- Teen Sleep Loss – Charley Murphy ’28Many people blame social media for keeping teenagers up late, but the issue is actually much more complicated than that. While phones definitely play a […]
- GenZ and Social Media’s Influence on Politics – Ellis Sobers ’29Think about the last time something political came up on your social media feed. Was it unbiased, curated toward your opinions, or biased toward a […]
- A.I.’s Effects on the Development of Teenagers’ Critical Thinking Skills – Olivia Crossman & Brinn Fitzsimmons ’28The long awaited development of artificial intelligence has played a significant role in the world, primarily on the minds of teens. AI is the programming […]
- Recent Developments in AI and Healthcare Technology – Angelina Sciaretta ’28Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare as we know it today, speeding up diagnoses, analyzing complex medical data in seconds,and helping doctors identify diseases earlier and […]
- World Baseball Classic – Katherine Alibhai ’30Once every 3-4 years, 20 national teams from around the globe compete for the coveted title of World Champion of Baseball, and lucky for us, […]
- The Rise of Women’s Hockey & Their Olympic Win – Katie O’Neill ’28If you heard that the US Olympic men’s and women’s hockey teams have won the same number of gold medals, you might assume that they […]
- Paralympics History & Impact – Maggie Curtis ’27The Paralympic Games, or the Paralympics, are the largest international competition for people with disabilities. These games are held once every two years, and alternate […]
- 2026 Winter Olympics Recap – Lucia Gesualdo ’28Introduction The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy were filled with fierce competition, breakthrough stars, heartfelt storylines, and historic success. The games took place […]
- Punch: The Monkey that Moved the World? – Isabella Ceballos ’28In January, a video surfaced of a small, 7 month old macaque monkey being badly mistreated by other monkeys in his enclosure. The baby monkey […]
- How Did Covid Really Impact Students’ Learning Experience? – Ellis Sobers ’29The class of 2024 was in 8th grade when the Covid 19 pandemic first started. They spent their last year in middle school and most […]
- Are Schools Banning Computers In Classrooms? – Ellis Sobers ’29Students here at Oak Knoll and in many schools across the country have been adjusting to the new cell phone ban policy that has been […]
- The Decline of Books – Brinn Fitzsimmons ’28As we all know, phones have slowly become our new reality. The majority of the population, from children as young as ten years old to […]
- Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban – Isabella Ceballos ’28From December 10th forward, Australia’s government will impose the first-ever social media ban on teenagers under the age of 16. This law was passed about […]
- Iranian Protests – Caitlin Canal ’25https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/how-to-end-the-ukraine-war-514522/
- Death of Queen Elizabeth – Catherine Luzzi ’26Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8th, 2022, at the age of 96. She served as the Queen of England for over 70 years. Queen […]
- Update on Ukraine – Vittoria Maher ’25The Russia-Ukraine war began in February of 2022, and is just as prominent now as it was then. Russia began this war by claiming it […]
- Serena William’s Last US Open- Ciara Loughrey ‘25After 27 years of focusing on tennis, the career of an all-time great has come to an end. Serena Williams, who is known as one […]
- Shop Early This Christmas SeasonElla Metzler ’22 and Rosie Parlavecchio ’22 If you are one of the many procrastinators that wait until the last minute for Christmas shopping, keep […]
- NJ Gubernatorial ElectionsIman Ali ’23 Phillip Murphy, a Democrat, ran against Republican candidate Jack Cittarelli in early November 2021 for the position of New Jersey governor. According […]
- Changes in Vaccine RequirementsMegan Fehrenbach ’22 In the fall of this year, two major changes were made in the requirements of the COVID-19 in regards to age and […]
- Children Authorized for VaccinationsGrace Bienstock and Madeleine McKinney ’26 As more and more people get vaccinated, our life starts to get back to normal. Restrictions are lifted and […]
- Summer ’21 Olympics Bring Worries in Athletes and CiviliansMegan Fehrenbach ’22 After the postponement in March of 2020 of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, the Olympics are almost here. New activities such […]
- Pandemic in IndiaAria Alva ’22 At the start of the pandemic, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi issued a lockdown order demanding that all 1.3 billion […]
- Pandemic Update in NJ for Next YearAs the end of this school year approaches, the impending question on many students’, teachers’, and parents’ minds alike is what next year will look […]
- The Summer of ’21Catherine Luzzi ’26 Over the last year, the coronavirus has changed the way we go about normal life. In 2020, summer was spent at home, […]
- 2021 Australian OpenEmma Burgess ’21 The Australian Open is undoubtedly one of the most exciting tennis events of the year, and the 2021 tournament was no exception. […]
- COVID-19 Vaccine UpdateMadeleine McKinney ’26 For quite some time now, we have been hoping endlessly for a widespread vaccine to end these days of coronavirus. Toward the […]
- Myanmar: A Distressing Return to a Military StateGabby Molina ’21 In the early morning of February 1, 2021, news broke that control of the state had been transferred to commander-in-chief Min Aung […]
- Super Bowl LVMegan McCann ’23 The Super Bowl LV definitely looked different this year without the usual 80,000 people watching from the stands; however, the game still […]
- Capitol RiotsMegan McCann ’23 On January 6, 2021, rioters stormed the Capitol building in Washington D.C. That same day, the certification of votes confirming Joe Biden […]
- The “Untucked” Story Behind The Social Media Craze over GameStopRosie Parlavecchio ’22 The “Gamestop saga” began with a Reddit user, Keith Gill. During the fall, he began posting his Due Diligence (DD) on a […]
- THE CORONAVIRUS NOWCatherine Luzzi ’26 The coronavirus has changed the way we live. From being in crowded arenas to social distancing in masks, the world is forever […]
- Harry Styles Makes HistoryIsabella Henry ‘21 Harry Styles made history on November 13, 2020, when he was featured as the first male solo cover of Vogue magazine since […]
- The Legacy of Alex TrebekBy: Ella Metzler ‘22 Alex Trebek, born George Alexander Trebek, was a Canadian-American who was best known for hosting the game show Jeopardy! from 1984 […]
- Typhoon Vamco Adds to the Devastation of 2020Jodie De Jesus ’21 As if 2020 hasn’t been chaotic enough––what with the global pandemic, racial justice movements, and presidential election––Typhoon Vamco has added to […]
- 2020 ElectionGabby Molina ’21 Almost a month after the 2020 Presidential Election was called for President-elect Joe Biden, there are still questions surrounding the transition of […]
- Accomplishments for Women in the 2020 ElectionGrace Bienstock ’26 This year has certainly been a memorable one. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the election, 2020 has been a year to never […]
- Hurricane Iota’s Effect on South AmericaRiley Carr ‘22 This past November, a powerful hurricane surfaced in South America; more specifically along the coastline of the Colombian island San Andres. This […]
- Coronavirus Vaccines Provide Hope for The WorldMegan Fehrenbach ’22 As 2020 comes to an end, there seems to be a light at the end of this dark tunnel. Since the beginning […]