Understanding White Day: The Foreign Follow Up to Valentine’s Day

  Romance is in the air this month as the world observes the holiday of Valentine’s Day. Every February 14th, society becomes a little more sentimental as candy and flowers are exchanged and love is expressed. There are many personal days for couples that can be used to express romance, such as a married couple’s anniversary, but there is only one all-inclusive holiday for romantic … Continue reading Understanding White Day: The Foreign Follow Up to Valentine’s Day

Why Kids Should Want to Come to OM!

What is “home”? What is a community? There are many textbook definitions you can find online about these words, but there are only so many places you can find them in person. As a student of almost four years at Oakland Mills High School (OMHS or OM), I have seen many things and met different people so that I can say, with confidence, that OM … Continue reading Why Kids Should Want to Come to OM!

An In-depth Look Into the Allied Sports Program

      If you go to Oakland Mills, then you may have heard the term ‘Allied Sports’ before, but may not know what it means or what it entails. Allied sports is an opportunity for life skills students to participate in sports from those with severe to moderate disabilities. Here at Oakland Mills, we have three Allied Sports offered, soccer in the fall, bowling in the winter, … Continue reading An In-depth Look Into the Allied Sports Program

How do Horoscopes know?

Has someone ever asked you, “what’s your sign,”? Then they were more than likely referring to your zodiac. Zodiac signs are typically seen in the sky as constellations, 12 in total. Each one has an abundance of mythical tales originating from various cultures; many people have come to live by them in their daily lives as zodiacs are used to determine certain archetypes/personalities and horoscopes … Continue reading How do Horoscopes know?