The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

1 Pill Can Kill Assembly

1 Pill Can Kill Assembly

Trent Thompson, Art and Entertainment Editor August 31, 2022

On August 23, all classes at Oakmont High School were cautioned about the risks of taking pills that may look like they are prescription.   “This epidemic is advanced, swift, and fatal –...

Foo Fighters at music festival Lollapalooza in Berlin, 2017.

The Death of Taylor Hawkins

Cali Rowe and Brianna Nusom March 29, 2022

On Friday, March 25, 2022, legendary drummer Taylor Hawkins unexpectedly passed away at the age of 50 in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia. The news shocked his friends, family, and his millions of fans...

Fleet Feet shoe donation

Fleet Feet shoe donation

March 24, 2022

 

NATO allies train together.

A Building Crisis in Eastern Europe

Timothy Petrash, Staff Writer January 19, 2022

Russia is massing troops on the Ukrainian border, tensions haven’t been this high since the Crimean annexation, what is the reaction and what could potential consequences be? Russia and Ukraine have...

Oakmont’s dance seniors in levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and IB at the first day of rehearsal.

Preparing For Oakmont’s Fall Dance Show

Lauren Turner, Staff Writer December 8, 2021

In preparation for Oakmont’s fall dance show, dancers of every level are spending time getting reday for an exciting, on stage performance for the first time in two years.  “We’ve been preparing...

Disney+ Day is going to be an exciting event for subscribers at home and in the parks!

Rolling Out the Blue Carpet for Disney+ Day

Ashleigh Thorson, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

Disney announced that some exciting things would be happening for Disney+ Day on Nov. 12, 2021. Not only will guests experience the celebrations in Disney Parks, but ShopDisney will also have added benefits...

The Cinderella Castle celebrating the “The Happiest Celebration on Earth” event for Disneyland’s 50th anniversary in 2006-2007.

50 Years of Magic with the Cinderella Castle

Ashleigh Thorson, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

For over 50 years, the Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World has been a gateway to Fantasyland as well as a parkwide landmark. It welcomes guests daily into a magical world of...

Scott’s advertisement for this year’s Astroworld festival being held in Houston, Texas.

Tragedy Strikes At Astroworld

Casandra Lawson, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

On Friday at Astroworld eight people were killed and close to 300 people were injured.   Astroworld is the rapper Travis Scott’s annual music festival held in his hometown Houston, Texas.   This...

The Killer Clowns are Back in 2021

The Killer Clowns are Back in 2021

Leah Maupin, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

The killer clown trend is where adults dress up as clowns with the intention of terrorizing people. This trend has begun to rise in popularity again as multiple accounts have stated they have spotted them. Back...

The disastrous scenery of the “Bomb Cyclone,” with the flooding, yet the trees have never been greener.

North Californian “Bomb Cyclone” Breaks Records

Emma Fischel, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

On Sunday, Oct. 24, Northern California faced a huge “bomb cyclone” after a five year drought. The “bomb cycle,” a huge, hurricane-like storm, forms when wind near the surface of the earth rises...


Oakmont’s student government announced the donation on Wednesday Oct. 27 on their Instagram

The Fight Against Breast Cancer

Casandra Lawson, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

As of 2021, 3.8 million women are battling Breast Cancer in the U.S. The Breast Cancer Foundation helps women have hope and give them support through early detection, education and support services. Oakmont’s...

Ms. Jennifer Leighton (left), seven of the National Merit Commended Students (Remi Royer, Sam Carmon, Sophia Jenson, Neha Nepal, Isabella Estrada, Valentina Moreno, Jolie Anderson) and Dr. Govea (right)

National Merit Commended Students at Oakmont

Laurie Lencioni, Copy Editor October 21, 2021

Eight Oakmont seniors received an award and were recognized as Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Roughly 34,000 Commended Students across the nation are being recognized...

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