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The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

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Health Academy students have no choice but to sign up to go to school to still participate in the Health Academy.

Health Academy Students and Teachers’ Opinions on Spring Semester

Anirudh Mepperla, Staff Writer November 6, 2020

With new changes made by the Roseville School District, some Health Academy teachers are not a fan of this new setup. “I am sad to think that students need to make a choice between their health and...

Natalie Martinez is one of the current teachers 
at Oakmont High School.

Passion for Teaching the World

Emma Price, Staff Writer November 3, 2020

Natalie Martinez is a teacher at Oakmont who teaches many subjects, with her favorite being IB World Religions. This career path is fueled by her experience in different countries abroad. “My parents...

Austin Martin performing a backflip at Rusch Skatepark in Citrus Heights.

Life of A BMX Rider

Lily Harrison, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

For many athletes, sports have been a constant in their life since they were young. It is no different for sophomore BMX bike rider Austin Martin, who has been riding since he was very little.  “I...

This year's Halloween celebrations will be a big change from years past.

Halloween 2020

Sophia Earnest, Staff Writer October 27, 2020

Oakmont students' Halloween 2020 plans are adjusting to the new restrictions imposed by COVID-19. Over the years, people have developed their own forms of traditions to celebrate Halloween. This could...

Senior Andrew Richards playing football during the 2019-2020 football season during his junior year.

Online Student Athlete

Jack Eby, Staff Writer October 26, 2020

Senior Andrew Richards is a student athlete, and this year has been much different for him from past years.  With distance learning or hybrid learning being the only options right now for students,...

Senior Alyssa Wagner opens up about what makes her so unique.

Not your everyday senior

Aurora Shriver, Staff Writer October 23, 2020

Alyssa Wagner is a 17 year old here at Oakmont who has overcome many challenges during her high school years. Her parents met right here at Oakmont. Her parents dropped out in senior year to take care...

There are many seasonal activities you can have fun doing this fall.

Fun Fall Activities in our Area

Marika Alexander, Staff Writer October 22, 2020

During this fall season, places like Apple Hill in Placerville and Bishop's Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland are still open for the public’s enjoyment in our area. “It’s a great way to spend [the] day,”...

2020’s Autumn holiday traditions will have to adapt to new restrictions this year due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 vs. The Fall Holidays

Sophia Earnest, Staff Writer October 20, 2020

COVID-19 has been taking the country by storm for the past several months and will continue derailing communities' typical traditions for this fall season. When autumn rolls around and the leaves begin...

Potential future Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett pictured in 2018.

Amy Coney Barrett nominated for position as an Associate Justice within the Supreme Court.

Lily Harrison, Staff Writer October 19, 2020

Since the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, there has been a vacancy within the Supreme Court for an associate justice. There have been many questions about who may be next in line to fill the vacancy after...

Ashley Raigosa is one of  Oakmont’s computer club members and an active coder and app creator.

Coding and App Creating

Emma Price, Staff Writer October 19, 2020

Ashley Raigosa is currently a junior at Oakmont and an active member of Oakmont’s computer club since her freshman year.  “While I absolutely love the problem solving aspect of coding, my favorite...

Image by senior Kaneesha Goyal, Oakmont High School Diversify our Narrative representative.

Diversify our Narrative in the RJUHSD

Valentina Moreno, Editor October 16, 2020

The emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement this summer has been a catalyst for extraordinary political initiative nationwide, particularly among students. Student led campaign, Diversify Our Narrative...

In previous years, FOMO was an ideology of ‘missing out.’ However, in the world we live in today, we miss out on everything by self isolating.

High School FOMO

Jacob Garcia, Staff Writer October 16, 2020

With the chaos that is, including but not limited to a global pandemic, many high school students are experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out) and rightfully so. Self isolating means missing everything...

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