Part 1 of this series, which ran in Trapeze’s Oct. 23 edition, detailed the growth of the Black community in Oak Park between 1900 and 1920. Black residents settled near Lake and Marion streets and...

Ever since the beginning of my freshman year, the little black box theater at the end of a long second-floor hallway known as Studio 200 has been my safe space. I know that without that space and without...

Oak Park is known as one of the most progressive communities in the fifth most Democratic congressional district in America. That reputation is based on historical fact: In the late 1960s, Oak Park was...

As the U.S. gears up for the Presidential election next year, questionable ideologies are shaping the current political landscape. In particular, Florida is placing limitations on gender studies and foundational...

Every Oak Park and River Forest High School versus Fenwick High School sporting event can be defined by one familiar chant from the orange and blue student section: “Daddy’s money.” OPRF students...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...