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An example of what the lavender Sharpie looks like. 
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Uncovering the most hated object on the internet

Alisi Tuatonga, Sports Editor November 27, 2023

A circle of betrayal, drama, scandal, and lies revolves around the notoriously hated lavender Sharpie, an object in a series of recorded markers made by an anonymous user on TikTok. While it is unknown...

Taylor Swift at the 2023 MTV Music Awards.
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Taylor Swift: “1989” Album

Faid Kasim, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Taylor Swift, a multi-award winning American singer and songwriter, has re-recorded her best selling pop album “1989” to bring back the classics as her own.  Swift is known as one of the biggest...

Cali and Brianna compile a list of their top songs each month and go in-depth with them.

Music of the Month: October

Brianna Nusom and Cali Rowe November 6, 2023

Spooky season has arrived! We are very excited to return to our themed MOTMs for the holiday season. Enjoy!   Cali’s Picks “Frankenstein” by New York Dolls, “New York Dolls”...

My family, friends, and I standing next to “The Eras Tour” premier poster. 
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Epic “Eras” Experience

Aubree Cordara, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Taylor swift- an American songwriter who has released ten studio albums and has been singing professionally since she was ten years old. She is now widely considered the most famous woman in the world.  Swift...

Guns N’ Roses' poster for Aftershock 2023.

Guns N’ Roses close out Aftershock for 3 hours

Shelby Gomez, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

While most festival sets last 30 minutes to an hour, Guns N’ Roses took advantage of their long-lasting legacy and notoriety, gifting Aftershock 2023 with a 3-hour set.  The Aftershock festival is...

Batman made his comic debut 84 years ago and has accumulated millions of fans since.

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Batman Day 2023

Sasha Hulsey, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 16, 2023

On Sept. 16, theaters around the world played Batman films in celebration of the caped crusader’s debut in Detective Comics. This is a day to celebrate the long history of the beloved hero, and the films...

“Puffs” is a constructed spinoff of the Harry Potter series.

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Drama bringing live-action “Puffs” to Oakmont

Alisi Tuatonga and Leah Maupin October 16, 2023

As students of Oakmont High School settle into their annual school routines, the drama department is preparing for their upcoming theater production: “Puffs.”  The main concept of “Puffs” revolves...

Music of the Month: September

Music of the Month: September

Brianna Nusom and Cali Rowe October 4, 2023

It’s September! While midterms are just around the corner, we’ve been branching out to new artists and genres but continue to come back to our favorites. As always, we hope you enjoy this edition of...

Drake performing in his “Summer Sixteen Tour” back in 2016.

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Drake’s concert under heat

Leah Maupin, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

Drake is a famous rapper most known for his song “One Dance” that became a worldwide sensation and peaking at the Billboard number 1 spot in 15 different countries. However, Drake's new tour celebrating...

Fans of the franchise wait to see if Conklin chooses Conrad or Jeremiah.

Why “TSITP” could end differently from the books

Alisi Tuatonga, Sports Editor September 29, 2023

Whether or not you’re a fan of one of today's best selling authors, Jenny Han,  you have probably heard about her teenage hit series, “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” The basis of the book trilogy...

Due to the popularity of the duo, Oakmont held a Barbenheimer day for spirit week. Students and staff participated by wearing pink or black, representing the aesthetics for the respective films.

Barbenheimer: The trek of an unexpected double feature

Sasha Hulsey, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 28, 2023

On July 21, two of the most anticipated movies of the year released in theaters simultaneously: “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” Many believed it would be a battle for the top slot, but instead history...

Rae’s stunning visuals perfectly display the album's aura, and define a new era for her.

Listeners are “Obsessed” with Addison Rae’s new EP

Sasha Hulsey, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 28, 2023

On Aug. 14, Addison Rae released her debut EP titled “AR.” The EP has received positive feedback and has been taking listeners by surprise.  Rae began her career as a TikTok celebrity, but is now...

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