The Mitchells vs. the Machines Movie Review

“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” is a new movie that just came out on Netflix. I heard about this movie through the app Tik Tok. It’s gotten a lot of buzz due to the fact that one of the main characters, Katie, is openly lesbian. This was a shock to people because there aren’t always roles that represent members of the LGBTQ+ community in movies.  … Continue reading The Mitchells vs. the Machines Movie Review

Why Practicing Self Love During Teenage Years is Important

We can all agree that being a teenager in our current society is tough. Social media constantly portrays a toxic image of what’s considered “beautiful.” Relationships (including friendships) are often temporary or changing. They can be for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Grades are ever present in the back of our minds; you have to stay on top of them, regardless of what you’re … Continue reading Why Practicing Self Love During Teenage Years is Important

Foundation of Tech Experience

Many electives are provided at Oakland Mills, and during my four years, one of the best and most interesting electives I took was Foundations of Tech (F.O.T). I initially took this class sophomore year just to fill a graduation requirement. I thought the class would only contain concepts that included computers, but the class was much more than making websites and research. Throughout the year … Continue reading Foundation of Tech Experience

My Graduation Playlist

Graduation: well, I’ve been waiting for graduation for years. I’ve had senioritis since I was a freshman, which feels like only yesterday since it all went by so fast. Things were so much “harder” back then; little did I know the hardest parts were yet to come. There was losing friends, moving schools, and of course, and international quarantine. But throughout all of those days, … Continue reading My Graduation Playlist