her first year of playing softball. According to her, activities (like sports) saved her life. Credit: Raelyn Alvarez, 42Fifty

No one ever thinks they’ll hit rock bottom until it slams into you. You gasp for air and flail your arms in hopes a hand will envelop yours and pull you up. You’ll reach the surface of the water and feel your muscles relax with the relief that you have been saved. That is until you realize it’s never going to come. 

Podcast: This or That returns with the wing debate

Journalists Mary Gibney, and Raelyn Alvalrez debate the hot topics on This or That. Credit: Mary Gibney, 42Fifty

Podcasters Raelyn Alvarez and Mary Gibney take on the controversial wing debate: is Buffalo Wild Wings or Wing Stop the better choice? Along with OHS student and staff food recommendations, Rae and Mary take on their last debate before graduation to analyze the pros and cons of specific tastes each brand provides in this episode of This or That.

This or That- Chipotle V. DosBros

Journalists Mary Gibney, and Raelyn Alvalrez debate the hot topics on This or That. Credit: Mary Gibney, 42Fifty

Journalists Raelyn Alvarez and Mary Gibney compare Chipotle an DosBros in this edition of This or That.

Opinion: Eating Disorder Awareness Week highlights that fitness influencers can do more harm than good

An image showcasing some common Google searches that represent society beauty standard and how to achieve them quickly. Credit: Raelyn Alvarez, 42Fifty

With Eating Disorder Awareness Week being this week (Feb 26 to March 3), heavy topics involving diet culture, eating disorders (EDs), beauty standards, and the like, are brought to light. While eating disorders are more frequently discussed now than in previous years, this week brings awareness to unheard stories and gives an outlet to those in need. 

Podcast: Starbucks v. Dunkin’

Journalists Mary Gibney, and Raelyn Alvalrez debate the hot topics on This or That. Credit: Mary Gibney, 42Fifty

Podcasters Raelyn Alvarez and Mary Gibney take on the controversial Starbucks Vs Dunkin' debate that has yet to be settled. Is Starbucks or Dunkin' the better coffee provider? Along with OHS student and staff drink recommendations, Rae and Mary analyze the pros and cons of specific tastes each brand provides in this episode of This or That.