By: Max Herschman On Friday, September 20th, millions of youths across the world marched in the name of climate justice. This decentralized movement, dubbed “The Climate Strike” has gained a lot of traction as Swedish 16-year-old Greta Thunberg arises to superstar status, taking on the form of a figurehead “leader.” OA Senior Anthony Gustowski and […]
The New Track and Turf at OA
By Josh LaBrosse A new year of Oliver Ames sports is already underway. With fall sports already at their halfway point of the season, many of OA’s best are ready to take the field on the newly constructed turf and track for the upcoming season. This year, all outdoor sports teams will compete on a […]
OA Parking
Parking has always been an issue at Oliver Ames High School, especially towards the end of the year when more juniors and sophomores get their licenses and more cars fill up the parking lot. The School Resource Officer, Officer Aker, which can be found at his office in the art hallway when he is at […]
Vape Detectors in OA
“Be informed, know that you’re loved, and make smart decisions” says Mr. Paul. Vaping is an epidemic that has intruded the youth of the United States, similarly to cigarettes in the 50s and 60s. Recently, over 1000 cases of lung diseases with probable cause of vaping and in total, 7 people have died from diseases […]
The Benefits of Challenging Yourself
I wanted to end this school year reflecting on a class that truly defined my sophomore year. Last year I did not know how much choosing AP Economics as my elective would change me. As a freshman, I was interested in the class, but thinking back, I knew absolutely nothing. I was hoping to be […]