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Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

Halloween should not be cancelled this year just because of the effects of COVID-19.

COVID-19 should not affect the celebration of Halloween

Brianna Nusom, Staff Writer October 23, 2020

It’s that time of year again when we start to wonder who or what we want to be for Halloween. But the question is, should Halloween still happen this year because of COVID-19? I personally think that...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: Students need to have a greater voice in school boards

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2020

With the general election coming up on November 3, the school board election for the Roseville Joint Union High School District (RJUHSD) is rapidly approaching. There are three open seats on the RJUHSD...

Those under 18 should become involved in and learn about politics to benefit their futures.

Teenagers and Politics

Samantha Loma, Staff Writer October 22, 2020

In this upcoming election and in many of the monumental moments of 2020, “Gen Z”  has become one of the largest culturally embracing and openly advocating groups America has seen in a long time. This...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: standardized tests should continue to not be required

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2020

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and many SAT and ACT tests being cancelled, colleges across the country are no longer requiring standardized test scores for college admissions. Even before the pandemic,...

With the 2020 election quickly approaching, voters in California should vote yes on Proposition 18 to allow eligible 17 year olds to vote in primary and special elections.

California should let 17 year olds vote in primary and special elections

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2020

Proposition 18 is on the California ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment to be voted on during the general election. Proposition 18 would allow 17 year olds to vote in primary and...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: we need to destigmatize community college

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2020

As a high school student, I have experienced so many encounters in which students or adults around me have talked about going to community college instead of directly to a four year college or university...

Women pose at the Planned Parenthood Pink Out in 2015 in New York, New York.

Women’s Reproductive Rights Threatened

Samantha Loma, Staff Writer October 5, 2020

The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, as well as the 2020 Presidential Election, pushes a huge threat to Planned Parenthood. This is partially due to President Trump’s hopes to defund Planned Parenthood,...

Meditation is a great way to put your mind and body at ease.

The effect of mental health on teenagers

India Sharma-Hume, Staff Writer October 4, 2020

Most people struggle with mental health during a variety of different points in life. One may begin to experience mental health issues at a young age or start experiencing it in their mid-30’s.  “Mental...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: The issue with “Boys will be boys”

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2020

When a young boy does something feckless or rowdy, many people respond and justify that action by saying, “Boys will be boys.” By saying this, that person is suggesting that it is okay for a boy to...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: The double standards for dress codes

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2020

The first time I was dress coded was during lunch in fourth grade. My male principal believed that I showed off too much skin while I wore a Hello Kitty tank top in the sweltering California heat at the...

HUB is the best resource for students to get direct help from a teacher or talking to someone at the wellness department.

Students Should Utilize HUB Time After School

Brianna Nusom, Staff Writer September 24, 2020

HUB is a time period after school for students to get extra help or to finish missing or incomplete assignments. Teachers will ask students to join HUB for those who haven’t attended a class during...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: Students must exercise safe practices more

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2020

For six months, I have not spent a long period of time with my friends. I have not shopped at the mall, or sat in a restaurant, or gone on vacation. The only social setting that I’ve been in has been...

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