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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

“Ending of a song, the lights dropped and everything set just like that then the currents closed." PC: Aiden Shaffer

“Mamma Mia” OHS Live Action

Taya Alvarez Rivera, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

The auditorium was filled with energy and laughter as the school’s drama department took its final bow of “Mamma Mia!”. The past few months, they have been planning and setting up this lively musical....

Photo of a Sacramento protester, Olivia Gomez, wielding her poster.

Hands Off!

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 11, 2025

On Apr. 5, millions across the United States flocked to the streets with the “Hands Off!” organization, demonstrations taking place in Chicago, IL, New York City, NY, Washington D.C., and even down...

An anti-travel ban protest in 2017; in 2025, the bans are far from lifted. PC: Ted Eytan

Trump’s new travel ban?

Liam Thomson, Sports Editor April 10, 2025

Even amid the controversy over the Venezuela deportations, Trump has issued an order for a new travel ban, but it’s not official yet.  A list made by the Trump Administration was published and color-coded...

 Selena ‘Amor Prohibido’ album cover with a photo of the singer-songwriter. PC: Spotify

Yolanda Saldivar denied parole

Antonia Perez, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Yolanda Saldivar, the woman who was responsible for killing Texas Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla Perez, is currently serving life and has recently tried for parole. Yolanda was in charge of Selena's...

Luigi Mangione photographed during Feb. 21. court hearing. PC: Curtis Means/Pool/Getty Images

Send Him to the Chair

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 9, 2025

Pam Bondi, the United States Attorney General, recently directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in Luigi Mangione’s murder case if he is convicted.  Back in Dec. of 2024, United Healthcare...

Photo of 27-year-old Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte. PC: Fugitive Watch

Honor the Fallen

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 9, 2025

On Mar. 26, law enforcement officers from numerous jurisdictions were serving a warrant in Olivehurst of Yuba County, CA when a member of the SWAT force was shot and killed.  Just before 8:00 am, law...

People protesting at town hall about the Sonoma State University budget cuts. PC: KQED

Sonoma State University budget cuts

Helen Bucio, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

Sonoma State University is known for being the only four-year public college in the North Bay. Recently, the Sonoma State University budget cuts are endangering the future of student enrollment, with cuts...

David Lynch behind the camera.  PC: IMDb

David Lynch is dead

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 6, 2025

On Jan. 15, acclaimed director, actor, visual artist, and musician David Lynch passed away at his daughter's home after a hard-fought battle against emphysema.  Lynch, born Jan. 20, 1946, was a Los...

Southern California wildfires threaten everything in their path. PC: https://www.catalystplanet.com/

Tragedy strikes

Fareeha Moradi, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

As of Jan. 7, 2025, the fires spreading around Los Angeles County have burned more than 40,000 acres. The fires caused an estimated amount of 12,000 homes and structures destroyed, and 27 people to be...

A still from Donald Trump's Inauguration speech. PC: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The 2025 Presidential Inauguration

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 29, 2025

Every four years on Jan. 20, government officials and several spectators gather on Capitol Hill to witness a peaceful transfer of power. This year, Donald Trump returned to the White House to serve as...

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