OHS football instills discipline ahead of
By EMERSON LIHN Copy Chief
The second-half hustle : clubs’ second semester plans
By STELLA WINDHORST Features Editor
PHOTO BY STELLA WINDHORST Members of BC2M make posters during a morning meeting.
Players train in the weight room to prepare for the season.
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Tips and tricks behind AP test preparation
By NICOLE EOM Editor-In-Chief
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In class, students prepare for their AP test through resources like College Board.
Students can add their New Years resolution on a board in the nurse’s offce.
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JAMES MOFFITT Staf Writer
Paying it forward : teacher assistants
By MANDY HOGLUND News Editor
Burnt out before the bell rings
By ADDISON LEYKAM Staf Writer
Trey Larson, junior, works as a counseling TA.
Isabelle Why, senior, slumps over desk in class from school work burnout.
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Former soldiers turned teachers: veterans at OHS
By KARALYNN MORA Staf Writer
Echoes of a pandemic: the coronavirus
By REAGAN BRADLEY Staf Writer
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OHS student adjusts to digital learning.
PHOTO BY KARALYNN MORA
Major Whited teaches a class full of aspiring junior ROTC students.
Behind the desk: the OHS offce ladies
By AVERY MASSIE Sports Editor
Gina Baker (left) and Roberta Derryberry (right) work diligently at their desks.
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Why Gen Z declared 2026 is the new 2016
By ALYSSA BUCKNER Opinions/ Arts & Entertainment Editor
The reality of coexisting in two different cultures
By NICOLE EOM Editor-In-Chief
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Have a great day, be the best you can be. Even if that means that your best is only 50%, just go and try.
By TAYLOR MOON Photography Chief
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NFL underdogs : the heart of champions
By LONDON MOORE Editorial Chief
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Beyond the plate: 2026 food trends
By MADISON SUKO Staf Writer
Betting on our downfall - The spread of Kalshi
By MANDY HOGLUND News Editor
PHOTO BY LONDON MOORE OHS students experience the fear of missing out.
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The fading lights of tradition and nostalgia
By ADDISON LEYKAM Staf Writer
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A student watches her phone while in class, not paying attention to the lesson happening
Everybody loves Charlie Brown
By MATTHEW WETHERBEE Design Chief
Song Reviews: Spring 2026
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By SOFIA PANIAGUA Staf Writer
“I Just Might” by Bruno Mars
“Gut Punch” by Nick Jonas
“4 Raws” by EsDeeKid
“Such a Funny Way” by Sabrina Carpenter
The Woodstock cast of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown performs in the frst scene of the musical.
Growing up with the gods: Percy Jackson returns
By MADISON SUKO Staf Writer
Stranger Things 5: a bittersweet end
By REAGAN BRADLEY Staf Writer
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By STELLA WINDHORST Features Editor
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By EMERSON LIHN Copy Chief
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The “OC boys” dominate competition
By TAYLOR MOON Photography Chief
Girls basketball: it’s in the community
By KARALYNN MORA Staf Writer
Colton Watson, senior, takes on his opponent.
PHOTO BY KARALYN MORA
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OHS girls basketball gathers for a team huddle.
OHS girls soccer is kicking into high gear this season
By ALYSSA BUCKNER Opinions/Arts&Entertainment Editor
Team chemistry makes up a successful boys soccer season
PHOTO BY ALYSSA BUCKNER
Varsity girls soccer celebrates their senior night.
The stadium lights shine down as everyone watches the ball go to SDOHS.
By SOFIA PANIAGUA Staf Writer
PHOTO BY SOFIA PANIAGUA
Boys wrestling tackles its way to the top
By DANIEL YOHANNAN Staf Writer
A start of a new season with girls wrestling
By VICTORIA EBERT Staf Writer
PHOTO BY VICTORIA EBERT
Jonathan Klitzke, sophomore, engages in a match with a Mountain Ridge wrestler.
PHOTO BY DANIEL YOHANNAN
Everyone watches with anticipation as the match nears the end.
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