As a senior, I know how difficult it can be to get up in the morning. Waking up at the crack of dawn to get in the inevitably long line on the way to school is my least favorite part of the day. But there might be a change coming to this routine very soon. There is chatter among the administration and staff about a … Continue reading The Late Table: A New Policy Bound To Stop Traffic
3 Simple Steps Spring is finally here. I’m sure you all are enjoying the spring showers, beautiful flowers, and comfortable weather. But are you prepared for the allergies that follow alongside those? Here are a few things that you can do to protect yourself from those pesky allergies. 1. One of the most important precautions to take into consideration is to WASH YOUR HANDS! Germs … Continue reading How to Protect Yourself From Spring Allergies
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
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