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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

Is family defined by blood or loyalty?

Emily Rojas, Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2019

In today’s culture, I notice that there is a lot of weight put around the idea of a person’s “family”. There are various cheesy plaques at the nearest craft store dealing with the traditional idea...

Self checkout over regular checkout?

Grace Smith, Features Editor December 13, 2019

The new epidemic for people of all ages, especially teenagers, is self checkout at stores. Many stores have been installing these after noticing that many people prefer to just scan their items by themselves.  Personally,...

Many people believe that the start of a new decade is a deadline to achieve many things in order to be considered successful for the past decade. However, this is not true. (Pictured: Emily De Haro)

2019 is not the end

Kaitlyn Edwards, Staff Writer & Sports Editor December 11, 2019

The beginning of a new decade will be upon us on January 1, 2020. For many students on campus, this will be the decade that they graduate high school, go to college, and start their adult lives. Yet, ...

Mom isn't home. . .again.

Mom isn’t home. . .again.

Ciaran Henderson, Staff Writer, Website Manager, News Editor October 30, 2019

American families are continuously growing apart as increased need for parents to work full-time job leaves children alone regularly, which can affect social and mental development. 61.8% of American...

High School Jobs are NOT the Move

Claire Arnold, Staff Writer & Business Manager October 29, 2019

Having a job in high school might seem like a good idea, but unfortunately, it is not. Working increases stress levels immensely and can distract from completing school assignments and extracurricular....

High school jobs are the move

Emily Rojas, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

Having a job in high school may be the best thing you can do for yourself in preparation for the dreaded idea of adulthood. While some may believe it can distract your focus from school, contrary to common...

Hands wrapped together by the Sexual Assault Awareness ribbon.

It’s not their fault

Emily Rojas, Staff Writer, Photographer, Editor, & Designer May 3, 2019

A few months ago, I was sitting on the bleachers as I watched a highly anticipated football game between Oakmont and Roseville. It was warm, smelled like nacho cheese, and we lost--but that did not shock...

Built tough

Jack von Quilich, Staff Writer & Opinions Editor March 4, 2019

With the all-new sleek design, the Ford Ranger is definitely the new truck for today's low-to- middle classes. The parts involved have been sent back to the drawing board in order to come back with something...

A look back at 2018

A look back at 2018

Emily Rojas, Staff Writer, Photographer, Editor, & Designer December 24, 2018

Just 12 months ago, we were looking into the year of 2018 with hearts filled with hope and joy for what this year held. Now, it is December and 2018 has come and gone with all of its ups and downs. January...

Spaghetti con Polpettine from Il Fornaio

Mama Mia!

Effie Li and Aubrey Smith December 3, 2018

For our first ever food review, we wanted to start things off right — and what is more classic than spaghetti and meatballs? We decided to go to three different places with three different price points...

Christmas without cash

Christmas without cash

Ciaran Henderson, Staff Writer & Website Manager November 28, 2018

For such a materialistic holiday like Christmas, I feel like I have missed out on a lot of opportunities to have an awesome Christmas. Growing up in a very low-income household, Christmas is always the...

Even thugs need hugs

Emily Rojas, Staff writer, Designer, Editor November 15, 2018

One thing many people want to receive in life is kindness and compassion. It is hard to say if kindness is human nature given our long and messy past. However, whether or not it is, there is still really...

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