OHS Sports Injuries

By Timothy Corey There are perhaps only three constants in the world of sports -- winning, losing, and injuries. The first two encapsulate everything that make sports so captivating. The thrill of victory and the anguish of defeat defines athletics and draws millions...

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,...

Acne: Why Do We Hide It?

Acne: Why Do We Hide It?

A bit past 6 a.m., I’m brushing my teeth, washing my face, and combing my hair. It’s a lot of time in front of a mirror, and as I look at myself I count the bright red pimples invading my face, neck, and shoulders. And although I’m used to seeing them, it discourages...

Around the World or in Our Backyard

With all the catastrophes happening around the world, between earthquakes in Mexico, hurricanes in the south, and forest fires in California, there has been a lot of sadness and service to go around. Although most students can’t do more to help than give donation...

Trick-or-Treating Done Right

Trick-or-treating is the annual struggle between quality and quantity. Some children galavant around various neighborhoods looking to obtain the best candy around, while others are looking solely to fill their bags to the brim. It’s a difficult balance, but what if I...

The Jane Austen Club

  The Jane Austen club was formed this year by several OHS students. It all started when Mme. Call was grading some papers at the end of the school year and wanted to turn on some background sound. She asked the class if she could turn on a movie, which just so...