OP’s top diners

Bella Nache, Contributer May 25, 2023

Wednesdays, late arrival. Something every student looks forward to. More time to sleep in. Time to go get coffee or breakfast with friends. George’s Restaurant 145 S. Oak Park Ave. Open 7 a.m. to...

The SAT is a biased test. End it now.

D.J. Cintron, Contributer May 25, 2023

The SAT testing period is a time that all students dread. It feels like your future hangs on this test, and if you don’t do well, you should give up your dream college. Is it fair that some groups have...

Finding a balance: the role of sports

Shane Colpoys, Writer May 25, 2023

High school sports are supposed to be fun. There’s nothing better than being part of a community and team, and the school spirit and competitive atmosphere you get from wearing OPRF on the front of your...

Not “for you”: TikTok is addictive and dangerous

Maggie Marko, Arts & Opinion Editor May 8, 2023

When it comes to social media, the app controlling the mood and direction of our youth is undeniably TikTok. The ByteDance-owned app, formerly called Musical.ly, is a user-generated short-form content...

There’s nothing intelligent about AI art

Gabe Kedziora, Managing Editor May 8, 2023

The age of the artist is dead, another victim of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). AI-generated images are just another step in the long march of humanity's self destruction, and we shall soon...

OPRF is working toward a sustainable future

Manolo Avalos, Contributor April 4, 2023

Did you know that Oak Park and River Forest High School has a plan to make its operations more environmentally sustainable? I recently sat down for an interview with Superintendent Greg Johnson, who also...

The long Straw for teen voters

If you care about climate change, equity and alternative policing, the local election this April 4 matters. We at Youth Committee for Change, an independent group of student activists, strongly encourage...

Senioritis: how to not care when you care

Shane Colpoys, Staffer April 4, 2023

It’s that time of year again: for prom planning, warm weather and constant chatter about college. Since I was a freshman, I’ve looked forward to the day I could flip my switch from serious to fun....

Don’t let steep costs stop your college dreams

Alexa Gomez, Contributor March 8, 2023

At this point in the year, many of us are receiving college acceptance letters. We face big choices about which schools we will attend–and how we will pay the high prices that come with admission. Tuition...

Why the war in Ukraine is still worth fighting

Gabe Kedziora, Managing Editor March 7, 2023

As the war in Ukraine surpassed its one year anniversary on Feb. 24, debate over the United States’ involvement has been reignited. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia promised, “Not another penny...

Students deserve auto tech education

Ian Glossa, Contributor February 13, 2023

Let’s start with a pop quiz. If there was a strange noise coming from your car, what would you do? If the check engine light came on, or if your car felt different, would you be able to diagnose the...

Think before you speak: AAVE

Sarah Hollis, Contributor February 13, 2023

Finna. Periodt. Slay. You might think of these words as Gen Z or internet slang, but they are actually part of AAVE. You might think you don’t know what that is, but chances are you probably know lots...

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