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The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

Sophomore Gabriela Sevilla who is the current president of Oakmont’s Sustainability club.

Oakmont’s Newest Environmental Club

Sophia Earnest, Staff Writer October 1, 2020

Sophomore Gabriela Sevilla recently brought a new club to Oakmont campus in hopes of invoking positive change in the environment through school.  “The Sustainability Club is a club for students...

Ruth B. Ginsburg speaking at Senate Confirmation hearing for her appointment to the Supreme Court.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Lily Harrison, Staff Writer September 24, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a well known part of the political world as one of the most feminist Justices of the Supreme Court.  Her passing has affected many citizens all across America. Her contributions...

Ms. Bettencourt taking a selfie during an 80s themed day during an online Dance 4 class.

How performance-based electives will continue during distance learning

Gabriel Cortez, Staff Writer September 24, 2020

With Oakmont currently in a distance learning way of teaching, many elective programs have been forced into uncharted territory by having to adapt to these new situations.  “Culinary 2 has adapted...

Krista Myers is one of the newest staff members at Oakmont this year.

Who is Krista Myers?

Brianna Nusom, Staff Writer September 23, 2020

Krista Myers is a new biology teacher at Oakmont.  She has been teaching for 13 years and went to the University of California Santa Barbara as well as California State University, Sacramento.  “I...

Ella Pock’s Oreo Cookies and Cream cake from Sprinkle Box Treats.

Quarantined Businesses

Laurie Lencioni, Staff Writer September 23, 2020

Both small and large businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, but some small businesses around Oakmont seem to be growing during this time.  “When quarantine started, I had so...

Distance Learning has changed the way many Oakmont students learn.

Are Students getting the same School experience through Distance Learning?

Naomi Salazar, Staff Writer September 22, 2020

Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, students everywhere have seen themselves attending school in the comfort of their own homes. How has that changed their school learning experience?  “In the...

Students' screen time has been significantly affected by distance learning.

How Does Online School Affect Screen Time?

Trent Thompson, Staff Writer September 22, 2020

Many students have been noticing dramatic changes in their amount of screen time due to having to do distance learning. “I’m on my Chromebook all day and after school I like playing video games,”...

Many teachers have had to adapt to distance learning in order to continue to teach students adequately.

Virtual School from a Teacher’s perspective

Lily Harrison, Staff Writer September 18, 2020

A majority of people are aware that daily distance learning has been a tough challenge to face. However, how are our teachers dealing with this and what are the many issues that have stemmed from it? “I...

One of the Asian Student Union’s logos for the 2020 school year.

Asian representation at Oakmont

Catherine Mendoza, Staff Writer September 18, 2020

The Asian Student Union (ASU) is a new club at Oakmont that focuses on Asian culture and bringing together Asian students.  “I want to teach other people about the different cultures, geography,...

Because of distance learning, students have been participating in physical education on Zoom.

The recent switch from warms up in the gym to warm ups in your room

Sofia Davalos, Staff Writer September 17, 2020

Distance learning is causing students to do physical education through Zoom in order to promote good health and practice healthy habits. “In my PE class, we do several different activities,” physical...

Kathryn Rinderle is one of the newest teachers on campus this year.

Kathryn Rinderle

Belle Felicity Usi, Staff Writer September 17, 2020

Social science teacher Kathryn Rinderle is starting her first year at Oakmont High School.  “My actual degree is in history,” Rinderle said. “When I graduated college, I wasn’t quite sure what...

With students stuck at home during distance learning, this is what school has become.

Vikings at Home

Sophia Earnest, Staff Writer September 17, 2020

Due to COVID-19, Oakmont has been doing distance learning for the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, affecting students in many aspects.  “I am not enjoying online school,” senior Bella Gomez...

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