The Voice of the Vikings
Micaela Mercer , Staff Writer
May 17, 2013
The court room is silent as the black-clad judge sits down on the raised bench. The defendant glances nervously at her two lawyers, biting her lip. With a sidelong glance at the prosecution, one of the defense lawyers evaluates the opposition. If she and her associate lose, her client will go to jail... Read more »
Karlie Garcia, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
Nutrition is a huge part of our lives, and ads for the healthiest foods stream everywhere. But what really are the healthiest foods? Overall, it’s about boosting your body’s immunity and fueling it with adequate nutrients that will provide optimal energy. The top seven healthiest foods range from... Read more »
Delaney Young , Staff Writer
May 10, 2013
Whether it’s trying to figure out a boyfriend’s weird behavior or the key to winning a girl’s heart, teenagers will often go straight to their closest friends for relationship advice. Or, sometimes they’ll approach their parents to get their input. Yet, how often does a high school student ask... Read more »
Karlie Garcia, Staff Writer
May 10, 2013
Sunday May 12, 2013. Mark it on your calendar because that’s the big day! Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to show your appreciation for your mom. But what are the best ways to demonstrate this love to your mom? Here are some tips to making your mom’s Mother’s Day the most... Read more »
Tiyana Dorsey, Staff Writer
April 27, 2013
Almost everyone knows someone who’s been affected by cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 8 million Americans alive today have a history of cancer. In order to remember all those lost loved ones or those who are continuing to fight, the week of April 15 was cancer awareness... Read more »
Janessa Reyes, Staff Writer
April 18, 2013
Need extra help getting your work done? Here is the perfect solution: starting in the 2013-2014 school year, there may be a new period in the schedule called the “intervention period.” This period will be used to help the students in need, whether they’re failing a course or if they just need the... Read more »
Rachel Wendt & Jeff Urbanik, Staff Writers
April 5, 2013
The crowd of juniors and seniors fell silent as the rasping noise of police walkie-talkie chatter popped over the loudspeakers. There had been a drunk driving accident. One victim was injured, another was fatally injured and near death, and a third was dead on arrival. Only two survived unscathed, but... Read more »
Micaela Mercer, Staff Writer
March 21, 2013
The hottest place to eat at Oakmont High School? Café la Bleu. Located at the end of the 500 hall, the non-descript classroom hides a culinary wonderland. The cafe is run by Ms. Kelly Smith, one of three culinary teachers here at Oakmont. This is her first year running the once weekly cafe. “We have... Read more »
Hannah Sanderson, Staff Writer
March 20, 2013
What if a program could change lives in a single day? This explains the purpose of Point Break. To the community and to the schools it goes to, Point Break helps so many people understand not only themselves, but a little of what other people are going through in their lives as well. Point Break is a... Read more »
Micaela Mercer, Staff Writer
March 12, 2013
The library is now the place to be. Recent changes have attracted many students to check out the new and improved Oakmont High School library. At the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, the school hired a new librarian, Loretta Garcia, who previously worked in several Eureka city schools in Humboldt... Read more »
