Harmful Effects of Social Media
Although social media is so popular, it can cause many issues with people. Some of these issues include body image, exposure to inappropriate content, social affirmation, and cyber bullying. Social affirmation is when people share private information, or anything for that matter, in order to gain acceptance from their peers. Another common thing that happens is escapism. This is when people “escape” from … Continue reading Harmful Effects of Social Media
OM Varsity Basketball: Going Strong
The Oakland Mills basketball season has arrived and the OM community is looking forward to seeing what the Boys & Girls Varsity Teams are capable of achieving this season. The Boys Varsity Basketball team is led by Seniors Sean Chance, Chan Brown, Ke’von Simpson, Robert Burgess, Harrison Greggs, Mister Hairston, and Kendall McFadden, and Juniors Frederick Eiland II, Daeshawn Eaton, Ryan Looper, Justin Parks, Martin … Continue reading OM Varsity Basketball: Going Strong
Midterm Tips for Freshmen
Set aside time from family, friends, sports, and work to study for each exam. Eat a healthy breakfast before school on exam days. Be sure to get plenty of sleep during exam week. Look over class notes and old tests to help you prepare. Take it seriously. Your midterm grades factor into your overall GPA. Take advantage of study guides and help from teachers to … Continue reading Midterm Tips for Freshmen
Traditional Holiday Foods
All around the world there are different traditions as to what type of dishes people make for the holidays; every location has its own uniqueness and specialties. If you happened to have left the comfort of your home for the holidays, here are some foods from different parts of the world you may have encountered. Tamales, which are available in many Latin countries including … Continue reading Traditional Holiday Foods
J.L.R. – Holiday Edition
What was the best movie of 2017? Dear Movie Enthusiast, I think, hands down the best movie was Get Out. From using its platform to talk about emerging racial issues to having its watchers jump out of their seats in the theater, Get Out was great. With Get Out, 2017 brought one of the best horror movies in a pretty long while—and that comes from … Continue reading J.L.R. – Holiday Edition
