Honorary Huskies: Therapy dogs are back

Mary Andolina, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2023

Two beloved therapy dogs, Opie and Ollie, returned to Oak Park and River Forest High School on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The dogs were available in the Student Activity Center during students’ lunch periods. The...

Who run the world? Women in Leadership

Ryan Scott, Staffer October 24, 2023

In a fast-evolving world, women continue to break barriers within a myriad of fields. Here at Oak Park and River Forest High School, the Women in Leadership club aims to grow collaborative and empowered...

OPRF develops hydroponics program

Tobias Liebermann, Contributor October 24, 2023

The hydroponic program at Oak Park and River Forest High School recently set up shop at the local farmers market to spread awareness about the benefits of hydroponic farming. Students from the environmental science...

Leadership spotlight: Ava Nicholson

Esmie Alwaeli, Staffer October 23, 2023

Oak Park and River Forest High School’s Student Council president, Ava Nicholson, has set a goal to “leave OPRF knowing that I brought new things that weren’t here before. She wants to “make...

Pilot of AP Af-Am Studies continues

Esmie Alwaeli, Staffer September 18, 2023

The pilot of the AP African American Studies course is off to a strong start this year at Oak Park and River Forest High School, according to Tyrone Williams Jr., a history teacher who recently received...

OPRF hires new security chief

Reid Sacks, Staffer September 18, 2023

Former Chicago Police Department officer Cindy Guerra was hired July 13 as the new director of campus safety, replacing Cherylynn Jones-McLeod. An additional six security officers were hired as well. Guerra...

AP Seminar takes fresh approach to science

Imani Sanders, Staffer September 18, 2023

Many classes at Oak Park and River Forest High School focus on college preparation and college-level learning. OPRF’s Advanced Placement program has existed for more than 60 years and is still ongoing....

Williams wins prestigious history-teaching award

Grace Williams, Features Editor September 18, 2023

From afar, room 3112 may look like the average AP United States History class. But up close, sounds of laughter and engagement can be heard echoing throughout the classroom. Here, Tyrone Williams teaches...

OPRF students make it to Jr. League World Series

Elianna Casselle, Sports Editor September 18, 2023

Most sports fans know about baseball’s World Series, played every fall when the nation’s teams compete to see who will dominate the Major League. However, a smaller World Series takes place every August...

PERSPECTIVE: Goodbye, exchange year

May 25, 2023

Dear Exchange Year, I have always been bad at goodbyes. As the school year winds down, I’m getting ready to end my exchange program and head home to Bangladesh. That means leaving something that turned...

Chat GPT ushers in new era

Aidan Esparza, Contributor May 25, 2023

Chat GPT is a new artificial intelligence chatbot that has recently caught the attention of many people in education. With the ability to generate responses to nearly any prompt, it has been praised for...

A “fairy’s-eye” view of Oak Park gardens

Aurelia Brice, Contributor May 25, 2023

Oak Park is home to more than 50,000 people, not including some of its smaller residents: fairies. Across Oak Park, many residents are setting up fairy gardens, small outdoor decorations meant to...

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