As some of you may or may not know, the school offers a test and stay program for students who have been exposed to Covid. If you are unaware of this program, let me explain it to you. If you have been exposed, instead of quarantining, you may arrive to school in the morning and […]
Editorial: Zero Tolerance for Hate Speech
On October 25th, a Monday evening, Oliver Ames students received an email confirming that there is an investigation regarding a message of hate that was left on a bathroom stall. There was a swastika drawn onto a bathroom poster somewhere within the school, but where, when, and who did it are still unknown. Many students […]
Digital Imaging: A Review of This Year’s New Course
This year a new art elective course was introduced into the program of studies. This course is taught by Mrs. Sapienza and focuses on digital photography and teaching students the core principles of photography. This includes composition, form, lighting, exposure, and more. This one semester class teaches students how to use the settings on a […]
Thank You, OA
As my time at OA nears its end and I look ahead toward my future, I’d like to thank everyone at Oliver Ames for shaping me into the person I am today. I’ve lived in Easton my whole life, and I can confidently say that every teacher I’ve encountered has been very kind and a […]
“Name 5 Songs” – The Issue With Gatekeeping
If you’ve ever owned a band T-shirt, chances are you’ve been asked to name five songs by that band. Whether you know them or not, it is still a frustrating situation to be put into by someone you might not even know. This phenomenon is called gatekeeping, which is the idea of limiting people’s access […]
OA Mental Health Challenges during COVID
By Mr. Gotsell’s B Block Class Students have been looking for a day off to relax in these extremely challenging times. The pandemic has made it evident mental health has become a prominent issue among the youth. Kids are dealing with all time highs of stress and anxiety, which is why we worked with representative […]