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...
FILM REVIEW: While Entertaining for Teens and Adults, Dark Themes of New Dumbo Film Too Much for Youngsters
Arielle Perry, Features Editor
April 9, 2019
For as long as I could remember, my only memories of the 1941 Disney classic Dumbo were an image of a small, big-eyed baby elephant with adorably large ears. When I saw director Tim Burton’s modern take on the timeless movie, my whole perspective on the animated classic changed, and I realized why my child...
REVIEW: Offset’s Father of 4 the Best of Recent Hip Hop Album Releases
Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
March 12, 2019
On Feb. 22, three mainstream hip hop artists released new albums: Offset from the rap group Migos released his debut solo album with Father of 4; Gunna released Drip or Drown 2; and Lil Pump released Harverd Dropout. All projects made the day memorable for all hip hop fans. Offset’s Father of 4 holds the mo...
The Strange Saga of Actor Jussie Smollett’s Staged Attack
Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
February 24, 2019
A strange letter with crushed powder appeared at Fox studios on Jan. 22, depicting cartoon stick figures and homophobic slurs. Fox ignored this childish warning, prompting further action from whomever sent the letter. It was 13 degrees at two in the morning in Chicago on January 29, when singer an...
Childish Gambino Takes Top Honors at 2019 Grammys
Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
The 61st annual Grammys (The Recording Academy awards), hosted by singer Alicia Keys, were held Sunday, Feb. 10, presenting awards in the music and spoken word recording business to deserving artists in many different categories from many different genres. There are 30 Grammy “fields” or genres a...
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Jacob Pasternack, Editor-In-Chief
May 2, 2019 • No Comments
The 2018-2019 school year has been one of change at Olympic Heights, ranging from the school getting a new principal to changes at a few of the athletic...
Jacob Tucker, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019 • No Comments
For the Olympic Heights varsity baseball team, this is the year that it was finally supposed to reach its full potential, entering the season with rising...
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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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...
Arielle Perry, Features Editor
April 9, 2019 • No Comments
For as long as I could remember, my only memories of the 1941 Disney classic Dumbo were an image of a small, big-eyed baby elephant with adorably large ears. When I saw director...
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