By: Mia Jensen. WARNING! This is a sensitive topic so if you are triggered easily, you might want to check out some other articles. Editor’s note: I (the editor) am a boy and this article is mostly to inform girls. If you are a boy, then this can provide a perspective on the life ofContinue reading “The Difference Between Men and Women; Why Loving Yourself is Important”
Author Archives: Heather Nelson
Drama Club’s James and the Giant Peach Jr
By Anna Bates and Liam Alberte Did you know that Lake Oswego Junior High School (LOJ) is producing James and the Giant Peach Jr? James and the Giant Peach Jr uses the acting and music skills of the students of LOJ and under the guidance of Ms. Pecoff, LOJ’s drama teacher. Dr. McKiernan, LOJ’s choirContinue reading “Drama Club’s James and the Giant Peach Jr”
The Standard Response Protocol
Most students and teachers in America know about the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). If you don’t, the SRP is used in emergencies. SRP connects students, teachers, parents, administrators, and law enforcement with common language and symbols. The I Love U Guys foundation was formed because of a 2006 school shooting. In the shooting Emily KeyesContinue reading “The Standard Response Protocol”
The Real Important Questions
By Rohan Sekar All the time, people are asking the really unimportant questions, like “Where is it?”, “What’s on the news?” and “When is my job interview?” But not today. Today, I interviewed a group of people on the most pressing questions of today. You’re probably wondering, “What are these questions?”, and that’s a reallyContinue reading “The Real Important Questions”
School Lunches Around the World
By: Anna Bates (6th Grade) Have you ever wondered what our school lunches in America are like compared to school lunches in other countries? If you have, you are in luck! This article will inform you about the school lunches of four other countries. School lunches in England are quite the treat! School lunches mustContinue reading “School Lunches Around the World”
Thoughts on IXL?
Please answer some or all of the questions on this poll for the newspaper.
101 Jokes
By Philip Cherian and Gabriel Wang Ah, jokes. Don’t you love them? Well if you don’t like them then leave, because we raked up 101 jokes. (Thank you 200+ jokes because most of the jokes here were from there) 1). What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back? A stick. 2). What doesContinue reading “101 Jokes”
The Boy in Striped Pajamas – A Book Review
by Elin Ryu The Boy in Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is told from the perspective of a boy named Bruno, a German boy, who moves to Auschwitz(Out-with) with his family on the Führer (The fury), also known as Hitler’s command to Ralf, Bruno’s father. After their move, Bruno meets a boy on the otherContinue reading “The Boy in Striped Pajamas – A Book Review”
The Gen-Z Fashion Trends of 2021
As 2021 is coming to an end, here’s a review of the 2021 fashion trends of Gen-Z By: Mikayla Riggs In 2021 87.6% of Gen-Z shopped online, but what was really filling up their carts? For most people from Gen-Z, oversized t-shirts, cropped tops, ripped jeans, shirts with graphic print, and solid-colored t-shirts were theContinue reading “The Gen-Z Fashion Trends of 2021”
RAK Club Pet Supplies Drive
By: Anna Bates Random Acts of Kindness club is having a pet supplies drive! The LOJ Random Acts of Kindness Club’s Holiday Pet Drive fundraiser for Project POOCH has been extended throughout this week, so you are able to donate anytime from now until next Wednesday, January 12th. A bin is currently located at theContinue reading “RAK Club Pet Supplies Drive “
LOJ News 