Destressing for Seniors by Jasmine Harrison

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the most pain for seniors who just wanted to have the normal high school experience that they have waited 12 years for. Most of the senior celebrations and activities were ruined because of the spreading virus. On top of that, many seniors are scared and stressed about their future and what will become of it. I plan to provide some … Continue reading Destressing for Seniors by Jasmine Harrison

10 Ways to Stay Active and Healthy During quarantine by Amanda Soustek

Go outside! Getting outside and doing things has been proven to help your mental health.  A lot of people have been feeling down in these hard times, but going outside and staying active can help improve your mental state. Work out! There are plenty of workout apps and videos you can do to come out of quarantine a whole new person! Working out can help … Continue reading 10 Ways to Stay Active and Healthy During quarantine by Amanda Soustek

The Uncharted Territory of Leaving It In The Past by Jada Barnes

  Have you ever heard the phrase “the past is in the past“ or “my past is coming back to haunt me?” When something in your past comes back to haunt you, it’s usually a consequence of some wrongdoing on your part. However, give yourself some peace of mind. It’s much harder for a mistake to affect you if you don’t let it. Stop focusing … Continue reading The Uncharted Territory of Leaving It In The Past by Jada Barnes

Why Kids Should Want to Come to OM!

What is “home”? What is a community? There are many textbook definitions you can find online about these words, but there are only so many places you can find them in person. As a student of almost four years at Oakland Mills High School (OMHS or OM), I have seen many things and met different people so that I can say, with confidence, that OM … Continue reading Why Kids Should Want to Come to OM!

Jingle Bells, Carols Sell

The Best Holiday Music for Every Music Sensibility   Another year, another stampede of Buzzfeed articles about why Christmas music sucks. Every winter, there seems to be a larger and larger segment of the population declaring their aversion to the festive tunes we all grew up on. It seems as if unless you’re Mariah Carey, you have no chance at capturing people’s hearts with a … Continue reading Jingle Bells, Carols Sell