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.
It’s a new school year with new opportunities. Many students are involved with extracurriculars at the school, however after being in school for only a short period of time, students are already stressed. Is there a connection between the amount of extracurriculars students are putting time into and how stressed they are?
There are several things one may have come to mind with the words “Marching Band” . For some, it may be the marching band in the iconic Taylor Swift’s song “You Belong With Me” or the infamous song “Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance. For others, it’s a vague “other” category of performing arts.
Every December, Orem High is transformed into a tribute to the holiday season. Each hallway is decorated with care, and no window or door is barren. During the weeks leading up to Christmas break, students at Orem get to take in the festive decorations that their...
Everyone knows about 2020. The infamous year. The one with an excess of memes and political unrest while medical terms became more commonplace than basic hygiene items. Love it or hate it, introvert or extrovert, casual or careful, there’s no denying that the world’s health was affected.
In the last 20 years, masculinity has been redefined. Men now walk Vogue runways in dresses and skirts – clothing items that are typically considered to be more feminine. While these advancements have greatly challenged social gender norms, there are still stereotypes that remain today and are prevalent at Orem High.
At least, it is for me. Cosplay is a fun way to break away from the normal, plus it feels so good to finally get your costume finished. I’m going to be highlighting a few categories that a lot of people go to for cosplays. Starting off with Cartoons:Shaggy and Thorn...
