[media-credit name="ImBooToo" align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit] This year there have been some changes to the Alpine School District calendar. One of the most noticeable changes is the shortening of the winter break. As of this year the Orem High winter...
In the “Friend-Zone”
Definition of the “zone”: “when he tells you his feelings and you have that awkward conversation: ‘Um, I forgot to tell you you’re like a brother to me,’” one senior said. Boys and girls from differing ages were interviewed about how they friend-zone and how they...
Operation Smile at OHS
Operation Smile is an organization that raises donations for children born with cleft palates in third world countries. This year, a group of sophomores resurrected the club at Orem High. A cleft palate is a birth defect where the roof of the mouth and upper lip is...
Tragedy at MVHS; Hope in the Aftermath
On the morning of November 15, five students were stabbed at Mountain View High School by a 16-year-old. His actions have no explanation at this time. There are several eyewitness accounts of what happened that day. Joe Felix said that the attacker “walked in with a...
Jana Houle Interview On Mountain View Stabbing
This is an interview our staff conducted with Orem High counselor, Jana Houle, about the Mountain View stabbing. After the interview, she concluded that she really wanted our staff to emphasize: "That there are resources available. This isn’t just about the Mountain...
Artistic Expression at Orem High
The importance of artistic expression in schools is something that government officials and our own school district take very seriously. “Art education refers to education in the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Study in the arts is integral to...
OHS FCCLA Trains Leaders
FCCLA stands for Family Career and Community Leaders of America, and is the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with family as its focus. But those participating in FCCLA are leading in more places than their homes. Members maximize their...
What Really Makes Teens Sleepy?
The recommended amount of sleep for a high school student is 8-10 hours a night. However, a recent study shows that only 15% of teens get 8 ½ hours of sleep on a school nights. A survey was conducted at Orem High School. Seventy-two students responded to the survey...
