March was Women’s History Month 

Why it’s important to celebrate each year As you may or may not have known, last month was Women’s History Month or International Women’s Month. Whatever you want to call it, the point stays the same: it is a month about honoring the achievements and contributions of women throughout history, despite being on unequal footing for most of history.  Before it was a month, it … Continue reading March was Women’s History Month 

Autism Awareness Month

How to spread awareness The month of April is World Autism Awareness Month, but what exactly is autism? Autism is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. This month is an opportunity to raise awareness of how we can all be sensitive and allies to those who have autism.  Here at OM, we have numerous staff … Continue reading Autism Awareness Month

Phở Restaurant Review

A local option to try! You might have heard about phở before, but have you ever tried it? Well, if you don’t already know, phở, pronounced FUH, is Vietnamese cuisine. It contains broth, noodles, herbs, and meat, and is served as a main course. Vietnamese cuisine contains many other delectable dishes. In the Ellicott City area, the restaurant Viet Pearl is a great place to … Continue reading Phở Restaurant Review

Exterior of the back of Oakland Mills High School at dusk.

Reflecting on the Mill

Opinions of recently graduated OM alumni As the school year draws to a close, the end of the year is coming with many mixed emotions from students. Many seniors are either excited and filled with anticipation or petrified and fearful of what is to come after high school. Most juniors are fretting over AP exams and the SATs, and are starting to think seriously about … Continue reading Reflecting on the Mill