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Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

Save the Turtles

Save the Turtles

Effie Li, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

Metal straws have been coming into popularity due to more people becoming conscious of the damage that each person can do by using one plastic straw each day. The growing concern about harmful effects...

The Science Behind the Drink

The Science Behind the Drink

Claire Arnold, Staff Writer April 26, 2019

Bangs, Monsters, and Rockstars are popular energy drinks that are consumed by many students at Oakmont. Sadly, those students have no real idea of what is in those drinks, as well as what makes them so...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Emily Rojas, Staff Writer, A&E Editor, Photographer, & Designer April 4, 2019

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and it seems to be that many people perceive it as a month for survivors to share their stories—but it is more than that. It is a month to educate and spread awareness...

In the next week California's legislature will vote on the reformative bills.

California DUI proposals will make anyone think twice about drinking and driving

Ciaran Henderson, Staff Writer & Website Manager April 4, 2019

California legislature has introduced two controversial bills in order to combat rising drinking and driving convictions and collisions. If passed, it will make California one of the toughest states on...

Dutch Bros is now open!

A new Dutch Bros!

Grace Smith, Staff Writer & News Editor March 26, 2019

Last week, the new Dutch Bros at 715 Sunrise Avenue finally opened. This Dutch Bros is open 24/7. The location of it is extremely convenient, since it is only a couple of minutes away from the school. With...

National Merit finalist Andrew Beevers posing for a picture.

Going for the Gold!

Emily Rojas, Staff Writer, A&E Editor, Photographer & Designer February 26, 2019

Senior Andrew Beevers has been selected  out of 15,000 finalists for a National Merit Scholarship this year. As a result, he has the opportunity to be one of about 7,500 finalist selected to receive the...

Mr. Henry donating his blood to save lives.

Give blood, give life

Emily Rojas, Staff Writer, A&E Editor, Photographer, & Designer February 12, 2019

On Friday, February 15, the school will be hosting its annual spring semester blood drive for Oakmont students who are interested in donating. There are two drives held every school year and this is the...

The flyer announcing the panel.

Come one, come all! Gender Health Clinic at Oakmont

Kye Gonzales, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

On February 7 after school in room 410, the Sacramento Gender Health Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the community, will be coming to Oakmont to meet and talk about Gender Health...

Lil Tone gives Oakmont a wicked performance.

Oakmont goes gaga for gamers at Friday’s rally

Ciaran Henderson, Staff Writer & Website Manager February 1, 2019

This Friday on February 1 there will be a rally in support of the upcoming Winter Ball dance. The theme is video games and will conclude the Queen Freija Spirit Week with students sporting their class...

Live Like Soy

Live Like Soy

Nevaeh Hernandez, Staff Writer January 24, 2019

No one wants to imagine what it is like to see their child, sibling, or friend fight for their life against childhood cancer. Unfortunately, the only way to raise awareness and to help find a cure is to...

AP/IB Info Night steers students into the ultimate path for high school

Sophia Socolova, Staff Writer January 23, 2019

On January 24, at 6:00 p.m., the Oakmont Theatre is hosting the AP/IB Info Night to inform students and parents about the various academic paths that Oakmont offers. The night is aimed toward helping...

Construction workshop flyer (photo by Paul McLaughlin)

Construction workshop opportunities for Oakmont students

Jack von Quilich, Staff Writer & Designer January 15, 2019

Construction company, Lennar Homes and Northstate Building Industry Association, will be hosting after school construction classes for those who are interested. They will be held on January 16, February...

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