Standardized Testing is something every student is subject to from ages 8-18. Starting in third grade, students have to take the MAP test in the state of Missouri. This test measures students on their...

After school, rather than relaxing, many students often continue with homework and extracurricular activities late into the night. This may be due to increasing academic pressure. There are several factors...

As the school year goes on, it’s no secret that students get tired and weary. Things like senioritis and laziness start to factor in and can lead to students having a lack of motivation and focus....

The holidays don’t feel the same anymore and the older we get, the more obvious that truth becomes. Compared to when we were younger, now we seem to just be getting through the semester rather than actually...

Focusing in school can be hard. Having notifications tempting you to be on your phone is even harder. However, this school year, the Missouri Senate passed a bill that requires Missouri public schools...

Around Oakville, phones were once a staple around the building: they were used for passes, transcribing and even class activities like Kahoot or Gimkit. To state it plainly, this ban makes school a much...

Competing in national competitions is the dream of many who are involved in sports or clubs. The Jimmy Awards are one of the national competitions that high school theater students can do. No, no, I am...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...