The Case for Oak Park Reparations

Bernie Krasinsky, Contributor November 20, 2023

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...

Arts programs deserve funding, support

Alex Robinson Bellin, News and Opinion Editor October 24, 2023

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...

The case for Oak Park reparations

Bernie Krasinsky , Contributor October 24, 2023

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...

Florida bans threaten democracy

Ryan Scott, Staffer September 18, 2023

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...

Public school: a more equitable education option

Sophia Lynn, Staffer September 18, 2023

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...

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...

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