Six activities to do over spring break Spring break is finally upon us; now, we have more time to do fun activities. Don’t have anything planned? Don’t worry; I’ve got six ideas for how you can spend your spring break. Spa night We all need some downtime after a stressful month of school, so schedule a night (or two) to treat yourself. Put on a … Continue reading All things spring break
My Experience at Welcome hOMe If there is one thing Oakland Mills is determined to have people understand, is that there is a true devotion to having a strong community. This goes even further with a little gathering called “Welcome hOMe.” Created and run by a few of our own Oakland Mills’ staff members, such as Mrs. Fick, Mrs. Florida, Mrs. Hewitt, Mr. Ringgold, and … Continue reading There’s No Place Like hOMe
Every February, Black History Month (BHM) is celebrated by POC (people of color) to look back and honor the achievements of black activists and look back on how far we have come to give us feeling of relief. To give a very brief history of BHM, it all began in 1915, almost a century after the passing of the 13th amendment that made slavery illegal. … Continue reading The Importance of Black History Month
The Tale of Semi-Sentient Love On December 18, 2013, the mature Spike Jonze wrote, directed, and co-produced the film, Her, which was initially released limitedly in North America, then widely released on January 10, 2014. The strange launching of the movie parallels both its content and creator. You may recognize the name Spike Jonze from the 2009 live-action “Where the Wild Things Are” movie, Kanye … Continue reading “Her” Movie Review
Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day Staying in this Valentine’s Day? Here are some movies I recommend you watch to celebrate the holiday of love. The Photograph (2020): A romantic drama, The Photograph stars LaKeith Stanfield and Issa Rae. Two people are brought together after a photograph torn in two helps them to trace the truth about their family’s past. Available on Amazon Prime Video, … Continue reading Romantic Classics
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