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Despite growing protests against the Alaskan oil drilling Willow Project, the Biden administration has approved it continuation.

Alaskan oil-drilling Willow Project draws increased protests

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer • May 15, 2023
Olympic Heights 2023-24 SGA Executive Board President Jaiden Goldberg in one of the costumes he wore while campaigning for office.

2023-24 SGA election results: Jaiden Goldberg to head SGA; Andrew Canter and Gabby Condon named Mr. and Ms. OH

Eva Woods, Features Editor • May 3, 2023
Testing brings anxious times for students and teachers alike

Testing brings anxious times for students and teachers alike

Madison Lemaster, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students, after his arrest.

Case against suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students gains momentum as trial date looms

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer • April 11, 2023
The new Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School in the western Lake Worth Beach area will open its doors to students for the 2023-24 school year.

Attendance zoning plans for the new Dr. Joaquin Garcia High now allow for more students to stay at their current schools

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer • March 31, 2023
Ticketmasters handling of ticket sales for Taylor Swifts The Era Tour has resulted in a Congressional inquiry.

Ticketmaster under fire for practices related to major events

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023
Rep. Maxwell Frost, from Orlando, is the youngest member and the first of Generation Z to be elected to the U.S. Congress.

Orlando’s Maxwell Frost, the youngest U.S. Congressperson, is a progressive voice in a state becoming increasingly red

Lauren Albano, Editor-In-Chief • March 27, 2023
Miss OH, Isabella Grippo, with the OH Lion.

Is Olympic Heights student body lacking school spirit?

Eva Woods, Features Editor • March 23, 2023
One photo from The Balenciaga Gift Shop ad campaign features a handbag over legal documents pertaining to child pornography, seemingly suggesting the documents are irrelevant.

Controversial Balenciaga ad campaign fallout continues as apologies are issued, profits drop, and a lawsuit is filed

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer • March 7, 2023
The Olympic Heights Class of 2023 Top Ten are (counter clockwise, seated from left) Salutatorian Emily Zhang, #9 Lindsey Osinoff, #10 Maya Goldstein, #6 Bella Anusbigian, #5 Shiloh Bass. #3 Ben Zapson, #8 Tyler Haas, Valedictorian Brandon Silver, #4 Nathan Feuerberg, and #7 Jesse Bloom.

Meet the Olympic Heights Class of 2023 Top Ten

Mason Silverstein, Managing Editor • March 3, 2023
The Olympic Heights competitive cheerleading team at the UCA National Competition held at Disney World over the Feb. 10 weekend.

Olympic Heights competitive cheerleading completes best season in school history with third place finish at Nationals

Amelia Welch, Staff Writer • February 24, 2023
Understanding whats driving the rising crime rate

Understanding what’s driving the rising crime rate

Jack Nomberg, Staff Writer • February 21, 2023
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