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The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The average person’s experience when opening a paywalled website. PC: Markus Winkler

News sites and paywalls

Nathan Avila, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

With information easier to access than ever before, a question presents itself: should you have to pay a monthly subscription for access to the news? Many would give an immediate “no”, but not many...

The Loro Piana logo inside the new store in Waikiki. PC: Creative Commons

The most chic winter clothes

Izabella Hooglander, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

As the weather gets colder and the foods get warmer, fashion people worldwide are left wondering what to wear. Gone are the mini skirts, tiny dresses, and micro-shorts, and now in are the fur-lined coats,...

A picture of the social media app, TikTok, known for its short-form style videos. PC: Flickr

How TikTok Shop turns users into buyers and earns billions

Chris Goldie, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

TikTok’s unique marketing strategies, from the affiliate program to the shop tab, helped the TikTok Shop generate over $12.9 billion in sales, converting millions of users to buyers on the platform. The...

Announcement of the new drinks available, posted on Nov. 1. PC: Dutch Bros’ official account from Instagram.

Dutch Bros winter drinks

Grace Naves, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

As the winter season is upon us, Dutch Bros released new drinks on the morning of Nov. 1. In the past years, Dutch Bros has always dropped drinks for different seasons/holidays. Throughout the year...

Kindness Week is an opportunity for Vikings to positively impact the community while showing school spirit.

Kindness Week

Caleb Leung, Features Editor November 15, 2024

Kindness Week at Oakmont will take place from Nov. 18 through 22, with many opportunities for Vikings to participate and show school spirit. World Kindness Day is observed annually on Nov. 13. Introduced...

Fiesta Nachos Lunchly. PC: Ella Rose Deen Hernandez

Lunchly: Is it the new Lunchable?

Ella Rose Deen Hernandez, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Lunchables are a common snack kit that many grew up with. Kids still eat these, as they are easy to find at your local grocery store. They are manufactured by Kraft Heinz and were released nationally in...

Photo of Phil Lesh in concert. (Phil Lesh/FB pic)

Bass player Phil Lesh passes away at 84

Justin Coyle, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Phil Lesh passed away on the morning of Oct. 25, 2024. Lesh was best known as the bass player for the rock band, the Grateful Dead. He was part of the band from its founding in 1967 to the time it was...

Spirit Halloween store that may be converted into a new Spirit Christmas in upcoming years. PC: Flicker

Will Spirit Christmas be a hit?

Peyton Anderson, Copy Editor November 12, 2024

Spirit Halloween is an essential part of the lives of many who celebrate Halloween, from the fun and scary costumes to the spooky animatronics and gory graphic tees. Chances are anyone who celebrates the...

Picture of Matthew Dwillis outside his classroom, 306, on the grounds of Oakmont High School. PC: Justin Coyle

Welcoming new math teacher Matt Dwillis

Justin Coyle, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

Matt Dwillis is just starting at Oakmont. He is a co-teaching specialist, which means that his classes are taught by two teachers, him being one of them.  His philosophy on teaching math is this: “I...

Photo shot of the band Wendell and The Puppets during the concert. PC: Gavin White

Bandhoppers Nation returns to Roseville

Gavin White, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The celebratory concert for Band Hoppers Nation's 7th year at the Goldfield Trading Post on Oct. 19 was an incredible experience. The energy in the crowd was so exciting, and getting to hear all these...

Roakville playing Toxic-City at Antelope High School. PC: Carlo Lacambra

Oakmont and Roseville unite!

Caden Valentine Urtz, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The Roakville winter program is a co-led program joined together with Oakmont’s music director, Samuel Elmore, and Roseville’s music director, Micheal Austin. It is held together by Shawn Corpman,...

Photo of Rion Romero outside of P2. PC: Ella Rose Deen Hernandez

Oakmont’s New Drama Teacher Rion Romero

Ella Rose Deen Hernandez, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Rion Romero, the new drama and speech/debate teacher is starting his first year of teaching at Oakmont High School.  “I went to college at a school called Chapman University,” Romero said. “I...

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