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New Mexico Gun Bans

Jack Nomberg, Sports Editor • September 26, 2023

After the New Mexico state Governor placed a temporary ban on the right to carry firearms, the public has expressed their opinions. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was elected into office in 2019. On September...

Changing the Lives of Struggling Readers One by One: Olympic Heights Hearing for a Change

Madison LeMaster, Editor-in-Chief • September 26, 2023

Olympic Heights Hearing for a Change, a club that strives to help struggling readers build their vocabulary, knowledge, and comprehension, was introduced to Olympic Heights in 2022. Co-founders Erica...

Spain’s impactful World Cup win

September 5, 2023

The clock has hit 104 minutes, 14 minutes overtime. The score is 1-0; Spain has officially won the women's World Cup! In a very narrow victory over England, the Spanish national team had missed...

“Break up with your boyfriend, cause I’m bored” Ariana Grande’s recent scandals.

Ellie Leibman, Staff writer • September 5, 2023

Who knew when Ariana Grande said, “Break up with your boyfriend, ‘cause I’m bored,” she meant it literally. Following Ariana Grande’s divorce from her husband of two years, a great deal of information...

Barbie: The Movie of the Summer

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer • September 5, 2023

Stepping into the world of wonders and imagination, Barbie was brought to life this summer as it shocked the world through the film's cast, plot, and drama. This movie made history with $1 billion at the...

The Real Housewives of New York City are Back

Lily Ginder, Staff Writer • September 5, 2023

The Real Housewives of New York City are back but with a big change. In this season of RHONY, there is a whole new cast. For 13 seasons fans have followed the same women, so season 14 was a big change....

Spiteful Snow White

Fia Dorris, Social Media Editor • September 5, 2023

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Disney’s more recent live action adaptations, specifically those of the princesses, most notably being the live action Little Mermaid. However, as...

Olympic Heights Club Rush

Amelia Welch, Feature editor • September 5, 2023

Students flooded hallways and mall areas in excitement as Olympic Heights hosted its annual Club Rush on Friday, Sept. 1 during lunch where more than 40 clubs showcased their organizations' students and...

The Eras Tour: A Tour of a Lifetime

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer • September 5, 2023

On March 17, 2023, one of Taylor Swift’s most anticipated tours, The Eras Tour, began in Glendale, Arizona. With numerous sold-out shows, State Farm Stadium experienced a once-in-a-lifetime sensation...

Football is Back!

Jack Nomberg, Sports Editor • September 5, 2023

It has been 27 weeks since the Super Bowl. The last time the National Football League broadcasted a game was six months ago, but it is back. The NFL preseason has begun. The first official regular season...

The Show of the Summer: The Summer I Turned Pretty Review

Madison LeMaster, Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2023

The picture-perfect summer. The Summer I Turned Pretty, a well-known book series by Jenny Han, has gained much attention in recent years following the release of the hit show. As recently as June...

Eight Olympic Heights athletes sign letters of intent

April 5, 2023

Eights senior Olympic Heights athletes signed letters of intent to continue their academic athletic careers at the next level in a signing ceremony held in the OH theater on April 4. Those signees are...