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The class of 2024 enjoy each others company as they take a photo at Little Island Park, Sandbridge on Sept. 16, 2023.
Seniors start the year bright and early
Aboubakr Sissoko, Video/Podcast Editor • September 27, 2023

Over 100 students woke up extra early to watch the sunrise with their senior friends at Sandbridge, Little Island Park, in Virginia Beach on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.  The...

Petty Officer Third Class Summer Lavin and Ocean Lakes freshman Mihika Sakharpe smile in front of a Black Hawk helicopter on Sept. 17, 2023.
Oceana Air Show celebrates women in naval aviation
September 25, 2023
Seniors unveil creativity through their painted parking spots in the Ocean Lakes student parking lot on Sept. 25, 2023.
Seniors paint history
September 25, 2023
Young musicians listen to Susanna Klein explain ways to handle nerves at Princess Anne High School on Sept. 12, 2023.
Orchestra attends field trip to overcome stage fright
September 20, 2023
Josh Han tees off during a match at Red Wing Lake Golf Course against Kempsville and Bayside High School on Sept. 11, 2023.
Golf swings into regionals
September 20, 2023
Features
Jordan McNair walks off the field at Kempsville High School after scoring a touchdown for Ocean Lakes on Sept. 8, 2023.
No injury can stop this running back
Larissa Almendras, Staff Writer • September 23, 2023

As the quarterback receives the ball, he hands it off to Jordan McNair. Speeding past his opponents, he rushes to the endzone for a touchdown.  "He is a great leader on...

Nicholas DiNapoli discusses the earths longitude, latitude, poles and equator during one lunch on Sept. 21, 2023.
Science teacher shares passion, relates with students
September 20, 2023
Elijah Goldsmith blocks Landstowns defensive player from reaching the ball during a run play at Landstown High School on Aug. 24, 2023.
Goldsmith thrives with endearment
August 25, 2023
Junior Lindsay Meadows runs up Reddish Knob at Blue Ridge Running Camp on July. 25, 2023, to prepare for the upcoming season.
New competition, new season
August 21, 2023
Tahmiah Thomas celebrates her graduation from Tidewater Community College with her mother, Tanyell Thomas and father, Frank Thomas on May 8, 2023, at the Chartway Area.
Thomas paves a path for future generations
June 16, 2023
Opinion
A map displays the location of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
What a waste
Halle Packard, Opinion Editor • August 25, 2023

The North Pacific Ocean unfortunately occupies heaps of trash known as The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.  The size of the masses of trash is two times larger than the state...

Virginia Beach Public Schools officially announced the 2023-2024 school schedule. This calendar displays the first day of school as Aug. 28, 2023 rather than Sep. 5 2023, the day after Labor Day.
Nasty decision invades summer
June 14, 2023
94 students responded to a poll asking whether or not they believed College Board is a scam and AP Environmental Science teacher Santo Ripa teaching the AP Classroom curriculum to his class April 26, 2023.
College Board is a scam
June 12, 2023
A Brown Bear roams around the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center on July 2, 2022, in Girdwood, Alaska.
Stop the Willow oil project
May 15, 2023
A canva that shows a shooter in the spotlight of a camera flash which shows how sensationalism can create platforms for shooters.
Media sensationalism negatively affects mass shootings
May 7, 2023
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Sports
Seniors Raymond Gatlin Jr., Ethan Mapstone and Ej Hines all stand as they wait to go out for the coin toss into overtime at Kellam High School on Sept. 26, 2023.
Dolphins flood the castle
Jade McAboy, Boys Sports Editor • September 27, 2023

Varsity football took on their rivals, Kellam High School, on Sept. 26, 2023, and successfully brought home their second win of the season. “Coming into this game, we...

Senior Olivia Box attempts to swing around the block to earn a kill for her team against Cox on Sept. 7, 2023 at Ocean Lakes High School.
Girls volleyball brings the heat
September 26, 2023
Josh Han tees off during a match at Red Wing Lake Golf Course against Kempsville and Bayside High School on Sept. 11, 2023.
Golf swings into regionals
September 20, 2023
Boys volleyball finish first in the preseason Jamboree tournament at Great Bridge High School on Aug. 18, 2023.
Boys volleyball dominate preseason
August 25, 2023
The USWNT after a 0-0 draw against Portugal on Aug 1. 2023, at the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup.
USWNT performs medicore in 2023 FIFA World Cup
August 21, 2023
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A&E
Junior Wren Thomas (Danny Zuko) and Freshman Anneliese (Sandy Dumbrowski) celebrate their preformance in Grease on May 6, 2023, in the cafeteria foyer.
Musical Throwback to the 50’s
Ethan Moran, Entertainment Editor • May 16, 2023

Ocean Lakes Theater Company proudly presented Grease at Ocean Lakes High School on May 4-7, 2023. The play was based on the 1978 movie 'Grease' and featured junior Wren Thomas...

Taylor Swift performs at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on April 13, 2023.
Swifties come together for Eras Tour
May 8, 2023
Makeup recreation of the zombie commonly referred to as a “Clicker” done by Angelina Rifenburgh on April 19, 2023.
Cordyceps take over heads and homes in latest series
May 7, 2023
The Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery movie banner.
Glass Onion strays from Knives Out origin
March 29, 2023
Less known book The Paper Girl of Paris by Jordyn Taylor is shown beside the popular BookTok novel It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover.
Booktok misleads young readers to overrated books
March 23, 2023
Trending Stories
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A youth volunteer at the Virginia Aquarium shows a sea turtle shell to a young guest.

Volunteering should not be a graduation requirement

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Virginia Beach Public Schools officially announced the 2023-2024 school schedule. This calendar displays the first day of school as Aug. 28, 2023 rather than Sep. 5 2023, the day after Labor Day.

Nasty decision invades summer

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Seniors Raymond Gatlin Jr., Ethan Mapstone and Ej Hines all stand as they wait to go out for the coin toss into overtime at Kellam High School on Sept. 26, 2023.

Dolphins flood the castle

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Elijah Goldsmith blocks Landstowns defensive player from reaching the ball during a run play at Landstown High School on Aug. 24, 2023.

Goldsmith thrives with endearment

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Junior Lindsay Meadows runs up Reddish Knob at Blue Ridge Running Camp on July. 25, 2023, to prepare for the upcoming season.

New competition, new season

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Ocean Lakes summer takedown
Ocean Lakes summer takedown
June 12, 2023

Future plans spring into action
Future plans spring into action
June 12, 2023
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