Mural honors OPRF’s 150 years

Mackenzie Cohen, Contributor November 21, 2023

When the Huskie Booster Club wanted a piece of legacy artwork to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Oak Park and River Forest High School, they turned to art teacher and local mosaic artist...

Aliens come down to OPRF

Imani , Staffer November 21, 2023

A husband-wife duo premiered an original musical in the Little Theater during November. “The Camper,” which ran from Nov. 10 to 18, was written by playwright Mark Burns and directed by his wife,...

Visiting “Last Summer at Bluefish Cove”

Madeline Walski, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 20, 2023

A classic of LGBTQ+ theater was presented as the second Studio 200 show of the year at Oak Park and River Forest High School. “Last Summer at Bluefish Cove” was directed by senior Mia Wetzler and...

Unveiling the art of music production

Quinn Bozarth, Staffer November 20, 2023

Quin Brigham and Charlie Stow have a vision. The Oak Park and River Forest High School seniors hope to use music to bring people together. To make their vision a reality, they are producing original electronic...

Clothing construction spurs creativity

Ivy Apacible, Contributer October 25, 2023

Students interested in design can explore clothing creation in a dedicated course at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Their first project to kick off the school year: pajama pants. The goal...

Review: the play that went very right

Sadie Collins, Managing Editor October 25, 2023

After speed-walking home from my job just to discover I was locked out of my house and my phone was dead, I finally sat down in the Little Theater at Oak Park and River Forest High School, hungry,...

Student writes, directs original drama

Madeline Walski , Arts & Entertainment Editor October 25, 2023

Every year, four seniors are chosen to direct a show of their choosing in Studio 200, the black box theater at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Between five and 12 people typically apply for the...

Marching Band builds a winning culture

Reid Sacks, Staffer October 25, 2023

Almost every day after classes, the halls and alleyways of Oak Park and River Forest High School are flooded with a blend of instruments–the sound of the Marching Band in practice. Widely known throughout...

Fall theater preview: drama, music and mayhem

Madeline Walski, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 22, 2023

Unlike many high schools, which produce just a few shows a year, Oak Park and River Forest High School has a packed production calendar, with four shows opening before Thanksgiving. This fall, the offerings...

Noteworthy starts the year in tune and on beat

Esmie, Alwaeli September 22, 2023

Oak Park and River Forest High School’s show choir, Noteworthy, is a highly selective group of singers, dancers and live band members. The group performs locally throughout the year, competing at a show...

Local bands create art, community and memories

September 22, 2023

If someone is looking for locally made music in Oak Park, they need not look further than Val’s halla Records on Harrison Street, where local bands can be found performing every Sunday morning. Student...

(Not a) “Cruel Summer”: OPRF students experience Eras

Kiera Locke, Staffer September 20, 2023

“There will be no explanation, there will just be reputation.” Taylor Swift took the world by storm when she touched down in Chicago for the Eras Tour June 2, 3 and 4. She claimed the city for three...

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