“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

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

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

Last year, I was deciding on classes to take for my senior year, but I wasn’t really sure about what I wanted to take. So, I went around asking for class recommendations and David Land, a former student taking journalism, told me the class would be a great idea. At first, I thought that it would be really boring, but I put it down anyway … Continue reading My First and Last Year of Journalism