Ace of Spades Book Review

There are so many books out there in the world with amazing authors connected to them, and Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is one of them. Her debut novel, Ace of Spades, was released in June 2021, and I can assure you that anyone who decides to read this will not be disappointed. This dark thriller has amazing settings, characters that can never be considered dull, and a plot … Continue reading Ace of Spades Book Review

Poor Conditions at Howard University

Imagine having a dead rat in your dorm, or even mold accumulating in your dorm. According to some students from Howard University, students have been fighting for better living conditions for a while now, they complained that there has been mold, rats, and even bugs during their stay.  Due to the mold being in their dorms students have gotten symptoms like watery eyes and an … Continue reading Poor Conditions at Howard University

Oakland Mills Falls to Fredrick Douglass 22-15 in Semifinals After Historic Season

On Friday night, Oakland Mills Scorpions lost to the Fredrick Douglass Eagles 22-15 in the 2A MPSSAA State Semifinals. Before the heartbreaking loss to Fredrick Douglass, the Scorpions defeated the Owings Mills Eagles 22-14 after Oakland Mills scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Kanye Holland’s electrifying 60-yard touchdown run served as a turning point in the game leading Shane King to score the … Continue reading Oakland Mills Falls to Fredrick Douglass 22-15 in Semifinals After Historic Season

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Similar to the New Years Eve ball dropping in New York City, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an event that is highly anticipated every year. First starting in 1924 on November 27th, it originally was a one-time event to showcase the new large Macy’s store which was 1 million square feet, with the intended purpose being retail.  The first one took place during the … Continue reading Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Ms. Brooks’ Big Announcement!

Ms. Brooks has been an English teacher at Oakland Mills for quite some time now. She is a prominent part of the Oakland Mills Community that has helped it flourish throughout the years. While Ms. Brooks is an English teacher, she is also a mother and community leader. She has three children within Howard County schools and has put together multiple projects in the community. … Continue reading Ms. Brooks’ Big Announcement!