Barkley and McCaffery among a host of key NFL players to go down with serious injuries in week 2 of the NFL season
Nicholas Tramazzo, Staff Writer
September 24, 2020
Week 2 of the National Football League was a tough one to watch with some of the biggest names taking the cart to the locker room with serious injuries. Unfortunately for fantasy football players, you’re number one pick might be gone for the long haul. Starting with one of the biggest names, Saqu...
Return to remote learning with required Google Meet class times has not come without its glitches
Brayden Schultz, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
In the unprecedented time of a pandemic, routine things such as returning to school have become anything but routine. The return to online distance learning, albeit with stricter parameters for teachers to follow, has been a bumpy one in the first couple weeks with unusual and frustrating experiences occ...
Lionel Messi to stay with Barcelona, at least for now
Christopher Santos, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020
Since the days of La Masia, Lionel Messi, one of the best to ever play the game of soccer, has only known Barcelona. From his debut in 2004 for the first team, Messi has been a vital part of Barcelona history. So, when he handed in his transfer request this summer after an 8-2 thrashing from Bayern Mu...
Series to binge for those keeping quarantine during Phase 2
Zoe Siegel, Staff Writer
September 21, 2020
The Coronavirus outbreak has caused movie theaters, amusement parks, and many stores to temporarily close. But now, with Palm Beach County two weeks into Phase 2 of COVID-19 re-opening, these public places are slowly starting to re-open with safety precautions. However, since COVID-19 has caused over 13,0...
OH students and staff revisiting favorite restaurants as county enters Phase 2 of COVID-19 re-opening
Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
The love for restaurants is one thing both students and faculty can agree that they have in common. Everyone it seems enjoys flavorful food, delicious desserts, and an enjoyable environment. However, over the past several months, restaurants have taken on a very different look. While the atmospheres of ...
Coming back to campus on Monday, Sept. 21? Mandatory mask rule makes choosing the right one important
Eva Woods, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
Palm Beach County entered Phase 2 of reopening from COVID-19 on Sept. 8, a move that initiated the school district’s to schedule its re-opening for Monday, Sept. 21. Those students who choose to return to their campuses for in-person instruction will be required to wear a mask the entire school day, as ...
The Torch’s 2020 NFL Power Rankings
Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer
September 13, 2020
1. Kansas City Chiefs: Coming off an incredible Super Bowl run, the Chiefs are returning 10 of 11 starters on one of the most high-powered offenses we have ever seen. Their only addition, rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, had 2.000 scrimmage yards and 17 TDs last year with LSU. With quarterba...
Social justice, Coronavirus, and Lady Gaga dominate the 2020 MTV Music Video Awards
Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
September 9, 2020
MTV held its 37th annual Video Music Awards show on August 30, which featured a wide range of celebrity performers and award winners, and this year’s line up was not one to miss. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the awards show was held in New York City. During the show, many of the performers encouraged C...
Palm Beach County students can return to campus Sept. 21; have option to continue distance learning from home
Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2020
The School District of Palm Beach County announced on Friday, Sept. 4, that schools will reopen on Monday, Sept. 21, welcoming back students whose parents want them to return to live instruction. Parents who think it is still too risky to send their children back to school for fear they may contract the ...
A junior’s perspective: Hey, seniors, we feel ya, but Class of 2021 also affected by pandemic
Jordan Lanson, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
I never thought I would be sitting at home on my computer being home schooled in my last semester of my junior year. Due to the coronavirus, many things have changed. Many tutoring sessions for the college entrance exams have been cancelled or postponed, as students cannot meet with anyone due t...
Gates Foundation’s ID2020 digital identification project comes under criticism as a way to track citizens’ every move
Alexis Rejouis, Staff Writer
May 28, 2020
In this modern world, many people fear the digital era and what it means in terms of their personal privacy. Because of iPhones and social media, people are constantly questioning who is watching them. Now, with coronavirus and the government’s attempts at tracking the spread of the virus, it seems t...
Hip Hop and TikTok: a match made in Heaven?
Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
May 28, 2020
Hundreds of millions of people across the world are using the booming social media platform TikTok. TikTok users are able to do many things; however, a very popular feature is creating or following already established dances to songs. Because there are so many people listening to the songs played in these da...
Andrew Kaye, Sports Editor
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Every high school athlete dreams of winning a state championship. However, this accomplishment is only awarded to one team or one competitor per state...
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The Olympic Heights wrestling team closed out its season with a very strong showing in postseason competition with the highlight being senior Leidaly Rivera...
Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
April 20, 2020 • No Comments
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has completely changed life as we know it. States across the U.S. have implemented social distancing measures and closed nonessential businesses...
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Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
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Phew! We finally have new music from a rap legend. It was rumored on social media that a Drake mixtape was set to drop upon midnight on Friday. Rumors were confirmed hours...
Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
April 4, 2020 • No Comments
On Valentine's Day of 2020, the music culture was blessed with an unbelievable amount of releases. From A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s Artist 2.0 to a single collaboration from...
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