The official student newspaper of Oak Park and River Forest High School

The Trapeze
The official student newspaper of Oak Park and River Forest High School

The Trapeze
The official student newspaper of Oak Park and River Forest High School

The Trapeze

Sadie Collins, Editor-in-Chief

Sadie Collins is in her fourth year on Trapeze, and her second year as an editor. Collins loves being part of the newspaper because it encourages her to learn about current events and go out of her comfort zone. She also loves to travel with her family, listen to music, bake, and volunteer in Oak Park. If you’re interested in contacting her with questions or comments, send an email to [email protected].

All content by Sadie Collins
Alex Medina announcing his commitment to the University of Michigan.

Artists in focus: students with creative vision

Sadie Collins, Staffer
May 20, 2025
Zoie Segbawu (center) alongside the rest of Sports Medicine’s leadership team.

Leadership spotlights: students who made waves

Sadie Collins, Staffer
May 20, 2025
Bruce Brigell adding a lawn sign before the April 1 election

School board has new members

Sadie Collins, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2025
The site for Project 2 , moving ahead on a recent weekday in March.

More construction ahead

Sadie Collins, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2025
Brauc clearing the bar in her high jump event during State last season.

Athlete in focus: Bella Brauc

Sadie Collins, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2025
Ravi Parakkat and Vicki Scaman, candidates for village president.

Scaman and Parakkat face off in Village President race

Sadie Collins, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2025
Co-President Audrey Case working on her latest piece

Soldering metal and friendship at Metalworking Club

Sadie Collins, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2024

ACT in, SAT out

Sadie Collins, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2024
Coach Brantley on the sidelines.

New girls coach takes the court

Sadie Collins, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2024
Mulata, 136 N. Oak Park Avenue

[Photo] Chai, buy or buy: Mulata

Alex Robinson Bellin, News Editor
September 23, 2024
Photo credit: Sadie Collins

A story ends at The Book Table

Sadie Collins, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2024

Leadership spotlight: a year in review

Sadie Collins, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024

Another director of campus security resigns

Sadie Collins, Managing Editor
April 29, 2024
The inside of Oak Park Records

[Photo] Oak Park’s indie record stores thrive

Norah Brooker and Ava Pappalardo, Contributors
April 29, 2024

Breaking new ground

Sadie Collins, Managing Editor
March 4, 2024

OPRF adds ESL support for new students

Sadie Collins, Managing Editor
February 5, 2024

Baielli wins alum award

Sadie Collins and Elianna Casselle
November 20, 2023

Review: the play that went very right

Sadie Collins, Managing Editor
October 25, 2023

Improv Club takes the stage in debut showcase

Sadie Collins, Managing Editor
May 25, 2023
Prestigious author visits OPRF in celebration of Black History Month

Prestigious author visits OPRF in celebration of Black History Month

Sadie Collins, Staffer
March 7, 2023

BLU shines light on black issues

Sadie Collins, Staffer
March 7, 2023

OPRF to pilot AP African American History course

Sadie Collins, Staffer
March 3, 2023

Student-led improv club makes space for laughter, fun

Sadie Collins, Staffer
February 13, 2023
Newscene attracts a new scene of students

Newscene attracts a new scene of students

Sadie Collins, Staffer
February 6, 2023
"Midnights" album cover

Swift’s “Midnights” uneven but gratifying

Sadie Collins, staffer
November 29, 2022

Athlete in focus: Sadie Murphy

Sadie Collins, Staffer
November 4, 2022

OPRF aims to support students of color at new event

Sadie Collins, Staffer
November 4, 2022

Pools prompt in-depth discussions

Sadie Collins, Staffer
October 4, 2022

Girls’ Flag Football off to Hot Start

Sadie Collins, Staffer
October 4, 2022

“Boy Gets Girl” examines extreme stalking

Sadie Collins, Contributor
May 23, 2022
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