Lil Tecca’s debut mixtape, We Love you Tecca, worth the wait
Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
September 18, 2019
Lil Tecca, 17-year-old rising superstar in hip-hop, released his debut mixtape We Love You Tecca on Aug. 30, and there have been various opinions on the quality of the project. Today, the question is going to be answered: Was Lil Tecca’s We Love You Tecca worth the wait, and does it prove that the...
XXL magazine recognizes the best of the 2019 hip hop freshman class
Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
August 29, 2019
Back in January, The Torch made its predictions on which artists would be selected as XXL’s Freshman Class of 2019. Over the summer, the hip-hop publication released the list of the 11 artists on the rise to greatness to represent their brand and the genre itself. Today, readers will see how The Tor...
Trending: YouTube influencers sharing stories of personal mental health issues
Arianna Wigodner, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
When one thinks of the term “influencer” they normally think of someone influencing or affecting someone's behavior in a positive way. Over the years, YouTube has built a platform where video creators have become “influencers” with their primary job being to create content for their viewers. Many...
Pop culture summer recap to get you caught up with the tea
Zoe Siegel, Staff Writer
August 25, 2019
Over this past summer, there has been a lot of tea! Plenty of new summer songs, movies and celebrity drama. What's up with Tana Paul? Miley and Liam? Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Everyone knows that Miley and Liam have had a complicated relationship over the past 10 years. On again off agai...
Social Media Redefining What It Means to Be a Celebrity
Alexis Rejouis, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
The age of social media has changed the idea of “celebrity” and opened new lanes of stardom. If you want to become a model, you no longer have to go through an agency; instead, you can get sponsored on Instagram and become an Instagram model with a wide following. A seven-year-old can become a m...
Netflix’s Chambers Offers An Intriguing Story Line and a Realistic View of the Varied Native American Culture
Megan Foster, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
Featuring television’s first ever Native American leads in a show, Leah Rachel’s Chambers takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride as Sasha and her allies try to find out more about the disturbing origins of her new heart. Creator Leah Rachel describes the series as a “psychological horror story th...
A Love Letter from Troupe 4992
Isabelle Eisenberg, Social Media Editor
May 23, 2019
The Olympic Heights Theatre Department gave the school a lot to be proud of this year. From winning five critics choice awards at districts to putting on two amazing productions to winning top honors at the Florida State Thespian Festival alone with main staging The Curious Innocent of the Dog in the...
Avengers: Endgame Mania Leads to Box Office Records
Ashley Perry, Features Editor
May 21, 2019
The nation has been engrossed in a worldwide phenomenon that has penetrated the far regions of the globe, influencing the economies and cultures of countries as far away as in Asia. And that phenomenon is called Avengers: Endgame. This latest superhero flick made roughly $60 million at the do...
Jonas Brothers’ Fans Excited About the Group’s Return
Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
It seems as if many trends of the past are coming back into style with one of those things being the Jonas Brothers. The popularity of the Jonas Brothers began in 2005 when they first hit the scene. Their fan base grew as a result of their doing half-hour variety specials on the Disney Channel. Howeve...
OH’s Ashton Bianchi and Brian Arajujo Take Top Honors at Florida State Thespian Festival
Isabelle Eisenberg, Social Media Editor
May 3, 2019
While for most students, Spring Break was a time to go on vacation and relax, for members of the Olympics Heights Theatre Department it was time for them to showcase their hard work at the Florida State Thespian Festival. The trip to Tampa was four days of nonstop work, fun, and of course, love for...
At 17, Pop Phenom Billie Eilish Is Gaining Quite a Following
Razanne Saleh, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Seventeen-year-old, pop sensation, record breaking, and global phenomenon Billie Eilish, is taking the world by storm as the young teenager captures the attention of all age groups around the world with her unique voice, personality, and vibe. It all started back in 2015 of October, where Eilish recorded...
Slain Rapper Nipsey Hussle Was Also a Community Activist
Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
On March 31, 2019, rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle was murdered outside his clothing store The Marathon Clothing. Along with Hussle, two others were shot, but they survived. Hussle was not only known for his contribution to the hip hop genre; he was also known for his activism in stopping gang viole...
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Jordan Lanson, Staff Writer
September 17, 2019 • No Comments
Olympic Heights student athletes have a lot to manage with hours per week of conditioning, practice, and games. And those hours get doubled if the student...
Andrew Kaye, Sports Editor
September 15, 2019 • No Comments
After opening the 2019 season with three losses, the Olympic Heights Lions football team got in the win column with a 16-6 win against the John I. Leonard...
Marie Preuss, News Editor
May 6, 2019 • No Comments
The whole world looked on in shock as Notre Dame, the iconic 856-year-old cathedral in Paris, was engulfed by flames on April 15. The video of the cathedral’s spire collapsing...
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Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
September 18, 2019 • No Comments
Lil Tecca, 17-year-old rising superstar in hip-hop, released his debut mixtape We Love You Tecca on Aug. 30, and there have been various opinions on the quality of the project....
Megan Foster, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019 • No Comments
Featuring television’s first ever Native American leads in a show, Leah Rachel’s Chambers takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride as Sasha and her allies try to find out...
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