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Norse Notes

A photo of the Bank of America logo.

Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leader Program 2021

Samantha Loma, Staff Writer December 17, 2020

Since 2005, the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has given over 2,500 students an opportunity to learn about nonprofit organizations and assist with their development.  If a student decides...

Oakmont High School’s boiler room pictured after its renovation.

OHS Boiler Room Renovation

Naomi Salazar, Staff Writer December 11, 2020

In August, the project for renovation of the boiler room started. It is still in its final stages, but it is close to being completed. Principal Robert Hasty answers a few questions regarding this process. “We...

Brief: District Student Survey

Emma Price, Staff Writer December 11, 2020

On December 7, the district sent out a survey for students regarding the possible choices of schedules in the upcoming second semester. “The intent is to collect information from the community so...

December 2020 Oakmont Newsletter

Norse Notes Staff December 3, 2020

The December 2020 Newsletter has been posted. Highlights of the newsletter include a staff spotlight of Ms. Larsh, information about AP exam registration and payment, Oakmont staff giving appreciation...

A new class about coming together and learning about the different cultures of the world is coming to Oakmont.

Ethnics Studies Coming to Oakmont

Marika Alexander, Staff Writer November 16, 2020

A new ethnics studies course that focuses on teaching students many different cultures from around the world is coming to Oakmont next year. “The intent of the course is to cover a broad reaching...

Protests of abortion restrictions in Krakow and throughout Poland have erupted recently.

Poland Abortion Ban Causes Largest Protest in Decade

Lily Harrison, Staff Writer November 10, 2020

On October 22, 2020 Poland declared a law that prohibited almost all abortions by causing them to be seen as inhumane, causing an outcry across Poland, ushering thousands to take to the streets in protest.  The...

Taco Bell's fiesta potatoes are golden brown potatoes, topped with sour cream, and cheese.

Taco Bell’s New Menu

Lexi Nadeau, Staff Writer November 6, 2020

As of August 13 2020, Taco Bell removed many customer favorites from their menu. This includes  Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Triple Layer Nacho, and more.  The comments on Taco Bell’s instagram page...

November 2020 Oakmont Newsletter

Norse Notes Staff November 1, 2020

The November 2020 Newsletter has been posted. Highlights of the newsletter include a staff spotlight of Ms. Ivovic, a student spotlight of junior Alyssa Schmidt, information about the Esports club, recognition...

The flip phone era is back after the release of the Galaxy Z Flip & Flip 5G.

New Galaxy Z Flip and Flip 5G

Laurie Lencioni, Staff Writer October 28, 2020

Just when you thought that the flip phone era was over, Samsung came out with the new Galaxy Z Flip and Flip 5G earlier this year. The Galaxy Z Flip and Flip 5G have many features that make this phone...

Protestors dissenting the infamous SARS unit and its unprovoked acts of violence.

Protests against police brutality erupt in Nigeria

Valentina Moreno, Editor October 25, 2020

Turmoil has erupted in Nigeria in the last few weeks as protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have deluged the African country. The SARS was originally instituted in 1984 to fight violent...

The IB and AP Information Night is quickly approaching.

Oakmont’s Annual AP/IB night

Sofia Davalos, Staff Writer October 21, 2020

On October 27, 2020, at 6 pm,  the AP/IB night will be hosted through Zoom; it will be accessible with a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device. This October's AP/IB night is designed for families...

Four Oakmont staff members were diagnosed with COVID-19 before the hybrid schedule started.

BRIEF: Oakmont COVID-19 cases

Anirudh Mepperla, Staff Writer October 19, 2020

Two weeks ago, four staff members from Oakmont High School tested positive for COVID-19. “Yes, we had four cases as you pointed out,” Principal Robert Hasty said. The majority of the four people...

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