By: Anna Bates Do you ever feel that during the long school breaks you get bored? Do you ever feel that you are falling behind in school? And, have you ever come back from a long break and found that you have forgotten all about your topics in school? This article will show you allContinue reading “Should We Shorten School Breaks?”
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Why You Should Join The LOJ Choir!
By Mikayla Riggs and Liam Alberte If you’re a 6th or 7th grader starting to consider what electives to choose for your next year at LOJ, you are going to want to put choir as your top choice! Do you like performing arts? In choir, we perform at concerts three times a year! It’s aContinue reading “Why You Should Join The LOJ Choir!”
The Difference Between Men and Women; Why Loving Yourself is Important
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”
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”
Thoughts on IXL?
Please answer some or all of the questions on this poll for the newspaper.
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”
OBOB, Sign Up!
By Liam Alberte Hey you! Yeah, you! Do you enjoy reading? Then sign up for OBOB! OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books) is a school competition where teams of 2-5 students compete in book trivia. There are 16 books that have been chosen for you to read that you’ll be quizzed. The books are availableContinue reading “OBOB, Sign Up!”
Why YOU should join a club!
By Spencer Andrews (grade 6) Everybody at LOJ should know about the LOJ clubs by now. BUT a lot of people still aren’t in a club yet! But I and scientists think that you should join a club. First of all, you will learn new skills! Think of the Speech and Debate club. Their mainContinue reading “Why YOU should join a club!”
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