My favorite books in the English curriculum We’ve all taken English classes and have probably read books we didn’t like. Maybe you didn’t even read some of the assigned books at all. Despite my lack of enthusiasm over the majority of the text choices, I did read most of them, and definitely found some harder to get through than others. It’s safe to say that … Continue reading Hidden Gems
What’s New for Fall 2025 As the air outside gains a chill and we’d rather stay bundled up inside, new books drop on the shelves for readers to enjoy. From long-awaited sequels to new authors to the scene, this fall book lineup promises to satisfy every kind of reader. Whether you’re craving fantasy, sci-fi, a good rom-com, or intriguing non-fiction, here are some titles you … Continue reading Anticipated Fall Book Releases
The Top Five Classic Rom-Com Films of All-Time Valentine’s Day: the one day each year when it’s somewhat okay to publicly declare your love to someone or even create a giant cut-out of your significant other. It’s also the best day of the year to watch rom-coms (romantic comedies), one of the best genres of film ever made. But there are simply too many to … Continue reading Cut the Date, Cue the Credits
An OM student writes her name in history What do Amanda Gorman, Jellystone Robinson, Kara Jackson, Meera Dasgupta, Alexandra Huynh, Alyssa Gaines, Salome Agbaroji, and Stephanie Pacheco all have in common? All eight women have served as National Youth Poet Laureates. This year, Howard County introduces our first-ever Youth Poet Laureate, Mai-Anh Nguyen, an OM student! Before we discuss Mai-Anh’s amazing accomplishments, you are probably … Continue reading Introducing the first Youth Poet Laureate of Howard County, Mai-Anh Nguyen
Two OM students tell us how they spend the special day Eid al-Fitr, more widely known as just Eid, is an internationally celebrated holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Ramadan brings forth a month of fasting, praying, and spiritual reflection for Muslims all around the world. This year, Ramadan begins on Sunday, March 10th, and ends on Tuesday, April 9th, when Eid commences. Millions … Continue reading How exactly do people celebrate Eid?
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