The Last Night of the Year
December 22, 2009
Filed under News
When Christmas winds down, New Year’s ends the holiday season right and kicks off the next year. Filled with fun, food, and games, this night is a blast for all ages. Many people have different traditions that they do every year. Some spend the holiday with family, while others enjoy... Read more »
Changes in the Christmas Concerts
December 22, 2009
Filed under News
This year, the Ottawa High School music department has made some changes to the Christmas concerts. The choir and concert band are performing separately. It has been a long tradition where singing and instrument playing graced an evening at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium (OMA) together on the same... Read more »
A Book of Memories
December 16, 2009
Filed under Opinion
To some people, a yearbook is just something they get at the beginning of the year; to others, it is a book that they look through to see themselves in certain sports or maybe just happen to be in a picture somewhere. To a yearbook staff member, however, receiving their yearbook is one of the best... Read more »
Caught in the Middle
December 16, 2009
Filed under Opinion
When you are in journalism, towards the end of the year most students make the decision between applying for newspaper or for yearbook staff. Though the decision for some may be easy, it was quite difficult for me. As a freshman, I was already stressed about college. I knew I wanted to attend New York... Read more »
Final Week Tips
December 16, 2009
Filed under News
It is the stressful end of the semester, the time that every high school student dreads: finals. We cram study and are up to the late hours of the night trying to finish that final paper or 10-page essay. Textbooks weigh our backpacks down like bricks and papers flood our rooms, cars and binders. All... Read more »
New to the School: Smoothie Tuesdays
December 14, 2009
Filed under News, Top Stories
Most of us at Ottawa High School have all become comfortable with and are aware of Cappuccino Fridays, which take place in the library from 7:15 to 11:15, but following in their footsteps is Smoothie Tuesdays. Smoothie Tuesdays are a healthier alternative to the 142-calorie cappuccino, served with whipped... Read more »
Hacked Global Warming Emails: An “Inconvenient Truth”?
December 14, 2009
Filed under News
From the beginning of this month, emails have come out on the internet regarding information about global warming a hacker uncovered from a scientist working at East Anglia University in the United Kingdom. These emails were written as early as the ‘90s and have placed doubt in whether global warming... Read more »
Dress Code Rules, Too Much?
December 10, 2009
Filed under Opinion
Tube tops, spaghetti straps, and short miniskirts. All these clothing items are some of the latest fashions that hit the popular clothing stores for teens. These tiny articles of clothing sometimes come with a big price tag at popular stores like Abercrombie and Hollister, but teens are willing to pay... Read more »
Pep Band
December 8, 2009
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As basketball season rolls around, the pep band also makes an appearance. The band occupies a section of the bleachers and plays songs during any breaks of playing. The songs they play include the fight song, Zoot Suit Riot, the Final Countdown and many more. The band enjoys playing simply because they... Read more »
The Blind Side
December 8, 2009
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
The Blind Side is a heartwarming film about a family taking a homeless teen into their home. The Blind Side is a true story of the life of Michael Oher, played by Quinton Aaron. Oher was a homeless 18 year old from a bad childhood. One night as he is walking the streets, Leigh Anne Tuohy, played by Sandra... Read more »
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