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First Storm System of 2025 Ravages South: 39 Confirmed Dead

First Storm System of 2025 Ravages South: 39 Confirmed Dead

Clayton Wiegele, Writer March 21, 2025

The National Weather Service has warned that the 2025 severe-weather season may be comparable to the infamous 2011 outbreak, wherein the Joplin Tornado, the deadliest tornado in recorded history, claimed...

The Beginning of the End: Senior Year

The Beginning of the End: Senior Year

Addison Childs, Writer March 21, 2025

Introduction  Second semester, graduation, Nerf Wars, senior lunch, academic signing, and prom. Seniors, as you move on from high school and think about your future, it is important to not forget about...

Influencer or Hippo: The Animal That Took the World by Storm

Influencer or Hippo: The Animal That Took the World by Storm

Addison Childs, Writer February 7, 2025

On January 24th, 2017, premature and weighing only 24 pounds, Fiona the hippo was born at Cincinnati Zoo and has been an icon since birth. Weighing 24 pounds less than the lowest recorded weight for her...

The Gulf of Confusion: Renaming History

The Gulf of Confusion: Renaming History

Clayton Wiegele, Writer February 7, 2025

On January 20th, 2025, President Donald Trump signed 26 executive orders to start his second term. For reference, President Trump signed only 33 executive orders during the first 100 days of his first...

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Jimmy Carter: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

Addison Childs, Writer January 24, 2025

US President, Nobel Peace Prize winner, trusted man, and leader to many, Jimmy Carter is well-respected in politics and social welfare. Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, GA, Carter was one of four children...

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The Battle Between College Courses

Lotus Olson, Writer January 24, 2025

As a high school student, academics can provide a lot of stress. With scheduling coming up at the end of January, students may worry over their course load the following year. The choices of classes vary...

27 Dead and Many Missing as Six Fires Devastate Los Angeles County

27 Dead and Many Missing as Six Fires Devastate Los Angeles County

Clayton Wiegele, Writer January 24, 2025

As it stands, almost 200,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes, with another 84,000 evacuation orders expected to be made (NBC News). These fires are ranked as the most destructive and costliest...

Recent Oak Hills Graduate Turns Big Time: Rylee Dissinger's Journey Through Photography

Recent Oak Hills Graduate Turns Big Time: Rylee Dissinger’s Journey Through Photography

Bri Brown, Editor December 2, 2024

2024 Oak Hills High School Graduate, Rylee Dissinger is entering into her freshman year of college at Ohio University. Starting her photography journey at the beginning of her junior year, she has quickly...

Club Highlight: Student Council

Club Highlight: Student Council

Addison Childs, Writer December 2, 2024

There are many classes and clubs in Oak Hills High School, with as many as 44 different clubs to join. From language societies to inclusivity alliances (SAGA), everyone at OHHS has a club that will fit...

Heart and Hustle: The Story of Ava Childs

Heart and Hustle: The Story of Ava Childs

Bryson Duncan, Writer October 17, 2024

Senior Ava Childs is a shining star at Oak Hills High School. Childs balances her roles as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), an honors student, and a varsity lacrosse player. Her story is of hard work,...

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