An extremely modified Oliver Ames High School reopened to students last week. There have been modifications to how day-to-day life co-existing inside schools has changed. For Oliver Ames students, the changes are things they will have to learn to adapt to. As to be expected the most baseline modification is the requirements for all people […]
A Vacancy in the Court
With the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last Friday, a question looms over the senators on Capitol Hill: who will be the new Supreme Court Justice appointed? While the President, Senate, and House of Representatives all run for reelection at some point, Supreme Court Justices are lifetime appointments, serving until they retire […]
Election Update: 44 day mark
We’re in the homestretch! With 44 days left until the election, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are racing to the election finish line in what is set to be one of the most consequential elections in this nation’s history. Each candidate’s chances depend on a slew of factors to go their way, […]
Quarantine Q&A: Mr. Gotsell
In an effort to capture this historic time, the Daily Olivian is checking in on members of the OA community. We pose the same four questions to everyone. Enjoy! Q:What’s your favorite go-to food during quarantine? I’ve currently been tinkering with my barbeque recipes. I’ve been working on different pulled chicken recipes, as well as, […]
Students will not return to OA this year
The Oliver Ames Class of 2020 will not attend another class at OA after Gov. Baker Tuesday cancelled school for the remainder of this year. “We believe students therefore cannot safely return to school and avoid the risk of transmitting this virus to others,” Baker said. “It’s the right thing to do, considering the facts […]
For seniors, the end isn’t what they imagined
OA students left the building on March 13, expecting a two-week break. Now the return is scheduled for May 4, and many anticipate we will not return this year. No group of students at OA – and across the nation – has been more emotionally impacted by the abrupt school closures than seniors. All the […]