The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

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The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

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The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

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Oakmont Robotics Club’s robots from their first competition, held together by duct tape and rubber bands.

Burning rubber with the robotics club

Sarah Bezdek, Features Editor December 13, 2022

Oakmont’s robotics club, which was founded earlier this school year, is making waves as the underdog in competitions at Placer Advanced Robotics Team (PART), a Placer County organization for robotics.  “The...

The views of breathtaking Lake Tahoe.

Where to go during winter break in NorCal

Madison Lott, Staff Writer December 13, 2022

Northern California is known for its sense of outdoor nature with many different activities to do. From the beaches to the forest, NorCal offers many entertaining events to partake in, some of which are...

The Asian Student Union’s booth at Culture Fest including traditional Asian food.

Asian Student Union

Zoey Bowers, Features Editor November 30, 2022

The Asian Student Union, also known as ASU, has been a successfully running club since it was founded in 2020. Juniors Ryan Guanzon and Mae Marks are the current co-presidents and collaborate with roughly...

Elmore directing the Royal Blue Regiment at a routine practice.

The new face of the band

Michael Harger, Staff Writer November 30, 2022

Award-winning musician and music teacher Samuel Elmore was hired as the new band director for the 2022-2023 school year.  While in college, Elmore took part in the Mandarins Drum Corps. He joined the...

Eight of the 20 Placer County Youth Commissioners.

Friday Night Live 2022

Marissa Laucirica, News Editor November 30, 2022

Friday Night Live (FNL) is a summit that is enriched with speakers, workshops, and opportunities to engage the youth in becoming leaders in their communities.  The California Friday Night Live Partnership...

Garage Sessions EP by Slushkidd and Munchie.

Oakmont rapper’s music blows up

Trent Thompson, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 17, 2022

Oakmont’s own rapper, Tyler Eisenbarth, also known as Slushkidd, is known for his music. He got his name from his Xbox gamertag “SlushyMantis716.” “I get my style from Baby Keem, JID, The Kid...

The office staff dressed up for the week of Halloween!

Office Roundup

Evelina Wright, Photo Editor November 15, 2022

The office staff are an amazing group of individuals, however, many students don't know who they are or have not met them. Let's meet our lovely office staff!!   Jenna Garofalo, a new member...

Making hard decisions lead to a bright future with many hopes.

A long stretch

Pearce Robinson, Sports Editor November 14, 2022

Dylan Ralls is a 19-year-old with big dreams and large ambitions. Like his father and his grandfather, he wants to serve in the Army.  Ralls has been debating this decision for almost all of his life;...

A picture of the front area of Disneyland, also known as Main Street U.S.A, decorated for the Halloween season.

Disneyland during the Halloween season

Leah Maupin, Staff Writer November 14, 2022

How does Disneyland ⎯ said to be the “Happiest Place on Earth” ⎯ decorate and cater to people of all ages during Halloween? Let's find out. As soon as you walk through the first gates to get...

A photograph capturing the moment when the bride and groom were leaving the wedding with streamers being popped.

A beautiful note in a long-lasting story

Maci Reedy, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

Two Oakmont High School alumni cemented their relationship with each other during a beautiful wedding ceremony on Oct. 8.  Sydnie McQueen and Davis Ruggles finally got married after being with each...

Sydney Hansen after the hard work required for competing in a tennis tournament

Sydney Hansen on the girls tennis season’s successes

Calli Swensen, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

Sophomore Sydney Hansen competes with the Oakmont’s girls tennis team and reflects on the memorable times that playing for the school has added to the high school experience. Playing alongside fellow...

Learning many new skills for a long journey ahead.

New Beginnings

Pearce Robinson, Sports Editor November 10, 2022

Moksa Barrel House, a restaurant on Foothills Blvd, opened on Sept. 2 in Roseville, California.  Aidan Chang is a college student at Sacramento City College who works at the newly-opened restaurant,...

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