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The Current

The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current

The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current

Donald Robertson embraces a t-shirt for The Current, gifted to him after his interview on Oct. 11, 2024 in Room 127. Robertson visited Fara Wiles’ journalism class to help students learn what a superintendent does and how he leads a district.
Superintendent attends classroom press conference with aspiring journalists
Chloe Purvis, News Editor • October 15, 2024

Superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS), Dr. Donald Robertson, engaged with journalism students during a recent visit, addressing...

Canva showcases a checklist of recommended application content that many students submit to their colleges and universities. Although all must be submitted at the same time, teacher recommendations may be completed and sent by the teacher following a student’s application submission on the Common Application.
Tackling the Common App
September 27, 2024
Ayush Jain, left, and Aniketh Kolla smile near the YCombinator headquarters in Calfornia on July 13, 2024. Jain, the Class of 2022 valedictorian, and Kolla co-founded Syntra, a medical AI company. Photo used with permission from Ayush Jain.
One year, one percent chance, two million dollars
Mihika Sakharpe, Webmaster; Features Editor • October 6, 2024

Practice medicine, not paperwork. This four-word mantra is the driving force behind Syntra, a growing startup utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to automate medical...

A canva infographic displays results of a poll given to 50 students at OL. The increase in firearm related deaths under age 18 from 2011 through 2021 is also depicted. Canva created by Ryne Bracknell.
Negligent adult behavior leads to frightening growth in youth, firearm-related deaths
Ryne Bracknell, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

The poor behavior and example exhibited by parents and guardians around the country has contributed to the surge in youth firearm-related deaths over the last decade.  Between 2011 and 2021, firearm-related deaths have soared a staggering 87% among...

Boys volleyball form a team huddle before taking home another win with a score of 3-0 against the Green Run Stallions at Ocean Lakes High School on Oct. 8,2024. Photo used with permission from Syd Critcher.
Boys volleyball attacks competition
Riley Gomez, Staff writer • October 13, 2024

After a rough start to the season, the boys volleyball team has seen a major turnaround and maintains a winning streak.  "I am incredibly proud of how the team has overcome...

A&E
Previous Something in the Water festival-goers eagerly await the beginning of another performer’s set at the 2022 festival. The event, which has traditionally been held in the spring, has often had challenges with weather. Photo used with permission from Mike Diller.
Community expresses frustrations with music festival postponement
Nash Phillips, Managing Editor • October 2, 2024

Famous musician and Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams recently postponed his annual Something in the Water festival after previously pushing it to the fall of this year.  After...

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