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Despite pandemic restrictions, OH Spanish Honors Society remains focused on community involvement

Despite pandemic restrictions, OH Spanish Honors Society remains focused on community involvement
Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • January 25, 2021

Ignorance may be the toughest part of battling COVID-19

Ignorance may be the toughest part of battling COVID-19
Halli Arthur, Staff Writer • January 24, 2021

Washington D.C. and state capitals on high alert for inauguration day on the heels of Capitol Building assault

Security will be heightened for the Jan. 20 inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States. He is pictured here with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, at his 2013 inauguration for his second term as vice-president.
Lauren Albano, Staff Writer • January 15, 2021

Trump’s controversial use of the presidential pardon raises questions: one being, “Will he pardon himself?”

Many have questioned outgoing president Donald Trump's pardons of his political cronies, such as that of his former national security adviser Michael Flynn (right).
Lauren Albano, Staff Writer • January 5, 2021

Florida’s four new constitutional amendments, going into effect on Jan. 1, will impact the OH student body

Florida's Amendment 2 raises the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour effective Sept. 30, and will increase it one dollar per year until it reaches $15 an hour in 2026.
Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer • December 27, 2020

2020 hurricane season was the most active ever with a record 30 named storms with 12 making U.S. landfall

No, that's not New Years Eve confetti streamers covering the southeast United States. It's the tracks of the 30 named storms of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.
Jessica Abramsky, News Editor • December 22, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine greeted with appreciation and skepticism

COVID-19 vaccine greeted with appreciation and skepticism
Jessica Abramsky, News Editor • December 18, 2020

OH Hospitality & Tourism Academy prepares students for careers in the industry while offering hands-on experience

The Olympic Heights DECA Club, made up of students in the Hospitality & Tourism Academy, have a club meeting via a Google Meet.
Danielle Anglin, Staff Writer • December 17, 2020

“Defund the Police” rhetoric serving as an obstacle to the cause of addressing systemic racism in law enforcement

Many people took to the streets during the summer and up to the 2020 presidential election in protest of systemic racism in law enforcement agencies.
Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • December 3, 2020

OH Best Buddies Club is about making a difference and forming meaningful and lasting relationships

Olympic Heights Best Buddies club members Emily Nomberg (left) and Ben-tzion
Mason Silverstein, Staff Writer • December 2, 2020

Younger voters enthused by the younger crop of politicians

New York Congressperson Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (left) and former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg (right) are among the newer, more vibrant crop of politicians that are getting younger people more involved in politics.
Lauren Albano, Staff Writer • December 1, 2020

Covid-sniffing dogs to the rescue?

A potential Covid-detecting dog goes through a trial run. It may not be long before such dogs are utilized at airports and other heavily-trafficked sites.
Eva Woods, Staff Writer • November 25, 2020
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