• • November 10: Model UN General Meeting (One Lunch, Rm. 157) •
  • • November 12: Anime Club (One Lunch, Rm. 254) •
  • • November 13: ASL Club (One Lunch, Rm. 243) •
  • • November 11: No School (Veterans Day) •
  • • November 13: Senior Only- Scholarship Workshop (One Lunch, Schola) •
  • • November 14: Math Competition Practice (One Lunch, Rm. 259) •
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Meenal Alagumuthu

Meenal Alagumuthu, Opinion Editor

Meenal Alagumuthu is a second-year journalist and opinion editor for The Current. As a sophomore, she is a part of theatre at Ocean Lakes, most recently being the assistant stage manager on Little Women. She also is a volunteer at Sentara Princess Anne, and enjoys writing poetry and crocheting in her free time. After high school, she hopes to go into chemistry.

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Swift lays in water, attempting to emulate the famous painting “The Death of Ophelia.” In recent works, Swift has begun to make more literary references and allusions. Courtesy of: Republic Records

Taylor Swift’s new album glitters with “Showgirl” appeal on the surface

Meenal Alagumuthu, Opinion Editor
November 10, 2025
Extracurricular activities revolve around the logo of the Common Application, symbolizing how many students’ lives are driven by college admissions. This can be harmful to students’ lives and wellbeing.

College Apps Column: Edition 1

Meenal Alagumuthu, Opinion Editor
October 27, 2025
A poll surveying the OLHS population found that many people out of the 40 students surveyed have stopped carving pumpkins over the years. The amount of pumpkin-carving students went down by 27.5%.

[Photo] Pumpkin carving: the highlight of Halloween spirit

Avianna Uhrin, Staff Writer
October 30, 2025
Extracurricular activities revolve around the logo of the Common Application, symbolizing how many students’ lives are driven by college admissions. This can be harmful to students’ lives and wellbeing.

The OLHS administrative team poses around a sign at Shorebreak Pizza. From left to right: Dorothy Neal, Jenna Filipowicz, Dr. Leslie Ittner, Michele Clark, James Imbriale, Michael King, and Dr. Carrie Gantt.

Dolphins welcome new principal with Shorebreak Pizza “Meet the Principal” event

Meenal Alagumuthu, Opinion Editor
August 30, 2025

The MSA freshman reality

Meenal Alagumuthu, Opinion Editor
June 6, 2025
There are a wide variety of products recommended to social media users, but many do not realize their dangers. Consumers must view these videos with caution of misleading or misinformation.

TikTok beauty trends cause harm to teenage skin

Meenal Alagumuthu, Opinion Editor
May 16, 2025
Caption: Amelia Montgomery and Cassi Terry represent Luxembourg at the event. The debate is a lesson in negotiation and collaboration for its participants. Photo used with permission by J Picou-620 Design.

Ocean Lakes hosts EU Debate Simulation, expands from previous year

Meenal Alagumuthu, Opinion Editor
April 3, 2025
Illustrated by Khadija Sissoko on March 5, 2025. A stressed student takes a test. Standardized tests like the MAP can be incredibly anxiety-inducing for students.

MAP testing, the ninth-grade time-waster

Meenal Alagumuthu, Opinion Editor
March 25, 2025
From left to right, Griffon Yetter, Andrew Friedman, Gillian Gutierrez, Eleanor Strader, Amanda Morris, Lyla McGowen and Marty Hester stand onstage before the talent show begins. The show happened on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Photo used with permission from Sophia Phaneuf.

Dolphin Dash and OLTC revive annual talent show

Meenal Alagumuthu, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2025
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