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Sasha Pankuch - Staff Reporter

Sasha Pankuch - Staff Reporter
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My name is Sasha Pankuch and I am a junior here at OHS. This is my first year with 42Fifty too. I am very involved here at OHS; I am on the board of Student Council, I play the saxophone in the Panther Marching Band, and am a member of multiple honors societies!

Going for the gold: How local Girl Scouts are giving back to the Oswego community

Local Girl Scouts sell cookies at a cookie booth outside of the Oswego Culver's. Credit: Jia Nair

Although Girl Scouts are known nationwide for their trademark cookie sales, many people do not know the work they do throughout the year to give back to their community. OH Scouts are among the thousands worldwide working toward prestigious awards like the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards for service projects in their community. 

Co-op gymnastics team leaps ahead of competition

The girls co-op team poses for a professional photo, with team managers in the middle and teammates on each side. Credit: Hailey Nass

With a current rank of second in state and an all-around program high score of 145.95, the girls' OH and OE co-op gymnastics team is soaring above expectations and smashing through previous barriers. The team has crushed their competition since the beginning of their season this winter, but both the team and their coaches have no intention of backing down.  Sophomore Alenna Holden performs a routine on the uneven bars, contributing to the team's program high score. After boasting numerous Athletes of the Week like OH senior Ava Sullivan and breaking school records in recent competitions, the girls' team has brought well-deserved recognition and attention to the sport they are so passionate about.

Unreleased but far from unknown: Chappell Roan’s newest and groundbreaking singles

Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” performance can be viewed online through YouTube and other social media. Credit: Sasha Pankuch, 42Fifty

Chappell Roan has been one of the fastest-growing pop stars this year. Much like many teens across the country, OH students have fallen in love with her music and fiery attitude. Recently, she has begun to tease new projects by enticing unreleased music and posting mysterious social media posts.  On Sat., Nov. 2, Chappell Roan debuted her newest unreleased song,...

The time is now: How seniors can register to vote this fall

Outside the Social Studies offices at OH, a blue bulletin board shows election information and pictures of the election candidates, encouraging 18-year-old seniors to vote. Credit: Sasha Pankuch, 42Fifty

This is one of the most turbulent and uncertain times of the year-election season. Millions of voters across the country rush to the polls in hopes of putting their chosen candidate in office, but how do OH students fit into the equation? “I would say that the easiest way for students to get involved is to talk about their beliefs...

OH senior Sean Fader passes away at 17

OH senior Sean Fader passed away on Sept. 13 after attending a football game. Fader had attended SD308 schools since kindergarten. Credit: Fader family

On Friday, Sept. 13, OH senior Sean Fader passed away after attending an away football game. His memorial service took place on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m., and was attended by hundreds of students, faculty, and community members who wished to honor his impact here at OH. Sean was a life-long member of the Oswego community: he...