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The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

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,...

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...

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