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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

Smells Like (Lacking) Teen Spirit

Smells Like (Lacking) Teen Spirit

Tristan Howard, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2025

Oakville has always been prideful in the sense of community that has been formed around it and its associated programs, but in recent times, it has fallen sorely short. From the sports and clubs to everyday...

Working Women

Working Women

Ellie Haverdink, Reporter February 24, 2025

Have you ever wondered about the people on the edge of the road in bright neon colors and who they are? Well, they are construction workers, but if you ever look closely at them, you may realize that they...

One of the dogs at Petland in Fenton poses for a picture. Employees said the holidays are a busier time for them as families get pets as gifts.

Preparing for Pet Presents

Ellie Haverdink, Reporter December 17, 2024

As the holidays are coming closer and closer, you might want to keep in mind how to take care of a dog if you are planning to get a dog for your family.  As a past dog owner, this is my list of five things...

Cracks and dips are shown in the OHS parking lot.

Parking Lot Improvement

Ellie Haverdink, Reporter December 11, 2024

In my opinion, OHS needs to have improvements done to their parking spots. For some examples, I feel like the pavement needs to be redone so there are not so many bumps and they need to fill in their potholes....

Jenna Voyles (12) practices taking shots during wrestling practice on Nov. 19. “Wrestling is more of one person sport, like it’s you against someone else,” Voyles said. Voyles joined the wrestling team her sophomore year.

Take Your Stance

Mady Donze, Reporter November 26, 2024

You walk on the mat and size up your opponent. They are definitely more muscular then you. The ref tells you to shake hands — they have a firm grip. You take your stance, trying to be lower than your...

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The Real Cost of Cheap Fashion

Madeline McClusky, Reporter May 29, 2024

In recent years, fast fashion has taken a prominent role in the fashion industry with websites such as SHEIN, Temu, Romwe and countless others. Though these websites promote cheap, trendy and quickly delivered...

A collage of the places visited by the story. 

Photos by: Madeline McClusky and Tristan Howard

Spring Around the Lou

Tristan Howard and Madeline McClusky March 17, 2024

As Spring break arises, are you looking for a getaway? Something to do instead of being inside all day? You’re in luck because St. Louis offers a variety of options for a stay-cation this Spring break.  The...

AMI Days: Here's Why

AMI Days: Here’s Why

Sawyer Bess, Reporter January 25, 2024

There is something truly special about snow days. Everything about that day off of school was perfect as a kid: waking up to a bright room lit up by the white snow, taking five minutes to bundle up in...

AMI Days? More like A-M-Why Days

AMI Days? More like A-M-Why Days

Tristan Howard, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2024

Like many people here in the district, I have been enjoying the occasional snow day in the more frigid months, but in recent years, that has seemed to change. Where have snow days gone? And what have they...

Photo illustration of a student stressed out while completing schoolwork.

Too Difficult to Drop

Ava Chancellor, Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2023

The process of dropping an AP class at OHS has been proven to be unfruitful for many students, which leads to serious stress, anxiety and a decrease in academic confidence in many cases. In my opinion,...

Is the Hype Around Christmas Music Overblown?

Is the Hype Around Christmas Music Overblown?

Tristan Howard, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2023

You know when it's that time of year and suddenly everywhere you go there's Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” or something more classic from the likes of Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin...

Lucy Caira, Sydney Baker and Josie Barnett go shopping with new COVID conditions on Black Friday in Nov. 2020.

Longing for the Lockdown

Lucy Caira, Reporter October 19, 2023

The bell rings. You swiftly advance down the hall towards your school bus, laughing with your friends and riding the high of spring break anticipation. The date is March 13, 2020, the last day in which...

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