Explaining the Traditions and Origins of the Holiday What if remembering the dead wasn’t about sadness, but a joyful celebration of life and love? In Hispanic culture, the Day of the Dead does exactly that. Day of the Dead, or Día de Los Muertos, is a Hispanic holiday mainly observed in Mexico that focuses on honoring deceased loved ones. It is celebrated annually on November … Continue reading Day of the Dead Significance in Hispanic Culture
Halloween Crochet Tutorial Guide: Happy Halloween, OM! Today’s holiday is dedicated to dressing up in crappy costumes and going to strangers’ doorsteps for candy. As much as people love Halloween, most don’t want to spend their money on cheap decorations that last only one night. However, an easy and quick solution lies in a ball of yarn and a crochet hook. For this project, we’ll … Continue reading Crochet Bat Idea
Potential biosignatures of Martian life. The potential discovery of the century: a sample collected from Jezero Crater on Mars by the Perseverance rover hints at the possibility of ancient Martian life. Collected on July 21st, 2024, the sample collected from a rock dubbed “Cheyava Falls” was analyzed by Perseverance using several instruments in its onboard lab to analyze the minerals in the rocks. This data … Continue reading Life on Mars?
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
OM’s Coach G Becomes Long Reach’s AD After many years of working at (and attending!) Oakland Mills, Coach Gonzalez sadly left us in early October after receiving a promotion to be the new Athletic Director at Long Reach High School. Coach G, as many called him, worked in student engagement here at OM, as well as coaching multiple sports. Before working at OM, Coach Gonzalez … Continue reading Farewell, Coach Gonzalez
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