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Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

One cover of “Emma,” depicting a vision of the town Emma lives in.

Remembering Jane Austen’s “Emma”

Emma Fischel, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

206 years ago, in November of 1815, Jane Austen released her third novel, “Emma,” which has remained unforgettable throughout the history of literature. The story is set in a fictional town called...

A photograph of Walt Disney with an older drawing of Mickey Mouse.

Happy 93rd Birthday to Mickey Mouse!

Ashleigh Thorson, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

On Nov. 18, Mickey Mouse will celebrate his 93rd birthday. He is the brand mascot for Disney and can typically be seen in red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves. Throughout the years, he has...

Blue Banisters album cover art, picturing Lana Del Rey with 2 dogs.

The Journey of “Blue Banisters”

Tim Petrash, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

On Oc. 22, Lana Del Rey released a beautiful piano ballad, “Blue Banisters,” an album her fans had been waiting for months to be released. Was it worth the wait? Lana Del Rey is a critically acclaimed...

A viral picture of a blue stop sign reached 32,000 upvotes.

Why Aren’t Stop Signs Blue?

Aidan Cusack, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

A picture of a blue stop sign in Oahu, Hawaii recently went viral on Reddit with over 32,000 upvotes. Over the course of this stop sign’s rise to fame, many have commented on how much more aesthetically...

Disney+ Day is going to be an exciting event for subscribers at home and in the parks!

Rolling Out the Blue Carpet for Disney+ Day

Ashleigh Thorson, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

Disney announced that some exciting things would be happening for Disney+ Day on Nov. 12, 2021. Not only will guests experience the celebrations in Disney Parks, but ShopDisney will also have added benefits...

Scott’s advertisement for this year’s Astroworld festival being held in Houston, Texas.

Tragedy Strikes At Astroworld

Casandra Lawson, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

On Friday at Astroworld eight people were killed and close to 300 people were injured.   Astroworld is the rapper Travis Scott’s annual music festival held in his hometown Houston, Texas.   This...

November Netflix Releases

November Netflix Releases

Desiree Montano, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

In the month of November, Netflix is releasing new seasons, TV shows, and movies. Some of these are only available in the U.S.   Shows coming to Netflix the month of November include “Bella and...

Captured image from footage of the gameplay from the announcement.

The Exciting New Announcement for Haunted Chocolatier

Zoey Bowers, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

The video game creator and developer, Eric Barone, who is also known as ConcentratedApe, released an announcement for a new video game currently in development, on Oct. 21, 2021. Barone’s announcement...

The entrance of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

Celebrating 50 Years of Walt Disney World

Zoey Bowers, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

It’s been fifty years since the grand opening of Walt Disney World, and the Florida park has changed tremendously since then.  The park was initially founded in 1965 by Walt Disney himself, and his...

Chris Martin, singing center stage alongside his bandmates.

Coldplay, Go Back to the 2000s

Sophia Earnest, Features Editor November 1, 2021

Coldplay, a British alternative rock band from the 2000’s, released their 9th studio album, “Music of the Spheres” on Oct. 15, 2021, continuing their string of heinous music that has been issued...

History Channels Alone Season 8 Review

History Channel’s “Alone” Season 8 Review

David Yatsina, Staff Writer November 1, 2021

“Alone” on the History Channel is one of the most punishing reality series television shows. Every season, wilderness specialists compete to survive in different harsh environments. The candidates...

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