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

Bright Future for Oakland Mills’ Young Field Hockey Team

It has been a rough past couple of years for the Oakland Mills Field Hockey team. Due to a lack of interest in the program, the team has struggled to score goals, let alone win a game. While the OMHS field hockey team finished 1-11, there were many glimmers of hope throughout the season. Led by captains Erin Oliver, Katie Oliver, and Abigail Reed, the … Continue reading Bright Future for Oakland Mills’ Young Field Hockey Team

Social Media “Slacktivism”

“Performative activism” is probably a term that you have heard over the past year. Performative activism is often described as: the use of activism on social media for the sake of an increase in social status, rather than activism for the sake of change. Over the past year, there seems to have been a trend born from this type of activism. The number of times … Continue reading Social Media “Slacktivism”

How to Deal with Your Second Covid Shot

Getting your second covid vaccine can be a rather daunting affair. The possible side-effects such as a fever, getting tired, or feeling sore, are symptoms no one wants to deal with. Add on top of that people’s fear of shots and you have yourself a recipe for disaster. As a teenager, the side effects can be even more concerning. Personally, I have not heard a … Continue reading How to Deal with Your Second Covid Shot

A High Schooler’s Guide to Getting Your Driver’s License

Getting your driver’s license is hard work. It requires dedication, practice, and lots of time. You also will be required to have patience because of the amount of time you will have to wait. At first, driving may take some getting used to, but some people may be more naturally talented at it than others. However, before ever starting to drive on your own, there … Continue reading A High Schooler’s Guide to Getting Your Driver’s License