Could America Add a 51st State?
by Dom Califano The United States, as we all know, is a nation made up of fifty states. But it wasn’t always like this-- when the nation was first created, there were only 13 states.…
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The First Thanksgiving
by Grace McCullagh When Americans gather each November to celebrate Thanksgiving, the menu usually includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pies. These foods have become iconic symbols of the holiday. But the very…
Black Friday Deals
by Hannah Wiener Every single year, the moment the school year kicks off, everyone’s collective brain seems to switch right to Halloween mode. Suddenly, it's all about what costume to wear, which party to crash,…
November Election Results
by Logan Bowe On Tuesday, November 4th, the off-year elections happened across America. These elections included Local Nassau County elections, New Jersey and Virginia Governor races, along with a plethora of Mayoral elections which included…
October History
by Juan Rosero-Narvaez The Most Significant Historical Events in October October is a month marked by discovery, revolution, and important moments that changed the course of history. From breakthroughs in science to major political shifts,…
NYS School Cell Phone Ban
by Megan Osborn As we conclude the first month and a half of school, I can confidently report on how the students of OHS are adjusting to the new phone ban. When the news first…
Local Fall Fun
by Angelina Ricottone As the weather becomes cooler, Long Island transforms into the perfect destination for fall fun. Whether it's spending the day with family or planning a weekend with friends, the island offers plenty…
Charlie Kirk
by Ava Morizio Charlie Kirk was an American conservative activist and political commentator. He was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and shared two children with wife Erika Kirk. Mr. Kirk was best known as the…
May History
by Juan Rosero-Narvaez As spring continues and the days grow longer, May is a time of reflection and movement. Historically, this month has seen the rise and fall of empires, courageous acts of resistance, and…
Memorial Day
by Sabrina Henriquez Currently, it is nearing the end of May and a large part of the US population, especially students and teachers, are looking forward to the long, upcoming Memorial Day weekend because it…