OHHS Haiti Relief Effort Gains National Attention

February 3, 2010 • Carina Arboleda  
Filed under News

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, Haiti was devastated by an earthquake ranking a 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale. The natural disaster caused severe damage and casualties in the Port-au-Prince area.  Approximately twenty thousand commercial buildings and two hundred twenty five residences were reduced... Read more »

Spanish Honor Society

February 3, 2010 • Anthony Aquino  
Filed under Student Life

It is evident that students are unaware of the many clubs and organizations that Oxon Hill has to offer. Sports clubs are usually advertised. However, there’s more. For example, there are various academic student organizations such as the National Spanish Honor Society. The Spanish Honor Society, sponsored... Read more »

Swim Team Captain Christa Kamon

February 3, 2010 • Danyelle Stroud  
Filed under Sports

Being a member of the OHHS swim team can be very hectic. Between early morning practices on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and swim meets on Saturdays, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. I had a chance to interview the team captain Christa Kamon. Christa has been swimming since she was four years... Read more »

American Idol Season 9 Preview

February 3, 2010 • Edgar Salvador  
Filed under Style

American idol is back with its 9th season. And people have wondered, with Paula Abdul gone, will the show still lose its charm? Well guess what? It hasn’t. The show is still full of the weirdest and most memorable auditions, Simon is still rude when it comes to judging, and well you know how the show... Read more »

Teddy Pendergrass Tribute

February 3, 2010 • Brittany Goodman  
Filed under Style

Teddy Pendergrass of Theodore, born on March 26, 1950, in South Carolina, passed away on January 13, 2010. He was an American R&B singer and songwriter. He used to be the lead singer of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. By the end of the decade he was a solo artist. In 1982, Teddy was involved in... Read more »

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

February 3, 2010 • Rachel Howard  
Filed under Opinion

February 14th is right around the corner and for those that have significant others or maybe even a crush, this is the best time to express how you really feel.  Gifts like holiday cards, balloons and chocolate are nice but you’d be better off presenting her (or him) with a large beautiful bouquet... Read more »

Natural Beauty Tips

February 3, 2010 • Dominique Tecson  
Filed under Style

1.  Fruit Extract Mask: (Face) Place one peeled kiwi fruit in a bag and smash it up until you get the consistency of clumped fruit.  Mix the kiwi with the juice of a grapefruit and combine it with whipped cream so that it looks as smooth as a guacamole mask.  Rub it on your face and leave it on for... Read more »

Boys’ Basketball Clinches Regular Season Title

February 19, 2010  
Filed under Sports

Recently, the Oxon Hill Varsity Boys Basketball team defeated High Point 55-52, earning them the title of Prince George’s County 4A Champions. Prior to the game, the three team captains Ray Gatling, Denzel Mcguine, and Timon Johnson, discussed what exactly makes them champs. They all agreed that it... Read more »