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From left: Thomas Fuller, Kenzie Stinson , Thomas Locke, Erin Jones, Matthew Heilig, and Hanne Marcussen, who played Rosie sport a few smiles after performing closing night at Ocean Lakes auditorium, Sun., May 15, 2022.
Mamma Mia, here we go again
Alayna Caravas , Staff Writer • May 19, 2022

This year's spring musical is Mamma Mia, and it hit the charts in the Ocean Lakes Theatre Company's 28th season. The musical is based on the songs by the legendary ABBA. The...

Juniors Cheyenne Kandiyeli and Jacob Gronniger posing for a victory photo after winning VHSL debate state championships for public forum at JMU April 23, 2022.
Just debate it
April 26, 2022
Ocean Lakes indoor percussion team holds the bronze medal at the state championship on Sun., April 3, 2022.
Percussion beats into third place at the states
April 7, 2022
Color Guard performs their show Flora at South County High School on March 26, 2022.
Color Guard takes home the win from states
April 6, 2022
An assortment of Assessment performances with Orchestra (first) at Cox High on March 3, 2022, Band (second) at Tallwood High on March 11, 2022, and Chorus (third) at Norview High on March 26, 2022.
Music classes all earn top marks at Assessment
April 6, 2022
Features
Staff and students serve coffee at Ocean Lakes’ Brew Ha Ha coffee bar, available for adults every morning.
Caffeine controls kids, beware of side effects
Rachael Strong, Copy Editor • April 6, 2022

An exhausted and stressed high school student stares at their bright computer screen late at night trying to cram for a test. Without thinking, they reach for a sip of their...

Canva of the online and in store dress shops popular among Virginia Beach shoppers.
Dress to impress this season
March 25, 2022
The Hickman house, located in the Hickman Place Shopping center, receives many new customers due to the new Starbucks drive through on March 15.
Starbucks refurbishes Hickman House
March 21, 2022
Canva conveys images of multiple celebrities considered to be “legendary” by many people.
Legends inspire the masses despite imperfections
March 4, 2022
Opinion
A map display of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
The war in Ukraine will only get worse
Katie Wong, Staff Writer • May 19, 2022

Despite relentless sanctions and criticism from NATO countries and Ukraine, Putin has not stopped his attempted siege of Ukraine. I don’t think he ever will.  Putin...

Teenagers: Abeisha, Emma, Jacolby protest in front of the Supreme Court on May 7, 2022.
A fight women thought was settled
May 12, 2022
Drawing by Hailey Bombard depicting the positive emotions that emerge from music.
Good beats give good thoughts
April 22, 2022
Freshman Kai England using his phone to play Clash Royale on March 17.
Cell phone addiction controls teens’ minds
April 6, 2022
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A&E
Senior Gabby Moye plays Wordle during her free time in AP Environmental Science in Rm. 211 on March 10.
What’s the 411 on Wordle?
Kalorra Smith, Co-Features Editor • March 31, 2022

The new competitive online puzzle game, W-O-R-D-L-E, has cultivated an addicted following of players.  The game allows the solver to complete a daily puzzle by guessing...

Recognize the movie logo, Ghostbusters makes a return to the theaters during holidays of 2021.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife renews a modern aspect to the Ghostbuster's franchise
December 29, 2021
Poll taken on Instagram proving 70% of some locals in Virginia Beach would have preferred acrobat, Aiden Bryant to win instead of Dustin Tavella.
Magician from Virginia Beach takes the crown of "America's Got Talent" winner
November 11, 2021
Lego Venom and Carnage face off in the new movie. Creation by Ethan Moran.
Venom sequel releases in theaters
October 31, 2021
Sports
Girls lacrosse pump and cheer before their first season game against York at York High School on April 1, 2022.
Six wins sounds like success
Katie Wong, Staff Writer • May 16, 2022

Girls lacrosse's inaugural season was a success with a 6-5 record. They may have lost their first game of the season, but they have won many games since, beating Great Bridge,...

Varsity Baseball celebrates after a home run hit by Blake Dickerson on April 2, 2022 during their game against Godwin.
Varsity baseball ranked first in the 757
April 27, 2022
Girls soccer varsity captains, Ellie Kain-Kuzniewski, Emily Box, KaBria Ross, and Sierra Clark, stand proud after a pod game win 3-2 against Princess Anne at Ocean Lakes High School.
Aye, aye, captains
April 26, 2022
Senior Sean Kerrigan charges towards the goal after winning the face-off against Grassfield on March 30 at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex.
Boys lacrosse launches into the spring season
April 18, 2022
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