Crochet Bat Idea

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

Life on Mars?

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?

Anticipated Fall Book Releases

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

Farewell, Coach Gonzalez

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

How is ICE impacting US Citizens?

People affected in more ways than one ICE, or the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is a law enforcement agency that focuses on enforcement on United States immigration, preventing illegal immigration, and protection from possible terroristic threats. Founded in March of 2003, the agency was created as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which was passed following the September 11 Attacks, dedicated … Continue reading How is ICE impacting US Citizens?