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  • Congrats to our SECME team for winning 1st place in the district!
  • OH Boys Weightlifting team won Regional Championship on 4/5! Good luck at the state championship!
  • Congratulations to our amazing theatre teacher Kimberly Coyle for being named a Dwyer Finalist for Senior High Education!
  • For the second consecutive year, the Olympic Heights girls soccer team is the 7A district 2023-2024 Academic Team Champion
  • Congratulations Florida DECA State Champions 2024: Katelynne Deale, Tai Graham, and Elsie Throckmorton!
  • Girls Soccer Coach Jim Cappello is coach of the year, leading the lions to 21 victories, and their eighth straight regional appearance.
  • Soccer: Senior Ava Cardaci was selected 7A District 12 Player of the Year with 15 goals and 27 assists.
The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

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Jussie Smolletts booking photo released by the Chicago Police Department after the actor was charged with falsifying a police report.

The Strange Saga of Actor Jussie Smollett’s Staged Attack

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
February 24, 2019
XXLs Freshman class of 2018 featured Ski Mask The Slump God, Lil Pump, Smokepurpp, J.I.D, Stefflon Don, BlocBoy JB, YBN Nahmir, Wifisfuneral, and Trippie Redd.

Previewing XXL’s 2019 Freshman Issue: the Best of the New Hip-Hop Artists

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
January 6, 2019
The kids from South Park make a strong comeback in the shows 22nd season.

REVIEW: South Park’s 22nd Season Rebounds from a Lackluster Season 21

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
December 5, 2018
Tekashi 6ix9ine may not be the perfect role model for his young fans, but can his art still be appreciated?

Can We Hate the Artist but Love the Art?

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2018
Constellation will soon be marketing a cannabis based energy drink.

Cannabis Industry Becoming Mainstream

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
September 21, 2018
Showtimes Weeds, starring Mary-Louise Parker (front center), was one of the first marijuana-themed TV shows, running for eight seasons.

Marijuana-Themed Shows Growing in Popularity. Is That a Good Thing?

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
May 30, 2018
Should Teachers Share Personal Details with Students?

Should Teachers Share Personal Details with Students?

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
May 22, 2018
Oprahs Flirtation with Presidential Run a Telling Commentary on Our Political Culture

Oprah’s Flirtation with Presidential Run a Telling Commentary on Our Political Culture

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
February 5, 2018
Cult Classic Donnie Darko Is Worth a Watch

Cult Classic Donnie Darko Is Worth a Watch

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
December 15, 2017
Infamous internet video sensation Jake Paul

Vine/YouTube Sensation Jake Paul Sinks to New Depths

Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
December 6, 2017
The Losers Club from the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen Kings IT

2017 Film Version of Stephen King’s IT Lacks the Character Depth of the Book

Jack Berenzweig, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Portrait of teenge girl choosing pills with stressful expression, symbolizing a drugs addict

More Teens Turning to Drugs As a Stress Reliever

Jack Berenzweig, Staff Writer
October 8, 2017
YouTube star PewDiePie is being labeled a Nazi because of a ill-conceived stunt.

The Demonization of PewDiePie

Jack Berenzweig, Staff Writer
February 17, 2017
Earthquake Devastates Central Italy

Earthquake Devastates Central Italy

Jack Berenzweig, Staff Writer
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