What would you think if you witnessed a teenager being peer pressured into doing drugs? Hopefully, you would be urged to put a stop to it. Addictive drugs and substances are heavily frowned upon because everyone knows how addictive and dangerous they are. Yet, so...
Now that the school year is halfway over, many seniors at Orem high have applied to various colleges. The college application process can be stressful and feel overwhelming and confusing to sophomores and juniors. For them, applications may seem far away, but they...
Truth or Dare is an absolute classic game played late at night when you’re feeling woozy with your friends. But it’s all fun and games until it’s your turn to come up with a dare. For some reason, the mind goes blank and the opportunity passes. Within this article are...
The 2024 Presidential Election was a historical, unpredictable event in American history. The results of the election would have passed the presidency on to the first female president or to a former president serving non consecutive terms which hasn't happened since...
The program run by Casey and Dimi places a big emphasis on student involvement, but the mural project at Orem high school was a place where he pushed the boundaries of collaboration. Orem students were involved in every single aspect of the mural from planning to painting.
On a crisp fall morning, a tennis player steps onto the court. The player warms up and gets ready to play. The tennis game is not only determined only by what you are seeing during the match, but it is determined by everything that has led up to this match.
The lights in the audience go dark, leaving you blinded in the spotlight. The percussion starts beating, your heartbeat echoing in rhythm. You take a deep breath, step up to the microphone, and shut your eyes tightly. You have no script, no safety net. This is your chance to show the crowd how you feel, using nothing more than your fingers, lips, and rhythm.
Starting as early as 1960, the acknowledgement for educational excellence has been in full pursuit. As Deseret News states, “If student athletes receive acclaim, why not high school scholars?” and this statement was taken to heart. 53 years later, the program titled “Sterling Scholar” continues to stand as a program of recognition in academic merit.
