Foundation of Tech Experience

Many electives are provided at Oakland Mills, and during my four years, one of the best and most interesting electives I took was Foundations of Tech (F.O.T). I initially took this class sophomore year just to fill a graduation requirement. I thought the class would only contain concepts that included computers, but the class was much more than making websites and research. Throughout the year … Continue reading Foundation of Tech Experience

Senior Plans After High School

With graduation quickly approaching, seniors are deciding their futures after high school. Here is a list of the plans of our graduating scorpions – congrats class of 2021! Sarina Adhikari: University of Maryland CP: Public Health David Afforo: UMBC: AI and Animation Zahra Akil Allidina: University of Toronto: Management and International Business Giovanni Alvarado: Undecided Katie Baron: University of Maryland CP: Early Childhood Education Jada Barnes: … Continue reading Senior Plans After High School

NBA Season Recap/Playoffs Preview

With the NBA (National Basketball Association) season coming to an end, teams are preparing for their playoff run. Usually, the top eight seeds (teams) from each conference get to participate in the playoffs, but due to covid this year, the 9 and 10 seeds get to have a chance to make the playoffs by going through the play-in series.  The play-in series works like this, … Continue reading NBA Season Recap/Playoffs Preview

Alex Rodriguez to Purchase Timberwolves-Lynx Franchise

Former Baseball Star Alex Rodriguez, aka A-Rod, and billionaire Marc Lore are finalizing a deal to become sports owners and buy out the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA team) and the Minnesota Lynx (WNBA team) from majority owner Glen Taylor.  The price is expected to be around $1.5 billion for both teams, according to CBS News. The current owner, Glen Taylor, is expected to still have full … Continue reading Alex Rodriguez to Purchase Timberwolves-Lynx Franchise