When I wrote my last column, “It’s time for some race talk,” I felt so powerful during my fifteen minutes of fame. Emotional thoughts infused my brain, but I could not let it get the best of me. I had to be smart. Rational. I had to represent not only myself, but my other African […]
5 Minutes With- Ashlyn Butler
Editor’s Note: We spend five minutes each week with a member of the OA community. Below are highlights of that free-form conversation. I spent 5 minutes speaking with Ashlyn Butler and came to discover lots about not only her future plans and current endeavors, but even learned about myself in the process of speaking with […]
Monday Pick- Dr. Marten
The first time I put on my black Dr. Marten 1460 Smooth boots, I was so excited. It was the only thing I really wanted for Christmas and I was so happy when I received them. While they aren’t the most practical shoe, made of tough leather and very heavy, they add style to any […]
Oliver Ames Teachers Discuss Side Jobs of Careers and Passions
Teachers assign you essays, teach you about the Revolutionary War, and help you with proofs. But teachers have a life- and sometimes a job- outside of school. You may be surprised to learn about these 4 teachers that have a side job while they are not teaching. Mr. Goldberg is a history teacher, but he […]
Course Selections Are Coming Up and Here’s What You Need to Know
Today, students are getting more and more competitive worldwide to get into the best colleges. Many students overdo the amount of AP and higher level classes they can take. Students believe that by taking these higher level classes, it will help give them a better chance into getting into a good college. Even though this […]
Teacher Profile- John Gillis
Authored by Niko Byron Most kids know John Gillis as the funny, caring history teacher here at Oliver Ames High school. But underneath all that there’s “Gillis the man” who is always trying to do more and be better, empathetic and understanding of other people’s situations and feelings, and his curiosity certainly stands out as he […]