Introducing the first Youth Poet Laureate of Howard County, Mai-Anh Nguyen

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

Kira HatcherNovember 8, 2024November 20, 2024Leave a comment

Exterior of the back of Oakland Mills High School at dusk.

Community, Features

Reflecting on the Mill

Opinions of recently graduated OM alumni As the school year draws to a close, the end of the year is coming with many mixed emotions from students. Many seniors are either excited and filled with anticipation or petrified and fearful of what is to come after high school. Most juniors are fretting over AP exams and the SATs, and are starting to think seriously about … Continue reading Reflecting on the Mill

Abyenezer TayeApril 2, 2024May 10, 2024Leave a comment

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30 Scholarships for High School Students

30 ways to save on tuition! It is no secret that college is expensive, and as time goes on, the more the prices rise. While nobody wants to be in debt for the rest of their lives, it is equally daunting to consider turning down your top colleges because of astronomical tuition. Scholarships serve as beacons of hope, bridging the gap between unattainable tuition and … Continue reading 30 Scholarships for High School Students

Victoria WilliamsApril 2, 2024May 8, 2024Leave a comment

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OM Caught the Blues

A Blue Man Group Performance Recap After years of trepidation, it finally happened. At midnight on March 19th, a few dozen Oakland Mills community members got together to witness the debut of the local junior chapter of the Blue Man Group, with the main draw being the familiar faces on stage. Despite their identities being common knowledge, they requested to stay anonymous during interviews. Primarily … Continue reading OM Caught the Blues

Vic BurchApril 1, 2024March 14, 2024Leave a comment

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Hip Hop Fish & Chicken No Longer Coming to Village Center by Ryan Malinowski

Baltimore-based fish and chicken restaurant to be replaced by vegan juice bar The village center offers our community a central place to run a quick errand or grab a quick bite to eat. Our dining options were to expand this summer with the addition of a Hip Hop Fish & Chicken chain, a new choice that excited many OM students. Unfortunately, the deal with Hip … Continue reading Hip Hop Fish & Chicken No Longer Coming to Village Center by Ryan Malinowski