Sasha Pankuch - Staff Reporter
OH students use Martin Luther King Jr. Day to give back to local community
Numerous OH students participated in the nationwide Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 15. The day was dedicated to the legendary civil rights activist as an opportunity for citizens to volunteer their time and honor his dream of a better America.
Video: Behind-the-scenes at Crystals, an OHS tradition
42Fifty reporters Jayden Doty and Sasha Pankuch take you behind-the-scenes as the Oswego High School music program creates Crystals, the annual holiday performances that have become a beloved tradition for the OHS community.
Proposed sidewalk near Memorial Lane may be implemented for student safety
While the issue of gravel lot conditions at OH has persisted for over six years, and student complaints have been issued to the administration about walking conditions, the concerns have received little to no formal response - until this past October. On Oct. 12, 2023, OH senior Raelyn Alvarez, Principal Christopher Grays, OH teacher Wendy Monn, SD308 Operations Director William Queen, and other OH staff members addressed the long-term safety issue of the gravel lot in a proposal to the SD308 School Board of Education. The proposal for a safe walkway from the gravel lot to the main campus was approved by the school to build the sidewalk for the safety of OH students and in memory of students who have passed away.
Opinion: From scarves to ornaments, DIY gifts will have you feeling merry and ready for the holidays
With building anticipation for the holidays in the coming months, gift prices have begun to rise. Many students here at OH can find it difficult to buy meaningful gifts for their friends and family without breaking the bank. An easy solution to this issue is for them to make their own gifts.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: an impressively accurate and entertaining adaptation
The Hunger Games series written by Suzanne Collins is one of the most prolific franchises to date. With three books and four movies debuting between 2008 and 2015, the series garnered a worldwide audience and achieved startling success throughout the trilogy and subsequent movie adaptations.