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  • • 05/12: Calc AB + BC, Music Theory, Seminar •
  • • 05/13: French, Precalc, Environmental Science, Physics 2 •
  • • 05/14: English Lang, German, Physics C (Mech) •
  • • 05/15: Art History, Spanish Lang, CSP, Physics C (EM) •
  • • 05/16: Physics 1, Spanish Lit, Psych •
  • • Week of 05/19: Make-up AP Exams •
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The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

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The Student News Site of Ocean Lakes High School

The Current

From left to right: Sophomores Robert Hunt, Phoenix St James, Stone Wagner, Zaid Muhammad, Logan Saltisiak, Andrew Koivu and Esther Gammill hold the flag of Europe and Greece. Picture taken in the lobby and on Apr. 28, 2025. Photo used with permission by Lisa Gibson.
Ocean Lakes reaches Euro Challenge nationals
Chris Litto, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

The Euro Challenge’s national semifinals took place in New York City, and Ocean Lakes had a team of sophomores representing Greece. The team was led...

Junior Haymi Patel sits in the postoperative unit as she plays with the children. Haymi found that bonding with the children also bonded her to those she knew. “There are certain patients that you definitely bond with more and bonding with those patients together [left us a lasting impression],” Haymi said. Photo used with permission by Haymi Patel.
Smiles across the seas
Raizel Dino, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

Luggage was not the only thing junior Haymi Patel took back from Bolivia; the memories she collected traveled home with her as well. Haymi returned from an Operation Smile...

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The Chicken Jockey from “A Minecraft Movie" prepares to fight. Jack Black’s reaction to the character has sparked a popular meme. Courtesy of: Warner Bros. Pictures.
“A Minecraft Movie” overindulges in nostalgia
Dominic Zdan, Entertainment Editor • May 2, 2025

“A Minecraft Movie” is not really about “Minecraft.” Sure, it has the characters, but does it really get at what makes the game great? Sadly it doesn’t, but that...

Countdown to the last day of school!
Good luck on your AP exams!
SCA executive board members (left to right): Khadija Sissoko, Henry Nguyen, Sofia Thompson and Robinson Chen make breakfast for families staying at The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norfolk on April , 2025. Volunteers allow the Ronald McDonald House to provide assistance to families with children receiving healthcare far from their homes.
Ronald McDonald House makes a difference in the Ocean Lakes community
Robert Hunt, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

A mother and father weep silently as their child is rushed into surgery. This family is in their most vulnerable state mentally and financially as they try to cope with the crisis. Even if the surgery is a success, they wonder, how can we afford an apartment...

Elon Musk speaks at a press conference in the Oval Office with his son X on Feb. 12, 2025. This was his first official appearance in the White House where he spoke alongside President Trump and answered questions from the press surrounding DOGE’s efforts. (President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk, accompanied by his son X Æ A-Xii, addresses the media in the Oval Office at the White House / Free Malaysia Today / CC BY 4.0)
President Elon?
March 25, 2025
Daniel Shattuck lines up for a faceoff with a First Colonial player. The Dolphins went on to win this game on April 10, 2025 by a score of 9-6.
Lacrosse weathers tough early schedule, makes push towards postseason
Nash Phillips, Managing Editor • May 15, 2025

In just its third year as a VHSL sport, the Ocean Lakes lacrosse team has already established itself as a perennial contender in the beach district.  After beginning their...

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Day in the life of a student athlete: Tournament edition
Day in the life of a student athlete: Tournament edition
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