• 10/02: Model UN Meeting (Lunch, 156)
  • 10/02: Spanish Honor Society Meeting (Lunch, 250)
  • 10/03: SCA GA Meeting (Lunch, Schola)
  • 10/03: German Club Interest Meeting (Lunch, 253)
  • 10/04: Math Competition Open Practice (Lunch, 259)
  • 10/19: Homecoming!
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A College representative from Brown University speaks to the students in the schola on Sept. 27, 2024. The students are eager to learn more about what she has to say about the university.
College representatives meet with upperclassmen for insight into admissions and campus life
Ari O'Brien, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

Ocean Lakes, with the help of Counselor Sara White, will host representatives from an array of colleges and universities for seniors to discuss with in...

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
October 2, 2024
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
The winner of the merchandise design contest, Gopi Konkepudi, created a logo that best represented the Class of 2027. Sponsored by the class, the contest was exclusively for sophomore students from Sept. 9 to Sept. 19, 2024. Photo used with permission from Raizel Dino.
Class of 2027 sponsors merchandise design contest
September 25, 2024
Gillian Gutierrez takes a headshot of Callie Harroun for fall play auditions on Sept. 11, 2024, outside the cafeteria at Ocean Lakes. The Ocean Lakes Theatre Company requires students to take headshots before their auditions. Photo: Dominic Zdan.
Theater debuts with fall auditions
September 18, 2024
Features
From left to right: Mario Mullen, James Cummings, Owen Wilbricht and Nash Phillips take a selfie at an ODU game on Jan. 27, 2024. Mullen was honored during the game as an ODU alumnus and former player on the men’s basketball team. Coach Mullen was known for going the extra mile, often initiating team bonding activities with his high school athletes, as pictured. Photo used with permission from James Cummings.
Remembering the life of beloved coach Mario Mullen
Khadija Sissoko, Editor-in-Chief • October 4, 2024

It is often said that the impact one has on others cannot be quantified; former teacher and head basketball coach Mario Mullen is a testament to that.  Commonly referred...

Senior athletic trainer Jade McAboy helps senior Devin McGill treat a cramp on the sideline at Kellam High School on Sept. 20, 2024. The Dolphins took the win with a final score of 21-3.
Athletic wounds pierce the body and mind
October 2, 2024
Junior Freddy Bartsch pulls ahead of a competitor at The RVA Relays on Sept. 14, 2024, placing third out of 265 runners with a time of 9:10 at the conclusion of the 1.5 mile race. Photo used with permission by Mary Ann Magnant.
German exchange student surges towards the top
September 27, 2024
Junior Santina Martcheva focuses in on the match as she faces Grassfield High School on Aug. 27, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at Ocean Lakes High School. Santina Martcheva and Bella Grundy combined for 12 kills. Photo used with permission from Gomer Santos.
Santina Martcheva, the unshakable girl
September 26, 2024
School resource officer Cameron Kolmer stands at the security desk awaiting any student or staff that may need his assistance on Sept. 20, 2024. “I enjoy being able to be there for everyone whether it is at their highs or at their lows,” Kolmer said.
Beyond the badge
September 25, 2024
Opinion
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...

Flu vaccines rest on the counter of a CVS Pharmacy shortly after being unboxed on Sept. 18, 2024. Flu season begins in October and peaks between December and February.
Vaccines highlight disease prevention and public safety
October 2, 2024
Political signs cover the lawn of the early voting destination at the Virginia Beach Courthouse on Sept. 25, 2024. Prospective voters should await information on their polling location, which typically comes out between two and four weeks before the election.
Young people must start voting
October 2, 2024
Sawyer Lake Estates Park, a park in the Ocean Lakes area, remains empty on May 16, 2024. It was once a popular park but is now frequently empty due to the effects of kids not going outside.
Decline of children outdoors poses threat to adolescent health
June 16, 2024
A stock of Celsius sits in a local 7-Eleven on Nimmo Parkway on May 24, 2024. Green tea extract, an ingredient in the drinks, can cause anxiety, tremors, irritability or sleeping difficulties.
Those who drink Celsius, beware
June 9, 2024
Sports
Girls volleyball continues their season at home against Salem on Sept. 24, 2024. Photo used with permission from Christina Barnhart.
Richmond showcase sets the tone for girls volleyball season
Lily Lipsky, Staff Writer • September 17, 2024

Girls volleyball competed in the Virginia Volleyball Showcase in Richmond, Va.  This is the first time coach Christina Barnhart has taken Ocean Lakes to this tournament,...

Junior Kieran Danbuksy prepares to swing his golf club during a match at Heron Ridge Golf Course on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo used with permission from Dan Barger.
Golf swings into season, sets sights on regionals
September 2, 2024
Girls volleyball huddles together before their game against Grassfield High School on Aug. 27, 2024, at Ocean Lakes High School. The Dolphins took the win with a final score of 3-0. Photo used with permission from Kennedy Walls.
Girls volleyball sets up new season
September 2, 2024
Ocean Lakes prepare for a fresh start to a new season on Aug. 27, 2024. Photo used with permission from Kaden Pratt.
Boys volleyball approaches new season with confidence
August 29, 2024
Senior Devin McGill rushes to endzone for a touchdown during a scrimmage against the Hickory Hawks at Ocean Lakes High School on Aug. 22, 2024.
Football rushes into the new season
August 28, 2024
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...

The four human protagonists (from left to right: Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, Jason Momoa and Emma Myers) stand together with the Minecraft landscape behind them. Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers.
“A Minecraft Movie” teaser ignites widespread discourse
September 27, 2024
Gillian Gutierrez takes a headshot of Callie Harroun for fall play auditions on Sept. 11, 2024, outside the cafeteria at Ocean Lakes. The Ocean Lakes Theatre Company requires students to take headshots before their auditions. Photo: Dominic Zdan.
Theater debuts with fall auditions
September 18, 2024
Seniors Jae Cook and Bailey Pohl smile after being presented with the OLTC Diamond Career Award on June 1, 2024. The award is the highest honor in OLTC. Photo used with permission from Claude Blanchard.
Top thespians recognized at theatre awards banquet
June 6, 2024
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From left to right: Mario Mullen, James Cummings, Owen Wilbricht and Nash Phillips take a selfie at an ODU game on Jan. 27, 2024. Mullen was honored during the game as an ODU alumnus and former player on the men’s basketball team. Coach Mullen was known for going the extra mile, often initiating team bonding activities with his high school athletes, as pictured. Photo used with permission from James Cummings.

Remembering the life of beloved coach Mario Mullen

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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

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Senior athletic trainer Jade McAboy helps senior Devin McGill treat a cramp on the sideline at Kellam High School on Sept. 20, 2024. The Dolphins took the win with a final score of 21-3.

Athletic wounds pierce the body and mind

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Junior Freddy Bartsch pulls ahead of a competitor at The RVA Relays on Sept. 14, 2024, placing third out of 265 runners with a time of 9:10 at the conclusion of the 1.5 mile race. Photo used with permission by Mary Ann Magnant.

German exchange student surges towards the top

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Junior Santina Martcheva focuses in on the match as she faces Grassfield High School on Aug. 27, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at Ocean Lakes High School. Santina Martcheva and Bella Grundy combined for 12 kills. Photo used with permission from Gomer Santos.

Santina Martcheva, the unshakable girl

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