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An example of a Yule altar. PC: @DeannaBalog

The Twelve Days of Yule

Bella Harline, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

Yule, or Yuletide, falls around the Winter Solstice starting on Dec. 21 all the way to Jan. 1, and lasts for 12 days. This holiday is celebrated by practitioners of witchcraft, Pagans, and spiritual seekers....

Jordan Lambert's sculptural piece of a ram’s skull, which won “Best in Show” for the sculptural art category. PC: Gavin White

The Oakmont Art Show returns!

Gavin White and Anna Stepanova December 18, 2024

For the first time in a good few years, at least since COVID-19 happened, the Oakmont Art Show has finally returned. Showcasing talent from our wide range of VAPA classes, a vast amount of students participated...

Group photo of students in attendance at the GSA Summit. PC: Felix Freitag

3rd annual GSA Summit

Sam Gomez, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

Nov. 12 marked the third annual Gender-Sexuality Alliance, or GSA, Summit that took place at Antelope High School, bringing together students and advisors from high schools across the district. The...

This is “Heavenly'' ski lift located in Lake Tahoe, California. PC: Wikimedia Commons

7 best places to snowboard

Grace Naves, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Snowboarding is becoming a popular sport. But where are the best places to go in California? If you're looking to get into snowboarding and don't have much experience, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort is...

John Carlson running at Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational in 2024. PC: WestCoastXC

John Carlson: Athlete of the Season 2024

Justin Coyle, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

John Carlson is a cross country and track athlete at Oakmont High School. He ranks among the top runners in the state of California, and is Oakmont’s fall athlete of the season. John Carlson is from...

Bowl of Christmas “Puppy Chow”. PC: Barefoot In the Pines

Bursting Santa’s Belly

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 17, 2024

On those cold, rainy winter days, there’s not much to comfortably do outside. Instead, we can cozy up in the kitchen with our rolling pins and make delicious holiday treats.  Kraft Fantasy Fudge The...

A drawing of the creatures looming over White. PC: Hannah Bryce

Beyond the Unknown

Hannah Bryce and Bella Harline December 12, 2024

Some people believe in the paranormal, and some don’t. A lot of times, nonbelievers do change sides once they experience a paranormal event. People say it's all in your head. Others say that people manifest...

Sam and Colby Hellweek trailer poster. PC: @SamandColby

Hell Week: Seven Days In The Farrar School

Bella Harline, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

The Farrar Elementary School, located in Polk County, Iowa, is one of the most active buildings paranormal investigators have ever seen. The problem is, no one knows why. There could be multiple reasons,...

Kids placing toys in the Toys for Tots toy drive box to help other children who are in need. PC: NARA & DVIDS

Placer County Toys for Tots

Peyton Anderson, Copy Editor December 3, 2024

The Roseville-Placer County area generously donates unopened toys to kids in need of Christmas gifts. The Toys for Tots toy drive takes place from now to Dec. 25, 2024. Although they ask for donations...

Fun Fact: DogeCoin was created as a joke, and also as a way to make fun of Bitcoin. PC: freemalaysiatoday.com

The return of DogeCoin

Caleb Azvedo and Kai Van Parys November 18, 2024

Due to Trump’s re-election, supporters have been rejoicing. Elon Musk, a well-known Trump supporter, is using Trump’s re-election to his advantage by promoting DogeCoin, and other various cryptocurrencies....

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,...

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