By Brielle Barnes It's sometimes hard to relate with teachers. They are definitely older, supposedly wiser, and apparently have life figured out. But when you ask each of them about their own high school experience, most you can relate with…most. Mr. Wytiaz had an...
Soldiers of Orem High
By Ralph Tuminez Joining the military isn’t for everyone. It’s tough, physical work that also demands a lot of mental power. But for some, involvement with the military can begin as early as high school. Some high schools have the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer...
How To Fry An Egg
By William Lambert There are croutons in a plastic container, and next to that a few mugs with chai tea lie cooling. Ed Pollei (whose home I’m sitting in) sets a camera down in front of me, playing footage on the viewfinder of a documentary shot by Daniel Nelson. He’s...
The Modern Art of Storytelling
By Duncan Stoddard The 8 foot tall mute creature moves his hands, up, down, and around to his friends, nervous words conveyed through quiet flickering of fingers. “Here? No, not here. They don’t live here,” his metal friend answered. The giant wheezed quietly in...
Portrait of the Day
Befriending new people can be a daunting task. What if they’re rude? What will there be to talk about? For Orem High student Edward Pollei, that first conversation starts with a question: “Can I take your picture?” Through his photography project Portraits of the Day,...
Prankstars
Prankstars “We are gathered here today to honor the life of our beloved teacher, Mr. Ellingford, who lived a long life full of goodness and charity.” The room was filled with students clad in black; in the corner a lone tuba player blew a mournful tune; a framed...
Refugees
Refugees A teenage boy is trapped in a country full of war and bloodshed. He witnesses the death of family, friends and neighbors, and loses his leg in a bombing. This boy, Ali, from Afghanistan, makes the life-changing decision to embark on the three thousand mile...
Refugees
A teenage boy is trapped in a country full of war and bloodshed. He witnesses the death of family, friends and neighbors, and loses his leg in a bombing. This boy, Ali, from Afghanistan, makes the life-changing decision to embark on the three thousand mile journey to...
