By: Zahra El Kara Mock trial is a program often categorized by its fiery, quick-witted debates, or logical thinking; however, the shared vulnerability and intense collaboration that it requires …
Quiet Kindness
By: Lilah Sanchez Can subtle words and actions mend the soul? Can they heal hidden wounds and reclaim control? In a trying time, a smile goes a long way, Memories …
Connections At OLU
There are so many ways to make friends and form connections at Orange Lutheran, most notably through sports. In the past couple months I’ve been photographing Orange Lutheran athletics, I’ve …
Connection Fostered in Ambassadors: Diversity, Endurance, and Trust
By Ava O’Donnell People often talk about ‘trauma bonds’, when a link is formed between two or more people as a result of a shared traumatic experience. This is not …
Festive Fusion: Multicultural Holidays
By: Caden Choi Photo Credit: Caden Choi A messy menagerie of colorful gumdrops atop an unstable gingerbread rooftop. Hot chocolate bombs having trouble melting. Watching cheesy movies with even cheesier …
Cozy Culture
By: Lilah Sanchez As the days grow shorter and the weather becomes cold, we instinctively seek the things we find comfort in. Everything seems to slow down during the holidays …
The Watcher: A Warning – 2025 Spooktastic 10th Place
By Laura Tolentino There’s a presence lurking in the night, waiting to be seen.Where the shadows meet the mist, and the world is ebony.There’s a fire brewing in its soul, …
Detective’s Log – 2025 Spooktastic 5th Place
By Lania Thompson “Don’t be a wimp! Let’s go, it’ll be fun!” Frederick yells, his voice echoing in the openair. “We’ve all heard the story of this house, and no …
First Time Here – 2025 Spooktastic 4th Place
By Coco Jiang “How much can I get for this?” a man asks from behind. The shopkeeper turns around insurprise.“Oh, didn’t see you there. Let me see…” A red ball …
My Memory Journal – 2025 Spooktastic 3rd Place
By Kayla Keppler Entry 1Age: 4Time: ???Date: ??? I looked at the street. A small, white car just passed by. Mama called my name. My fairy held my hand, pointing …