Month: October 2014
Halloween: My Simple and Special Holiday
By: Thomas Gosart If one were to look at how my family celebrates Halloween, one wouldn’t think it is anything special to us. We carve pumpkins, put up decorations, and dress up in costumes. My brother and I even did… Read More ›
Movie Review: The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner follows a group of guys and a girl who are all trapped in a maze, with no memory of their life and no clue why they are there. The usual routine of those in the maze is… Read More ›
The Lowland: A Book Review
Note: This contains some spoilers Jhumpa Lahiri is perhaps best known for her powerful and intimate short stories of Indian immigrants trying to find their place in a land missing the family closeness and strict tradition found in their home… Read More ›
¡Hola from Argentina!–Part Two
By: Grace My memories from the Spanish Immersion Program in Argentina have already started mixing together. The feelings and experiences that made the trip so memorable, as well as the recollections of people that made me laugh, made me think,… Read More ›
Major League Baseball Postseason Commotion
By: Louis Gosart During the past few weeks, the MLB postseason opened with many exciting and thrilling new games. The best teams in baseball played stirring matches, and it will be interesting to see who will make it all the… Read More ›
Self-Care During Midterms
It’s getting to be midterms season here at the OHS and many of us can feel our stress level rising. Completing your regular amount of homework on top of studying for exams and writing extra essays may seem overwhelming at… Read More ›
Four New Homes for a Textbook?
By: Thomas Gosart It is always great to get a new book. I look forward to the beginning of the school year primarily because I anticipate the pleasure of getting my books: all new, beautiful, inviting me to make my… Read More ›
¡Hola from Argentina!
I felt a surge of panic as I boarded the plane to Argentina. All of my doubts and insecurities about the next five weeks crept forward from the back of my mind and began to nag at me. Suddenly I… Read More ›
Moods of Broadway
Empowering Songs Sometimes you need one of those songs that make that pile of homework look slightly less daunting. These five great Broadway songs are perfect for when you want to feel unbeatable and empowered. 1. “Defying Gravity” – Wicked… Read More ›